Mary Hunt

Easy Hacks to Save Money on Beauty and Grooming

Whether you want to look good or just feel better, makeup and skin care traditionally come at a significant cost…

4 years ago

How to Negotiate Anything and Win

What I know about the art and science of negotiating I learned as a matter of survival. Driven to save…

4 years ago

The Basics of Home Canning and How to Get Started — Quick and Easy!

So, you planted a garden, lucked out when your property included fruit trees, stumbled upon a produce sale you just…

4 years ago

Best All-Purpose Cleaners For Every Place in Your Home

All-purpose cleaners are designed to clean everything from dust bunnies to toilet rings and grease spills. Having evaluated many commercial products…

4 years ago

Fridges Are Forever and Other Household Myths

In a society of continuous change, those things that remain constant give us the courage to boldly face the uncertainty…

4 years ago

Would You Rather Haul a $750 Sofa to the Dump or Spend $50 to Fix It?

Imagine this scenario: You spend $750 for a new sofa — not on a whim, but after saving and shopping,…

4 years ago

How to Trap Wasps and Other Great Reader Tips

Are you aware that your health insurance provider may be willing to cover the cost of your gym membership? Or…

4 years ago

Paycheck 101: A College Grad’s Guide for How to Manage a Paycheck

There you are, a college graduate with your newly minted degree in one hand and a new job in the…

4 years ago

Don’t Throw That Out!

Have you ever walked into the kitchen to get that first cup of coffee only to discover someone left the…

4 years ago

The Real Cost of Dipping Into a Retirement Account

More people are taking loans from their retirement accounts (401(k), 403(b), etc.) than ever, simply because they can. Here's the…

4 years ago

8 Ways To Have Fun Without Spending Money

Got more time than money? No problem. You and your family can do so many fun things without spending money…

4 years ago

Random, Useful, Fun Travel Tips

Whether you'll be traveling in the next few weeks or have plans for a trip over the holidays, it's always…

4 years ago

Back to School, Ready or Not!

It's been a few years since I've endured back-to-school shopping, all-school fundraisers and parent-teacher conferences. Still, the end of summer…

4 years ago

How To Give Wisely to a Charity

It's that time of year again — everyone wants your money. Brace yourself for more dinnertime phone calls and mailbox…

4 years ago

You’ll Want To Make a Batch of This Effective DIY Upholstery Cleaner

This DIY recipe for upholstery cleaner is easy to make, super effective and (you know what's coming) cheap! YOU'LL NEED:…

4 years ago