Kitchen

DealDash Cooks: Use Your Crockpot in Winter

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One of my favorite parts of cooler weather is being able to use my crockpot. It makes dinner so easy! Follow these tips from DealDash and make great crockpot dinners.

Using a crockpot or slow cooker is an excellent way to prepare meals, especially in cold weather. By spending around 15-20 minutes in the morning, you can end up with a delicious homecooked meal at the end of the day. Read on for some tips on using your slow cooker, from DealDash.

Tough Meat? No Problem!

A wonderful benefit of using a crockpot to prepare your dinner is that you  — Read full post

Seasonal and Holiday

DealDash Saves: Examine Your Heating Budget

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Now that it’s so chilly out it is a great time to examine your heating budget. Save money on heat, stay warm and toasty with these ideas from DealDash.

Now that the season is in full swing with snow and ice, you need to start thinking about heating your home for the winter. Unfortunately, this becomes incredibly expensive, especially if you live in a colder climate. Here are a few ways you can save on heating your home this winter, from DealDash.

Seal Windows and Cracks

You might not realize it, but you lose a lot of heat through your  — Read full post

Kids and Parenting

DealDash Kids: Homework Help for Kids

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Every kid is different, but many of them need help with homework. Follow these suggestions from DealDash and have an easier time helping your child.

Many kids struggle with homework, and as a parent, it means that it ends up being your struggle as well. Thankfully, there are quite a few things that you can do as a parent to help make homework go more smoothly for your child, with a little help from DealDash.

Get Started Right Away (Or After Snack)

As soon as my school-aged children (8 and 11) get off of the bus, it’s time to do  — Read full post

Outdoors Seasonal and Holiday

DealDash’s Winter Snow Removal Tips

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Burrrr! If you’re in the Northeast you experienced some snow last week. Here are some snow removal tips from DealDash.

Winter is coming. For some parts of the country, it has already arrived. We want to offer you a few key tips that will make your snow removal a little easier this year. Read on for some helpful tips and information from DealDash.

Don’t “Put It Off” Til Later

More important than any other tip – do not let the snow build up before shoveling. I was once told that anyone who says that you should wait to shovel until  — Read full post

Cleaning and Organizing

DealDash Guide to Organizing Your Bookshelf

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Books can make a house look comfortable and welcoming. Here are some ideas from DealDash for organizing the books on your bookshelf.

Many people are starting to read their books online, but I don’t think that paperback and hardcover books will be going away anytime soon. I know a number of people who still love the feel of a book in their hands. They say there’s something special about turn the page rather than just swiping it. So, we’ve decided to take a few minutes to look at how you can keep those books organized. Read on for some organizational  — Read full post