Mama Say What?! is the new name for Thrifty Guardian.
If you’re like me, your grandparents had at least one chest or deep freezer or a spare fridge/freezer combo in their basement. My grandparents had both – a 30-year-old fridge/freezer and a newer chest freezer, and they were both stocked ALL the time. I believe it’s a byproduct of growing up in the Depression and not knowing if you’d have food at a later date. However, in any case, it was good economy to keep these simple appliances on hand.
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!)
Mama Say What?! is the new name for Thrifty Guardian.
Putting together a child’s birthday party is a lot of work. Even if you’re not being super extra with the decorations, you still have an exhaustive list of stuff to plan. One of the things I dread most is goodie bags, and maybe not for the reason you’d think.
Garage sales are great, provided you know how to hold a successful one! Whether you call it a garage sale, rummage sale, or otherwise, they’re such a great way to make extra cash when you’ve got stuff on hand you’d hate to donate.
In these super challenging economic times, gas prices are only going in one direction, UP! It might feel like there is nothing you can do – putting gas in the tank is a must for everyday life. But there are ways you can save money on gas and even get it for free. Read on … Read more
It is no secret raising a child is extraordinarily expensive. According to a report from the USDA, it will cost parents around $233,610 to raise a child to age 17. Food and housing top the list for the highest expenditures throughout the years; however, clothing is an expense you shouldn’t ignore. At 6% of the … Read more
Self-confidence can be challenging for many people. Positive affirmations are crucial when building confidence and self-worth. For kids, it can be a powerful tool to teach confidence at a young age because they will learn to respect themselves early enough that it will build a strong foundation for life! If a child is confident in … Read more
Do you feel like a broken record, constantly nagging everyone to pick up their clutter over and over? Instead of wishing the family would pitch in and help with the chores, why not take steps to get organized and make a family chore chart? It’s just like a cleaning schedule, except it’s a great visual … Read more
Parenting has always been challenging, even for experienced parents. Each child comes with new traits that make parenting a learning journey. While some days are fun, other days can be overwhelming. God knew some days would be more challenging than others and provided inspirational Bible verses about parenting. As a parent, you’re likely to wage … Read more
Speaking to your child in a positive and uplifting way is an essential part of raising happy and mentally healthy kids. Using words of encouragement for kids is a great way to ensure your child feels loved, listened to, and validated. It will also teach your child how to use encouraging words towards themselves and … Read more