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So many people I know have started blogs so I figured why not since I love, love, love, sharing great deals with people. Please excuse the simplicity of this first blog. I know I will get the hang of this as I go along. Enjoy, and hope you find some great deals here!!

Elise
The coupon journ(elise)t

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Totally Terrific Tuesday around the USA and the World

 EVERYWHERE 


Today's Save: $39 for brighter teeth with a professional-grade premium whitening pen and home kit from Laser White Express ($99 value)
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What's cool about this Save:
Did you know a healthy smile is rated by Americans as the most attractive feature? Turn your teeth from nightlight to spotlight with Laser White Express.
  • Dentist quality results at home
  • Keep your smile sparkling white for upcoming holiday photos
  • Special ingredients formulated to protect sensitive teeth
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$250 for One 24"x36" DNA Portrait for One Person with Gallery-Stretch Frame and Digital Download from DNA 11 ($619 Value)

www.groupon.com/r/uu983421
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The Fine Print

  • Expires Apr 21, 2011
  • Limit 1 per person. Must use in 1 order, no cash back. Redeem starting 10/22/10. Not valid for DNA mini portrait, Fingerprint or Kiss portraits. Shipping not included. Not valid with other offers.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

Highlights

  • Customized piece of art
  • Made from your own DNA
  • Ready-to-hang portrait
  • Digital download included











$19 for Children’s Book Rentals at BookPig ($50 Value) 

http://bit.ly/ctpIVb

Everywhere: Get books delivered to your door, Netflix®-style.

$19
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Gift Give as a gift
Value $50
Discount 62%
Save $31
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What You Get

  • Choose your plan: 4-16 books per month
  • Select books online, including whole series
  • No shipping costs, due dates or late fees
  • Books are inspected and cleaned every time
  • Delivered in a fun red box

The Whole Story

This is one of those wonderful ideas that makes you nod and say “yes!” You go to BookPig’s website and select children’s books. They mail them to you. You keep them as long as you want, mail them back, and get ready for more books. It won’t take long for your kids to recognize the fun red box that signals the arrival of new books to read! Your voucher gives you $50 credit to spend at BookPig on whichever plan suits you best. For example, you can get two months of their 8-books-per-month plan ($22.99 per month – so you’ll have a smidge left over to credit forward if you choose to continue your subscription).

BookPig is based in San Francisco, and was started by two families with children. Their core customers are parents of children 3+ who want to encourage their children to read (and who are looking for simpler ways to feed those growing appetites!). BookPig’s own librarians organize books by grade and category, so you can easily find dog book for your 4-year-old or soccer books for your 2nd grader. You can rate the books you read, which will help refine suggestions made for your family. Avoid the trouble and expense of bookstores and the dog-eared books and due dates of libraries, and enjoy the convenience of a huge selection of books and free home delivery. Oh, and have no fear of germs - BookPig inspects and cleans books for each and every shipment!
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Deal Terms
Limit 1 per family, but may purchase additional vouchers as gifts. United States and U.S. Military Mail only. No refunds for purchased vouchers. Not transferable. Not valid for cash back. Cancellation before the credit is used completely will forfeit remaining credit.






 ATLANTA

$15 for $30 Worth of Custom Burgers at The Counter

www.groupon.com/r/uu983421
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The Fine Print

  • Expires Apr 19, 2011
  • Limit 3 per person. Limit 1 per table. Limit 1 per visit. Dine-in only. Valid only at Atlanta location. No cash back. Tax and gratuity not included. Not valid with other offers.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

Highlights

  • More than 312,120 possibilities
  • Featured on Oprah
  • 20 Hamburgers You Must Eat Before You Die by GQ













$15 for 3-Hour Discover Scuba Session at The Dive Shop ($50 value!) 

 
PRICE
$15.00
VALUE
$50.00
SAVINGS
$35.00

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EXPIRES: 4/19/2011

DETAILS: This is a printable gift certificate. You will be given a PDF file to print on your home printer. No physical item will be mailed to you.

With Today's Big Deal you are in for a treat. For only $15, The Dive Shop is offering their 3-Hour Discover Scuba Session ($50 value). That's 70% off!

In this 3-Hour course you will learn to dive with the best; you'll learn the fundamentals of underwater breathing, controlling your equipment, and making the most of your time in the water with all the equipment included.

The Dive Shop is the place to be for super cool diving stuff and dive travel for the certified scuba diver and the novice!

The Dive Shop teaches scuba diving and certifies divers all the way up to instructor level. Whether you are just beginning your scuba diving adventure or you are a seasoned diver we have something for you at The Dive Shop.

The Dive Shop in Marietta, Georgia in the Atlanta area was founded by Mike Van Hosen. Our Marietta, GA store offers a full range of scuba education as well as swimming instruction. Getting certified is easy with lessons in our classrooms and indoor, heated pool. The Dive Shop is conveniently located to serve you in the Atlanta area. We offer scuba diving lessons, dive vacations, and the finest scuba gear on the market. We work around your schedule to make your scuba diving certification as convenient as possible.

The Dive Shop History
Founded in Memphis in 1961, The Dive Shop now has complete full-service scuba diving facilities in Joplin, MO, Little Rock, AR, Marietta, GA, and Memphis, TN. In our facilities, you will find an endless array of choices to meet your diving needs and desires.

We offer top of the line scuba diving equipment, exotic year-round travel packages, scuba certification courses to fit any schedule, and specialty classes on all facets of the diving world.


2714 Sandy Plains Rd.
Marietta, Georgia 30066
770-973-7909










 DAYTON

$30 for a One-Hour Swedish Massage at Peaceful Palms Massage and Bodywork ($60 Value) 

 www.groupon.com/r/uu983421

$30
See Today's Groupon Deal
worth: discount: savings:
$60 50% $30
Company Information:
Peaceful Palms Massage and Bodywork
website
Locations:
The Chiropractic Center
5671 Far Hills Ave.
Dayton, Ohio 45429
$30 for a One-Hour Swedish Massage at Peaceful Palms Massage and Bodywork ($60 Value)







LAS VEGAS

$20 for $40 Worth of Italian Dinner Fare at Lucio Ristorante (or $10 for $20 Worth of Lunch) 

www.groupon.com/r/uu983421

  • Lucio-ristorante

The Fine Print

  • Expires Apr 20, 2011
  • Limit 3 per person. Limit 1 per table, 2 per table of 4 or more. Dine-in only. Valid for option purchased only. No cash back or credit. Tax and gratuity not included. Not valid with other offers.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

Highlights

  • Traditional Italian cuisine
  • House-made pastas
  • Elegant indoor & atmospheric outdoor dining 
  • 8615 W Sahara Ave.
  • Las Vegas, Nevada 89117
 


 MIAMI 

$39 or Less for $320 in Spa Services for One Week at Planet Beach 

http://dealmap.dealon.com/miami/deal/today

Deal-o-Meter

The Price Drops as More People Buy
When the day ends you pay the lowest price!

STARTING PRICE
$39.00
Planet Beach

Deal Highlights

  • Enjoy up to 7 spa services
  • UV therapy and mystic spray tans
  • Hydro-derma fusion, luminous facials, and UMO facials
  • Massages, oxygen therapy, guided meditation and saunatox
  • Take home, spa luxury products and skin care products

Deal Details

  • Expiration Date: 10/18/2011
  • New clients only
  • Additional certificates can be purchases as gifts
  • Not valid on teeth whitening services
  • Download and print certificate after midnight
Planet Beach
959 West Avenue, Ste. 8
Miami Beach, FL 33139
http://www.planetbeach.com



Participating Locations

959 West Ave. Ste. 8, Miami Beach, FL 33139
8530 SW 124th Ave. Ste. 105, Miami, FL 33183 










 MENLO PARK 

Marché   Active

$99 for 6-Course Dinner for Two ($170 value); $39 for 3-Course Lunch for Two ($60 value) 
http://www.bloomspot.com/san-francisco-travel-edition/marche/
NEW YORK 

A Life in the Theatre and Il Valentino   Active

$120 for two tickets to A Life in the Theatre ($243 value), $169 for two tickets and $100 of food and drink at Il Valentino ($343 value) 
http://www.bloomspot.com/new-york/a-life-in-the-theatre-and-il-valentino/
 $40 or Less for $80 in Food & Drinks at Bun SoHo
http://dealmap.dealon.com/new-york/deal/today/

Current Price

The Price Drops as More People Buy
When the day ends you pay the lowest price!

STARTING PRICE
$40.00
Bun SoHo

Zagat Ratings & Review for Bun SoHo:

Food Decor Service Key to Ratings
20 16 18
At Michael Huynh's "friendly", low-budget eatery on the SoHo-Chinatown border, the "twists" on Vietnamese classics, including the namesake noodle dish, are "imaginative" yet "traditional enough to satiate a craving"; however, the mod, bamboo-trimmed interior (think "The Jetsons goes to Vietnam") gets mixed reviews.

 PALO ALTO 

$50 for $100 Worth of Women's Apparel at Cassis

www.groupon.com/r/uu983421
$50
See Today's Groupon Deal
worth: discount: savings:
$100 50% $50
Company Information:
Cassis
website
Locations:
206 Homer Ave.
Palo Alto, California 94301
$50 for $100 Worth of Women's Apparel at Cassis

 PORTLAND 

$10 for Three Games of Laser Tag at Ultrazone Laser Tag ($20 Value)

www.groupon.com/r/uu983421
$10
See Today's Groupon Deal
worth: discount: savings:
$20 50% $10
Company Information:
Ultrazone Laser Tag
website
  • 16074 SE McLoughlin Blvd.
  • Portland, Oregon 97267

$10 for Three Games of Laser Tag at Ultrazone Laser Tag ($20 Value)
 SACRAMENTO 

$19 for a Standard Oil Change and 25-Point Inspection at McCulley Brothers Automotive ($39.95 Value)

www.groupon.com/r/uu983421
$19
See Today's Groupon Deal
worth: discount: savings:
$40 53% $21
Company Information:
McCulley Brothers
website
Locations:
2421 23rd St.
Sacramento, California 95818
$19 for a Standard Oil Change and 25-Point Inspection at McCulley Brothers Automotive ($39.95 Value)
SAN DIEGO 

$59 for a Four-Hour Photography Class and Two-Hour Photo Safari from Val Westover Photography

www.groupon.com/r/uu983421
Val Westover Photography San Diego
San Diego

  • Val-westover-photography

The Fine Print

  • Expires Mar 18, 2011
  • Limit 1 per person, may buy multiple as gifts. Registration required. Must schedule workshop and safari in one reservation. All reservations final; failure to make original date forfeits Groupon.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

Highlights

  • Workshop for all skill levels
  • Creative & technical instruction
  • Award-winning photographers
  • Two-hour safari
  • San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina
  • 333 W Harbor Dr.
  • San Diego, California 92101
www.groupon.com/r/uu983421
  • Fall-festival-of-forks-and-corks_cafe-merlot

The Fine Print

  • Expires Oct 28, 2010
  • Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Not valid with other offers.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

Highlights

  • Local food and wine tastings
  • Charity fundraiser
  • Elegant winery setting
  • Cafe Merlot
  • 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte
  • San Diego, California 92128
 SAN FRANCISCO

$13 for Admission to Unlimited Wine-Tasting Event on 10/21 ($26.50 Value)

http://townhog.com/referral/36256/city/san-francisco
SAVE 51%
$13 for Admission to Unlimited Wine-Tasting Event  on 10/21 ($26.50 Value)

The Offer

Unwind at a spectacular urban retreat for wine enthusiasts! Enjoy a plethora of fine wines at The Urban Wine Event located in the dynamic and beautiful space of 101 Second Street on October 21st. This VIN12 event features fabulous wines of red and white, so grab a few friends and let loose.

This event is on October 21st from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are normally $25 plus $1.50 in fees, but with this special deal you'll pay just $13!

The Urban Wine Event

VIN12, California's most popular monthly wine event, invites you to The Urban Wine Event, featuring a number of Urban Wineries from throughout Northern California , plus over 25+ wine producers, pouring over 80+ wines! Enjoy from the VIN12 resident Wine Producers a variety of Zinfandel, Syrah, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Barbera, and other fabulous red and white wines from Napa, Sonoma, Central Coast, Italy and South Africa!



Producers at this event include: Rasmussen, Cape Ardor South African Wines, Vie Winery, Jacuzzi, Cameron Hughes, Scott Harvey Wines, Barber Cellars, wine boo-k, Boheme, Team Zin, Terraces, Amorosa Bella, Flora Springs, Stomping Girl, Ceja Vineyards, Jazz Cellars, Wild Hog Vineyard, Adastra Vineyards, and more! There will be a special viewing of hand-made jewelry by Versa Jewelery. Music will be provided by Martin Collins.

Find yourself expelling the day's worries at VIN12's classy event. Don't miss this great opportunity to mingle with over 400 attendees and have fun!


Links

Check out the photos from their September event!

Anticipate upcoming events!

See if your favorite wine is on the list! Take a look at this new convenient way to look at wines.

THE DETAILS

  1. Promotional value expires 10/21/2010
  2. Valid for admission to the October 21st event from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  3. May purchase 2 including gifts
  4. May redeem 1 per person
  5. Additional standard terms apply
VIN12
101 2nd St.
San Francisco, California 94105
$15 for $40 worth of Chocolate Fondue and Drinks at Melting Pot

www.juiceinthecity.com

$15 See Todays Deal
$40
Value
62%
Discount
$25
You Save
Company Information:
Melting Pot
2 North B Street
San Mateo, Ca 94401
Website
(650) 342-6358


Greens Restaurant
Fort Mason Center, Building A (at Buchanan St.), San Francisco, CA 94123; 415-771-6222    www.greensrestaurant.com   $$$

30% off lunch or dinner**available during lunch or dinner with the minimum purchase of two appetizers per person or one entrée per person; not valid for brunch; max party: 4; dine-in only; not valid with Saturday night prix fixe menu; not valid with any other discounts or promotions
Get This Special
Limited number of passcodes. Early bird gets the good eats.get passcode by: Oct. 20 9:00 AM PST
special expires: Nov. 17

$20 for $40 Worth of Custom Ice Cream Cake at MaggieMudd

http://townhog.com/referral/36256/city/san-francisco
SAVE 50%
$20 for $40 Worth of Custom Ice Cream Cake at MaggieMudd

The Offer

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Say boo and surprise your taste buds to sweeten up Halloween with a sweet ice cream cake from the famous MaggieMudd. They have cakes for every type of lifestyle and palate!

All cakes at MaggieMudd are custom made, so you can get it how you want it, whether you're vegan, lactose-intolerant, or allergic to yellow #5! Treat yourself to a variety of options and sweeten up that special occasion today.

MaggieMudd

MaggieMudd offers the best in ice cream and ice cream cakes. They operate as an independent ice cream parlor in San Francisco. Choose a traditional ice cream cake, or get a hand-stuffed cake, where you can choose the different mix-ins and swirls. Indulge in original cakes like a Waffle Banana Split, with vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate ice cream stuffed with fresh banana slices, cherries, fudge and caramel swirls, and waffle bowl pieces on white cake.

They also have a variety of delicious dairy-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free options. It's almost unbelievable how good their vegan cakes are! Find yourself immersed in a Sundae Someday, a 100% vegan cake with chocolate ice cream, fudge swirls, marshmallow swirls, strawberry swirls, oreo cookies, and cookie crust! MaggieMudd also allows you to build and customize your own cake, upload photos, or even choose your favorite TV or cartoon character design from their catalog.

Best of all? They deliver to locations throughout San Francisco! There's no better way to complete a barbecue or a celebration than with an original and delicious cake from MaggieMudd!

Reviews and Links

Order online here.

Citysearch user bobtrimble states, "This place has as many as 15-20 vegan dairy-free flavors at a time, and huge sundaes. Favorite flavors are Tarmack and Mudslide."

renegadeofwhat comments, "I love this place. Amazing vegan sundaes (including sprinkles, whipped "cream", sauces). If you're vegan and visiting SF, this is a MUST visit. Wonderful service. Quaint location."

Menu Pages user beanmail raves, "I too am shocked that this place has such few reviews; it is incredible. Even if it weren't vegan I would be impressed by their choices, but the fact that they are an equal opportunity ice cream shoppe is a major bonus. I had the largest sundae they sell & it still wasn't enough."

Read what The Examiner had to say!

THE DETAILS

  1. Promotional value expires 10/18/2011
  2. Max 3 per person
  3. If whole voucher not used, receive a gift card for remaining balance
  4. Valid for all cakes
  5. Free delivery within San Francisco
  6. Additional standard terms apply
MaggieMudd
903 Cortland Ave.
San Francisco, California 94110
Phone: (415) 641-5291

Bay Area Expeditions

Overnight Backpacking Trip to Big Sur, Equipment, and Meals
$145 
http://livingsocial.com/deals/10705-overnight-backpacking-trip-to-big-sur-145?aff_id=12&offer_id=4&SID=2-509679857-634123998464929164
Maybe you secretly dream of trying out for Survivor, but the closest you've ever come to nature is staring at your forest screensaver. You need today's deal from Bay Area Expeditions: a two-day backpacking trip to Big Sur -- complete with all equipment, dinner, and breakfast -- for only $145 (regularly $370). Bay Area Expeditions will hook you up with the lightest, state-of-the-art backpacking and camping equipment and guide you down California's incredible coast while teaching you backpacking essentials. Once you set up camp, you can choose to take in some day hikes, work on your survival skills, or just relax and work on your tan. Snagging today's deal helps ensure that you never get voted off the island.
 SAN JOSE 

$15 for $30 Worth of Local Organic Food and Drinks at Farmers Market Bistro

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SAVE 50%
$15 for $30 Worth of Local Organic Food and Drinks at Farmers Market Bistro

The Offer

When shopping at a farmer's market, you know that you are getting the freshest ingredients possible straight from the source. So why not dine at a place where you're getting the best local, fresh, and organic eats?

At Farmers Market Bistro, your dining experience will be pleasurable and refreshing. Serving only organic meats and produce as well as beer and breads, you'll leave feeling good inside and out!

Farmers Market Bistro

Farmers Market Bistro only buys their ingredients from three local farmers' markets within walking distance from the restaurant. Their menu changes based on the freshest ingredients they have on-hand, and do not freeze or fry anything, or use items over 48 hours old. Grinding their own meats and use sushi-grade fish.

You can start with a fresh crab salad and take a bite out of one of their fantastic sandwiches like a Kobe beef burger or a free range herb roasted chicken. Wash it all down with organic beer from Bison Brewing, where you can choose from delicious brews like IPA or their famous chocolate stout! For a true dinner experience, start with a plate of fresh mixed greens or small plates like fresh irie prawns or bluelake green beans with roasted garlic and red peppers. Please your palate with top-notch entrees like grilled pomegranate Kobe sirloin or sweet and spicy pork chops.

On Fridays and Saturdays, they have live Jazz bands playing, so bring your friends and get a one of a kind experience at Farmers Market Bistro with our deal of $15 for $30 worth of food and drinks. Come back for brunch on Sundays from 11:30 to 5:00!

Reviews

East Bay Express reviews this wholesome joint!

Jennifer C. raves, "Anyway, the food here is excellent. I had the Ahi Tuna Burger and that was the best tuna burger I've ever had. The Ahi was seasoned and cooked perfectly and their homemade bread and avocado salsa really complimented the burger....which made it even better. Their mixed potatoes (and i think it was a mixed of potatoes, sweet potatoes, and yams) were outstanding, and I can't forget the Salad (mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, and other vegetables w/ vinaigrette dressing) was magnificent....Both came with the burger. I highly recommend you trying it out."

Chris F. raves, "I and two others had dinner during happy hour with $2 Anchor Steams and raw oysters, the seafood soup, pizza, a burger, and the risotto. The service provided was excellent, timely, and thoughtful; the server answered all of our questions and made sure our glasses were never empty. The food was excellent; seafood soup was light and delicious; the pizza had an appropriately crisp crust and was perfect; the burger was made to order and was super super yum; and the risotto was not soggy or mushy, but perfectly prepared and seasoned."

THE DETAILS

  1. Promotional value expires 4/18/2011
  2. Max 2 per person
  3. Redeem 1 per table
  4. Valid only after 5 p.m. M-F and all day on weekends
  5. Mention voucher prior to ordering
  6. Additional standard terms apply
Farmers Market Bistro
1015 Clay St.
Oakland, California 94607
Phone: (510) 238-8780

Hairspray: The Smash Broadway Musical Live On Stage

Montgomery Theater (San Jose, CA)
Hairspray-101810

Full Price:
$30.00
Our Price:
$15.00*

This winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, also spawned the 2007 hit movie. Set in 1960s Baltimore, the show follows the journey of politically-aware plus-sized heroine Tracy Turnblad, who dreams of dancing her way to the top on the local Corny Collins Show, kissing the boy of her fantasies and changing the world, all while keeping her big hair intact. This Marquee Production is a benefit for Children's Musical Theater San Jose.













 SANTA CRUZ 

$10 for $20 Worth of Make-Your-Own Candles or Soaps at WiX 

www.groupon.com/r/uu983421

$10
See Today's Groupon Deal
worth: discount: savings:
$20 50% $10
Company Information:
WiX
website
Locations:
218 Mount Hermon Rd.
Suite E
Scotts Valley, California 95066
$10 for $20 Worth of Make-Your-Own Candles or Soaps at WiX









SEATTLE 

$40 for Two Tickets to Seattle Freak Boutique Halloween Party at Trinity Nightclub (Up to $80 Value)

www.groupon.com/r/uu983421
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The Fine Print

  • Expires Oct 31, 2011
  • Must be 21 or older. Not valid with other offers.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

Highlights

  • Sixth-annual Halloween bash
  • Costume contest with cash prizes
  • Circus acts, burlesque, & other entertainment
  • Costumes mandatory
  
  • Trinity Nightclub
  • 111 Yesler Way
Seattle, Washington 98104











 TULSA


$10 for $20 Worth of Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services at Dry Cleaning Station

www.groupon.com/r/uu983421
$10
See Today's Groupon Deal
worth: discount: savings:
$20 50% $10
Company Information:
Dry Cleaning Station
website
Locations:
9530 N 129 E Ave.
Suite 102
Owasso, Oklahoma 74055
$10 for $20 Worth of Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services at Dry Cleaning Station

















VANCOUVER 

$26 for a Bling Mani-Pedi at Bling Nails & Beauty Lounge (Up to $52 Value)

www.groupon.com/r/uu983421
C$26
See Today's Groupon Deal
worth: discount: savings:
C$52 50% C$26
Company Information:
Bling Nails
website
Locations:
98 Keefer Pl.
Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 0C9
$26 for a Bling Mani-Pedi at Bling Nails & Beauty Lounge (Up to $52 Value)