Mary Hunt

Favorite Household Cleaners You Can Make Yourself for Just Pennies

It pretty much kills me to spend money for things I know I can make myself for less than their…

4 months ago

The Ultimate Restaurant Menu Cheat Sheet

A restaurant menu is no big deal, right? It's just a list of the food items that a restaurant offers…

4 months ago

Warm Hands, Warm Heart and a $2 DIY Rice Pack

There's a certain chill that no amount of layers can fix, the kind that creeps up your sleeves, numbs your…

4 months ago

A Reliable Method to Compare Prices of Toilet Paper

Over the years, I've received thousands of money-saving tips from readers — many of which I've shared in books, newsletters…

4 months ago

A Simple Tip to Get Better Gas Mileage

Some time ago, I wrote about simple things you can do to get better gas mileage, which means less time…

4 months ago

How To Sell Your House for the Highest Price Possible

So you're getting ready to sell your house. Just thinking about it can be an overwhelming experience. Should you hire…

4 months ago

How to Slash Subscription Costs

If your bank account seems to be on a diet and you can't figure out why, check your subscriptions. Between…

4 months ago

Don’t Rely on Vinegar to Disinfect

Dear Mary: What is a safe disinfectant for colored clothes, such as underwear and bath towels? I can't use chlorine…

4 months ago

How Getting Through Hard Times Makes Us Stronger

Discouragement plagues all of us from time to time. If you're discouraged about your situation — be it financial, family,…

4 months ago

Ask Cheapskate

You should see my email inbox. Yikes! It's overflowing with questions, tips, stories, feedback, rebuttals and all kinds of love…

4 months ago

Cheap Yet Quality Sunglasses in the Unlikeliest Places

If you've ever left a perfectly good pair of sunglasses in a restaurant bathroom, dropped them off a boat, or…

4 months ago

Best Places to Buy Eyeglasses

There are a number of ways to buy prescription eyeglasses, including from local opticians, independent optometrists, optical departments in big-box…

4 months ago

A Letter From 13-Year-Old Abby

Dear Mrs. Mary Hunt: My name is Abby. I am 13 years old. So, my mom got your book, "Raising…

4 months ago

Help! I Have Issues With Your Tub and Shower Soap Scum Cleaner

If I were keeping track of the number of responses from my readers that are filled with praise and gratitude,…

4 months ago

Why I Keep Binder Clips in Every Room

There are a few things I like to keep handy at all times — nail file, a good pair of…

4 months ago