Mary Hunt's Blog, page 22

How to Make Homemade Glass Cleaner That Really Works (No Streaks!)

Store-bought glass cleaners aren’t just expensive—they’re often loaded with harsh chemicals and overpowering scents that can leave you reaching for fresh air. The good news? A homemade glass cleaner is just as effective (if not better), and you can whip it up with safe, simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. It’s time to […]

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The Best Blueberry Muffin Recipe (So Amazing, They’re Insane!)

I love to bake, however, baking has not always been fond of me. We’ve had our moments. It wasn’t until I surrendered to the following recipes exactly (duh!) that our relationship made the turn ...

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How to Be Your Own Loan Shark and Save a Fortune on Interest

Imagine paying outrageous amounts of interest to a greedy finance company and loving every minute of it. Or how about making off-the-record, back-alley deals with a loan shark so you can skip all the credit checks and paperwork? You can and you should.

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5 Easy DIY Body Scrub Recipes Using Pantry Ingredients

Skincare professionals out there recommends exfoliating to keep our skin looking vibrant and healthy.

While there are plenty of pricey commercial exfoliants and body scrubs that do a great job, for just pennies you can make your own equally effective homemade Body Scrubs.

Today I have DIY recipes for you that use stuff I'm pretty sure you have already. Seriously!

While Sugar Scrub is my favorite, I have a feeling you're going to want to try that and the others, too.

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How to Build a Practical Emergency Water Storage Plan (No Bunker Required)

Water is one of those everyday essentials we don’t think twice about—until it’s suddenly gone. Whether it’s a natural disaster, power outage, or plumbing issue, losing access to water turns life upside down fast. That’s why having an emergency water storage plan isn’t just a good idea—it’s essential. But you don’t need a doomsday bunker […]

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The Right Way to Clean Hardwood Floors with Hydrogen Peroxide

The finish on hardwood flooring is not fragile, but it is not indestructible, either. Hardwood floors must be cleaned properly to protect their beauty and fine finish.

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Skip the Box! How to Make Bisquick Recipe at Home

This is a copycat recipe for Bisquick, but even better than Bisquick, because it includes dry milk, which means that to use all you add is water.

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Are These 5 Hair Mistakes Ruining Your Look and Your Wallet?

No one knows your hair better than you do. But is it possible that in your efforts to keep it healthy and looking good, you are washing money down the drain needlessly? Consider these costly mistakes many people make.

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Protect Yourself from ID Theft: Best Shredders for Home Use

Identity fraud is a serious issue as it is responsible for the theft of $112 billion stolen from Americans in the past six years. That equals $35,600 stolen per minute, or enough to buy a house every 8 minutes!

While the world has been busy masking up and locking down, ID thieves have been having a field day! Hmmm ... who's been digging through your trash? If you do not know how to effectively guard your most important information, it’s time to learn.

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The Secret to Cooking Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: Tender, Juicy, Never Boring

They’re convenient and, we’re told, more healthy. But there are few things quite as boring or more difficult to prepare well than boneless skinless chicken breasts. Here are two foolproof methods to prepare boneless skinless chicken breasts (BSCB) so they come out and tender and juicy every time—provided that you follow these instructions exactly!

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