Kids and Parenting

DealDash’s DIY Homework Station Ideas

School will be starting up again soon, are your kids excited? There is still plenty of time left to set up a cool homework station!

Once the school year begins, it doesn’t take long for papers, pencils, and permission slips to take over every flat surface in the house. That’s why I like to set up a dedicated homework station. Even a small one in a corner of the kitchen can make a big difference. The goal isn’t Pinterest perfection. It’s having a space where the kids can focus, find what they need, and (hopefully) get through homework without a  — Read full post

Kids and Parenting

DealDash First Day of School Traditions to Start This Year

School will be starting again soon. Let’s think of some back to school traditions to start with the kids to help ease the transition back to school this year.

Even though August still feels like summer, that first day of school always sneaks up fast. Over the years, I’ve found that the key to a calm and meaningful send-off is prepping those fun traditions now, while the kids are still bouncing between the sprinkler and snack time. With a little planning, you can roll into that first day feeling less frantic and more focused on making sweet memories. Keep reading  — Read full post

Outdoors

DealDash DIY Water Toys & Games You Can Make

It’s been in the 100’s all week, and my kids are getting bored with the same old Super Soakers. Let’s make some DIY water toys today!

When the summer sun starts blazing and the kids are bouncing off the walls, it’s time to head outside and cool down with some water fun. So, instead of running to the store for toys, we love getting creative and making our own water games right in the backyard. Not only is it budget-friendly, but it also gives the kids a chance to get hands-on and involved in the prep. Also, some of our  — 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

Kids and Parenting

DealDash’s Screen-Free Activities for Summer Break

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