Coming off their victorious 2011 season, the LA Galaxy may have some folks wary of this year's strategy on the battlefield. Fear not: As any LA fan knows, we've got the rest of the season in the bag. With today's deal you can see Bruce's boys battle it out on the field amongst a crowd of America's greatest (a large portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the USO) when you come see the LA Galaxy face off against the San Jose Earthquakes on May 23, the Portland Timbers on June 17, or the Vancouver Whitecaps FC on June 23 with one of three ticket packages. Hand over $26 for a lower general admission ticket, $55 for a reserved sideline ticket, or $169 for a coveted field side ticket. With each option, you'll also receive an official LA Galaxy camo hat, so you'll not only be supporting your team, you'll be supporting the troops, too. Now that's something any fan can get behind... along with the cup, of course.

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Like haunted candy stores, amusement parks provide an acceptable atmosphere in which to scream aloud with a mouth full of confections. Get a sugar rush and adrenaline fix in one outing with this Groupon.

$21 for an Amusement-Park Visit for Two (Up to $42.66 Total Value) 45-minute Newport Beach sea lion tour or celebrity homes cruise for two (up to a $14 value/person) Ferris-wheel ride for two (a $3 value/person) Two slices of cheese pizza from Azar's Pizza (a $2.75 value each) Two regular sodas from Azar's Pizza (a $1.58 value each)

Guests must be at least 50 inches tall to ride the ferris wheel without an adult or a convincing pair of stilts. View FAQs here.

Balboa Fun Zone

One of the oldest amusement parks in southern California, Balboa Fun Zone is a harbor-sized time capsule sent from an era when carnival rides were designed with a distinctive panache. The colorful attractions have occupied the Balboa Peninsula since 1936, when the original landowner converted an old boat yard into a seaside carnival. The peninsula juts out from Newport Beach to form the storied patch of real estate that has attracted countless patrons with spinning carousels, arcades, and a ferris wheel known for its longish rides and elevated views of the Pacific's horizon.

The amusement park enjoyed a rebuilding in 1986 and today retains its original elegance despite decades of serial owners and various changes to the landscape and surrounding shops. Although the beloved merry-go-round was retired in 2011, the wooden stallions still drop in once a summer to greet old friends and nibble on cotton candy.

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Desert-Inspired Hotel with Elegant Outdoor Pool

Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort lies in the heart of the Coachella Valley, a stark landscape peppered with lush fairways and flanked on three sides by mountains. Befitting its desert environs, the hotel features Spanish villa architecture, replete with stucco walls and terra cotta roof tiles. Towering palm trees and blooming gardens add a bright pop of color to the hotel's landscaping.

The courtyard contains a figure-eight-shaped pool and circular whirlpool, surrounded by fan palms and verdant shrubs. After a dip in the pool, you can sweat it out at the workout facility, or engage in a shouting match with the line judge at the tennis courts. In the morning, don't miss out on a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast of eggs, pancakes, fresh fruit, danishes, and bacon.

Palm Desert, California: Shopping and Golf in Scenic Coachella Valley

Palm Desert shares the same desert landscape and resort atmosphere as Palm Springs, about 15 miles to the northeast. El Paseo, known as the Rodeo Drive of the Desert, is within walking distance of the hotel. The popular shopping district features art galleries, high-end boutiques, and brand-name retailers such as Gucci, Ralph Lauren, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Palm Desert is also a gateway town into the north end of the 800,000-acre Joshua Tree National Park, located less than 60 miles away. In addition to being the birthplace of Bono, the desert park is famous for its unusual geologic formations and mountains made of twisted rock, which are ideal for rock climbing. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife including desert bighorn sheep, golden eagles, and coyotes.

For a guaranteed glimpse of wildlife, check out The Living Desert, a zoo, botanical garden, and animal hospital in Palm Desert. As you stroll throughout the various geographical regions-including North America, Africa, and Village WaTuTu-you will see flora and fauna indigenous to that area, which can include mexican gray wolves, giraffes, and jaguars. The Living Desert also boasts a G-scale model train that winds its way through replicas of historical scenes, including a California logging and mining town and the south rim of the Grand Canyon.

Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.

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Without restaurants, waiters would purposelessly wander parks all day, folding swans out of actual swans. Keep their hands occupied with this Groupon.

$15 for $30 Worth of Argentine Cuisine

The menu includes mushrooms sauteed with white wine and garlic ($6), rib-eye steak with roasted-garlic sauce ($19), specialty Argentine grilled short ribs ($18), and roasted-chicken ravioli stuffed with provolone and rosemary and drenched in alfredo sauce ($16).

Gaucho Grill

In Gaucho Grill's kitchen, juicy steaks and marinated poultry sizzle on grills, sending the rich aroma of Argentine cuisine drifting through the restaurant's rustic interior. Savory mushrooms and veggies garnish meats on intimate lamp-lit tables surrounded by knotty timber walls, rough slate arches, and lariat-hurling ranchers. Dulcet treats of flan, mousse, and crepes cap South American feasts with notes of sweetness, and glasses of fruit-packed Argentine wines tastefully complement choice selections from the grill.

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Faces, like potatoes, must be scrubbed and buffed to clear away excess dirt, remove dry skin, and prevent the emergence of extra eyes. Buff away unsightly blemishes with this Groupon: for $35, you get a 60-minute relaxation massage or a 60-minute classic facial at In Essence Day Spa in Mission Viejo (a $70 value).

At In Essence Day Spa, peace seekers indulge in custom skincare procedures and calming massages. During the relaxation massage, clients can unwind as therapists use long, rhythmic strokes of a pressure level calibrated to patrons' preferences. Frames relax beneath the skilled therapist's fingers, which stimulate circulation and transport muscles to buttery states.

For the classic facial, a deep cleansing clears out pores, and an exfoliation scrubs off dead skin cells and phone numbers scrawled on cheeks. Extractions then sweep away problem spots with more gentleness than a teddy bear breaking bad news, and touch-therapy massages reduce shoulders, hands, and arms to pools of molten contentment. Next, a revitalizing mask preps the way for a nutrient-packed moisturizer, which guards façades against the seductive advances of the sun's rays. Candles and flowers pop against the deep-red walls of the reception area, where guests can snuggle with a throw pillow or an imaginary pen pal while perusing modern artwork before their treatments.

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There are two main differences between hair and love-it's possible to have too much hair, and it's desirable to have burning love. Become hairless, not heartless with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $8 for two eyebrow-threading sessions (up to a $16 value) $17 for one Brazilian wax (a $35 value)

Divine Threading Studio

The aestheticians at Divine Threading Studio treat clients to services as modern as Dermalogica facials and as traditional as henna tattoos. The salon specializes in depilation treatments, which remove hair using either the familiar heated-wax method or the ancient Eastern threading technique that's considered more appealing to people with sensitive skin. The aestheticians also showcase their precise handiwork by applying intricately designed henna tattoos, which weave their way up the hands and arms of brides-to-be or clients who want to test-drive a tattoo design for a few weeks. For a finishing touch, clients can ask for an ear or nose piercing, face accessories as stylish as Mr. Potato Head's during Fashion Week.

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A glowing smile charms irritable librarians, stern highway-patrol officers, and reactionary judges with their big, fancy ideas about driving through the library. Rev up your smile with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $39 for one 15-minute teeth-whitening session (a $99 value) $59 for two 15-minute teeth-whitening sessions (a $149 value)

Smile Labs

Inspired by the philosophy that a smile accounts for 85% of all first impressions, the representatives at Smile Labs foster more confident grins with safe, effective whitening techniques. Inside Smile Labs' aqua-blue and white salon spaces, patrons relax on padded chairs while professional-grade whitening gel glides over teeth with the Applia-Brush's paint-on technique, ensuring a clean, even coat. The gel teams up with an Infinity Pro SL light, whose tuned wavelength works in tandem with the gel to coax out stains caused by coffee, tobacco, and crayon-filled bonbons. A single 15-minute treatment can result in immediately visible whitening, though two treatments are recommended for best results.

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Segway tours represent another step toward the inevitable fusion of man, machine, and commentary track. Give in to technological destiny with today's Groupon: for $49, you get a two-hour Beverly Hills segway tour or La Brea Tar Pits tour from Another Side Of Los Angeles Tours (a $149 value). Both tours leave hourly between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. from the home office on South La Cienega Boulevard with four to six people per trip.

Voted a top LA tour company by TripAdvisor reviewers, Another Side Of Los Angeles Tours brings travelers and curious locals together for informative jaunts through LA's famous sites. Its most popular outing, the Beverly Hills Segway Tour, begins with a brief review of the city's fascinating history, from its humble beginnings as a production intern to the glitz and glamour of today. Along the trip, segwayfarers see the sparkling shop marquees of Rodeo Drive, imagine themselves lunching with the MGM lion inside Wilshire Boulevard's famous Beverly Wilshire Hotel, and stock memory banks with images of priceless architecture.

The guides on the La Brea Tar Pits Segway Tour beckon riders through 40,000 years of LA history in just two hours. Before hitting its namesake site, the tour primes pilots with some human history as it winds by the Saban Theatre, the Peterson Auto Museum, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Once at the La Brea Tar Pits, onlookers witness the remains of a great prehistoric tarring and feathering gone awry, where more than one million mega-mammals were entrapped and perfectly preserved in the geological marvel, one of just three such sites on the planet. Ongoing excavations and exhibits give visitors a look at the actual bone matter of mammoths, giant ground sloths, and North American lions, each between 10,000-40,000 years old.

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It's important to dress for the job you want, which is why most supermodels begin their careers as mannequins. Get clothed for success with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $25 for $50 worth of retro apparel and accessories $50 for $100 worth of retro apparel and accessories

Men's threads include the black-and-white single-panel lounge shirt ($34) and the Fender brown plaid restore men's shirt ($50). Women's garments include the floral wiggle dress ($176), the bronze-and-pewter art-deco flapper dress ($200), and red-and-teal courtesan heels ($129). This Groupon is valid both in-store and online, though it cannot be applied toward shipping.

Unique Vintage

At Unique Vintage, fashion gurus spark sartorial inspiration with new, vintage-inspired threads from the flapper era onward, some of which have been spotlighted in Redbook and OK! magazines. Lit by elegant dangling chandeliers, the store's shelves house garments from designers such as Bernie Dexter, who takes cues from the '50s with rockabilly-inspired apparel replete with high waists, full circle skirts, and playful floral patterns. Flapper apparel recalls the Roaring Twenties-when nearly every American household owned a bald eagle-and can be matched with dozens of purses and hairpieces. Always attuned to the season, the shop outfits poolside outings with retro-styled one-piece and bikini swimwear, and organizes its gown cache for occasions ranging from spring weddings to winter formals.

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Driving a shiny car is a great way to experience luxurious transportation without the hassle of carving a carriage out of marble and training a yoke of peacocks to pull it. Keep your ride looking ritzy with this Groupon.

$45 for Exterior Auto-Detail Package (Up to $320 Value)

During the elite waterless detail (up to a $140 value), a detailing crew saves up to 50 gallons of water by cleaning vehicles with organic, plant-derived products. Techs buff away overspray and contaminants with a smart clay-bar scrub, seal in luster and shine with a helping of Brazilian carnauba wax, spruce up wheel moldings and trim finishing with polish, and thwart oxidation with the environmentally friendly Eco shine paint sealant (a $100 value). Once exteriors are treated, they attack clogged air ducts, using the Eco Sanitizing System to eliminate harmful mold and unpleasant odors (a $50 value). This package also includes an engine wipe down (a $30 value).

Promenade Car Wash & Spa

Not a drop of water is shed at Promenade Car Wash & Spa. At this eco-friendly center, cleaning technicians wield organic, plant-derived, and pH-balanced products to safely spruce up vehicles without bumming out Mother Earth. They strip paint of overspray and contaminants with smart clay-bar scrubs, and stop oxidation with aviation- and marine-grade ECO shine sealants. Aside from treating exteriors, the crew mends cars' insides by steam-cleaning engines, unclogging air ducts, and emptying glove boxes of love letters from their ex-girlfriend.

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A spray tan keeps people from discovering that you've spent the entire summer in the basement finding the courage to love again. Get a healthy glow with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $25 for two organic spray tans (up to a $70 value) $49 for five organic spray tans (up to a $115 value)

Airbrush technicians apply all-natural, organic airbrush solutions that imbue skin with a golden-brown hue.

The Glo Studio

The Glo Studio's friendly, talented airbrush artists champion the sunless-tanning cause with top-of-the-line equipment and solutions crafted with custom levels of organic DHA and high-quality ingredients. Avoiding the hurtful pokes of UVA rays, they apply blends in light, medium, or dark levels by hand, allowing customers of any skin tone to trick friends into thinking they caught a kiss that the sun blew 8.3 minutes ago. The entire process takes 15 minutes, and sun-kissed looks typically last for five to seven days and fade as naturally as the results of standard sun tanning.

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Ben Hogan called the pitching wedge "the equalizer" for its ability to rescue players from difficult lies and because he used it to enforce democracy. Add character to your clubs with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $49 for a private 60-minute golf lesson (a $100 value) $99 for three private 60-minute golf lessons (a $300 value) $135 for a nine-hole playing lesson for two (a $270 value)

During 60-minute lessons on the practice range, players iron out their choice of golf skills such as putting, chipping, pitching, and bunker play, with the optional help of video analysis. See a list of example lessons. Alternatively, duffers cover tee-to-green strategy during playing lessons led by Bill Ranson at Rancho Park Golf Course. They may cover tactics for specialty shots and situations, club selection, and course management. Though swing mechanics aren't the focus of playing lessons, Bill may offer technical wisdom as necessary.

Bill Ranson Golf

Bill Ranson held his first golf club at age 3 and defeated his father by the time he turned 13. This milestone would mark the beginning of a journey that led Bill from working as a cart attendant at a resort to caddying on the PGA Tour and, finally, becoming a mini-tour golf professional. Between lessons, he sharpens his own swinging skills with the ambition of earning his Class A PGA membership and all the free pizza that it entails.

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Without vitamins and supplements, humans would be forced to sleep in gingko trees, wrestle carrots from bunnies, and milk the iron from golf clubs. Fill your food pyramid in a single dose with this Groupon: for $19, you get $40 worth of vitamins, supplements, and health products at GNC in Placentia. This Groupon is valid toward all non-sale products in the store.

GNC's opulent aisles display a wide variety of vitamin and mineral and herbal supplements, as well as sports nutrition, diet, energy, bodycare, and other health products. The Mega Men Sport multivitamin ($19.99 for 90 caplets) supports muscle recovery and energy levels and aids speedy male metabolisms without dangling steaks in front of their treadmills. Fuel feats of female strength with the Women's Ultra Mega Active multivitamin ($19.99 for 90 caplets). Two pounds of Pro Performance 100% whey protein ($39.99) distract taste buds with the flavor of chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry and smuggle 20 grams of high-quality protein into the body in each scoop. Promote healthy bones with a calcium supplement, such as coral calcium ($19.99 for 180 capsules) sustainably harvested from the Okinawa sea to provide a healthy two-to-one ratio of calcium and magnesium.

Product pricing and availability will vary by location.

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Dental cleaning involves a lot of tooth polishing and plaque removal, unlike professional boxing, which involves a lot of plaque polishing and tooth removal. Get a heavyweight cleaning with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $35 for a dental package (a $275 total value) that includes an exam (a $75 value), teeth cleaning (a $100 value), and set of digital x-rays (a $100 value) $89 for a 60-minute, in-office Zoom teeth-whitening treatment that leaves smiles noticeably brighter after one session (a $300 value)

Groupon customers can take advantage of a 20% discount on any additional cosmetic work scheduled on the day of service.

Beachside Dental

Helmed by Dr. Sameer Aljanedi, the team at Beachside Dental employs state-of-the-art equipment inside their recently remodeled facility. To help ensure quality, all staff members undergo two months of in-house training before they can work solo on patients or fly beside the Tooth Fairy during her nightly missions. The doctors and hygienists perform both general and cosmetic dentistry services, tackling issues with fillings and dentures or enhancing smiles with Zoom teeth-whitening treatments and Invisalign braces.

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Driving a shiny car is a great way to experience luxurious transportation without the hassle of carving a carriage out of marble and training a yoke of peacocks to pull it. Keep your ride looking ritzy with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $25 for three super washes for a car, SUV, or minivan (up to a $51 value, depending on vehicle size) $44 for one express detail for a standard-size car (an $89 value)

The 15- to 20-minute super wash includes a hand wash and dry, Blue Coral tri-color conditioner, and a choice of air fresheners. The 60- to 75-minute express detail includes a hand wash and wax, shampooing of the carpets and mats, and armoring of all dressing.

Bristol Speedwash

Between the palm trees of South Bristol Street, it rains every day, sometimes hundreds of times. But this is no ordinary shower. It's a special kind that makes cars sparkle. The staffers of Bristol Speedwash control this stream, directing it toward grimy windshields and mud-caked tires for each of their 100% hand washes. If requested, they also wax the entire surface until it glows brighter than a jellyfish hovering through a discotheque. Car owners can enjoy free WiFi inside during these standard washes or VIP detailing services, which see the washers lavishing vehicular shells with a clay bar and high-speed buff before polishing the chrome and wheels. They also condition the leather with Lexol and shampoo the seats, carpets, and mats with a luxurious lather. Instead of topping the buggy with a maraschino cherry, they conclude the service with an air freshener, available in sweet scents such as cherry, strawberry, and vanilla. The shop can also restore headlights and repair chipped windshields.

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Popeye began eating spinach after realizing he wasn't packing on enough muscle lifting cartoon hand weights. Animate your muscle-building capacities with this Groupon.

$10 for $20 Worth of Organic Produce

Local vendors gather at the Old Town Newhall Farmers' Market to showcase their harvest's bounty of organic produce. Prices vary by supplier, with recent crop sightings including potatoes ($1/lb.), delicate cuts of baby bok choy ($.50/piece), deep-green zucchini ($1/lb.), and stalks of cilantro ($1 each). The market is open on Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Coastal Pacific

Coastal Pacific's food gurus champion sustainability, eschew processing, and promote healthy living by coordinating farmers' markets throughout Southern California that bring vendors within high-fiving distance of buyers. Each market regularly hosts 25-30 vendors that showcase organic, seasonal harvests of fruits, vegetables, legumes, herbs, and farm-fresh phoenix eggs. Markets also feature baked goods, honey, and a host of non-edible items, such as orchids and handmade jewelry and hats. Coastal Pacific farmers' markets ensure all products are sold straight from soil to the stands and come free of artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or harmful chemicals. Each market is an inviting atmosphere where guests can relax as they shop for edibles and crafts to the tune of live music.

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Trying a new workout plan is tricky if you don't know how your body will respond (potentially looking like an offensive lineman is always a risk). Trade the weight room for the ballet bar, and work out to the tune of today's deal: $99 for one month of unlimited butt-kicking, lean machine-making classes from The Bar Method Pasadena. Sculpt your body with this intense program that combines dance, interval training, physical therapy, and isometrics -- it'll increase flexibility and strength without bulking up muscles or straining joints. These one-hour sessions are held seven days a week at this spacious, light-filled studio that was named the City's Best Way to Feel the Burn in 2010 by Pasadena Magazine. No worries -- you'll look more like a svelte ballerina than a pigskin-toting roughhouser.

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Wasting water damages the environment, depletes the earth's natural resources, and results in painful trips down bone-dry slip 'n' slides. Cosset your car while conserving water with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

$12 for a mini detail for a regular sedan or an SUV (up to a $25 value)

Hand wash Interior vacuum and wipe down of dash and console Cleaning of interior and exterior window surfaces Wheel and tire dressing

$69 for a full GoGreen detail for a regular sedan (a $150 value)

$85 for a full GoGreen detail for an SUV (a $175 value)

Hand wash Vacuum and interior carpet shampoo Leather and vinyl conditioning Cleaning of dash and vents Carnauba-wax application Clay-bar treatment removes debris from paint jobs

Go Green Auto Spa

The technicians at Go Green Auto Spa cleanse sullied chariots and conserve H2O by using less than a quarter-gallon of water on each vehicle they service. With help from an eccentric car-wash inventor, Go Green developed rechargeable machines that add eco-friendly soaps and waxes to water and reduce excessive runoff. The auto spa's four detail packages all couple hand washes with an interior vacuum, and augment services with an array of add-ons including upholstery shampoos and hand-rubbed wax that defends against weather and delusional cattle branders.

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Before waxing, unwanted hair was given impossible brainteasers with the hope that follicles would pull themselves out in frustration. Celebrate swift hair removal with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $29 for one Brazilian wax (a $65 value) $59 for two Brazilian waxes (a $130 value) $229 for one year of monthly Brazilian waxes (a $780 value)

Aestheticians adhere to sanitary waxing practices by performing services without double-dipping strips.

The Factory Studio

The Factory Studio is the end result of the high-flung aspirations shared by two eccentric salon veterans. Every day, stylist and musician Alfonso Afanador teams up with makeup artist and singer Nina Lares Fetter to lead a team of industry experts in the quest for aesthetic excellence. Team members combine their skill sets to perform hair services, makeup services, facials and peels, and waxing sessions. They also supercharge the salon by hosting occasional art exhibitions and allowing the resident DJ to soundtrack haircutting sessions with songs that encourage toe tapping, rather than head bobbing.

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There are certain destinations so idyllic and serene that their beauty impersonates art. Experience sketches of Spain in Southern California when you Escape to a one-night stay for two at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. Mediterranean temperatures perfectly complement the Tuscan architecture at this AAA Five Diamond property, only 30 miles from Santa Barbara and 80 miles from LA. Craft a plan to visit on Sundays through Thursdays, from June 1 to July 31 ($289) or August 1 to October 31, 2012 ($309), or Fridays and Saturdays, from August 1 to October 31, 2012 ($329); two vouchers can also be combined for a two-night stay. The signature Ojai Nest linens and California-chic decor earned the hotel a spot on Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List in 2010, but it also was named one of the magazine's Top 25 Spas in North America and one of the Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World. And those are just a couple of the awards. Allow the hotel staff to draw up a breakfast of regional fruits, house granola, and organic eggs at Oak Grill. Then, it's off to enjoy still life with spa passes for two, which give you access to the spa pools, sauna, and locker room facilities. It's easy to be tempted by the spa's menu when it includes treatments like the Shangri-La--a sugar foot scrub, lavender body buff, and warm-oil scalp treatment--alongside a number of massages and facials. With your body of work feeling like an objet d'art, dip into one of four invigorating pools. And for a truly avant-garde resort experience, visit the Apothecary. There, you can create your own unique collage of scents to wear on the town. In the afternoon, you'll want to canvas the resort's 220 tree-covered acres, including its renowned 18-hole championship golf course. Scale Meditation Mount and take in picturesque views of the valley, stroke the waters of Lake Casitas by boat, or rent bikes and carve a path into town. There, you can brush up on Ojai Valley's local flavors at the farmers' market and take in performances at Theater 150. At night, sate your palette with fine dining at Maravilla while you witness the day's best exhibit: the Ojai's Pink Moment. Watch from the veranda as the sunset colors the mountains a gorgeous pink while you enjoy a gallery of locally sourced dishes, including baby beets topped with Ojai Pixie tangerines, and Cypress Grove Chevre Purple Haze goat cheese; sauteed prawns served with parmesan polenta; and rhubarb-glazed pork with quinoa and barley pilaf. Paint yourself a picture-perfect getaway that will be a masterpiece of a memory no matter how you frame it.

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Besides using a pottery wheel, the easiest way to manipulate clay is to threaten to rebury it in the dark, sandy hole where you found it. Turn clay to putty in your hands with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $15 for a two-hour introduction to wheel-thrown ceramics class for one (a $30 value) $69 for a two-hour introduction to wheel-thrown ceramics class for five (a $150 value). Groups of five may select any open session on the schedule or call to arrange their own class time.

Clay

"The thing I like most about pottery is that it's a learned skill," says Clay Wood, the owner of the pottery studio that bears his name. "It's something you can just sit down, and practice, and just learn it. You don't have to be innately artsy or creative, it's just something that's learnable and fun for everyone."

It's true that Clay has had a bit of a head start in the art form: he began developing his classically harmonious ceramic forms starting at age 12. But he also knows what it's like to be just another weekend hobbyist. Before starting the shop, he had established a career managing high-rise condos while dreamily spinning his desk chair like a pottery wheel. Now that he's dug his hands back into the clay, he and his fellow instructors design adult and children's classes to meet the needs of aspiring ceramicists and more casual crafters alike.

All the throwing, glazing, and hand-building goes down in a colorful creativity zone bursting with incandescent designs. The studio is equipped with eight electric pottery wheels, two large hand-building tables, an entrancing in-wall kiln, and a wellspring of stunning glazes for both handmade projects and prepared forms awaiting only a painter's brush.

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Go big or go home, right? Ask the neighbors to pick up your mail and go big with this week's Escape to the 13-acre, resort-style Hilton Sonoma Wine Country in Santa Rosa. Enjoy a one-night stay for two in a standard king or double queen room, Sundays through Thursdays ($129). High-roll with a $25 lunch or dinner credit to Nectar, the Hilton's on-site restaurant, and two wine tasting vouchers per guest valid at Kendall Jackson and Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards. Spread your wings at every turn on the Hilton's massive property. It starts with your oversize room, complete with an HD flat-screen TV, in-room movies, and video games. From there, you'll have a view of the junior Olympic-size heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, or the seven-mile jogging track. Yes, seven miles. Once your metabolism has kicked in, head to Nectar, and take in gorgeous, unrestricted views of the Santa Rosa Valley as you dine on a panoply of local and international fare, like seared sea scallops, chicken-apple sausage pappardelle, or pan-seared Kobe beef meatloaf. Of course, you'll want to get out and enjoy the wide-open space of the other Valley, too. Luckily, Sonoma is a quick jaunt from your palatial pad at the Hilton, so within minutes you can use your wine-tasting vouchers to sample world-class labels at various local wineries. You can also opt to indulge in a massage, enjoy a round of golf among the redwoods, or just relax as you take in the expansive Valley views. Go big and leave home behind with this week's Escape. You'll be glad you did.

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Skin-smoothing treatments can undo damage caused by years of unnecessary laughing, reckless winking, and experiencing sunshine. Recover from the joy of everyday life with this Groupon to Essential Beauty Medical Spa in Foothill Ranch. Choose from the following options: 
* For $59, you get one microdermabrasion with facial (a $125 value).  
* For $110, you get three microdermabrasions with facials (a $355 value).  
* For $179, you get five microdermabrasions with facials (a $605 value).



The licensed aestheticians of Essential Beauty Medical Spa whisk away superficial skin cells during 50-minute microdermabrasions with facials designed to smooth fine lines and reduce sun damage. Dead cells leave faces in droves, driven out by a vigorous, noninvasive exfoliation that stimulates blood flow and cell renewal with miniature crystals and rousing pep talks to leave skin healthier and less prone to wrinkles. Clogged-pore extractions set skinscapes aglow before the aesthetician kneads the shoulders, neck, and face to unfurl tightly wound ligaments. The head and shoulder pampering wraps up with a hydrating mask that infuses skin with milky moisture more effectively than following a milkman in the hopes that he'll spontaneously explode.

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The ancient Egyptians discovered the ideal way to preserve people's looks. But, unfortunately, the mummy method leaves little room for self-expression. Bypass the bandages, and tie up today's deal from Beverly Hills Cosmetic Plastic Surgery: $150 scores you 20 units of Botox (a $300 value). This widely praised practice on North Roxbury will put your mind at ease with its hip, comfortable waiting room. Board-certified Dr. Vishal Kapoor's extensive training combined with a staff of experienced medical estheticians establishes them as a fixture on the selective 90210 scene. In just 20 to 30 minutes, they'll keep those wrinkles around your brow, eyes, or mouth under wraps. The royal treatment at half off? Now that's one for the ages.

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Somewhere between, "Are you a parking ticket?" and, "You've got 'fine' written all over you," we have to agree: Cheesy pickup lines stink. How about a delightfully smelly cheese instead? For $35 (regularly $70), today's deal gets you a Cheese 101 class with wine and food pairings at Fancifull Fine Food and Baskets. Located in Hollywood, this specialty shop sets the stage for a 90-minute exploration of six to seven artisan cheeses, two to three wines, and a selection of snacks. With founders Terry and Wally August as your guides, you'll finally learn the difference between gouda, pecorino, blue cheese, and more in a pretense-free group environment sure to inspire a lively exchange of flavor impressions. Not a fan of le fromage? Opt for a chocolate-tasting class, and spend $30 (reguarly $60) for a one-hour tour of some of the world's finest single-origin chocolate, made from the cocoa beans of Madagascar, Ecuador, and Santo Domingo. Check the schedule for available dates through November, and tell us: Do you believe in love at first bite? Want more? Check out Fancifull Fine Food and Baskets on Facebook.

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Dancing is a healthy way to physically connect to someone, preferable to giving them a painful bear hug or sewing your head onto their body. Get cheek-to-cheek with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $29 for 5 group dance lessons (a $60 value) $45 for 10 group dance lessons (a $100 value) $29 for three private dance lessons (a $150 value, including one free lesson)

Classes span a wide range of styles, including ballroom, Latin, salsa, swing, and rumba. Most lessons last 45 minutes. See the class calendar here.

Londance

Attendees of Londance's lessons have seen some of the instructors before, and not just on the studio's brightly lit hardwood floors or in the mirrors that line the walls. Instructor Shirley Ballas lit up TV screens on Dancing with the Stars, and Tony Meredith did the same on So You Think You Can Dance. For more than 25 years, seasoned performers such as Shirley and Tony have spread the joy of kinetic expression at Londance. Two or three classes are held each day, in styles as varied as ballroom, salsa, and swing. Weekly studio parties enable dancers to show off their moves or scrutinize the mirrors to catch any vampires brushing up on the waltz they originally learned in 1790s Vienna.

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More people than ever are living a sedentary lifestyle: waking up in their racecar beds, driving to work in their racecars, sitting for eight hours in the passenger seats of experimental racecars as men in lab coats slam them into concrete walls, and then driving home again. Race to physical activity with this Groupon.

$59 for Rock-Climbing Summer Camp ($120 Value)

Choose from seven sessions:

June 25, 27, and 29 July 9, 11, and 13 July 16, 18, and 20 July 23, 25, and 27 August 6, 8, and 10 August 13, 15, and 17 August 20, 22, and 24

Campers aged 6-14 convene for three-day camps that focus on developing climbing skills. Under supervision of instructors, kids don safety equipment and scale indoor crags as they navigate climb routes and develop problem-solving and concentration skills. Camps run from 9 a.m. to noon, are each capped at 35 participants, and cover all of the Boy Scouts of America merit-badge requirements.

ClimbX

ClimbX's indoor, ever-changing rock walls mimic the dusty color of actual outdoor crags. In this environment, climbers of all ages and abilities strap on safety equipment and climbing gear and learn to master the hand and toe grips that cover the arena's artificial rock formations. The outgoing and experienced staff teaches introductory-level climbing courses that impart basic safety procedures, proper belay technique, and climbing commands. A kids' climbing club coaches climbers aged 17 and younger through the basics of tying top-rope knots and securing handholds tightly even when those handholds start to quietly chuckle. When not helping people turn into spider-people, the staff also hosts birthday parties and corporate teambuilding events.

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Acupuncture uses needles to improve health, just like getting a tattoo that reminds you to eat more carrots. Point the way to wellness with this Groupon.

$59 for Two Acupuncture Treatments ($150 Value)

Roxy Han, L.Ac., alleviates lingering symptoms with two acupuncture sessions. The first visit lasts about 60 minutes, and the second lasts about 45 minutes.

Elements Total Health Center

While she was paying the bills by writing, producing, and casting Hollywood projects, Roxy Han, L.Ac., harbored a secret fascination with health. In her spare time, Han would research health-related topics, and when anyone on set had a headache, a cough, or a sniffling pet rock, she would draw from a well of wellness wisdom to dole out advice. Eventually this earned her a reputation as the unofficial doctor wherever she was, but she didn't switch careers just yet.

Then, at a jujitsu convention, Han reached forward to perform an advanced-level throw on a black-belt fighter. In one painful pop, her shoulder was out of commission. Fortunately, Han's sensei was an acupuncturist, and the skills he demonstrated throughout the following week lessened her injury's impact. Galvanized by this personal experience, Han trained with master acupuncturists, graduated from her program with honors, and became a professional needle master. Now, with the help of Doctor of Chiropractic Mary Ensign, skilled acupuncturist Sandy Lee - a former classmate of Han's who specializes in pain relief and psycho-emotional issues - and a team of licensed massage therapists, she holistically treats a range of bodily symptoms.

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You want to explore the world -- but with 70% of its surface under water, you better be prepared to do it through a mask and goggles. Broaden your horizons with today's deal from Beach Cities Scuba: Drop $199 (regularly $575) for a semi-private PADI open-water diver certification course, or spend $399 (regularly $1,175) for the same course followed by a PADI advanced open-water diver course (regularly $1,175). Students ages 10 and up will learn the basic principles of scuba diving through home study, classroom sessions, confined pool water, and open-water dives. Start with a Wednesday-night orientation, followed by two weekend sessions and four open-water dives. Then, increase your confidence with an advanced class that offers 15 adventure dives to choose from, like digital underwater photography, night diving, and more. Either way, the professional instructors at these Dana Point, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, or Cypress facilities offer fun lessons that'll help you see the bottom of the sea -- along with the rest of the world. Want more? Check out Beach Cities Scuba on Facebook.

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Though it makes your hair look great, you can't always stand in front of a jet turbine just after getting out of bed. Get styled with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $99 for one keratin smoothing treatment with a glass of wine (up to a $300 value) $169 for two of the above package (up to a $600 value) $199 for three of the above package (up to a $900 value)

Stylists coat hair in specially formulated serums that surround each strand in a protective layer of proteins, encouraging healthier, straighter hair for up to four months.

Hypnotic Salon & Spa

Nestled in the heart of Old Town Tustin, Hypnotic Salon & Spa showers clients with premium hair, body, and facial services. With treatments ranging from keratin hair treatments and coloring services to anti-aging facials and full-body waxing, the staff can meet any beauty-related need from touch-up to total makeover. The salon also keeps on hand an array of styling products and a cauldron bubbling with anti-aging potions to help your results last longer.

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Cleaning the colon clears systems of waste accrued from swallowing hard-to-digest items, such as gum or scrolls of ancient Chinese proverbs. Ensure that this too does pass with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $49 for 45-minute colon-hydrotherapy treatment (a $98 value) $69 for the above treatment (a $98 value) with a 30-minute infrared-sauna session (a $40 value; a $138 total value)

Beverly Hills Health Center

The friendly professionals at Beverly Hills Health Center dedicate themselves to promoting overall well-being in clients through an array of health-bolstering services. Colon-hydrotherapy sessions aim to nix impacted waste, with benefits that include combating bad breath, tempering indigestion, and relieving headaches. After the treatments, which average about 45 minutes, clients tend to feel less fatigued, move more freely, and break dance more convincingly. Infrared-sauna treatments are available to supplement the hydrotherapy, enveloping the body in rays that penetrate the skin with up to 1.5 inches of depth. The saunas release toxins through the skin, thereby cleansing the system and buoying whole-body health. Detoxifying foot spas have much the same effect, drawing toxins through the feet, and the staff's trained nutritionist can help prevent toxins from entering the body in the first place. Beverly Hills Health's chiropractics relieve tension and align spines without requiring patients to sleep in a straitjacket and Swedish, deep-tissue, and prenatal massages relax muscular tissue and minds for 30 minutes or one hour. Additionally, Zerona treatments amplify health by eliminating adipose fatty tissue without surgery or wounds.

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When your kids grow tired of building sand castles on Zuma Beach, they get a kick out of burying you up to your neck. And while washed-up seashells once provided a modest cover-up, this summer will be different: For $40 (regularly $197), today's deal gets you a four-week fitness program from Urban LA Boot Camp. Sessions for all levels run from May 26 to June 22, June 23 to July 20, and July 21 to August 17 -- each complete with eight one-hour outdoor boot camp classes, a nutritional consultation, a healthy meal plan, and a group run or hike every Sunday. With patient, supportive instruction from trainer Muammer Salamae, you'll break a sweat with a dynamic combination of calisthenics, strength training, toning, sprinting, abdominal targeting, MMA kickboxing, and ballet-style Burn at the Barre workouts. Meet at either Elysian Park or Grand Promenade Towers, and see what Salamae's clients are raving about: a slimmer figure with sand dollars to spare.

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As the saying goes: You are what you eat. That said, you'd be an idiom not to invest in today's deal from OC Laser Lipo. Pay $89 (regularly $400) for one Zerona laser treatment. Or, triple your toning tactics, and pay $199 (regularly $1,200) for three Zerona laser treatments. Each noninvasive, 30-minute treatment uses a low-level laser to melt subcutaneous fat cells, which are then metabolized by the body. Best of all, there's zero downtime and zero discomfort. To speed up weight-loss process, you'll also receive a 30-day supply of Zerona cleanse supplements, which aids the lymphatic and circulatory systems in flushing out fat. Visit the doctor-led staff at the San Clemente or Aliso Viejo location, and take a nap or read a mag as the laser does its job. The next time you bite off more than you can chew, at least you'll look fabulous doing it.

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We've done a good job of circulating the idea that Southern Californians are laid back, but it's time that we share our little secret: Our outward appearances depend on our skin's clarity. If you're ready to break down due to a breakout, today's deal will restore your mood: Get one signature facial for $37 (regularly $75), two signature facials for $75 (a $150 value), or three signature facials for $112 (a $225 value) from Pacific Coast Style. Take in the view of a clear, refreshed profile after a 50-minute treatment at this posh PCH salon that uses all-natural products. Four professionals will be on hand to address your mug's common mishaps with a cleansing, exfoliation, and treatment mask -- all tailored to your skin type -- plus a relaxing scalp massage. Regain your composure (and your complexion) with this deal.

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If you think you're suave enough to wear your sunglasses at night, you better show up in a ride that does the same. Today's deal from Soundz Good Custom in Norwalk will suit your whip up with its own set of shades: Pay $39 (regularly $85) for tinting on two side windows; $89 (regularly $180) for tinting on three rear windows of a car or truck; or $129 (regularly $260) for tinting for three rear windows of an SUV. While tinted windows will do wonders for your night game, they'll also provide plenty of advantages during the day. With the ability to reduce glare, along with UV protection that will keep both heat and harmful rays from cooking up your interior, window tinting is one of the few surefire ways to keep your car cool. Although sunglasses are one of the few things that will probably remain hip until the end of time, this deal won't last for long.

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Cultural icons often have signature hairstyles, from Little Orphan Annie's luscious red curls to the bald cap hiding Michael Jordan's luscious red curls. Find your own iconic look with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $39 for a haircut and style (a $55 value) with a deep-conditioning treatment (a $30 value; an $85 total value) $69 for the above haircut package with single-process color or partial highlights (up to an $85 value; up to a $170 total value)

Azalea Salon and Boutique

Robin White, owner of Azalea Salon and Boutique, and her staff style male and female manes with environmentally friendly hair products from Kevin.Murphy and Eufora. Seating clients at stylist stations equipped with vintage dressers and gilded mirrors, staffers manipulate manes with single-process color, highlights, and feather extensions. They also perform Brazilian blowouts and keratin treatments, which let them smooth unruly strands without asking clients to lay atop ironing boards.

The salon's nail technicians pamper hands with manicures and feet with pedicures or detoxifying ionic treatments, which work to draw out toxins with the help of a warm bath and buzzing ions. Inside treatment rooms, aestheticians armed with SkinCeuticals products revive façades with custom facials and peels and whisk away unwanted hair. Before appointments, clients may sip complimentary beverages, peruse the boutique's selection of eclectic gift items, or sun in the outdoor garden while counting backward from 1,000.

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Hurtling down the highway while bone-shaking bass thumps through the stereo is a rite of passage for American teenagers and new Wienermobile drivers alike. Amp up your auto with this Groupon.

$99 for Pioneer Car Stereo Installation ($228 Value) Wireless remote control Disc drive compatible with CD-Audio, CD-TEXT, CD-R, and CD-RW ID3 Tags-compatible system, which displays artist name, folders, and other directories on the illuminated LCD display Supertuner IIID AM/FM tuner with local tuning capabilities, digital processing, and Best Stations memory Auxiliary input for portable audio players 2-volt preamp output with source level adjustment based on FM tuner

While protective face cases are not included with this deal, a soft face case can be purchased for an additional cost. Depending on the car's make and model, additional parts may be required for an extra fee.

Gold Star Audio

Gold Star Audio outfits autos with resounding radios, receivers, and other audio equipment from brands such as Kenwood and Morel online and in its Irvine shop. CD players and auxiliary plug-ins for iPhones, cockatiel parrots, and other portable music players resonate through thrumming speakers and subwoofers. Techs also install cutting-edge GPS systems, satellite radio, and bluetooth setups that drivers can protect with security features such as remote starters and alarm systems.

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Despite their massive size, whales can be hard to spot due to their ability to camouflage themselves with walrus mustaches and porthole monocles. Learn to see through watery disguises with this Groupon.

Choose from Two Options $40 for a four-hour Seafari Tour of Anacapa Island (up to an $80 value) $75 for a four-hour Seafari Tour of Anacapa Island for two (up to a $160 value)

On the Seafari tour, groups venture through the waters of Channel Islands National Park and National Marine Sanctuary, marveling at the rare and sometimes endangered wildlife of Anacapa Island's north shore. This tour is fully-narrated and non-landing, meaning that visitors will remain afloat for the entirety of the four-hour tour as they search for wildlife such as whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, and birds. Morning departures include continental breakfast, while afternoon departures include a Seafarer's Feast; beverages are an extra fee.

Channel Islands Whale Watching

Captain Frank has navigated Californian waters for more than 30 years, earning his 100-Ton Captain's license in 1980 and consequently became the youngest person to do so at the time. After working for the next 19 years chartering boats and educating students aboard the Channel Islands Marine Floating Lab, he purchased the 85-foot Ranger 85, the very ship he worked on as a teenager. Along with a sister vessel, the Coral Sea, Captain Frank helms his Ranger 85 to carry visitors on scenic whale-watching tours around Channel Islands National Park and National Marine Sanctuary, allowing them to glimpse rare species of animals and sometimes up to five different types of whales. He also embarks on private charters and bookings for groups or special occasions, such as corporate events or graduation parties for the family harbor seal.

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Scuba allows humans to breathe underwater without cumbersome airbags or waiting millions of years to regrow gills. Fast-forward to underwater fun with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $49 for an introductory scuba-diving experience for one (a $99 value) $99 for the above deal for two (a $198 value) $139 for the above deal for three (a $297 value)

Swim or Dive splits the scuba experience into two sessions. During Thursday-night sessions, fledgling aquanauts learn about safety and equipment during a classroom lecture. On a future Sunday, they return for a four-hour pool session, putting theory into practice as they splash and float around with included equipment.

Swim or Dive

Founded by Louis Emile, a 28-year instructing veteran who received training from the Los Angeles County Underwater Instructors Association, Swim or Dive combines swimming and scuba lessons under the same roof. Red Cross-certified instructors lead private swimming lessons for students aged 6 months to adults. NAUI-certified instructors helm the scuba classes, guiding pupils aged 10 and older through introductory and full-certification courses offering lifetime certification. Beyond training, Swim or Dive also acts as a lifeguard referral center, training lifeguards in areas such as CPR, first aid, and slow-motion nacho eating before losing them to monitor pool and ocean parties.

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We face forward, face the music, and share face time -- and the contours of our countenance bear the brunt of this daily exposure. Make an about-face, and head for today's mending deal from Michelle Beverly Hills: Spend $125 (regularly $250) for a one-hour Oxygen Infusion Facial with vitamin C and alpha hydroxy. A-listers love this treatment, which includes a deep cleansing, a gentle exfoliant, a hydrating mask, and an oxygenating vitamin moisture veil to seal in the minerals and enzymes. If your surface is sullied by bacterial bother, spend $75 (regularly $150) for a one-hour Corrective Facial, which removes toxins with a skin analysis, a cleansing with steam, gentle extractions, and a custom mask. And for a really refreshing pick-me-up, $52 (regularly $105) buys you a 45-minute HydraLift Facial from this beloved 90210 treasure. You'll enjoy improved elasticity and texture in your skin after an enzyme exfoliation and powerful refining cream. You don't have to go far to find glowing reviews for Michelle's outstanding service; one fan gushes, "Michelle is a master. I have been going to see her for years and would follow her anywhere." It's as plain as the nose on your you-know-what that you should grab this deal. Want more? Check out Michelle Beverly Hills on Facebook.

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Social networking has made it easier than ever to keep in touch with people -- but you've been spending so much time online, doing your laundry has fallen to the bottom of your to-do list. Upload today's deal for help with your hamper when you pay $10 for $20 to spend on dry-cleaning services at Value Cleaners. Plus, you'll get 20% off your next purchase. Value Cleaners is a friendly, family-owned dry-cleaning service in Artesia that's been serving the Long Beach community for decades. The new, state-of-the-art machines ensure that your garments are clean and pristine. These pros can even tackle tougher jobs, like area rugs, comforters and blankets, and leather jackets. After all, the last thing you need is someone tagging you in a photo where your dress is stained or your slacks are a wrinkled mess.

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Black, layered clothing; hiding behind tall objects; carrying large purses -- these tricks don't really succeed in slimming your figure. Give up the optical illusions for the real deal at Smoke & Mirrors Pole Fitness: Get three pole-dancing classes of your choice for $25 (a $90 value). Or, get a 90-minute pole party for up to 12 people for $99 (a $265 value). Shed pounds at this Santa Ana studio during the 90-minute classes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. The class incorporates yoga, Pilates, strengthening exercises, and flirty dance movements into the spinning and stationary pole moves you've come to love. At the pole party, you'll learn flirty floor work, pole positions, and sexy lap and chair moves under the guidance of your fun, exeprienced instructors. Shape up with today's deal, and your old weight-loss ploys are bound to vanish.

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The prickly flesh of a cactus is meant to deter any creature that's craving its juice. But when it comes to agave, obtaining its nectar is well worth the sting of the squeeze. Score some tequila without the risk with today's deal: Drop $125 (tax and tip included) for an exclusive, three-hour tequila dinner at Tortilla Jo's at Downtown Disney, featuring master distiller Ricardo Gamarra from AsomBroso Tequila (a $350 value). Your five-course dinner on May 23 or June 6 at 6 p.m. includes a flight of AsomBroso's legendary tequilas -- El Platino, La Rosa, a five-year aged Extra Anejo, and the extremely rare Vintage 11-Year Anejo that was named Best of the Best by the Robb Report. With your whistle wet, enjoy endless margaritas, live music, and dishes like sauteed shrimp with avocado puree and pomegranate reduction; beet salad with burrata cheese; and grilled filet mignon with chorizo mashed potatoes. You'll walk out with a gift bag containing a bottle of award-winning El Platino tequila, some AsomBroso gear, and a personalized Tequila 101 diploma -- without getting your paws stuck on bothersome barbs.

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Sports played with spheres are easier to master than rectangular sports, such as Rubik's cubing and throwing bricks into windows. Circle fun with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$45 for six beginner tennis clinics (a $120 value)

Open to players aged 14 and older Available Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

$55 for six cardio-tennis clinics and a private lesson (a $125 total value)

Cardio tennis clinics (a $15 value each) meet on Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and allow participants to hit a high volume of balls scored to upbeat music. A 30-minute private lesson (a $35 value) provides players with one-on-one feedback from an experienced instructor

Coto Valley Country Club

Established in 1970, Coto Valley Country Club enriches the lush landscape of the Coto De Caza Valley with acres of family-friendly facilities dedicated to sports, fitness, and relaxation. Atop the blue-and-green plane of 10 tennis courts, players can hug the baseline, return heated serves, or weave yellow ball fuzz into the net during friendly matches or lessons from one of the resident aces. Idyllic trees and rustic riding trails surround the equestrian center, where horses bound over hurdles at the show-jumping course or dart across the polo field. The club also offers a variety of fitness activities and amenities, from boot-camp and karate classes for keeping bodies in shape to massage therapists for assuaging the lingering pain from napping on the elliptical machine. As a more tranquil alternative, guests can always simply laze by the poolside or stroll the fragrant gardens before unwinding with a drink at the bar or an alfresco meal on the outdoor patio.

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Soccer, or football, puts its emphasis on the human foot, largely to keep it safe now that delinquent hands are using real rocks, paper, and scissors in their games. Keep feet from falling in with a bad crowd with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $109 for three months of summer soccer academy for one child (a $225 value) $189 for three months of summer soccer academy for two children (a $450 value)

Los Angeles Soccer Academy offers well-rounded soccer instruction for kids aged 7¬-15. Academy classes divided by age group meet twice a week for 90 minutes; check the schedule (listed under "ACADEMY") for a thorough breakdown of class times.

Los Angeles Soccer Academy

A staff of seasoned coaches presides over the pitch at Los Angeles Soccer Academy, teaching aspiring strikers the fundamentals of the game with a comprehensive and well-rounded developmental strategy. The USSF-licensed instructors strive to foster technical ball-control skills with the aim of instilling confidence in players to handle the pressures of the game, such as an oncoming defender or a territorial tuft of grass. After achieving comfort with the ball, pupils will be more adept at executing team-oriented strategies, such as retaining the right shape in their formation, improvising with fellow teammates, and visualizing and executing the right plays. The academy drives home its developmental strategies with drills that emphasize the possession-first philosophies of Spain, the fruitful four-on-four groundwork of Holland, and the soft-cheese-fueled training regimes of southern France. Though it is involved with competitive leagues, the academy offers camps and clinics for players of all abilities.

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Feeling beautiful, like repeating positive mantras or penciling in extra zeros on a check from Publishers Clearing House, can increase one's sense of self-worth. Inflate your value with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$79 for a 50-minute individual spa package (a $190 value)

Wine and chocolates Organic body mask scrub Scalp massage 50-minute hot-oil massage Foot reflexology

$99 for a 70-minute couples spa package (a $300 value)

Wine and chocolates Organic body mask scrub Foot reflexology Hand reflexology Scalp massage

While they indulge in wine and chocolate, clients soak up a milk- and honey-infused body mask scrub that moisturizes and calms sensitive skin. A reflexology session targets pain and discomfort all over the body by applying pressure to corresponding regions on the hands or feet.

Body Lounge Spa

The staff at Body Lounge Spa cossets skin during rejuvenating facials and body wraps, and redefines nails while patrons recline in cushioned red pedicure thrones. Guests can sip a glass of wine at the beverage bar as they take in the earth-toned decor grounded in deep chocolate and caramel tones. Massage therapists then invite patrons to rooms illuminated with candles, where treatments such as the energizing Thai massage combat stress and render muscles loose enough to bound up an escalator that's going down.

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A spaghetti noodle, much like a swimming-pool noodle, maintains its shape until it's exposed to boiling water or sat on by children. Savor pasta's forced flexibility with this Groupon.

$20 for $40 Worth of Italian Cuisine and Drinks

The extensive menu of Italian staples includes calamari fritti ($8.95), fresh-made gnocchi with marinara ($10.95), and mushroom risotto ($10.95). Specialty pizzas are decorated with oven-roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, canadian bacon, and zucchini ($7.95-$18.95) and can be aptly paired with selections from more than 125 wines by the glass ($7+) and bottle ($14).

San Gennaro Cafe

Situated in the western hills overlooking the city, San Gennaro Cafe invites guests to linger over a lengthy menu while sipping selections from a staggering wine list, with more than 125 international options. Outside on the patio, servers weave through sun-drenched tables to deliver New York-style and specialty pies, sprinkled with fine ingredients such as buffalo mozzarella, shrimp, salami, and broccoli. Family-style desserts are crowned with heaping scoops of vanilla-bean gelato and can be used to successfully bribe most beauty-pageant judges.

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A spa can be a refuge from the chaos of a busy life or from the chaos of a city slowly being overtaken by hyperintelligent children. Escape the madness with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $25 for one Brazilian wax (a $50 value) $39 for two Brazilian waxes (a $100 value)

Strips of natural Egyptian wax remove hair from the entire nether region, all the while helping soothe the area's sensitive skin with a mixture of sugar, water, and lemon.

Zena Day Spa

From the walls that enclose Zena Day Spa's 6,000-square-foot space, one can almost feel sun seeping from the great, rough-hewn stone blocks and murals influenced by the ancient Egyptians. Intricately woven gold speckled with authenticity-testing bite marks trims Victorian-style couches, upon which clients nip at complimentary beverages. Extremities wrapped around warm mugs or wading through luxurious carpet prepare for dips in oil, paraffin, and a warm lotion or cooling gel infused with sea salt, and beautifiers overhaul hair, nails, skin and bodies with opulent spa and salon treatments.

Organic, semi-permanent makeup accentuates facial features, and bold brushstrokes paint exotic scenes behind pedicure chairs and above gleaming marble countertops. The scent of potted lilies rides waves of eucalyptus-infused steam past the strawberry-blond wooden slats that border a sauna. The spa's private showers are ideal for relaxing cleanup or tearful regrets about taking cotton candy in the shower.

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Bowling is better with friends, as you have someone there to talk to between turns and to watch your back when pins decide they've had enough. Bring some backup with today's Groupon to AMF Bowling Centers, valid at the Los Angeles, Arcadia, Cerritos, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Hemet, Riverside, Montebello, San Bernardino, San Marcos, Santa Monica, Torrance, Westchester, Whittier, and Woodland Hills locations. Choose between the following options:

For $15, you get two hours of bowling and shoe rental for two people (a $42.06 average national value based on two people bowling four games each in two hours). For $25, you get two hours of bowling and shoe rental for four people (a $67.32 average national value based on four people bowling three games each in two hours).

Gleaming lanes, modern equipment, and tempting refreshments satisfy every stripe of striker at AMF Bowling Centers. Patrons spend two revolutions of the minute hand gracefully lobbing three-holed marbles at stoic ivory formations as automatic scoring systems and pin-spotters free fingers for celebratory handstands. Pairs of bowlers young and old compete to pick up strike- and spare-hitchhikers with an appropriately weighted ball from the center's stable of spheres. Before beginning the pin bombardment, players don the included rental shoes, ensuring their homemade bowling cleats don't scratch polished surfaces.

Players can curb game-induced cravings with a selection from the wings, pizza, and burgers available at the on-site grill (not included with this Groupon). Most AMF locations stay open late into the night for tenpin diehards to practice and sleep-bowlers to actually bowl instead of rooting through refrigerators to throw cantaloupes at milk cartons; check your preferred location for specific hours.

Values for this deal are based upon averages of participating national locations and may vary. Call your local center for pricing.

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Asian food isn't the only thing that's great for fusing -- with today's deal from Studio Fusion, you can blend your child's summer vacation with healthy movement, creativity, and a fantastically good time. Pay $125 for a five-day summer dance or musical theatre camp (regularly $250). From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (kids should bring lunch), your tiny dancer will participate in a variety of activities to build strength, coordination, flexibility, performance skills, fitness, self-esteem, and friendships. Preschool camp is held from June 18 to 22 (ages 3 to 5, and potty trained), dance camp for kids ages 3 to13 is held every week from June 25 through August 10, and musical theatre camp for kids ages 4 to16 is held from July 9 to 13 and August 6 to 10. Regardless of skill level, dancers can work on jazz, hip-hop, ballet, yoga, tumbling, conditioning, and performance skills in the 6,000-square-foot studio, with each camp culminating in a final performance for family and friends. Plus, this modern Huntington Beach studio has free Wi-Fi, so you can fuse dropping off your kid with getting some work done.

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The skin protects the body from illness and bones from dissolving during rainstorms. Maintain nature's poncho with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $199 for one Matrix or ProFractional laser treatment for the face (a $785 value) $375 for two Matrix or ProFractional laser treatments for the face (a $1,570 value) $690 for four Matrix or ProFractional laser treatments for the face (a $3,140 value)

In each 15- to 30-minute session, a specialist navigates facial surfaces with the Matrix or ProFractional laser hand piece, which creates thousands of microscopic pinpoints in the skin. These pinpoints help jump-start the body's natural healing processes, which can lead to a boost in collagen, plumper skin, and fewer wrinkles, fine lines, and scars.

Linage Dermatology Institute

Dr. Michael Lin knows skin inside and out. After founding the Advanced Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute-where he has mended the skin woes of such celebrities as Khloe Kardashian-Dr. Lin turned his attention to his clients' outer appearances, and the Linage Dermatology Institute was born. In this clinic, he and his team of dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and laser specialists harness advanced technology to lavish patients with clearer, smoother, and more youthful appearances. Light-based devices, such as the Sciton laser for hair removal, the ProFractional laser for wrinkle reduction, and the laser pointer for receptionist amusement, enhance exteriors with a noninvasive approach, and injectables such as Juvederm and Botox help restore youthful radiance. For at-home care, the physician's signature line of Linage LINQ products helps keep newfound faces nourished and protected.

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Man's innate desire to fly has been the catalyst for many common hobbies such as learning to fly an airplane and fattening up pigeons until you can ride them like horses. Obtain a bird's-eye view with today's Groupon.

$249 for 35-Minute Acrobatic Airplane Flight with Souvenir Photo and Video ($699 Value)

After a thorough safety briefing on the ground, ace acrobatic pilots take novices to the sky to give them the chance to take the controls for barrel rolls, spins, and loops. Flights pull up to 8 g worth of force, and a high-definition recorder in the cockpit preserves the oscillating looks of terror and euphoria on passengers' faces forever.

CA Aerobatics

Floating above California's Central Valley for the past two decades, CA Aerobatics jump-starts the hearts of thrill seekers with adrenaline-pumping skydives backed by sure-handed instructors and co-plungers. After an initial free fall, parachutes transform the descent into a serener drift that allows time to get to know the mountain and marine landscape a little better before being reintroduced to earth.

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Going to a fitness studio is a safe way to work out, unlike doing pull-ups on a streetlight or fighting public-disturbance charges. Lift lawfully with this Groupon.

$45 for One Month of Unlimited Boot-Camp, Yoga, and Pilates Classes ($149 Value)

Tackle fitness goals during all-levels classes such as kettlebell boot camp, power yoga, and Pilates. See the schedule.

Cross Train LA

Variety is the key to a successful exercise regimen, according to David and Dylan Davies Schenk, the certified personal trainers who helm Cross Train LA. While David taps into PAC 10 wrestling experience and functional-training expertise to strengthen muscles and motivation, Dylan draws from years of dance and Pilates training to sculpt physiques as slim and flexible as a wallet made of bendy straws. To prevent injuries and promote active lifestyles, the pair espouses several methods of movement, including high-intensity calisthenics and calming yoga poses. In addition to leading classes such as power yoga, Pilates, and kettlebell boot camp, their staff of certified instructors runs a results-oriented fitness program six days a week. A 30-day cleanse and a Facebook page filled with nutrition support keeps clients motivated outside of class by inspiring healthier eating and lifestyle habits.

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Stomachs only growl when they're hungry or preparing to bite the hand that keeps tickling them. Tame the beast within with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $20 for $40 worth of Moroccan fare for a table of two or more $30 for $60 worth of Moroccan fare for a table of four or more

Babouch Moroccan Restaurant's chefs shine a spotlight on lamb in dishes with eggplant ($18.50) or couscous and vegetables ($18.50). Other traditional meats take center stage in entrees such as rabbit with garlic and paprika ($18.50) and chicken with lemon ($18.50), complemented by numerous vegetarian options.

Babouch Moroccan Restaurant

The invigorating spirit of North Africa washes over patrons in Babouch Moroccan Restaurant, wreathed with vibrant tapestries and ornate ceiling canopies. Between the fluted edges of golden tables, skewered preparations of beef and seafood descend alongside zesty accents of couscous, honey, and prunes. Eggplant and lentils adorn a range of meat-free dishes. A colorful selection of craft cocktails and international wines merge with succulent frappe blends to balance the exotic flavors.

Each night, performances by male and female belly dancers suffuse the space with eye-catching movement and jingling sounds. Tarot readers are also in attendance to lend guests a glimpse of the future without the meticulous stitch work required after ripping a hole in the space-time continuum.

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The Issue: Modern Challenges Face Turtle Populations

Though turtles and tortoises have survived in the wild for more than 200 million years, their numbers are dwindling due to the exotic-food industry, habitat destruction, and the pet trade. When these animals are injured or abandoned, they can have a difficult time finding adoptive families because they lack the immediate appeal of a furry companion animal. Financial constraints also impact the care for turtles and tortoises due to their need for fresh fruits, vegetables, hay, and special worms. As a result of their challenges, May 23 has been established as World Turtle Day to bring to light the modern issues that turtles and tortoises face.

The Campaign: Raised Garden to Feed Rescued Turtles

If this Grassroots campaign raises $450, then American Tortoise Rescue can purchase bricks for a raised vegetable garden, with donations matched up to $2,000 by Malibu Country Mart. Each additional $10 raised will go toward purchasing other materials, equipment, and seeds for the garden. If the campaign raises $2,108, then additional funds will go toward refurbishing the turtle ponds at the American Tortoise Rescue facility. As part of World Turtle Day, American Tortoise Rescue is building this sustainable garden to feed fresh fruits and vegetables to roughly 100 rescued turtles and tortoises that have been injured or require special care.

All donations will be matched up to $2,000 by Malibu Country Mart. You can follow the progress of this and other Grassroots campaigns at the Groupon Grassroots website.

American Tortoise Rescue

American Tortoise Rescue was founded by husband-and-wife team Susan Tellem and Marshall Thompson, who began advocating for the humane treatment of animals after adopting a pair of desert-tortoise hatchlings. Since that first adoption, American Tortoise Rescue has rescued more than 3,000 turtles and tortoises of various land and water species, focusing efforts on abused turtles or those with special needs, and has expanded its scope to the treatment of these animals worldwide.

At American Tortoise Rescue's facility, approximately 100 animals live in an enclosure that mimics the wild, having freedom to play on the ground or in the water. Sick turtles receive medical care and stay in the house until they are healthy enough to go outside. To supplement its rescue efforts, the organization also provides information and awareness about the care and rehabilitation of tortoises for the public, and works to prevent the sale of hatchlings, the importation and live-market slaughter of adult turtles, and the destruction of the desert-tortoise habitat.

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Many people are intimidated by wine's subtle flavors and endless varieties, but did you know that it's actually just juice made from vodka-infused grapes? Learn other things my cousin told me about with this Groupon.

$29 for a Wine-Appreciation Class, Tour, and Tasting ($150 Value)

During a 2.5-hour wine-appreciation class, groups of 20-50 guests guzzle down factoids on the wine-crafting process, starting with how the vineyards are maintained and moving into how each varietal is harvested, crushed, fermented, and aged. A tour of the winery, equipment on view, and historical tidbits about Temecula wine country pour further education into open ears before patrons get to taste wine samples, which are coupled with freshly baked breads, italian salami, and cheese. Wine-appreciation classes are held on Fridays, twice per day on Saturdays and Sundays, and on Mondays. Participants must call ahead to reserve a spot.

Cougar Vineyards and Winery

Specializing in Italian varietals, Cougar Vineyards and Winery sprawls across 17 acres of land on the De Portola Wine Trail, cultivating an ever-growing selection of specialties such as vermentino, aglianico, pinot grigio, and brachetto. Patrons can sample a consistently rotating arsenal of flavors inside a tasting room that's open every day of the week, or take their wine education a step further by taking a tour of the production facility or helming a tell-all interview with one of the grapevines. Cougar Vineyards also plays host to a variety of events every month, including live musical acts on Saturdays.

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A great haircut can inspire even the most listless and despondent of scalps, much like a papier-mâche crown of Chicken Soup for the Soul essays. Give your head a pick-me-up with today's Groupon to Maximus Salon in Hermosa Beach. Choose from the following options:

For $45, you get a haircut package (a $110 total value), which includes:

A haircut and style A shine-gloss treatment

For $99, you get a haircut and color package (up to a $220 total value), which includes:

A haircut and style Single-process color or partial highlights A conditioning treatment A shine-gloss treatment

Maximus Salon assembles a crack team of stylists, each with a minimum of five years of experience, to craft coifs into alluring head adornments. After a consultation, a shampoo and clear gloss treatment leave locks fresh, radiant, and glossy enough to be woven into magazine paper. Those opting for the conditioning treatment receive extra TLC as stylists infuse strands with moisture for a silky finish. Mane mavens then snip head-fronds before blow-drying and styling them into chic, face-framing shapes. Single-process color introduces noodle nests to a new piece of the color wheel, and partial highlights light up strategic areas of hair.

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Wetsuits are the only thing preventing paddleboarders from exposing their skin to chilly waters or revealing their newly sprouted gills to the entire beach. Suit up and ship out with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options

$55 for a two-hour standup-paddleboard lesson for one (a $120 value) $79 for a two-hour standup-paddleboard lesson for two (a $198 value) $139 for a two-hour standup-paddleboard lesson for four (a $396 value)

$30 for a full-day standup-paddleboard rental package (a $60 value)

Standup paddleboard Paddle Wetsuit

Lessons with paddleboarding expert Matt Rosas are available seven days a week and include equipment rental.

Malibu Paddle Surf

After years in a lucrative corporate career, California native Matt Rosas abandoned his desk job and plunged into a passion he'd nurtured since 1976: surfing. At Malibu Paddle Surf, he continues to catch waves and transfer his talents to students and high-profile Hollywood companies, including Sony Pictures, ABC, and the WB. Matt now focuses his attentions on the sport of standup paddleboarding, formulating his lessons as two-hour, total core workouts where pupils master standing, paddling, turning, balancing, and techniques for falling safely into the arms of a nearby octopus. Armed with provided wetsuits, boards, and paddles, students tear across currents and often experience up-close meet and greets with dolphins or seals. Experienced boarders can rent gear and exercise solo by surfing swells or dragging their boards up and down a sand dune.

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The spine supports the entire body, just as hundreds of cats supported Cleopatra's sedan chair. Bolster your support with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $59 for a chiropractic evaluation and deep-tissue bodywork session (an $85 value) with one follow-up bodywork session (an $85 value; a $170 total value) $79 for a chiropractic evaluation and deep-tissue bodywork session (an $85 value) with three follow-up bodywork sessions (a $255 value; a $340 total value)
$99 for a chiropractic evaluation and deep-tissue bodywork session (an $85 value) with five follow-up bodywork sessions (a $425 value: a $510 total value)

Dedicated Wellness

Unlike many chiropractors, who adjust spines and work on bodies using only one technique, Doctor of Chiropractic Charles Martone utilizes various techniques to improve spinal health and overall wellness. He uses such techniques as full-body unwinding, trigger-point therapy, and cranial/sacral therapy, and each adjustment session comes with bodywork such as deep-tissue massage and Thai stretching. His wife, holistic health practitioner Catalina, then draws on her training as an herbalist and a nutritional counselor to help patients to control nutrient intake and detoxify their bodies.

Dr. Martone and Catalina not only take care of their patients in the office but also outside of it. On their website, they frequently post videos that teach patients how to boost wellness at home, explaining such things as how to make a guilt-free key-lime pie, how to exercise your rotator cuff, and how to shimmy seductively without throwing out your back.

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The video game system may have turned your living room into a battleground, but the whole family can still find some common ground with today's deal from Powersurge Video Fun and Fitness, the ultimate gamers' paradise: Spend $34 (regularly $69) for a ten-hour gaming pass, or, choose the 25-hour pass for just $74 (regularly $149). Enjoy access to Wii, Xbox, and Kinect stations in this sleek high-tech South Bay gaming center. They stock hundreds of the most popular titles including the latest first- and third-person shooters, RPGs, racing, sports, music, and action games. Your living room just can't compete with this digital playground, featuring dozens of HD TVs in a bright gallery, perfect for competitions, classes, and parties held regularly, so discover a new way -- and place -- to play. Want more? Check out Powersurge Video Fun and Fitness on Facebook.

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Light comes in many forms-be it beautiful, like a rainbow, practical, like a laser, or awe-inspiring, like an applause sign's first live studio performance. Harness the beautifying power of light with today's Groupon: for $699, you get six Zerona laser treatments at Blue Diamond Spa & Skincare in Westchester (a $1,500 value).

Under the guidance of spa director Sarah Sanchez, the staff at Blue Diamond harnesses the FDA-approved Zerona cold-laser technology, designed to reduce corporeal circumferences by an average of 3.5 inches. During each session, clients relax beneath a beam-slinging apparatus for 40 minutes as it glides low-light lasers over their waistline, back, hips, and thighs, emulsifying adipose tissue so that fat can sneak its way out of the body. The disintegrated lipid depots can then be absorbed by the body's obsessively tidy lymphatic system and expelled through the body's natural detoxification process and complex system of water slides. The noninvasive treatment requires minimal recovery time.

For optimum results, technicians perform the six treatment sessions during the span of two weeks. Patients can boost results with healthful eating habits, daily exercise, and regular hydration. Like sumo-wrestling costumes, caffeine and alcohol decrease the procedure's potency.

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One pregnancy decision is down: you've decided to go with boob instead of bottle. Latch onto today's deal from Breastfeeding Specialist: For $25, receive a pregnancy or postpartum breastfeeding class (regularly $50). Expecting mothers will explore topics including the anatomy of a breast and its function, positioning and latching, and avoiding engorgement. Postpartum classes include discussion on avoiding sore nipples, proper milk output, and appropriate weight gain for mom and baby. For nervous moms planning on returning to work, lactation consultants will help prepare you for separation and teach you how to continue breastfeeding and pumping. All classes are taught by a certified member of the International Lactation Consultant Association and are held every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. With a convenient location on the corner of Artesia and Atlantic, this class is as sweet as mother's milk. Want more? Visit Breastfeeding Specialist on Facebook.

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Hair removal gives shiftless lasers a creative outlet during their spare time, which would otherwise be spent harassing cats and blinding the Hubble Space Telescope. Give a beam a new purpose with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options $128 for two years of unlimited laser hair-removal treatments on one small area (up to a $1,200 value) $228 for two years of unlimited laser hair-removal treatments on one medium area (up to a $2,400 value) $328 for two years of unlimited laser hair-removal treatments on one large area (up to a $3,600 value) $428 for two years of unlimited laser hair-removal treatments on one extra-large area (up to a $4,800 value)

Click here to see a list of all valid treatment areas.

Laser light travels down the shaft of each hair follicle, damaging it at the base to stunt future growth. Depending on hair and skin type, clients may need anywhere from four to eight treatments to see up to a 90% reduction in the appearance of hair.

Cosmetic Laser Institute

The quartet of doctors that helm Cosmetic Laser Institute aim to make their clients look as young as they feel. In order to do so, they wield the most up-to-date equipment possible when performing their services, which include laser skin rejuvenation, laser hair removal, and laser vein treatment. They also defy wrinkles with dermal fillers developed by a coyote tired of having to flatten his wrinkles with anvils. Additionally, every service comes with a complimentary consultation to ensure each client is directed down the proper treatment path.

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Paintings are a window into the artist's thoughts, from Pollock's chaotic canvases to the little frowny faces on each star in Starry Night. Paint it out with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $25 for one two-hour adult painting class (a $50 value) $49 for two two-hour adult painting classes (a $100 value)

Students of all skill levels learn painting fundamentals during small group classes as they create an inimitable piece of art. Teachers provide one-on-one instruction as well as all materials, and classes run Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Fridays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Xpress Art Center

For seven years, Xpress Art Center's founders, Lyudmila Garayan and Armen Atomts, have taught youngsters and adults alike how to unearth their innate creativity through paints, charcoals, pastels, and watercolors. During classes and art camps, the Art Center teaches its students not only how create beautiful artwork but also how to unleash their imaginations to problem solve, build self-confidence, and map out a future as self-drawn cartoon characters. The programs have helped the center become a community mainstay, winning an impressive array of awards and recognition from the City of Los Angeles and the California Legislature Assembly.

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Four-City Guided Tour of China from Beijing to Shanghai

The Great Wall of China stretches more than 5,000 miles across northern China-longer than the length of the continental United States-snaking through forests and up snow-capped mountains. To the south, the thriving supermetropolis of Shanghai boasts two of the world's tallest structures-the ultrasleek Shanghai World Financial Center and the science-fictionesque Oriental Pearl Tower. You'll have a chance to soak up these sights on Rewards Travel China's 10-day sightseeing tour, which will take you from the bustling streets of Beijing to the peaceful gardens of Hangzhou, with exciting stops in between.

Some deal options include roundtrip airfare from Los Angles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), or Vancouver (YVR) airports. Chinese visa fees ($140, apply by yourself) and $130 per person gratuity fees are not included. Departures may be made from other cities for an additional fee.

Click here for an in-depth look at the trip and a day-by-day itinerary.

Day 1-5: English-speaking guides will escort visitors to their hotels upon arrival in Beijing. A tour of China's capital city begins the next day, with stops at Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, a palatial fortress where emperors ruled mainland China in isolation for more than 500 years. During the four-day stint in Beijing, groups will also stop at the colossal Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, which hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics' opening ceremony, and take the 37-mile drive up to Juyongguan to see the Great Wall.

Day 6-7: Groups fly to Suzhou by way of Shanghai, and then split time between Suzhou and Hangzhou, nicknamed "Paradise on Earth" and "the Venice of the East," respectively. Each destination features a UNESCO World Heritage Site: Hangzhou's West Lake, surrounded by pagodas and temples, and Suzhou's classical gardens.

Day 8-10: The trip concludes with two full days in Shanghai and a visit to The Bund, a waterfront lined with buildings exhibiting art-deco, gothic, and neoclassical architecture. Outside the City God Temple, tourists can shop at more than 100 specialty stores and markets, many housed in buildings nearly a century old. Finish the trip as a spectator at the Shanghai Acrobatic Show. Guests depart after breakfast the following morning from Shanghai.

Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.

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The record book claims that slugs are the slowest-moving land animals in the world. It doesn't say what the slowest-moving machine is, but it's a good bet that it would be your computer. Your comp has been acting slower than a sloth and you're pretty sure that it's carrying more viruses than a mosquito in a swamp. Get the pros to pull your machine out of the muck with today's deal from Tech Solutions and you'll get a computer tune-up, virus removal, and a one-year super anti-virus spyware subscription for $59 (regularly $120). When IT problems rear their ugly heads in Long Beach, the experts at Tech Solutions have the skills and experience to sort the trouble out fast. At their convenient spot on Redondo Ave, these PC pros will diagnose your system's woes, annihilating viruses and defending it against future attacks. Tend to your technology at the store, or have the technicians come to your home or office -- but move quickly before these savings slow down.

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The first European explorers set sail to find new, exotic spices to please their hungry monarchs, but all they discovered were heaps of inedible gold. Broaden your mouth's horizons with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$43 for dinner for two (up to an $86.85 total value)

$78 for dinner for four (up to a $173.70 total value)

Each dinner includes the following per two people:

One appetizer (up to a $14.95 value) Two entrees (up to a $24.95 value each) Two glasses of beer or wine (up to an $11 value each)

Scungilli fra diavolo-conche in a spicy marinara sauce-and fresh clam appetizers accompany grilled lamb chops, rib-eye marsala, and gnocchi Fratello entrees on the full menu of Italian fare.

Fratello's Italian Family Restaurant & Sports Lounge

Inside Fratello's Italian Family Restaurant & Sports Lounge, large picture windows display views of green grass and leafy trees, filling the dark-wood-trimmed dining room with natural light. Sunbeams spill over plates crowned with hearty fare such as grilled New Zealand lamb chops in chianti wine sauce and rib-eye marsala. Chefs also stuff their signature gnocchi Fratello with asiago cheese and sautee fresh clams in garlic and wine sauce. In an attached sports lounge, four 52-inch flat screen televisions broadcast the outcomes of sports games, which fans can celebrate with heartfelt acoustic covers of their team's fight song during karaoke nights.

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Losing weight can help you fit into smaller pants or allow you to share a movie theater seat with a frugal date. Save money and your health with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $129 for a four-week weight-loss program (a $690 value) $159 for a six-week weight-loss program (an $890 value)

After a 39-point wellness and fitness analysis and measurements, clients discuss personal and family medical history in a one- to two-hour counseling session with nutritionist and board-certified naturopathic physician Claude Matar. Daily communication with staff and weekly follow-up visits provide encouragement, and an end-result evaluation allows patrons to gauge their overall progress.

Pasadena Weight Loss Center

During his training at King's College Hospital in London, Claude Matar mastered the old-fashioned art of listening. Today, he still believes that the key to providing a successful diagnosis lies in taking the proper time and energy to listen to each client's concerns. Though he no longer practices medicine, the nutritionist, board-certified naturopathic physician, and founder of Pasadena Weight Loss Center has used his ears and his education to help thousands of clients achieve their individual health goals, including former Dallas star Linda Gray and professional football champ Dwight Hicks.

To help clients shed inches, he utilizes the highly personalized Matar method, a system he believes offers patients their best chances for long-lasting results. It begins with an in-depth evaluation including a nutrient analysis, thyroid tests, and identification of any factors inhibiting weight loss. Matar then consults with the client to develop a plan focused not only on diet and exercise but also on strategies for improved sleep, hydration, and detoxification. He and his staff stay in daily contact to answer questions regarding progress or tips for turning uneaten bear claws into table art and will also reevaluate clients' success at a weekly face-to-face meeting.

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The car was invented to get commuters directly from point A to point B, which made life easier but destroyed the once-thriving tourism industry of point C. Keep your ride rolling with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $20 for $100 toward chrome wheels, chosen from sizes including 16-inch ($700/set), 17- and 18-inch ($750/set), 19-inch ($900/set), and 20-inch ($1,000/set) $120 for $300 toward tires, such as Goodyear GT 245/45-17" ($155/tire), BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain 235/75-15" ($165/tire), and Michelin Energy Saver 225/50-17" ($215/tire)

Flip's Wesco Tire & Wheel Auto Center

After the untimely passing of Flip's Wesco Tire & Wheel Auto Center's founder Philip "Flip" Smith in 2008, Flip's son Shawn and daughter Kristin decided to use their lifelong industry experience and keep their father's legacy alive. To this day, customers stop by the center for vehicle supplies that range from automotive services to new tires-each of which comes with complimentary 5,000-mile rotations, wheel balancing, and flat repairs. During all services and installations, the experienced technicians administer a complete inspection designed to uncover operational and safety issues, such as leaky undercarriages and missing windshields. While clients wait for their rides to be fully refined, they can surf the web with the center's free WiFi.

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Photos help us see faraway friends instantaneously without having to invent teleportation or tape a telescope to the end of another telescope. Stay close with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$25 for a regular portrait bundle (a $144.92 value), which includes:

A studio photo shoot Two multi-image collage prints Three natural-color portrait sheets of up to three different poses, each of which is available as one 8"x10", two 5"x7"s, four 3.5"x5"s or eight wallet-size prints One enhanced portrait sheet of any pose 50% off all regular-priced items, including additional prints, enhancements, collages, portrait CDs, and framed art created at time of session

$35 for a deluxe portrait bundle (a $184.91 value), which includes:

A studio photo shoot A single-image portrait CD Six natural-color portrait sheets of up to six different poses, each of which is available as one 8"x10", two 5"x7"s, four 3.5"x5"s or eight wallet-size prints One enhanced 10"x13" print 50% off all regular-priced items, including additional prints, enhancements, collages, portrait CDs, and framed art created at time of session

Kiddie Kandids Portrait Studio

Little ones' sweetest sides are on display during Kiddie Kandids in-studio photo sessions, which place tots in front of backdrops packed with in-house props and favorite toys brought from home. The shop's photographers are adept at coaxing smiles out of children without masquerading as the tooth fairy's auditor, capturing images of precious grins ready to be sent to friends and family or lovingly saved in photo albums. Photos come in sheets of frameable or wallet-size prints, available in color, black and white, or enhanced to showcase baby's blue eyes or the pink of a princess's tutu. In addition to delivering traditional prints, the studio can also burn photos onto image CDs, making it easy to send out pictures of wee ones' growth without finding a projector big enough to fit your local lighthouse.

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Another lazy day with nothing to do? Skip the typical and try out a fun, energetic way to work your cunning mind, have fun and make new friends with an all-day paintball pass. Your voucher will get you all day field admission (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), air gun rental, unlimited air refills, safety battle mask and 200 paintballs. Embark on an adventure and head to Paintball USA, a massive 13-field course where you can challenge yourself with all kinds of obstacles, from WWI trenches to two Afghanistan and Iraq-style fields. The course is well maintained and makes the perfect outing for a work bonding experience or birthday party. Break out your best camo and save 60% on some serious paintballing with today's kgbdeal.

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5011 W. Gonzales Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93033
805.585.2227

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Paintball USA has a stellar 4-star rating on Yelp and 34 reviews:

"…The team at Paintball USA is very helpful, knowledgeable, fun and enthusiastic about their jobs. There are a number of courses to play on and the scenery is awesome. Everything is really authentic…" -Cara V. on 7/31/11

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In the heart of L.A, near a well-known, Paramount Studios, lies a lovely salon called, Radiance of Life. Inside, is an experienced staff of certified, licensed massage therapists. Treat yourself like a celebrity in Tinsel Town, and de-stress with your choice of a one-hour custom massage for just $34 (reg. $115). Choose from hot stone, relaxation, Swedish or deep tissue. No matter what you choose, your massage will help your body eliminate toxins and boost your immune system while healing sore, tired muscles. Finally, shake off any stress leftover from spring cleaning, or better yet, ease your way into summer. Today's kgbdeal entitles you to leave all your troubles behind - at least for one hour, if not, longer if you are willing. Let the healing begin and save 70% with today's kgbdeal.

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Radiance of Life has a 3.5-star rating and 50 reviews on Yelp:

 

"...I have had massages from many that work here, and they DO have different styles, however they all want to make sure you are comfortable and enjoy the massage. I really like deep tissue massages for all of my knots, and never walk away disappointed...." -Maria J. on 2/2/2012

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The only thing more frustrating than unruly hair is forking over fistfuls of cash for so-called miracle straightening products, only to be left with the same frizzy mess that you started with. Tame that mane for 52% off with today's kgbdeal by visiting Twist by Oliver Ifergan for a haircut and keratin treatment blowout that actually works. Located in the trendy neighborhood of Beverly Hills, the professionals at this salon will leave your strands smooth, straight and shiny with the popular-for-good-reason Keratin treatment. Get a sleek new look that will leave you looking polished, pretty and ready to respond to that person on the street who asks, "Who does your hair?!"

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Twist by Oliver Ifergan has a great 4-star rating and 34 reviews on Yelp:

"I love Twist...Greg cut my hair so it looks naturally thin without damaging the tip the of hair. I am very satisfied with the service here and definitely will come back next time." -Gena G. on 5/6/2012

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Dogs have truly stood the test of time when it comes to being man's best friend. But, sometimes, said man (or woman) is so preoccupied with work and other commitments that it leaves no room for best friend time. As a result, the furry little ones are left home alone with nothing to do but snooze. That can get awfully boring. Thanks to Your Dog's Best Friend and today's kgbdeal you can perk up your pet while you're away from home.

For just $25 (reg. $75), you'll get three 45- to 50-minute dog walks, a snack and a report card left behind with full details of your pups behavior; for $30 (reg. $90), you'll get three 1-hour visits with your dog or cat, a 45-minute walk, a feeding, litter cleaning and a report card left behind; or, for $99 (reg. $300), you'll get three overnight stays, which include walks, feeding and tons of fun for your pet. You can trust that your pet is in good hands as the owners of Your Dog's Best Friend are two lovers themselves who decided to turn their passion into a full-time career. Reverse the roles and let your loyal dog have (rather than be) the best friend with today's kgbdeal.

Your Dog's Best Friend's Code of Ethics:

"We will treat every pet as if it were our own."
"We will be dependable."
"We will be honest and trustworthy."
"We will treat your home and property with respect."
"We will always keep our promises and fulfill our commitments."

Services the following areas:

Agoura Hills, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Burbank, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Culver City, Encino, Glendale, Los Angeles, Malibu, Northridge, Oak Park, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Tarzana, Topanga, Valley Village, Venice, West Hills, West Hollywood, Westlake Village, Westwood and Woodland Hills, California

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"I feel great knowing that Shelby and Max are going to get out during the day while I am at work. It gives me peace of mind knowing I have "Your Dog's Best Friend" coming to walk and play with them." - Jennifer M., Woodland Hills

 

"John and Laura have always been there for me to take care of my pets and my house when I have to go out of town. I hate leaving my four dogs and three cats but I know "Your Dog's Best Friend" is there to give the gang extra love while I am gone. I really like coming home to their notes letting me know what I missed while I was away. Thank You!" - Janet J., Westwood

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Dogs have truly stood the test of time when it comes to being man's best friend. But, sometimes, said man (or woman) is so preoccupied with work and other commitments that it leaves no room for best friend time. As a result, the furry little ones are left home alone with nothing to do but snooze. That can get awfully boring. Thanks to Your Dog's Best Friend and today's kgbdeal you can perk up your pet while you're away from home.

For just $25 (reg. $75), you'll get three 45- to 50-minute dog walks, a snack and a report card left behind with full details of your pups behavior; for $30 (reg. $90), you'll get three 1-hour visits with your dog or cat, a 45-minute walk, a feeding, litter cleaning and a report card left behind; or, for $99 (reg. $300), you'll get three overnight stays, which include walks, feeding and tons of fun for your pet. You can trust that your pet is in good hands as the owners of Your Dog's Best Friend are two lovers themselves who decided to turn their passion into a full-time career. Reverse the roles and let your loyal dog have (rather than be) the best friend with today's kgbdeal.

Your Dog's Best Friend's Code of Ethics:

"We will treat every pet as if it were our own."
"We will be dependable."
"We will be honest and trustworthy."
"We will treat your home and property with respect."
"We will always keep our promises and fulfill our commitments."

Services the following areas:

Agoura Hills, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Burbank, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Culver City, Encino, Glendale, Los Angeles, Malibu, Northridge, Oak Park, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Tarzana, Topanga, Valley Village, Venice, West Hills, West Hollywood, Westlake Village, Westwood and Woodland Hills, California

Reviews:

"I feel great knowing that Shelby and Max are going to get out during the day while I am at work. It gives me peace of mind knowing I have "Your Dog's Best Friend" coming to walk and play with them." - Jennifer M., Woodland Hills

 

"John and Laura have always been there for me to take care of my pets and my house when I have to go out of town. I hate leaving my four dogs and three cats but I know "Your Dog's Best Friend" is there to give the gang extra love while I am gone. I really like coming home to their notes letting me know what I missed while I was away. Thank You!" - Janet J., Westwood

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Dogs have truly stood the test of time when it comes to being man's best friend. But, sometimes, said man (or woman) is so preoccupied with work and other commitments that it leaves no room for best friend time. As a result, the furry little ones are left home alone with nothing to do but snooze. That can get awfully boring. Thanks to Your Dog's Best Friend and today's kgbdeal you can perk up your pet while you're away from home.

For just $25 (reg. $75), you'll get three 45- to 50-minute dog walks, a snack and a report card left behind with full details of your pups behavior; for $30 (reg. $90), you'll get three 1-hour visits with your dog or cat, a 45-minute walk, a feeding, litter cleaning and a report card left behind; or, for $99 (reg. $300), you'll get three overnight stays, which include walks, feeding and tons of fun for your pet. You can trust that your pet is in good hands as the owners of Your Dog's Best Friend are two lovers themselves who decided to turn their passion into a full-time career. Reverse the roles and let your loyal dog have (rather than be) the best friend with today's kgbdeal.

Your Dog's Best Friend's Code of Ethics:

"We will treat every pet as if it were our own."
"We will be dependable."
"We will be honest and trustworthy."
"We will treat your home and property with respect."
"We will always keep our promises and fulfill our commitments."

Services the following areas:

Agoura Hills, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Burbank, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Culver City, Encino, Glendale, Los Angeles, Malibu, Northridge, Oak Park, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Tarzana, Topanga, Valley Village, Venice, West Hills, West Hollywood, Westlake Village, Westwood and Woodland Hills, California

Reviews:

"I feel great knowing that Shelby and Max are going to get out during the day while I am at work. It gives me peace of mind knowing I have "Your Dog's Best Friend" coming to walk and play with them." - Jennifer M., Woodland Hills

 

"John and Laura have always been there for me to take care of my pets and my house when I have to go out of town. I hate leaving my four dogs and three cats but I know "Your Dog's Best Friend" is there to give the gang extra love while I am gone. I really like coming home to their notes letting me know what I missed while I was away. Thank You!" - Janet J., Westwood

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