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July 15, 2014

Double Dash! How to Get Even More (2X)! Free Bids This Week

DealDash always offers free bids to bidders when their “time as highest bidder” meter increases. This week DealDash is running a Double Dash promotion! This means the time as highest bidder bids will be doubled!

DealDash’s Time As Highest Bidder Explained!

When you are the highest bidder, in any auction, you will earn time towards your next level. When you reach a new level you will start to receive free bids. What’s even better is the more levels you reach, the more bids you get!

Look on the bottom of any page on DealDash.com – you’ll see a status meter on the very bottom, it’s to the right of your name and bid count and shows your current level and your time as the highest bidder.

You are the highest bidder every time you are the highest/unopposed bidder in an auction – the time you were the highest bidder gets calculated and is displayed next to the meter. The time in the countdown clock is the amount of time you need to reach the next level. When the Claim Bids button is activated you can click claim bids and reach the next level.

Check out this helpful diagram from the very helpful Tactics & Tips page on DealDash.com:

The levels go from 0-well, right now Level 70 is probably the highest level anyone has made it so far.. but say you were on level 28, you’d get 300 free bids, level 29 would get you
500 free bids!

The first level requires just 60 seconds of being the highest bidder to claim 1 free bid.

When’s the best time to get more free bids by being the highest bidder?

I would suggest you try bidding during the early morning, or late at night. There might be less competition (or maybe other bidders are just tired) causing them to click the bid button more often.

Or, you could just click bid now and bid over anyone who outbids you. Some may think you’re crazy, but for some this is a strategy to win too. By clicking bid again and again each time someone else bids you really cancel out anyone elses’ bid, they may grow frustrated and quit, or confuse other bidders who decide not to bid against you.

Not only can you get 2x the free bids this week on DealDash here are more ways to earn free bids!

How to Get Free Bids on DealDash: Pin to Pinterest!

How to Get Free DealDash Bids: Tweet!

How to Get Free Bids on DealDash: Post to Facebook

July 14, 2014

All About The Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player

Do you know about Google’s Chromecast entertainment service? Chromecast, with the Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player which you plug into your TV’s HDMI port, allows you to send whatever media, videos, TV and music that you see on your smartphone or tablet to your TV. Chromecast works with a large number of apps, including Pandora, YouTube, Netflix, HBO Go, Watch ESPN, PBS Kids, Hulu, Google Play Music + Movies, CrunchyRoll, RealPlayer and more. To see the full list of apps that work with chromecast go to chromecast.com/apps.

The Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media device is the size of a small thumb drive. Significantly smaller than a device such as Amazon’s FireTV, the Roku Box or the Apple TV.

Chromecast is cross platform compatible.

Chromecast works with devices you already own, including Android tablets and smartphones, Mac/Chromebook, Windows and Android or iPhone devices. It’s also remoteless you can control the device via the app on your smartphone.

It’s Affordable.
Google’s Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player sells for $35. The Roku – Streaming Stick HDMI Version sells for $49.99. The Apple TV sells for $99.

Plus it’s easy to use.
Chromebook is extremely easy to use. Just plug it into any HDTV, connect to WiFi then send videos and more from your smartphone, tablet or laptop to your TV with the press of a button.
Try bidding to win one of these awesome little media devices on DealDash.com and save money when you do! If you don’t win remember you can use buy it now to get the item and your bids back!

The Chromecast is a top seller on Amazon.com with a four star rating based on 17,965 customer reviews.

5.0 out of 5 stars Our last 30 minutes with Chromecast…, July 25, 2013

Dean (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) – See all my reviews

Verified Purchase(What’s this?)

“This review is from: Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player (Electronics)

So the Chromecast came to my office today (Amazon is always best on shipping). Within 5 minutes it was setup (go to webpage or app). Within 10 minutes of getting it we had 5 different devices connected and casting to it (iphone, s2, HTC Dna, Chromebook Pixel, and Mac Mini). Everyone on the same network as the Chromecast can see it and control it (not just the person who started it). We took turns adding our next youtube clip, Google Play song, or Netflix show. Seemless integration between switching content from all different devices.
This is a game changer and apps are stupid to not jump on this bandwagon. Thank you google for once again innovating at a LOW price point!”

Do you have a Chromecast? What is your favorite streaming device?

July 13, 2014

All Things French – Celebrate Bastille Day in Style

Bastille Day is Monday! Also known as the French National Day commemorates Fête de la Fédération on 14 July 1790, the day France became a nation. Think of Bastille Day as France’s version of our Independence Day. Celebrations often include fireworks, picnics, concerts and enjoyment of French food. Celebrations are going on today throughout the United States.

Pomme Frites – Fry up some fresh pomme frites in this Hamilton Beach 8-cup stainless steel deep fryer that you can win or buy now on DealDash. DealDash offers deals on a range of different types of deep fryers and recent ended auctions have sold with end prices of $0.12-$1.71! That’s only 12 bids by all bidders up to 171 total! Check out all of the deals on deep fryers on DealDash.

Recipe – from the Food Network:

Ingredients
6 baking potatoes, like russets
1 quart vegetable or peanut oil
Salt
Curry Ketchup, recipe follows
Honey Mustard Mayo, recipe follows
Curry Ketchup:
1 teaspoon curry powder
5 ounces ketchup
5 ounces mayonnaise
1/4 finely chopped onion
Honey Mustard Mayo:
5 ounces mayonnaise
4 ounces mustard
1 teaspoon honey

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/pommes-frites-recipe0.html?oc=linkback

Directions
Peel the potatoes, and cut them into batons that are about the length and width of your index finger.

Preheat a deep pot of oil to 325 degrees F.

For the first fry, deep fry potatoes in the oil for 5 to 6 minutes, or until a light golden color. Do not over load fryer. Fry in 3 batches if necessary. Remove the potatoes using a slotted spoon, and allow them to cool to room temperature.

Raise the temperature of the oil to 375 degrees F.

For the second fry, deep-fry the potatoes for 2 minutes, or until crispy. Remove potatoes, and transfer into a colander or bowl. While still hot, salt the potatoes.

Serve with favorite dipping sauce.

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/pommes-frites-recipe0.html?oc=linkback

elysses — Arc de Triomphe at Place de l’Étoile

French Crepes are super easy to make and taste delicious! To make a perfect crepe you will need the right cookware. Check out this Cuisinart French Classic 10-Piece Cookware set that you can get on DealDash – buy it now for $350 or win it for less. The final end price for this set sold for $21.33! Check out all cookware deals on DealDash!

Crepe Recipe

To make crepes all you need is a really hot, nonstick frying pan – for the ingredients you just need 1 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of water, 1/3 cup milk, 2 eggs, 1/4 tsp sale, 2 T melted butter and then mix.

Once the pan is hot pour a small amount of the batter into an oiled frying pan – and distribute it evenly and lightly across the entire pan.

Wait until it thickens and cooks to a pancake consistency.

Then flip. Enjoy with whipped cream, fresh pineapple, and a homemade passionfruit syrup.

All you need is passionfruit puree, water and sugar. To make a simple syrup boil the sugar, water and passionfruit juice in a pan and wait until the mixtures boils and thickens. Slice fresh pineapple and place it inside the crepe, fold and top with cream and syrup. Bon Appétit!

Eclairs, french fries, crepes, macarons

Photos from Paris – May 2014.
Enjoy Bastille Day! Find a Bastille Day Celebration in your area and go celebrate!

July 12, 2014

Revamp Your Office with These DealDash Deals!

If your office is in need of a revamp and your tech equipment in need of a refresh, you can get new office furniture and tech gear on DealDash.
Check out this LumiSource Printed Circles Wood Office Chair – retails for $99 – the last auction for one on DealDash ended at $0.07. Features a padded seat and backrest + 360 degree swivel.

If you’re still using an old flatbed scanner from 10 years ago it’s about time you upgrade to the new NeatDesk for PC Sheetfed Scanner by The Neat Company – $490 value this scanner will scan and upload via WiFi or USB to your cloud based storage service of choice.
neatconnect scanner
Scan documents directly to NeatCloud, Google Drive or other Cloud storage service with this The Neat Company NeatConnect 03325 scanner that features Wi-Fi and one-touch control for simple use. Scan speeds up to 24 ppm ensure fast operation. Retails at $615.24. brother International all in one
Get great deals on the Brother International Laser All-in-One Multifunction Printer which retails for $233!
The MFC-7360n is a great addition to any small office or home office. Delivering fast print and copy speeds while producing professional-quality output, this compact, yet powerful machine is ideal for producing the everyday documents that make up the output of today’s busy office. Reliable and hard-working, this all-in-one also includes built-in networking to allow sharing with multiple users. This printer is Energy Star certified.
Tired of spending time in line for Starbucks add this DeLonghi Lattissima Nespresso Capsule System to your office and save money! A daily latte at Starbucks 5 days a week could run you $100 – $1,200 a year. If you had this Nespresso machine which retails for $325 – buy it now on DealDash or bid on it and win it for less if you win! With this Nespresso you can be your very own barista and maybe even make better drinks than what you get at the coffee shop. It not only delivers fresh brewed espresso from a patented capsule system it also froths and steams milk for a creamy latte every time. For DeLonghi Lattissima Nespresso machine deals on DealDash click on the link!

This Walker Edison corner office desk is perfect for any home or traditional office.
For more furniture, lighting, decor and office tech items like laptops, scanners and printers check out DealDash.com!