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
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
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
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
Are your kids ready to be done with school for the year? I bet they are! Let’s try to come up with some fun screen-free activities for the kids.
The school year’s done, backpacks have been tossed in closets, and the sweet taste of summer freedom is finally here! But if your house is anything like mine, that excitement lasts about…three days. Then come the dreaded words: “I’m bored!”, usually while holding a remote or game controller. DealDash has your back with a list of easy, screen-free activities to help your kiddos dive into summer break in the best way, — Read full post
