Kids and Parenting

DealDash’s DIY Homework Station Ideas

School will be starting up again soon, are your kids excited? There is still plenty of time left to set up a cool homework station!

Once the school year begins, it doesn’t take long for papers, pencils, and permission slips to take over every flat surface in the house. That’s why I like to set up a dedicated homework station. Even a small one in a corner of the kitchen can make a big difference. The goal isn’t Pinterest perfection. It’s having a space where the kids can focus, find what they need, and (hopefully) get through homework without a  — Read full post

Kids and Parenting

DealDash First Day of School Traditions to Start This Year

School will be starting again soon. Let’s think of some back to school traditions to start with the kids to help ease the transition back to school this year.

Even though August still feels like summer, that first day of school always sneaks up fast. Over the years, I’ve found that the key to a calm and meaningful send-off is prepping those fun traditions now, while the kids are still bouncing between the sprinkler and snack time. With a little planning, you can roll into that first day feeling less frantic and more focused on making sweet memories. Keep reading  — Read full post

Cleaning and Organizing

DealDash August Declutter Challenge: 15 Minutes a Day

Can you believe that it’s August already?! We need to make the most of the summer that we have left – but we also need to keep the house from falling apart. Let’s Declutter!

As August rolls in, I always get that itch to clear out the summer chaos and start fresh before the kids head back to school. But let’s be real. Between end-of-season playdates, last-minute trips, and back-to-school shopping, a full-on home overhaul just isn’t happening. That’s why I love this August Declutter Challenge from DealDash, it takes just 15 minutes a day to get things tidy and  — Read full post

Lifestyle Outdoors

DealDash’s End-of-Summer Bucket List Ideas

It might be August, but there are still plenty of days of summer left for fun and adventures. Let’s make a bucket list and check things off this month!

Isn’t it wild how fast summer flies? One minute the kids are tossing their backpacks aside, and the next we’re scrambling to soak up those last golden days before school routines return. That’s why I love creating a family bucket list for August. It’s just a fun way to squeeze in some final memory-making before the calendar flips to fall. Here are 10 end-of-summer activities from DealDash that are simple, low-stress,  — Read full post

Lifestyle Outdoors

DealDash Savors Summer: Things to Do Before August

My family has been having a great summer so far, and trying to enjoy every day. Let’s make the most of the rest of July.

Can you believe July is almost over? It feels like summer just started, and suddenly August is peeking around the corner. Before we let this sunny season slip through our fingers, now is the perfect time to slow down and squeeze in some simple joys. Whether you’ve been go-go-go all summer or you’re just waking up from a mid-season daze, here are some fun, relaxing, and meaningful things to do before July ends. Keep reading  — Read full post