New Hydro Bill Help!

Kawartha Lakes Mums asks Need Hydro Bill Help?

Hydro One announced today that it is launching a new Winter Relief Program to help customers in hardship get their electricity service reconnected for the winter.

Hooray !

You will want to read this presss release if you are having difficulty paying your Hydro Bill.

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Kawartha Lakes Mums Asks Do You Write Santa?

Kawartha Lakes Families Does Your Child Write Santa? 

Our top post this past week has been Do You Write Santa. A post we published way back in 2014. There have been some changes over the past two years, so we are republishing an updated version of this post here.
In the movie One Magic Christmas, the plot centers around the importance of believing in the magic of Christmas, and in particular, those all important letters to Santa.  

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This post contains tips for writing letters to Santa, free Santa printables, Santa  Crafts, and we are hoping to find a giveaway to add to this post.

5 Fab Frugal Wedding Ideas So You Can Get Married Now!

Kawartha Lakes Families Need Frugal Wedding Ideas? Try These!

More and more people seem to have wedding timing reversed these days. How often have you heard people say," I can't get married until we have more money."
Did you know a 2014 study by two American economists found that the less you spend on your engagement ring and your wedding ceremony, the longer you tend to stay married?

Kawartha Lakes Mums Presents Savvy Frugal Wedding Tips!

What ever happened to marrying for love, and saving up for a fantastic tenth wedding anniversary celebration?
This post has some fab frugal wedding tips to help you save big on many aspects of your wedding.
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What Frugal Wedding ideas did we find?

Freebie - Save Dollars on Gas Using this Limited Time Freebie!

Kawartha Lakes Families Do You Need to Save on Gas? Try This!

We saved a tonne of money on gas last year with this special offer from ESSO.
We know you will want to hear about this freebie RIGHT NOW!
Starting NOW you can get FIVE cents off a litre at ESSO!

Kawartha Lakes Mums Presents Gas Savings Tips

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How can you save five cents a litre at ESSO?

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Kawartha Lakes Families Holiday Decorating? 

Many Kawartha Lakes Families are gearing up for the holiday season.
Have you started checking your decorations from last year?
Are your decorations starting to look a bit dated and shabby?
Wondering how you can possibly squeeze anything more out of your budget?

Kawartha Lakes Mums Presents Holiday Decorating Cash Back !

We are thrilled to share some great budget-friendly Cash Backs that will have you smiling as you deck your halls!
Did you know you can get rebates on your holiday decor?

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How can you get rebates when shopping for holiday decor?

How to Get Free Traffic to Your Website Using Giveaways Hosted by Other People!

Kawartha Lakes Families Need Free Website Traffic? Try Participating in Free Blogger Opp Giveaways!

Many Kawartha Lakes families have small businesses online, but one tricky problem is getting visitors to your website.
Cheer up!
This post has tips to help you get a greater return from participating in Free Blogger Opp Giveaways, and a link to a free International Blogger Opp that could draw visitors from around the world to your social media platforms.

Kawartha Lakes Mums Presents - Getting More Website Visitors with Giveaways

Did you know your website can get traffic from other people's giveaways?
How?
Even if you don't have funds to sponsor a giveaway, you can benefit from the traffic other people's giveaways generate by participating in free Blogger Opportunity For Giveaways.
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So how do free Blogger Opps work?

Air Miles Rewards Redemption Problems?

Kawartha Lakes Families Having Air Miles Redemption Problems? You Are Not Alone!

Many Kawartha Lakes families collect Air Miles through purchases at local retailers and online,  saving up their points for big ticket items like trips and TV's.
However, a rash of complaints about problems trying to redeem Air Miles has resulted in a Class Action law suit being launched against Air Miles.
What?
Yes, it certainly is surprising!
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What kind of problems are people having?

#ad #Giveaway Enter to Win a $250 Amazon Gift Card! [CA/USA]

Kawartha Lakes Families Did You Enter to Win This $250 Gift Card?

Wow! Could you use a $250 Amazon Gift card?
This giveaway is open to adult residents of Canada and USA and ends at the end of October.
Our family certainly could use an Amazon gift card for $250!
Amazon carries an incredible selection!
CBC radio was interviewing residents of northern communities who are buying their groceries through Amazon because it is cheaper than purchasing from the local store !
So now that you know Amazon carries everything from soup to nuts how do you enter?

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Just click the $250 Amazon card below to be taken to the giveaway.

Kawartha Lakes Mums Presents
$250 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway! 

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Kawartha Lakes Freebie Listing Round Up!

Kawartha Lakes Families Reusing Groups Keep Landfills Emptier! 

Kawartha Lakes Mums reader Gin S. in Bethany asked -

Where can I list this couch and love seat I am giving away?

Kawartha Lakes Freebie - Bethany Furniture

Conservationists wanting to keep landfills empty, can list their gently used items for giveaway several different places online.
Similarly, rather than purchasing new items, items, you may wish to check put some of these free listing spots for new-to-you treasures.
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Kawartha Lakes Mums Freebies Listings

This post has links to places where you can list or find free items if you are in the Kawartha Lakes area.
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Hurry Get These First Come First Served Coupons!

Kawartha Lakes Mums Asks - Did You Catch These Coupons?

 Hurry to grab these coupons before they are gone!
 We discovered a whole booklet full of coupons at a local grocery store, and a mailed-to-you-coupon program is open for a limited time.
Do you use coupons?
We would love to hear about your best coupon shopping spree and share your tips with all our readers.
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Too late to grab these coupons?
You can grab a slew of free printable coupons right here on our Kawartha Lakes Mums on our Coupons tab.
Where did we discover these coupon treasure troves?
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Canadian Coupon Recipe Corner - Healthy Parfait!

Kawartha Lakes Mums Asks : Do You Use Coupons? 

Coupons can really stretch your budget.
Kawartha Lakes Mums is pleased to offer our readers free printable coupons on our coupon page.
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There are over $125 coupons on our coupon page today.
For best results, choose your province. This post highlights two high value coupons in a variation of a recipe our family learned years ago at the Ontario Early Years Supper Club.
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This recipe is easy peasy for kids to make and is a family favourite.

5 Ways Our Grandparents Beat Drought Water Restrictions!

Kawartha Lakes Families - How Do You Save Water? 

Facing drought water restrictions?City of Kawartha Lakes just implemented stage one drinking water retrictions. However, should the drought continue, and water usage remain high, stage two restrictions could come into effect.
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Do you find it surprising that with all the water surrounding homes in City of Kawartha Lakes, we would ever have to be concerned about a drought?
The problem is, most homes in City of Kawartha Lakes are set up to use perfectly good drinking water for tasks that could be acomplished with reclaimed or grey water. This post has ideas from our grandparents to cut consumption of potable water as well as the press release from City of Kawartha Lakes. Did you know -When our grandparents had to pump well water by hand, we used much less drinking water for other tasks.

How did they do it?

#Ad Fashion Secrets - New Fall Neutral Accessories Stretch Your Wardrobe!

Savvy Kawartha Lakes Mums Fashion Budget Savers! 

Does your wardrobe need sprucing up?
One budget-friendly way to breathe fresh life into a tired wardrobe is with new accessories.
Finding accessories that will stand the test of time is extremely important for stretching your budget.
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Neutrals will stand the test of time, and multi-functional pieces will stretch your budget even further.
This is why we are so enthused about the new Stella & Dot Fall accessories.
Have you seen them?
 
This post highlights a couple of our favorites from the new Stella & Dot Fall Fashion Line.
Which new Stella & Dot Fall Fashions are your favorites?

Best Kept Freebie Secret -Get Free Appliances!

Kawartha Lakes Mums Asks: Need New Appliances? Try This Freebie!

Fridge frizzling.
Freezer frosting up?
AC clunking?
Dehumidifier droning?
You could qualify for free new appliances and light bulbs too!
What? Is this some kind of a joke?
Nope!
We have helped several Ontario seniors get new free energy saving replacement appliances through this fantastic free program.
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Kawartha Lakes Families How Do You Save When You  BBQ? 

Hosting a BBQ?
Whether you stay indoors and use an electric grill or fire up the outdoor propane or charcoal BBQ, or cook over a campfire, these coupons and tips may help you stretch your food budget.
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In addition to great coupon savings, we have some tips for stretching your BBQ dollar further, so you can enjoy even more family BBQ's!
We discovered some great coupon savings that may help you "get your BBQ on" for almost free!

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What kind of coupon savings did we discover?

#Ad Clever Creative Clocks Sale Time!

Kawartha Lakes Mums Asks: Seen Any Cool Creative Clocks? 

We just discovered some amazing cool clock designs while browsing an up to 50% off oline sale, and we thought you would enjoy seeing them too

Chemistry Fan?

Chemistry Fan?

A Periodically Correct Clock?

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Have you ever seen something and wondered "Now why didn't I think of that?"
That's what these designer clocks are like.
Sure, there are cute mugs and posters on sale and other personalized gifts too, but what makes these clocks stand out for us are the timely puns conveyed in these clock designs.
There are over 2,000 different clocks on sale till Tuesday July 19th, 2016 as well as posters, mug designs, desk organizers, clip boards, and a whole slew of other personalized gifts. 
With so many clock designs to choose from, there are sure to be even more that will bring a smile to your face.
Here are some of our favorites.

Father's Day Remorse - Potential Solutions!

Kawartha Lakes Mums Asks : Have You Ever Had Father's Day Remorse?

First, let me apologize for a very belated Father's Day post. I have been very frustrated lately trying to post via mobile and frankly, was just too pooped to party on Sunday. Hopefully a new charging cord for the laptop will arrive soon.
Has this ever happened to you?
Have you ever been too overwhelmed or sick or exhausted to do something on a very special day, then felt terrible about it afterwards?
Even if we rushed out and grabbed a perfunctory card and tie, we can still feel Father's Day remorse.

Why?
Welll ... maybe it's because deep down we'really asking ourselves - Is this really what dad needs or what would really make his life more enjoyable?
For some dads - yes, but often not.
This post has a salute to my brother and some tips about aleviating some of that Father's Day remorse that may be hanging around your neck like 30 years of neck ties.

Kawartha Hockey Early Bird Deadline!

Kawartha Minor Hockey Early Bird Savings End Soon! 

Kawartha Minor Hockey for the 2016-17 season early bird registration deadline is right around the corner! Save money! Avoid a late payment fee by applying now.
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 Did you know there are several registration options? You can even pay for registration online! No credit card needed!

Two Easters? Which Do Kawartha Lakes Mums Celebrate?

Kawartha Lakes Mums Asks: Which Easter Do You Celebrate?

Did you know Easter is celebrated on two very different dates this year?
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Christian Gifts : Light Box Insert - Happy Easter

This post has a potential Easter savings tip for parents as well as an attempt to explain why there are two different dates for this moveable Christian feast.

#AD Give $10 Get $10 New Educational Referral Savings Announced!

Kawartha Lakes Mums Shares Great Educational Savings!

They say that giving is better than receiving, but who says you can't do both?
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Educents just launched a new program that will help you AND your friends save money on innovative products that keep kids excited about learning.
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If you're already an Educents member, you can earn $10 for every friend who signs up and makes a purchase of $25 or more. Simply go to your account page and find your unique referral URL, scroll down to "Earn Edubucks by referring your friends" and copy the link.

A referral is sending someone you care about to someone you trust.

Invite your friends, your parents, and all the rock-star educators in your life! This deal will help everyone save a pretty penny on top products like the insanely popular Life of Fred or Times Tales.

What do you love best about this savings opportunity?
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