Hey you! We see you there shopping for teachers’ gifts. Step away from the coffee mugs! Just slowly back away. You know you can do better than that, and honestly, every teacher in 2020 deserves more. It’s been an unprecedented year. We asked some teachers about their likes/dislikes when it comes to gifts. (As noted above, they don’t want more mugs.) Here’s what topped their lists:              Gift voucher to local business: Support local businesses by giving a gift card. Independent bookstores, coffee shops, restaurants, ice cream s ..read more

If you’re a fan of doorbusters, this post is not for you. Our Black Friday Strategies do not involve camping out overnight to score a $30 big screen TV. If shopping from the comfort of your own home sounds like the ideal shopping experience, then you’re in good company at Deal Dashers! What is Black Friday? Black Friday sales have traditionally been held in the US on the day after Thanksgiving.  Global retailers have spread the phenomenon of BF sales around the world to places that do not celebrate Thanksgiving. In recent years, sales have started creeping either side of Friday, resultin ..read more

When I think about some of the favourite gifts I’ve received over the years, it’s not the most expensive things I remember. It’s the gifts where I felt like the giver really “got me”, that I cherish the most. One way to give your friends and family that feeling is through a personalised gift. It’s early November and you still have time to order and receive in time for Christmas. At Deal Dashers, we love personalised items, so we have a long list for your consideration! Christmas Sacks Make Christmas more magical with these vintage-looking sacks under the tree. They’re on sale for only $16 incl ..read more

Click Frenzy was started in 2012 as an Australian alternative to Cyber Monday, the American online shopping event held on the Monday after Thanksgiving. Click Frenzy has grown every year since and now more than 800 retailers are participating in the 2020 event, with over 4000 deals promised starting at 7 pm on 10th November and running for 53 hours. This is music to every Deal Dashers’ ears! Registration for the event is free: https://www.clickfrenzy.com.au/ And the good news is many other retailers who are not officially participating in Click Frenzy also offering “frenzy” type sales on and ..read more

Advent calendars were one of my favourite things growing up. The countdown to Christmas plus the excitement of getting a small gift or chocolate every day – what’s not to love? As a grown-up, I missed this tradition, until I discovered Beauty Advent Calendars! Have you tried one yet? For the past several years, I’ve been treating myself. It’s such a genius idea! They make great gifts for teen girls, or anyone who loves to try new beauty items. Packed with 24 products to start exploring from 1st December, a beauty advent calendar will make your holiday season even brighter!   Sephora’s “W ..read more