Mary Hunt's Blog, page 13

How to Kill Dust Mites Inside Your Home

You can’t see them, but they’re everywhere—dust mites, the tiny freeloaders living in your mattress, carpet, and favorite recliner. Here’s how to kick them out without breaking the bank—or losing your mind.

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How to Save $1000 a Month Without Giving Up Everything

Getting out of debt often feels like climbing Everest in flip-flops—especially when you’re already coming up short every single month. When Kathryn and Galen found themselves $1,000 in the red, they got scrappy and strategic. Their story is one of grit, teamwork, and simple changes that made a massive difference. If you’ve ever wondered how […]

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How to Get Rid of Clutter and Take Back Your Life

Getting organized is like dieting. Everyone knows how to do it—you clear out the clutter, cleverly organize what remains, and then maintain the results, right? Uh, not so fast.

For many of us knowing is not enough. It takes more than that ...

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Christmas in July? Try This Amazon Prime Day Gift Guide

Ahhh, summer. The flip-flops are out, the grill is hot, and Christmas feels like a lifetime away. But here’s the thing—if you wait until December, you’ll probably pay more, settle for less, and stress a whole lot more. Sound familiar? That’s where this Amazon Prime Day gift guide comes in. Thanks to Prime Day (July […]

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Your Guide to the Best Amazon Prime Day Deals of 2025

Deals last updated: July 8, 2025 • 12:01 am Amazon Prime Day has officially kicked off! From July 8–11, you’ve got four full days to scoop up savings across nearly every category—from household must-haves to holiday-ready gifts and well-deserved personal treats. We’re tracking the best Amazon Prime Day deals in real time, updating this page […]

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News You Can Use • July 2025

Hello, July! The grill’s fired up, the fireflies are out, and some of us are keeping entire ice companies in business. While the heat rises, so do the headlines: airlines making moves that actually help solo travelers (imagine that!), HVAC advice that won’t melt your budget, and turmeric turning heads in the science world. Whether […]

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Too Good to Be True? Here’s Why We Fall for It (and What to Do Instead)

We all like to believe we’re too smart to fall for a scam. But then a flashy opportunity with a rented mansion and “guaranteed returns”slides across our screen. From envelope-stuffing cons to crypto get-rich pitches, these schemes persist for one reason: they work. So why do we fall for them? And more importantly, how do […]

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8 Best Things to Buy in July for Huge Summer Savings

Finding authentic hot bargains and deep discounts on the things you need often has more to do with when you shop than where. It's all about knowing the best time to buy.

In the same way that cars are often discounted late in the season and just before new models are introduced, appliances, clothes, sporting goods, linens, home decor, and even travel deals are predictably discounted for a variety of different reasons. In fact, 4th of July sales is becoming known as Black Friday in July—a chance t...

How to Buy Unlocked Phones and Break Free from Carriers

Tired of being stuck in an overpriced phone plan? Here’s everything you need to know about buying an unlocked phone, where to find one, how to get it working, and why it could save you a small fortune.

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Yes, You Can Bake on a Grill—Here’s How to Do It

If you have an outdoor barbecue grill with a cover that closes over the top of the grill, you can turn it into an outdoor oven. Why would you want to do that? I can think of a few reasons! To have another baking oven on holidays or other occasions when you really use it. To have an alternative on days you don't want to heat up the kitchen. To expand your camping-out cooking repertoire. To have a way to cook and bake during power outages ...
To have an alternative appliance should electric rates ...