Kids and Parenting

DealDash Great Toy Rotation: Summer Edition

Toy rotation is a simple trick that helps you cut the clutter and actually make playtime more exciting. Let’s give it a try!

With school out and everyone spending more time at home, there seems to be a toy in each and every corner of the house. One minute the living room is tidy, and the next it’s a sea of puzzle pieces, blocks, and stuffed animals. If you’re constantly stepping over a forgotten toy or wondering why your kids are bored despite all the toys they own, it might be time for a summer toy rotation. Let DealDash give  — Read full post

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DealDash Kids: Declutter Kids’ School Stuff With No Drama

School hasn’t quite ended yet here in Massachusetts, but my kids are ready. The big job of decluttering school stuff is on the horizon. Let’s get ready!

June is here, and along with the promise of summer fun comes the big ol’ backpack dump. You know the one. Crumpled worksheets, end-of-year art projects, dried-out markers, snack wrappers, and mysterious science experiments. If you’re staring at a mountain of school papers and wondering how on earth to sort it all, don’t worry. You’re not alone, and it can actually be a fun and meaningful process with the kids. Read this post  — Read full post

Kids and Parenting

DealDash’s Screen-Free Activities for Summer Break

Are your kids ready to be done with school for the year? I bet they are! Let’s try to come up with some fun screen-free activities for the kids.

The school year’s done, backpacks have been tossed in closets, and the sweet taste of summer freedom is finally here! But if your house is anything like mine, that excitement lasts about…three days. Then come the dreaded words: “I’m bored!”, usually while holding a remote or game controller. DealDash has your back with a list of easy, screen-free activities to help your kiddos dive into summer break in the best way,  — Read full post

Kids and Parenting

DealDash Easy End-of-School Year “Let’s Celebrate!” Ideas

It’s almost the end of May, school will be getting out soon! Are you ready to celebrate? Me too!

Can you believe another school year is almost behind us? It feels like just yesterday we were labeling folders and picking out first-day outfits. Now, the backpacks are fraying, lunchboxes are mysteriously sticky, and the countdown to summer is officially on! Whether your kids are finishing second grade or wrapping up middle school, it’s the perfect time to pause and celebrate their hard work—with fun, stress-free activities the whole family can enjoy. — Read full post

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DealDash’s Last-Minute Teacher Gift Ideas

Did your child really love his or her teacher this year? Be sure to recognize them with something special at the end of the school year.

The countdown to summer is on! If you’re anything like me, it just hit you that the last day of school is creeping up fast. You want to show your appreciation to those amazing teachers who’ve poured so much into your child all year, but between end-of-year concerts, sports award ceremonies, and trying to remember if you signed the field trip form, there’s barely time to think. These last-minute teacher gift ideas from  — Read full post