Seasonal and Holiday

DealDash’s Halloween Costume Ideas to Make in Just a Weekend

Is everyone excited about Halloween coming up? I know I am! There’s just a couple of weeks left, do you and your kids have costumes ready yet?

Halloween sneaks up on families faster than we realize. One minute it’s the beginning of pumpkin spice season, the next the kids need costumes for the school parade and trick-or-treating. The good news? You don’t need to spend hours sewing or hunting down elaborate outfits. With a few household items, some creativity, and a free weekend, you can whip up fun, memorable costumes that everyone will love. Read on for some fun suggestions  — Read full post

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DealDash’s Fall Bucket List for Families

Happy October everyone! Let’s check some of those items off of your bucket list for this fall.

October is the month when the air turns crisp, the trees show off their colors, and we all start craving cozy nights in. For families, it’s the perfect time to slow down, soak up the season, and make memories together. Instead of letting the month slip by, why not create a fall bucket list full of simple, kid-friendly activities? Here are some ideas to help your family savor every moment of autumn, from DealDash. — Read full post

Lifestyle Outdoors

DealDash Weekend Getaway Ideas for the Fall

The fall is the perfect time to take a short weekend trip. Here are some ideas to get you started on finding the perfect fall getaway for your family.

Fall is one of the most magical times of year to pack up the car and head out on a family adventure. With crisp air, vibrant foliage, and plenty of seasonal activities, a weekend getaway is a wonderful way to make memories before the busy holiday season begins. Whether your family loves exploring nature, visiting small towns, or cozying up in a cabin, here are some fun fall travel ideas perfect  — Read full post

Cleaning and Organizing

DealDash’s Favorite Planner Tools to Keep Family Life on Track

Keeping track of my kids’ school events, homework, sports, playdates, and parties is practically a full-time job. There’s no way that I could keep track of it without a planner.

Every year when school starts, our family calendar seems to fill itself. Between school events, sports practices, work deadlines, and everything in between, it is easy to feel like life is running me instead of the other way around. What helps keep the chaos under control are a few simple planner tools that bring order to the week. They’re not complicated or expensive, but they make a world of difference  — Read full post

Cooking Kids and Parenting

DealDash’s Easy Lunchbox Ideas Kids Will Actually Eat

Now that we have gotten over the excitement of the first couple of weeks of school, the complaints are starting to roll in…I don’t want that for lunch again, and I want something good for lunch tomorrow.

Packing school lunches can feel like a never-ending task. Some mornings I stare at the fridge and wonder what in the world to put together that is both quick and kid-approved. Over the years, I have learned that the key is variety and simplicity. A balanced mix of familiar favorites with a few fun twists goes a long way in  — Read full post