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DealDash Heroes: Nurses

Welcome to the newest DealDash series, DealDash Heroes! Today we are going to be talking a little bit about nurses.

Everyone has been in contact with a nurse at some time or another, and while they aren’t typically categorized as a “hero”, I believe that they are. These men and women are the calm and compassionate forces that help us feel better when we’re sick or hurt. Here is a little bit more information about nurses, and their importance in our lives.

History of Nursing

There have, of course, been nurses practically since the beginning of time. There are records all the way back from the year 300 A.D, with people assisting doctors in surgery and patient care. However, nurses really came into their own in 1860, when Florence Nightingale opened the first nursing school. Florence Nightingale was known as one of the most popular and beloved nurses in history.

Nursing became an extremely popular profession during WW2. Many, many thousands of women volunteered to go overseas and become nurses to our injured soldiers. This is when nurses really began to be called heroes.

What Types of Nurses are There?

There are dozens and dozens of different types of nurses. Some you have probably heard of, such as school nurses and operating room nurses. There are probably many other types of nurses that you didn’t even know existed such as nurse anesthetists and forensic nurses. There are different levels of education and degrees that a nurse can achieve such as LPN, RN, BSN, and MSN.

Things That Nurses Do

Nurses do hundreds of things daily, such as take information from patients, check vital signs, administer medications, and give comfort to patients. Nurses can do almost all of the things that doctors can do (barring surgery!), and in fact, my own children typically see a nurse practitioner instead of a doctor when they have a regular appointment.

My personal favorite type of nurse that I have come in contact with is labor and delivery nurses. Each time that I have been in the hospital to have my babies it’s been the nurses who have kept me company, gotten me ice chips and blankets, and helped me during birth, and even after birth. The doctor might have been the one who delivered my babies, but the nurses were the people that I shared my fears and joys with. For all of you current, future, and retired nurses out there – thank you for all that you do!

Thanks for Reading

Thanks so much for reading this DealDash Blog article on nurses. Be sure to check back often for new articles here are well as on our other blogs, DealDash Reviewed and DealDash Tips. We hope that your DealDash experience is a happy one. Do feel free to let us know how we’re doing in the comments down below.

It’s time to WIN and BIN products on DealDash – perhaps you could win a gift card to donate to the nurses at your local hospital. DealDash has some awesome gift cards to bid on. Visit DealDash now to see how much you can save. Good luck and happy bidding everyone!

This sponsored DealDash blog was written by Dawn E, a mother of 3 who loves DealDash. Dawn was compensated for writing this blog. Read even more at DealDashTips.com, DealDashReviewed.com, or on her own blog, DawnBlogtopus.

Enjoy the DealDash Difference

Have you ever noticed that DealDash really “isn’t like the others”? DealDash is different, unique, and the best!

DealDash is a one-in-a-million sort of website. There are other pay-to-bid sites, of course, but DealDash has been around the longest. Not only have they been around the longest, but they are special, and not like the other websites out there. They are not a “fly by night” kind of site. DealDash has been in business for 8 years, and still going strong.

How Does DealDash Stack Up?

If you’ve ever bid on any of the other pay-to-bid sites, then you are probably used to saying “Bye Bye, Bids!” Unfortunately, on most of the other sites, as soon as you spend those bids, they’re gone. Luckily, DealDash has found a solution for that. On every auction, all losing bidders are given an option to BIN (Buy It Now). Buying It Now means that any bidder who bid in an auction for any item can buy it for the retail price and receive back all of the bids that they spent.

Having the ability to BIN an auction instead of losing all of the bids was a huge step forward in the “pay to bid” auction world. Since DealDash has implemented the BIN option a few other sites have tried to copy the idea, however, they typically don’t give you all of your bids back. They give a portion back, but they charge for shipping, so it’s actually kind of a wash. DealDash is clearly superior with their BIN option and free shipping on every item on the site.

DealDash Gives Free Bids Out!

Finally, DealDash is unique because they like to give gifts – free bids. Did you know that you can get free bids for simply visiting DealDash? I know that sounds a little crazy, but it’s true! DealDash will give you between 4-30 bids, every single day, just for visiting and placing at least one bid.

You can also receive free bids for being the highest bidder in a DealDash auction. When you bid, your time clock meter starts filling up with green when you are the highest bidder. This means that for every second that you are the highest bidder, you’re earning free bids. Isn’t that amazing? Once your little green meter at the bottom of your screen has been filled up, you will be credited with free bids.

Thanks for Reading

Thanks so much for reading this DealDash Blog article on how unique DealDash is, and how you can get free bids. Don’t forget to check back often for new articles here are well as on our other blogs, DealDash Reviewed and DealDash Tips. We hope that your DealDash experience is a good one. Please let us know how we’re doing in the comments down below.

Let’s get some free bids by using the time clock, and get our bids returned by using BIN. DealDash has some amazing and unique products up today! Visit DealDash now to see how much you can save. Good luck and happy bidding everyone!

DealDash Customer Service is #1!

Don’t ever be afraid to contact DealDash customer service. They are there to help!

DealDash hopes that all of their transactions go smoothly, but occasionally there might be a problem. However, there is no problem too big for DealDash customer service! They have heard it all, and they are happy to help you if you have any problems or questions about the site. They are ready to help you, day or night. Just contact them if you need a hand!

Having a Problem?

The main time that most people contact customer service is when they have a problem. Maybe you are having trouble with using PayPal on the site, or perhaps you don’t even have a PayPal account and you are curious how it works. There are also times that your delivery might be delayed, or not show up. This isn’t typically a problem, though, because all things that you win or BIN on DealDash come with tracking numbers, with the exception of smaller gift cards. No matter what your problem is, don’t be shy, just contact DealDash customer service and they will help you find a solution.

Are You New and Totally Confused?

You don’t have to have a specific problem to contact customer service. If you’re new on DealDash and just don’t understand how it works, then customer service can help you with that, as well. There are many resources to help you understand how the auctions work, such as this blog and the DealDash Tips blog. There are also videos and an interactive tutorial. However, sometimes it’s easier to understand something when someone explains it to you step-by-step, and if you contact DealDash customer service, they can do just that.

Have a Suggestion for the Site?

Customer service isn’t just for problems and questions. They are also there to take your ideas and suggestions as well. Do you have an idea for a product that you haven’t seen offered yet on DealDash? Or maybe you think that there needs to be more of a certain category and less of another category? Do you have a fun idea for a DealDash contest? If you have a great idea, tip, or suggestion, then please contact customer service and they would be happy to hear you out.

Are You Unsure How to Get in Touch?

It’s easy to contact DealDash customer service. All you have to do to get in touch is go to the “Help” section on the main page of the site, then go to their “submit a request for assistance form” button. If you need instant help or you just don’t feel like waiting a few hours for a reply, then you can click the “Live Support Online” button.

Personally, I prefer the “submit a request for assistance form”, however, I have never had a problem that I needed immediate assistance. Many people are a fan of the live chat feature, and once you click the “Live Support Online”, you will be connected with a friendly DealDash customer service rep almost immediately. Once you’re connected, then you can work on solving your problem.

Thanks for Reading

Thanks so much for reading this DealDash Blog article on DealDash customer service. Be sure to check back often for new articles here are well as on our other blogs, DealDash Reviewed and DealDash Tips. We hope that your DealDash experience is a happy one. Do feel free to let us know how we’re doing in the comments down below.

Remember, don’t be shy, all of the customer service reps are friendly, polite, and love to help. DealDash is the friendliest website around! Visit DealDash now to see how much you can save. Good luck and happy bidding everyone!

Use DealDash to Be a Do-Gooder

Winning for yourself is fun, but why not do some good? Use DealDash to help yourself be a do-gooder.

DealDash is here to auction off amazing items, but once you have everything that you need why not give back to your community? DealDash can help you get some items that would be much appreciated by the less fortunate members in your community. All of us who use “entertainment shopping” such as DealDash are fortunate that we have enough money in our budget to have fun and shop. Some people don’t have any extra room in their budget after they have the basics. Why not be a “do-gooder” and win some things to donate?

Identify Who Needs Your Help

There are many different types of people and organizations in your community who would benefit from a donation. Before you start bidding, you should make a list of the type of items that you are hoping to win and donate. For example, if you live in a very hot climate such as Texas or Florida and want to win clothing to give to the less fortunate, then you should probably stay away from the heavy jackets and sweaters.

Some examples of people and organizations who could benefit from donations are:

Food Banks. Food banks often offer items other than food to the people who use them, such as personal hygiene and grooming supplies. They could also use the $10 gift cards for fast food that DealDash often offers for auction.
Schools. Schools are always in need of supplies for their classrooms. DealDash sometimes offers office supplies and craft supplies that would make great donations for a school in your neighborhood.
Fire Stations. The firefighters in your community could use your help. They are often volunteers who spend long hours in their fire station waiting for a call to come in. They would appreciate things to make that time go faster such as MP3/4 players, video game, movies, and other entertainment. They would also appreciate gift cards as well to places such as Wal-Mart so they can re-stock their supplies and purchase some treats.
Department of Social Services. DSS can always use donations of baby supplies, personal hygiene items, and toys. When babies, kids, and teens are removed from their home they often have to spend hours at DSS waiting to either be returned to their parents or taken to a foster home. A soft plush toy or a fun game can help them take their mind of their situation for a little while.

Want Your Donation to be More Personal?

If you like the idea of being a do-gooder and donating some of your wins but don’t like the idea of donating to an organization, I have a solution. Churches are often one of the first places that a family turns when they are in trouble. Even if you are not religious or associated with a church, you can still find a recipient of your generosity there. Simply call the church office during the week and explain that you would like to donate to a needy family in their parish. They will be very happy to match you up with a family and you can know that your donation is making a very big difference in the life of a family in your own community.

BIN Instead of Win

You should know that with all auctions on DealDash , if you don’t happen to win these items when you bid on them, then you can always BIN (Buy It Now). Simply buy them for the retail price, and you will get all of your bids back to use again. You will also receive free shipping, AND get to keep of the clock time that you earned as being the highest bidder.

Thanks for Reading

Thanks so much for reading this DealDash Blog article today on thinking of ways that you can donate and become a hero in your community. DealDash has some awesome products up today that would make someone happy to receive as a donation. Visit DealDash now and see how much you can donate. Good luck and happy bidding everyone!

This sponsored blog article was written by Dawn E, a mother of 3 who loves DealDash. Dawn was compensated for writing this article. Read even more at DealDashTips.com, DealDashReviewed.com, or on her own blog, DawnBlogtopus.

Oops I Did it Again…On DealDash!

No one is perfect, and that includes bidding on DealDash. Here are some things you might want to avoid while bidding.

Do you want to avoid DealDash mistakes? We all would! This blog article will take you through some of the more common DealDash mistakes, and how to avoid them. What mistakes do you see people making while using DealDash? Do you have any ideas how to avoid them so you don’t make the same mistakes? Read on for more information from DealDash.

Don’t Jump In too Late

A mistake that I see people often make on DealDash is entering an auction when it has almost reached the $5 No Jumper Limit. Now, this is completely allowed, of course, but I still think that this is a strategic mistake. Why? Because if they auction is down to just 2 or 3 people and it has almost reached the $5 No Jumper Limit then those few people feel kind of an “ownership” over this particular auction and probably won’t let it go without a fight.

I have seen many people say that they will overbid past the BIN (Buy It Now) because they know that the person who just joined the auction will most likely bid for a while. Bidding past the BIN price is risky, but some people just can’t resist trying to rack up more “clock time” with the TATHB (Time As The Highest Bidder) perk.

Not Letting Your Buddy Help

Do you use the BidBuddy in each and every auction? You should! The BidBuddy is there to help you win against your competition, why wouldn’t you use him? By using the BidBuddy, you have the best chance at winning the auction.

The BidBuddy is just as easy (if not easier) to use than single bidding. Simply fill him up with as many bids that you would like to spend on an auction and let him work his magic. Don’t make the mistake of not using the BidBuddy – he’s free and available to use on every auction.

Don’t Throw Away Your Bids! Use BIN!

While there is always a winner in each and every DealDash auction, it won’t always be you. If you try to only bid on things that you would normally buy at the store such as clothing, then you can BIN them if you don’t win. BINning an auction just takes a click of the button. After you’re done bidding and would like to BIN the item, just click the “Buy It Now” button, and after you have paid you will receive all of your bids back in your account. In addition to that, you’ll get free shipping on the item as well.

Thanks for Reading

Thanks so much for reading this DealDash Blog article today on mistakes that people make while bidding. Don’t forget to check back often for new articles here are well as on our other blogs, DealDash Reviewed and DealDash Tips. We hope that your DealDash experience is a good one. Do you have any suggestions for future blogs? Just let us know down below.

Have you seen the new products that DealDash has added lately? There are certainly some awesome products up today! Visit DealDash now to see how much you can save. Good luck and happy bidding everyone!

This sponsored blog was written by Dawn E, a mother of 3 who loves DealDash. Dawn was compensated for writing this article. Read even more at DealDashTips.com, DealDashReviewed.com, or on her own blog, DawnBlogtopus.