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DealDash Crafts: Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking can be a fun and rewarding hobby. There are so many different ways to scrapbook it can be a little daunting to get started.

The best thing about picking up scrapbooking as a hobby is that there is basically zero learning curve. You can decide that you want to make a scrapbook, buy supplies, and have your scrapbook made by the end of the day. Scrapbooking is great for people who like immediate gratification, because unlike sewing or knitting where you might work weeks on a project scrapbooking can go as quickly or as slowly as you desire.

However,  — Read full post

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Summer Safety With DealDash

Everyone loves summer, but with all of the fun comes extra opportunities for accidents. DealDash would like to remind you of some helpful safety tips.

Sunblock

No matter what your skin tone, you should always wear sunblock if you are going to be outside in the sun for an extended period of time. Along with sunblock it’s also a great idea to wear a hat as well.

Pool Safety

The number one rule of pool safety is never swim alone. Be sure to take breaks and stay hydrated while you are swimming – you might think that you won’t get  — Read full post

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DealDash Plays: Summer BBQ Games

When you think about the phrase “playing games outside” you probably immediately thought of kids. However, there are lots of fun games that you can play outside for kids and adults alike.

If you’re going to be having a few cook outs this upcoming summer you are probably going to have both kids and adults in attendance. Here are a few games that are fun that everyone can play together. Hey, you might even be able to beat the kids at one or two of them!

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt is really fun and easy to play for kids or  — Read full post

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DealDash Cooks: 2 Great Salads

Now that it’s getting warmer outside my family is eating a lot more salad than before. Here are 2 of my favorite salads.

BLT Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Ingredients for the salad:

  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Optionally, you can also add 1/2 cup of pomegranate seeds
  • Optionally, you can also add some corn
  • Optionally, you can also add some shredded or crumbled cheese (cheddar, goat)
Ingredients for the lime vinaigrette:
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • Zest of 1 lime
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The Basics of Drawing With DealDash

Drawing is a wonderful hobby. You can draw just about anywhere with very few supplies needed. Let’s learn about drawing.

I’ll admit, I am not a very good artist. However, as with many crafts you can get better at drawing simply with a lot of practice. Learning to draw can be a fun experience, and once you have mastered a few basic lessons you will be able to impress your friends with your drawing skills.

First things first, you’re going to need a few supplies. Obviously the only two things that you truly need are a pencil and a piece  — Read full post