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DealDash Sorts Legos

“Ouch!!” That’s what I say at any given time when I attempt to walk across my kid’s playroom. Legos. Legos everywhere.

When I was a kid way back in the “dark ages” of the 1980s, most kids had a container of Legos consisting of bricks, platforms, and maybe if you were lucky you might have a few doors or windows. Kids today have all of that and 1,000 times more. There are Lego sets for just about anything – Disney princesses, Minecraft, The Simpsons, Ghostbusters…You name a theme and there is probably a Lego set that goes along with it.  — Read full post

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DealDash Cooks: Chicken With Egg Noodles

Slow cookers are usually associated with cold weather foods like stews and pot roast, but here’s a delicious meal that’s just perfect for any kind of weather.

I always hate putting away my slow cooker for the spring and summer seasons. Slow cookers make life so much easier by helping you make delicious home cooked meals without spending too much of your valuable time in the kitchen. I’m always on the lookout for recipes that allow me to use my slow cooker for a seasonally appropriate meal.

Below is a delicious recipe that has become a staple in my household  — Read full post

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DealDash Makes: A Chalkboard Calendar

As a busy mom of three sometimes I struggle with remembering who has a doctor appointment, who has a dentist appointment, and what I have planned for the week’s dinners. Enter the chalkboard calendar.

There are different kinds of pre-made chalkboard calendars out there, and of course there are plenty of plain chalkboards, but I was looking for something more special than that. I was planning on giving it a prized position in the kitchen above my new buffet cabinet, so everyone could easily see what was going on the upcoming week. I looked and looked, but I had a  — Read full post

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DealDash Makes: A Fairy Garden

The number one rule about making a fairy garden is…There are no rules! Yes, you can feel free to make your fairy garden exactly as you would like it to look.

Fairy gardens can be as simple or intricate as you would like them to look. As I said, there are no rules, so let your creative side shine. Here are some simple directions that you can use to get started in making your fairy garden. Feel free to substitute any of the materials or techniques that I mention and enjoy your own personalized fairy garden.

  1. The Vessel – Fairy
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DealDash Presents Toys for Toddlers

If you have a child or grandchild who is a toddler you know that sometimes they are hard to please. Here are some fun games that you can enjoy together.

Spending time interacting with your small child in the form of play is very important. It’s hard to set aside time from work, chores, and other things that adults need to get done in a day, but make playing with your toddler a priority every day, even if it’s only for 15 minutes. It’s good for both of you. Here are a few simple games and activities that will entertain  — Read full post