RSVP for Swagbucks 5th Birthday Blowout!

Have you RSVP'd for Swagbucks' 5th Birthday Blowout? It's easy to do, and when you RSVP you're automatically entering yourself to win one of five $1000 CASH prizes. The whole birthday celebration will be a big one - they're giving out 135 Swag Bucks worth of codes, and they're giving away four more $1000 cash prizes on the 25th when they celebrate. You can find the RSVP link on the Swagbucks homepage - just look for the birthday image and click on it to be taken to the RSVP page.

Haven't joined Swagbucks yet? Click here to join and use the Swag Code 5THBIRTHDAY during registration - you'll start with 120 Swag Bucks instead of the usual 30. I've earned oodles of points from using Swagbucks which I have redeemed for paypal cash, gift cards and merchandise... and you can too!

TODAY ONLY: Lysol No Touch Hand Soap Dispenser ONLY $1.00

Check out this fabulous Monday Daily Deal from Well.ca: Lysol no touch hand soap dispenser for only $1.00. With shipping the total is only $3.99 and it comes shipped right to your door! It seems that they are limiting this offer to one per account.

Does it Really Work? Newspaper to Clean Your Mirrors

Welcome to Kawartha Bargains newest weekly feature that I have entitled "Does it Really Work?" With two little kids in the house who are obsessed with admiring themselves in the mirror (and why wouldn't they be they are so darn cute) my mirrors tend to look like this:

I had heard somewhere that you could use newpapers instead of paper towels to clean your mirrors and since newspapers arrive for FREE twice a week and paper towels...well even on sale we seem to go through a ton...so I thought I'd give it a try. Now I was sure that they would scratch so I picked a mirror that we will eventually be getting rid of and got out my newspaper and windex (although you could use vinegar as well) and got to it.

And here is out it turned out:

Yep, that's the same mirror not me taking a picture of my entry way! Cleaning your mirrors with newspaper really DOES WORK! Plus you are recycling AND saving money. BONUS!

Recipe Ideas for Evaporated Milk

One of the hot buys over the past couple of weeks has been evaporated milk. On sale for $1.28-$1 coupon from the Smuckers booklets makes each can just 28cents! I think there was also a Checkout 51 rebate making this a rock bottom deal! But if you are like me you might say....what the heck am I going to use evaporated milk for?! Here are a couple of recipe ideas to give you some inspiration:

• Chocolate Chunk Vanilla Cake (I have all the ingredients for this one in my pantry so it is for sure on my try list)
• Carnation Classic Five Minute Fudge (and this too!)
• Mac&Cheese
• Carnation Shepards Pie
• Ice Pops

What are some of your favourite recipes for using this hot item ingredient? Share in a comment below or stop by our Facebook Page to continue the discussion!

DIY Dishwasher Detergent Recipe from Little Bitty Bath Boutique

With two young kids it seems like the dishwasher is always running! Little Bitty Bath Boutique shares her recipe for DIY Dishwasher Detergent which is not only super easy to make but super easy on the pocket book! Plus nowadays with so many extra chemicals in everything it is always nice to know exactly what ingredients are being used around the home.
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Lindsay Mom 2 Mom Sale Vendor Call: Mom and Business Tables

The Easter Edition of the Lindsay Mom 2 Mom Sale is set to take place on Saturday March 30th from 10am-1pm at the Victoria Park Armoury in Lindsay. Whether you are a mom looking to destash your gently used children's items or a small business looking to get your name out there this is a great opportunity to gain exposure within the community. Visit the website today to register for a table and for further information.