In 1985, writing under her married name of Nancy Birnes, Hayfield published Cheaper and Better at Harper & Row (now HarperCollins) and was the host of a PBS show called Living Cheaper and Better.
In 1985, under the married name of Nancy Birnes, Hayfield published "Cheaper and Better," which was released by Harper & Row (now HarperCollins). She also hosted a PBS program called "Living Cheaper and Better."