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DealDash Helps: Choose a School

June 26, 2016 DealDash Reviews

If you are able to choose your child’s school for the upcoming school year, now is about the time that you need to give them the decision. DealDash would like to extend a helping hand to assist you.

It can be a huge decision to find and choose the right school for your child. The school you choose can have an impact on their first friends, hobbies, favorite subjects, and in some cases even if they enjoy school or not!  By knowing what to look for and weighing the pros and cons of each, you can make sure you make  — Read full post

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DealDash Teaches: Building a Sandcastle

June 16, 2016 DealDash Reviews

Summer is in full swing here with temperatures in the mid-80s. I think it’s time to build a sandcastle.

Building a sandcastle is one of the most fun things about going to the beach, especially if you live somewhere that the water never truly warms up. I grew up in North Carolina very close to the beach, so I have spent my entire life making sandcastles. The weather in southern coastal North Carolina is very mild, and my family would go to the beach regularly from April until November. My kids don’t have it as lucky, Massachusetts may be coastal,  — Read full post

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DealDash Cooks: Strawberry Shortcake

June 11, 2016 DealDash Reviews

Strawberry Shortcake is my husband’s favorite dessert. Lucky for me strawberries are in season and are on sale everywhere.

Strawberry shortcake is not only delicious but also one of the lighter and marginally healthier desserts that you can have. There are a few different ways that you can make strawberry shortcake. The easiest way, of course, is to get the premade cake cups, fill with fresh strawberries, and put whipped cream on top. However, I feel this is the least delicious way to go, that making your own cake ensures that your strawberry shortcake comes out as delicious as possible. — Read full post

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DealDash Cooks: With Kids

June 5, 2016 DealDash Reviews

When looking for recipes you probably don’t take into account how easy they would be for kids to make. However, kids love to cook. Here are a couple easy recipes to start.

My two older kids are 4 and 8, and they both love to help in the kitchen. I think that making Christmas cookies was one of the highlights of their Christmas season. Sometimes cooking with kids can be a lot more work than cooking by yourself, but when you have some extra time why not let the little ones have some fun?

Peanut Noodles with Chicken – This  — Read full post

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DealDash Makes: DIY Summer Fun

June 3, 2016 DealDash Reviews

Since you’re a fan of DealDash, you probably like to save money. Here are some fun things you can make for your kids or grandkids to have some fun this summer.

Playdough – Playdough is super simple to make, and kids can have hours of fun using it. My daughter begs to go outside on the deck every day and play with her playdough. Here’s the recipe:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1 cup salt
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 Tablespoon cream of tartar (optional for improved elasticity)
  • food coloring (to your desired color)

Instructions:

Add the water,  — Read full post