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

Cooking

DealDash’s Favorite No-Oven Dinners for Summer Nights

Is it getting hot where you are? Whew! It’s time to think of some dinners this summer that you don’t need to use the oven.

When the summer sun is blazing and the house feels like it’s simmering, the last thing any of us want to do is turn on the oven. Hot weather calls for cool kitchens, and thankfully, that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor or nutrition. With a little creativity and some fresh ingredients, you can serve up satisfying dinners without ever heating up your stove. Read on for some delicious summer meal suggestions from DealDash. — Read full post

Cleaning and Organizing

DealDash’s Pantry Clean-Out and Snack Zone Makeover

The kids are out of school (or soon will be), so they will be home snacking all day long. Try to keep your kitchen and pantry under control with these tips from DealDash!

When summer hits, the kitchen suddenly becomes the busiest spot in the house. Between snack attacks, lunch requests, and bottomless kid appetites, the pantry takes a beating. If the kitchen and pantry is starting to feel chaotic, June is the perfect time to give it a little TLC. A simple clean-out and a kid-friendly snack zone can make your summer days run smoother and cut down on  — Read full post

Lifestyle Outdoors

DealDash Organizes the Entryway for Summer Adventures

Summer has just about arrived, and it’s past time to get your summer stuff organized. The entryway is the perfect place to keep all of the supplies for your summer adventures.

Between flip-flops, pool bags, and endless sunscreen tubes, the entryway tends to become a summer catch-all. It’s the first place everyone rushes through on the way out, and the last stop before tracking in wet towels or muddy shoes. If your front door area is looking more chaotic than cheerful, a quick reset can turn it into a smooth and sunny command center for all your warm-weather fun. Read  — Read full post

Cleaning and Organizing Kids and Parenting

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