Freebie Alert: Downy Unstopables via Facebook

Request your Free Sample of Downey Unstopables via Facebook!

Today is DOUBLE SWAGBUCKS Day!!

Swagbucks really knows how to do Mondays. In fact, this Monday, April 15th, is Double Stuffed Swagbucks. If you're thinking, "Well that sounds like an Oreo or tasty treat, but what's it all about?" then I've got the exciting details for you. Double Stuffed Swagbucks means you'll get DOUBLE the SB amount in many of the ways to earn: Shop & Earn (in countries where available!), the Daily Poll, NOSO, the Toolbar, Games (aka Play) & on SBTV (aka Watch)!

In addition to Double the SB-earning fun, there will be 30SB worth of Swag Codes given throughout the day in each country of the Swag Nation.

[For US Swagbucks members]
Monday, April 15th is also Tax Day, but thankfully Swagbucks knows how to put the "fun" in tax refund. While you're on the site searching for Swag Codes and earning double wins on a game of Key Crusher, make sure to catch all the fun surprises in store.

If you haven't joined Swagbucks yet, now is the time. It's your chance to earn Swag Bucks twice as fast on Monday -- which means more free prizes like gift cards to Amazon, Target, Walmart & Paypal! Use the sign-up code DOUBLESTUFF70 for an extra 70 SB bonus when you sign up here.

Spring Sample Source is LIVE!

I know its been awhile since I posted! I hope you are following along on my Facebook Page to keep up to date with all of the happenings. This deserved a special posting....

SAMPLESOURCE IS LIVE!!!!

What are you waiting for? Click here to order your free samples today!

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.
You can also follow Little Bitty Bath Boutique on Facebook.

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.

5 Links Worth Reading

If you get some time this week here are a couple of links worth reading! Enjoy!

• Save $1000 This Year: Swagbucks  (If you have yet to sign up with Swagbucks enter code JANTASTIC at signup to receive a 70 point bonus!)
• Don't Give in to The Deal
• 85 Snack Ideas for Kids (and Adults!)
• No-Bake Winter Forest Treats (have to try this one...so cute!)
• Cosmopolitan Jello Shots Recipe (because mamas need a little fun too!)

Free Ebook:Work at Home

I haven't had a chance to read this yet but I'm always looking for ideas on how to boost my work from home income. Download a free copy of Work-at-Home 101.

Don't have a Kindle? You can download the latest Kindle for PC here (I love mine!)

Year in Review 2012 Roundup!

Wow where does the time go? 2012 was certainly a very busy year seeing my youngest celebrate his first birthday, my oldest heading to kindergarten, my Kawartha Beads business continue to grow and a million things in between!

I tried my very best to keep track of how much I saved with the use of coupons, rewards programs like Swagbucks, menu planning and more and when all is said and done we figure it was almost $4000 versus our old spending ways! This year my goal is even higher $5000 and with my hubby fully on board now (yes he took some extra prodding to change some of his old habits) I don't see this being a problem at all. Trying to figure out how to get yourself started? Be sure to visit my Save $1000 This Year blog series for some useful tips and tricks!

I wanted to thank ALL of my loyal readers for following along in 2012. That being said I must admit that I am running short on time these days (the hazards of having two active little boys). I want to continue to enjoy every moment with them so I will continue to post weekly articles but new coupons, daily deals, etc. will now be only posted on my Facebook Page so be sure to follow along so you don't miss out!

What are your goals for 2013? Anything you are looking forward to in particular? Stop by Kawartha Bargains Facebook page and let us know!

Over $15 in Kraft Coupon Savings!

There are over $15.00 of Kraft coupons currently available through this special Save.ca link. Some of my personal fav's include the Nabob coffee AND Kraft Peanut Butter but almost every single one is for a product that my family uses all the time.

Click here to orders yours today!