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February 12, 2017

DealDash Tips for Winning Gifts for Teens

Finding a gift for a teen that they would like can be tricky. Here are some tips from DealDash for gifting to teens.

Maybe the occasion is Valentine’s Day, a birthday, a graduation gift, or something else – teens are difficult to find gifts for. At least gifts that they really enjoy! The good news is that DealDash has many things that are not only perfect for teens, but they will love as well! Read on for some tips for finding gifts for teens.

Boys, Girls, Unisex?

DealDash has some things that are great for guys or girls, and some that would be a great gift for either. The first thing that you’re going to need to determine is if you want to get something that is more gender-specific such as perfume or hair products, tools or cologne, or something like a gift card that’s great for anyone. DealDash has all of these items and more available for bid every day, 24/7.

Age Range

There is a big difference between a child that has just turned 13 and an almost adult who is 19 – yet they are both teens. You’ll want to take into account the age and maturity of the teen that you are trying to find a gift for. For example, I know many 13, 14, and 15-year-olds who still love playing with Legos (and honestly some adults!) but most of the 16-19 crowd is more interested in computer items, TVs, and other electronics. Luckily, DealDash has both Legos and everything that you need in terms of electronics.

Outdoorsy? Couch Potato?

It would be a bad idea to give a tent or other camping equipment to a teen who thinks “roughing it” includes staying at a hotel that doesn’t include a breakfast buffet. On the flip-side, there are many teens who love sports, the camping, and generally living an outdoor lifestyle.

Just because someone is young doesn’t mean that they don’t know what they enjoy. Look at some of their favorite activities now, and try to find something that complements their tastes. Don’t try to change their interests – it won’t work! Never fear, DealDash has something that both couch potatoes and the outdoorsy folk will enjoy.

I hope that you found this new DealDash article on ideas for teen gifts helpful. Reading the DealDash Tips and our sister blog DealDash Reviewed daily is one way to stay “in the loop” when it comes to DealDash events and secrets.

If you are shopping for a gift for a teen, mom, dad, or grandparent check DealDash first. DealDash has it all! Visit DealDash now. DealDash wants to make your family happy. Good luck and happy bidding everyone!

This blog was written by Dawn E, a mother of 3 who loves DealDash. Read even more at DealDashBlog.com, DealDashReviewed.com, or on her own blog, DawnBlogtopus.

January 29, 2017

DealDash Tips For February Vacation

February vacation week is coming up fast, and if you’re not prepared it going to be a very long week. Here are some tips from DealDash to keep the kids entertained and your sanity intact.

February vacation week is a very exciting time for kids and teens, and maybe a little less so for their parents. The best way to manage all of your children’s free time from school is to keep them entertained with as many activities that you can pack into their day. Luckily for you. DealDash has many items that can help you with this task. Here are some tips from DealDash for keeping the kids busy all week.

Video Games

Many parents don’t like their kids playing a lot of video games, but seeing as how this is called February vacation week, I think that we can let the kids have a couple of hours of video games if they would like to play them. DealDash has video game systems such as Xbox One, Playstation 4, and Wii U. DealDash also has a multitude of games for these systems. You can usually win the games at an excellent discounted price. If you don’t win, though, you can always BIN (Buy It Now) and receive all of your bids back as well as free shipping on the item.

Legos

What is the perfect week-long project for girls or boys? A big Lego set! There are so many different sets and varieties to keep your kids busy. This is a nice project to do if you have multiple children, they can work on the project together or each have their own set and see who can put it together faster. If your child is in preschool, Kindergarten, or even First grade they might enjoy Duplo blocks instead. DealDash has both types – Lego and Duplo – up for auction.

Drones

Teenagers love new technology, and drones fit that bill nicely. If you live somewhere that isn’t too cold, or if your teen doesn’t mind chilly weather, then drone flying is a great activity that can keep them entertained as well as keep their hand-eye coordination sharp. Believe it or not, DealDash has drones available for auction! These are high-end electronics, well worth a look.

I hope that you found this new DealDash Tips article on how to keep kids busy on their vacation week helpful. If you are shopping for a drone, kid’s toy, video game, or other, check DealDash first. DealDash has it all! Visit DealDash now. DealDash wants to help you keep your kids entertained. Good luck and happy bidding everyone!

This blog was written by Dawn E, a mother of 3 who loves DealDash. Read even more at DealDashBlog.com, DealDashTips.com, or on her own blog, DawnBlogtopus.

January 14, 2017

DealDash Tips to Keep Creative Kids Occupied

The trouble with this weather is that it’s very hard to keep the kids occupied. Here are some tips from DealDash how to keep your kids entertained while stuck inside.

It is very important that you encourage your children to get creative and “think outside of the box” when it comes to keeping themselves entertained. DealDash wants to help your kids use their imaginations so they can learn to keep themselves occupied without the use of TV, iPads, and computers. Not that there’s anything wrong with some screen time every day, but there should be a lot of “imagination time” as well. Here are some tips from DealDash to get your kids (or grandkids) interested in entertaining themselves.

Dress Up

Both boys and girls love to play dress up, normally the girls enjoy dressing as their favorite Disney princesses and boys like to be tiny pirates or firemen. Here’s a tip – save their Halloween costumes! Most Halloween costumes are meant to be worn over clothing anyway, and tend to run very big. My daughter is still able to wear her Minne Mouse and Cinderella dresses from 2 and 3 years ago when she plays dress up.

Pretend Food and Kitchen

Most kids also enjoy playing with pretend plastic food. It’s a little surprising to me, but the $10 set of pretend plastic food that I bought for our playroom a few years ago still gets played with at least 5 times a week! Since the pretend food was such a hit I ended up getting a whole kitchen set, tea set, pots and pans, and appliances for the kids to play with. This type of play is excellent for their imaginations, and it’s very funny to see what kind of “meals” they end up making. Banana-tomato-pickle smoothie, anyone?

Cash Register and Store

Another thing that sees a lot of use in our playroom is the cash register set. We actually have had to replace the original cash register because it got so much use! The kids love to make a pretend store with some of the toys from the playroom and they take turns being the cashier and the customer. This is also a great activity to learn the value of different coins, and do simple addition and subtraction.

I hope that you found this DealDash Tips article helpful. Be sure to check back here on DD Tips every day for new articles as well as on our sister blog, DealDash Reviews. If you have any requests for specific articles, please feel free to leave a comment below, tell us what you would like to read about!

If you’d like to get your kids something nice, go check DealDash for gift cards, toys, clothing, and art. DealDash has all of the items that you need. VisitDealDash now to see how much you can save. Good luck and happy bidding everyone!

January 7, 2017

DealDash Tips to Make Kids Happy

Two things make kids happiest – time with their parents, and toys! Why not do both and win some fun things from DealDash?

DealDash has so many fun toys, crafts, games, outdoor activities, and other kid-friendly items to choose from. Why not DealDash with the whole family? Gather up the family, go to DealDash, click on the Toys, Hobbies, Outdoors, & Games category, and let your kids choose what to bid on? Once they find something that they like, be sure to check the reviews on the product that DealDash provides to make sure that it’s something appropriate for their ages.

It’s Like a Math Lesson

If you’re going to let the kids choose what to bid on, why not turn the bids into a math lesson for them? For older kids you can get them to figure out how many bids you need to put in to reach the BIN (Buy It Now) price, and for younger kids you can let them count up to the number of bids you’re using. In case you need a little refresher course on how to do your DealDash Math, here’s a tip:

If you’d like to bid on a $10 Burger King gift card, $10 divided by .15 cents is approximately 67 bids. However, if you want to make sure that you don’t over-bid, you have to include the going auction price. If you join the auction at $4, whatever you do, don’t place 67 bids on a $10 gift card auction that has reached an auction price of $4! If you happened to win on the 67th bid you would be paying a total of $14 dollars for the auction you’ve just Won! Bids price + Final Auction Value = Total Money Spent.

Get Outside, Get Active With the Kids

If math lessons aren’t your idea of fun family bonding time, then maybe you should just do the bidding yourself. However, you should keep the kids in mind and bid on some fun outdoor equipment for when the weather starts getting nicer again. The good thing about that is most people aren’t looking for pools and trampolines at this time of year, so there will be less competition. If making your kids happy is the goal, trust me, when the UPS man pulls up with a new bike or soccer goal their eyes will light up, even if they can’t use them yet!

DealDash outside toys