Mary Ellen Products

Mary Ellen is known as a practical problem solver with an entertaining and innovative approach to dealing with everyday tasks.

Mary Ellen grew up in Minneapolis collecting time—and energy-saving hints—where to stow the laundry so it won't mildew until you're ready to iron it (the freezer), how to get gum out of hair (peanut butter), what to do when a bee is pestering you (put it out of commission with a spritz of hair spray). She compiled her hints and published her favorites in a spiral-bound paperback book, The Best...