How to Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Backyard Naturally

Mama Say What?! is the new name for Thrifty Guardian.

Keeping mosquitoes away from your backyard is probably an annual battle, isn’t it? We’re in Central Illinois and looking for mosquito repellent solutions about half the year. If you’re like me, you don’t want your yard sprayed with chemicals that might hurt bees and other pollinators (not to mention the cost!)

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15 Best Aquarium Fish for Beginners

Creating an underwater paradise all of your own can be immensely satisfying. Now is the perfect time to start if you’ve been dreaming of diving into the world of aquariums. Unfortunately, deciding which fish to get can overwhelm many beginner aquarists. We compiled this list of the 15 best aquarium fish for beginners to help … Read more

Quit Stalling With These 17 New Year Hobbies for Better Health

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Research supports that regular leisure activities can reduce blood pressure, cortisol, or stress levels and even decrease your BMI. Leisure activities can include different hobbies that challenge you, excite you, and may even make you sweat a little. In addition, hobbies can help you make money, increase your home value, allow you to serve others, … Read more

Alex’s Rain-Themed Baby Sprinkle

Baby Sprinkle

Like most of us MSW mamas, Alex and I met while planning our weddings (well, I think she had *just* gotten married when I joined Project Wedding… but I digress). We were friendly with each other, but it wasn’t until we were pregnant and had our boys that we became real-life friends. I knew the … Read more

Líllébaby Complete Organic Giveaway

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My very first baby carrier from Líllébaby was one of their Complete Organic carriers. I was blown away by how buttery soft the fabric was right out of the package and from there on out, I was hooked. I loved that I could wear my baby when he was still an infant and no separate insert was … Read more

Wink Diaper Review and a Giveaway!

Wink Diaper

I was thrilled to be given the chance to review Wink Diapers for our readers! These are some of my favorite diaper covers, plus they’re affordable and made from organic materials! I originally came across Wink Diapers through a Facebook giveaway a while back, and later I looked at their products in their Etsy shop. I’ve cloth diapered … Read more