The only ways to get a stranger to hold your hand for an hour are to schedule a manicure or to exploit a crossing guard's sense of duty. This Groupon is an opportunity for human contact.

Choose Between Two Options

$10 for a gel-polish application (a $20 value)
$30 for an herbal spa pedicure (a $60 value)

Choice of aromatic chocolate, coffee, lavender, orange, ginger, peppermint, or rose herb Foot soak, nail and cuticle care, exfoliation, callus removal, hot towels, and hot oil massage

Aqua Lifestyle Nail Salon & Spa

A cream-colored spa accented by green sprouts, marble, and stone sets the stage for relaxation at Aqua Lifestyle Nail Salon & Spa, where skilled aestheticians bolster beauty with services for the skin, hair, and nails. Wrinkles and furrows fade into oblivion as the staff tightens skin with Lumière LED facials and turns back the clock on sun damage with the lightening peel's cocktail of lactic acid and brightening serums. Kneeling at the foot of 1 of 17 plush pedicure chairs, a technician culls overgrowing nails, curbs wayward cuticles, and ousts spent skin with a sea-salt scrub, promoting relaxation and the joyful urge to commute via kickline. Among the salon's other services, airbrush tanning bronzes bodies without UV exposure and gentle head-to-toe waxing treatments strip away hair with warm wax.

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Some things are more family friendly when done on a smaller scale, such as playing golf or sinking battleships. Enjoy an activity at its optimal size with this Groupon.

$29 for Mini-Golf Outing for Four (Up to $59.95 Total Value) One large pizza with any toppings (up to a $13.95 value) Four sodas or beers (up to a $4 value each) Four 18-hole rounds of mini golf at the indoor Big Bear Mini Putt course or outdoor course with natural, bentgrass greens (up to a $7.50 value each)

GolfZone

Sequestered on 90 acres of Chaska woodland, GolfZone's sanctuary for swing practice transforms golf into a game for all seasons. Under the roof of the complex's heated driving range with 40 hitting stalls, players are able to play through all six of Minnesota's seasons. Yardage-marked target greens dot the landscape, facilitating friendly games of longest ball and closest to the target. While the range's toasty confines transport golfers and their clubs to a subequatorial fantasy realm, stall-side televisions keep them tethered to reality with live sporting events and breaking news about the tragic passing of the county's most beloved ball washer.

Inside GolfZone's open-floor facility, golfers steer orbs down the emerald runways of the 18-hole Big Bear Mini Putt course. Surrounded by rocky outcrops and faux pine trees, each putting surface plots a winding path over subtle slopes, helping players to hone their putting stroke in a climate-controlled environment without having to roll out their own green carpet. Outside, an 18-hole putting course offers a natural alternative to the standard mini-golf experience, setting its real bentgrass greens amid natural waterfalls, trees, and sand.

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Dirty clothes are traditionally worn only by grungy rock stars, vagabonds, and rich people pretending to be "regular people" for the purpose of understanding life outside their sky palaces. If you don't fit into one of these categories, pick up this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $15 for $30 worth of dry cleaning $29 for $60 worth of dry cleaning $19 for comforter cleaning (up to a $35 value)

Services include dry cleaning suit jackets ($7.49+), blouses ($7.09+), pants ($7.19+), and two-piece suits ($13.19+).

Tonka Cleaners

Tonka Cleaners keeps aquaphobic garments fresh and clean with dry-cleaning services that gently remove dirt and stains. In addition to cleansing formal apparel such as suits and skirts, the staff washes comforters, freshening them before cool weather sets in or removing the aftermath of violent blanket-fort battles.

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Log-Cabin-Style Lodge with Paul Bunyan-Themed Water Park

Though much has been made of Paul Bunyan's mythical feats, little ink has been spilled on his favorite pastime-water parks. The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, located near Bunyan's alleged hometown, has irrefutable proof of not only the lumberjack's existence, but his love of lazy rivers: the words "Paul Bunyan was here" are carved into a tree at the lodge's water park. Nearby, a bust of Babe the Blue Ox overlooks a floating bridge made of tree stumps Bunyan once used as toothpicks.

The log-cabin-style hotel fits nicely within the woodsy Brainerd Lakes area. In the lobby, an antler chandelier shines down on a stone fireplace and leather couches. Standard rooms also feature rustic appointments, including the beds and nightstands made from carved logs. The hotel's water park and arcade are undoubtedly geared towards kids, but grownups can get their kicks at The Lodge Grill & Bar, which serves Kansas City dry-aged steaks to go with a roster of beer and wine.

Baxter, Minnesota: Rural Town in the Land of Lakes

About two hours northwest of the Twin Cities, the small town of Baxter is nestled among more than 500 lakes stamped out by Paul Bunyan on his pogo stick. You'll have arrived in nearby Brainerd when you see the 112-foot-tall fiberglass lumberjack along Highway 371. Brainerd is the starting point of the 100-mile Paul Bunyan Trail, a haven for bikers and hikers in the warmer months. There are numerous picnic and campsites along the trails, in addition to shimmering lakes that serve as reservoirs for Bunyan's contact solution.

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New Boutique Hotel Steps from Michigan Avenue

Located one block east of Chicago's Magnificent Mile, Ivy Boutique Hotel opens in May 2012 as the newest work from Arthur Minor, who designed The Palms Hotel in Las Vegas. With swanky amenities including mirror televisions and theater surround sound in all guest rooms, the hotel seems poised to become one of the city's most exclusive hotels. Although the Ivy rises up 15 stories, there are only five guest rooms per floor, providing guests with a mixture of intimacy and comfort that makes it "the only true boutique luxury hotel in the city," according to HotelChatter.

After guests check in via iPad, hotel staff members personally escort them to 675-square-foot king suites. A paragon of modern design, the suites contain platform beds with white leather headboards and floor-to-ceiling windows that open. Eco-friendly bamboo flooring, along with organic towels and rugs made from thistle, help to reduce the hotel's carbon footprint. Guests can watch the flat-screen TV set in the vanity mirror while getting ready in the morning or practice Tarzan-style affirmation chants in the rainforest shower.

The Ivy is also in the process of opening an intimate 30- to 40-person restaurant and bar on the first floor. "We will try to use as much organic produce as possible," manager James Cazares says of his upcoming, reservations-only hot spot. A rooftop lounge opening in June will offer picture-perfect views of the city.

Gold Coast, Chicago: Ritzy Residential Neighborhood with Historical Mansions and Hip Restaurants

Located north of downtown, Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood hugs the shore of Lake Michigan, occupying some of the city's most desirable real estate. Its reputation as an upscale residential spot dates back to 1882, when wealthy businessmen began building castle-like mansions along the waterfront. For a glimpse at these historical estates, head to the Seven Houses on Lake Shore Drive District, where you'll find a French-chateau-inspired mansion that now serves as the International Museum of Surgical Science. A walk down Astor Street reveals some of the city's most unique architecture, including the Charnley-Persky House built by Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright in 1892.

Those looking for a hip nightlife will find trendy restaurants and nightclubs-many of which are open until 5 a.m.-catering to a well-dressed crowd. For people watching and the occasional celebrity sighting, head to Rush and Division, a see-and-be-seen spot dotted with upscale shops, classic Chicago bars, and diamond-encrusted parking meters.

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The growth of India's economy owed much to the country's position along the famous Silk Road, which was exactly what it sounds like-a canal for transporting rocks. Taste what trade made with this Groupon.

$10 for $20 Worth of Indian Dinner Fare

The menu includes a vegetable-samosa appetizer ($2.99) and entrees such as vegetarian chana masala with onions and tomato ($8.99), chicken biryani with green peas, cashews, and raisins ($11.99), and marinated lamb baked in a clay-oven tandoor ($15.99).

Though Bombay Palace sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Bombay Palace

As a restaurateur with existing eateries in St. Paul to Minnetonka, Bombay Palace owner and chef Pal Cheema wasted no time putting his personal stamp on what was once a modest Himalayan restaurant in Fridley. Pal adds a health-conscious angle to Bombay Palace's menu of northern and southern Indian fare, constructing dishes with no MSG and a lighter use of oils and butter. And though his chefs create a multitude of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, from vegetable rice biryani to cheesy grilled paneer, they don't neglect their meats. Tender kebabs of yogurt-marinated chicken, lamb, and fish swelter in the heat of a clay-oven tandoor, and a fully stocked lunch buffet offers a weightlifter's shopping list of proteins from goat and lamb to fresh seafood.

After finishing their meal in one of the burgundy booths, diners can peruse the walls' framed artworks, each of which bears a placard with the name of the picture or instructions on where to locate Waldo.

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Everybody unwinds from a stressful day differently-some people get a massage, whereas others watch flames engulf a big pile of tires. Let tension melt away with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $29 for one 60-minute massage (a $60 value) $45 for one 90-minute massage (a $90 value) $85 for three 60-minute massages (a $180 value)

Clients can choose the firm pressure of deep-tissue massage to relieve chronic aches, the gentle strokes of a Swedish massage to relax the body and mind, or a pregnancy massage attuned to the needs of expectant mothers.

Ambiente Gallerie

Since art appreciation often requires people to crane their necks to view paintings from a different angle, trips to a gallery don't usually benefit the spine. But clients don't come to Ambiente Gallerie just to explore art and its unique design. They come to improve their wellness and enjoy chiropractic care from Doctor of Chiropractic Kari Boudreau. She draws from 14 years of experience to help her clients find relief from nagging health conditions in a modern space designed to engage the mind.

Inside a 100-year-old warehouse space, Dr. Boudreau worked with accomplished architect Ali Heshmati to design a stimulating environment that serves as both an escape and gathering space. Walls of stretched fabric form private treatment areas and can be raised to reveal room to mingle for gallery shows or a new car for studio audiences. Curved boomerang doors bar the way to permanent massage rooms with a clouded material that adds to the practice's intriguing aesthetic.

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Tinted windows prevent bright sunlight from damaging your car's upholstery and pale moonlight from making you fall in love with your steering column. Avoid glares with this Groupon.

Choose from Four options

$49 for an interior-cleaning package (a $109 value)

Vacuuming, shampooing, and cleaning of carpets and floor mats Conditioning of any leather and vinyl Dusting and cleansing of dashboard, vents, and paneling Protectant and cleaning for seats Inside window washing

$79 for a complete basic interior-and-exterior cleaning package (a $179 value). Includes everything from option one plus the following:

Exterior glazed buff and wax Cleaning of interior and exterior windows and mirrors Cleaning and polishing of chrome or metal trim Cleaning of doorjambs Rims and tires Spot cleaning of upholstery

$90 for a complete Bumper-to-Bumper VIP detail with paint sealant (a $225 value). Includes everything from options one and two plus the following:

Engine cleaning, degreasing, and shine Tar and sap removal Paint sealant

$159 for window tinting for five windows with lifetime warranty (up to a $325 value)

Cooler In The Shade

The technicians at Cooler In The Shade polish and protect cars and trucks with detailing services and electronics-installation upgrades. With a perfectionist's eye for detail, techs can use 3M paint-protection film to block out detrimental glare from the sun and headlights with window tinting, which also deflects harmful road debris. Security and remote-starter systems from ScyTek Electronics pack basic automobile functions into pocket-size key fobs, allowing drivers to warm up their vehicles and dashboard espresso brewers while remaining indoors.

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Elegantly trimming and shaping hair can be as difficult as removing peanut butter from the roof of a mouth or between the grooves of every stubborn puzzle piece. Solve another piece of the stylish puzzle with this Groupon.

$59 for a Haircut and Full Foil Highlights with Senior Stylist ($128 Value) Haircut includes shampoo, blow-dry, and style Full-foil color treatment includes consultation, color, and style Salon Onyx

The skilled staff at Salon Onyx fuses creativity with precise technique to relax and make over women, men, and kids from head to toe. Whether seeking a soothing spa ritual or a hair upgrade, clients consult with the salon gurus to decide which service best suits their needs. The stylists sling a variety of professional products, including OPI, Pureology, Kevin Murphy, Pevonia, and Moroccanoil, and provide beverages such as coffee, cocoa, and pop to refresh beauty-seekers between treatments. Committed to bolstering beauty for all situations, Salon Onyx also preps wedding-bound patrons and populates its website with more beauty tips than a supermodel's orientation manual.

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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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If Dorothy had never changed the Tin Man's oil, the Wizard probably would have just thrown away his spare heart. Show your car you have a heart with this Groupon.

$30 for a Coupon Valid for Three Oil Changes ($88.50 Value)

A unique coupon bestows customers with three oil changes at one of two local participating service centers. To redeem this online offer, customers must visit eOilChange.com, enter their Groupon code and zip code, and choose a facility before printing out their pass. Click here to view a sample coupon.

eOilChange.com

Motorists can treat their hacking and wheezing motorcar to a trio of oil changes at eOilChange.com's participating auto shops. During each 30-minute service, skilled technicians replace used motor oil with up to 6 quarts of standard engine juice and install a new oil filter to ensure vehicles' veins pump clean, contaminant-free oil. Most autos are welcome, save trucks that weigh more than one ton, and all three services must be performed on the same vehicle. Drivers have 365 days to use all three oil changes at a single location, which means cars won't need to suck fresh oil from vulnerable pump jacks for at least a year.

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An argyle suit on the links would get some looks, but it's your swing that should be golf-clap-worthy. Tee off with today's deal from Geraty Golf Academy and receive a one-hour private golf lesson for $42 (regularly $85). Owner Brian Geraty, certified by the United States Golf Teachers Federation, will give you the constructive feedback to get you under par in no time, whether you need to work on putting or getting out of that sand trap. Both beginners and experienced golfers will benefit from instructions on grip, setup, pre-shot routine, balance, alignment, and maximizing the length of each swing. Since you can take your lesson at Golf Zone in Chaska, you're never far from personalized, expert advice -- so get your game as sharp as your sweater vest.

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Astronauts regularly practice yoga to stay limber, modulate their breathing, and control their crippling fear of being eaten by the moon. Take one small stretch with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $15 for 10 yoga classes (a $100 value) $25 for 20 yoga classes (a $200 value) $50 for six months of unlimited yoga classes (a $390 value)

Certified instructors lead up to 20 students through strength- and flexibility-building yoga poses. Classes include Roots Fusion, a mix of the traditional, challenging poses of Vinyasa and Pilates with a dash of tai chi and ballet. See the full schedule here.

Roots Natural Health

Named after a Sanskrit word that means "disciple of a guru," Roots Natural Health's Chelah Marie Vega approaches holistic wellness with passion and devotion. She has strived toward natural health for most of her life, working on organic vegetable farms as she concocted herbal bodycare products for friends, family, and the farms' dedicated scarecrows.

These days, Vega sows the seeds of health for her clients, drawing upon her training in exercise science and homeobotanical therapy to build custom workouts, meal plans, and herbal remedies. As a group workout leader, she fuses Pilates' core-toning isometrics with Vinyasa yoga's flowing stretches to sculpt muscles and boost energy. She also leads one-on-one training sessions to help clients master calorie-torching techniques, bringing them closer to reaching their specific weight-loss and fitness goals. To foster naturally healthy lifestyles, Vega matches interested clients with workout partners and crafts supplements designed to ward off colds and lightning bolts. In addition to exercise and dietary assistance, the center's spa treatments, including facials and acupressure, extract stress and impurities, helping clients' inner beauty shine.

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A photographic memory is a blessing and a curse: you can remember everything, but you can't change the trial memories to make it so you were the one with the gavel and the wig. Let your memories embellish the past, but capture the truth for your records with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Workshop and Two Date Options $39 for a three-hour digital-photography workshop for one (a $169 value) $75 for a three-hour digital-photography workshop for two (a $338 value)

Choose between the following dates for each option above:

Saturday, June 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 10, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The hands-on workshop immerses beginning and intermediate photographers in the inner workings of their digital cameras, showing them how to manipulate menu settings, f-stops, and shutter speed. The lessons also cultivate artistic development by spending time on what makes a good composition and laying out strategies for when to use a flash. The class also includes a seminar e-book and online movie about the function of each camera button.

Photographic Workshops America

Experienced photo gurus Doug Box and Randy Kerr impart practical photo skills to curious shutterbugs during engaging seminars that have appeared across the States and in eight countries abroad. Doug Box, author of myriad photography-technique books, is 1 of 13 Kodak mentors and sits on the board for Professional Photographers of America. His co-teacher, Randy Kerr, heads World Photographic, which uses photography as a vehicle for illuminating humanitarian and environmental topics. Both men have been teaching photography classes for years, and help amateurs take photos that capture piercing looks, toothy smiles, and elusive dodo sightings.

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Golfers learn to see clubs as extensions of their own bodies by learning to eat soup with sand wedges and caressing their spouses' faces with putters. Foster club familiarity with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$20 for a golf outing for one (up to a $42.50 total value)

18-hole round of golf (up to a $24 value) Cart rental (a $12 value) One drink at the bar (up to a $6.50 value)

$40 for a golf outing for two (up to an $85 total value)

18-hole round of golf for two (up to a $48 value) Cart rental (a $24 value) Two drinks at the bar (up to a $13 value)

Golfers traverse St. Croix Valley Golf Course's nine-hole course twice for an 18-hole round. Beverage options include soft drinks, beer, wine, cocktails, and premium-liquor selections including Patron, Crown Royal, and Grey Goose.

St. Croix Valley Golf Course's rates vary by time and throughout the week.

St. Croix Valley Golf Course

Tucked in the cool shadows of old, forest oak trees, St. Croix Valley Golf Course's nine-hole layout invites golfers to swing across 133 acres of rolling topography. Originally sculpted into the woods in 1925, the 3,060-yard course eschews sand traps and favors natural obstacles including ponds, trees, elevation changes, and indigenous photographers who snap their shutters during players' backswings. The golf experts that preside over the pro shop can sharpen swings with lessons, ensure trustworthy equipment with club regripping services, and offer rental clubs so players don't have to hit with the oversized gavel normally used to settle remote control disputes at home.

Course at a Glance:

9-hole, par 36 course Length of 3,060 yards from the farthest tees Course rating of 34.7 from the farthest tees Slope rating of 122 from the farthest tees Four tee options

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Lighting a fireplace, like taking a hot shower or inviting Miami's entire basketball team over for tea, is a great way to enjoy heat inside the home. Revel in warmth with this Groupon.

$869 for $1,738 Worth of Gas Fireplace and Venting Systems

The top-selling Heatilator Novus fireplace ($1,259+) comes in a wide range of sizes and styles. A 32-inch Heat & Glo fireplace ($1,329+) glimmers with energy-efficient IntelliFire ignition, and a slim Aveo model ($1,349) complements decor with a range of panel choices. Fireside Hearth & Home can provide installation for fireplaces and vents for a fee of $895, not included in the value of this Groupon.

Fireside Hearth & Home

The crackle of Fireside Hearth & Home's fireplaces have filled the soundscapes of households across the country for more than 60 years. Today, their well-stocked showrooms feature a variety of advanced gas, electric, and wood-burning models from top designers such as Quadra-Fire, Heat & Glo, and Heatilator. In addition to stocking gas logs and accessories, they offer a number of decorative surrounds and mantels built with stone, wood, or casted material to gussy up any new or existing hearth. At attractive display areas fashioned to look like natural household and patio settings, attentive staffers stand by to answer any questions, offer installation guidelines, or share tips on repelling pesky Santas.

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Horses require human guidance to keep from brushing against barbed wire, eating poisonous rocks, and galloping triumphantly into the ocean. Take the reins with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $35 for one 60-minute private horseback-riding lesson (a $70 value) $99 for three 60-minute private horseback-riding lessons (a $210 value) $175 for a three-day horseback-riding camp (a $350 value)

All lessons include 45 minutes of classical dressage instruction, along with additional time spent on proper grooming and horse-handling skills with an emphasis on student and horse safety. Through each lesson, students bolster their confidence in their own equine-guiding abilities.

Camps are held Monday-Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every week in June, July, and August and will be held indoors or outdoors based on weather.

Featherbrook Farm

Featherbrook Farm's head trainer and instructor Lisa Avaloz draws upon a lifetime of equine experience and an international network of colleagues. The farm fosters interspecies cooperation through lessons, camps, and birthday parties. Riding lessons instill in young riders the importance of grooming, form, and confidence, rewarding proper handling skills with positive reinforcement. Beginning students start on a lunge line to improve their positioning, strengthen their seat, and gain a feel for their horse. Safety remains of utmost importance throughout the lesson. All students must wear helmets while riding and avoid giving horses celebratory piggyback rides after completing a session.

Featherbrook Farm conducts weekly camps from June to August for 6-14 youngsters at a time. Campers ride twice each day and establish a solid foundation of horsemanship through grooming, first aid, and studying horse anatomy. In addition to education, fun and excitement abound as children play games and make crafts with new friends. In addition to weekly camps, a refurbished cabin is available on weekends for relaxation and horseback riding.

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Like an Easter-egg hunt at a chicken-pox ward, billiards asks you to pocket striped orbs while trying not to scratch. Keep your mind on the game with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

$19 for one hour of billiards for two (a $5 value each), two entrees (up to a $9.45 value each), and two beers (up to a $4.75 value each; up to a $38 total value)

$37 for one hour of billiards for four people (a $5 value each), four entrees (up to a $9.45 value each), and four beers (up to a $4.75 value each; up to a $76.80 total value)

$55 for one hour of billiards for six (a $5 value each), six entrees (up to a $9.45 value each), and six beers (up to a $4.75 value each; up to a $115.20 total value)

The menu includes entrees such as barbecue bacon cheeseburgers, spaghetti with meat sauce and garlic toast, and grilled ham-and-cheese sandwiches.

Jimmy's Pro Billiards

In 1996, the Pro Billiards Tour declared Jimmy Wetch to be the fifth-best billiards player in the world. Now, the pro circulates among the 20 emerald felt plots at Jimmy's Pro Billiards, chatting with fellow billiards enthusiasts. At 9-foot and 7-foot Diamond and Gold Crown tables, players sink colorful spheres, and snooker tables encourage them to yell "snooker" as loud as they can. The staccato snap of the cue against a ball rhythmically fills the 10,000 feet of airy, high-ceilinged space. In the kitchen, the staff slices deli meats and pairs hand-pattied burgers with hand-cut french fries and beers with manually placed bubbles.

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Folk wisdom about looking a gift horse in the mouth is obsolete, now that horses are no longer bred to belch blinding ammonia. Enjoy improved equine exhalations with this Groupon.

$39 for Two Private 30-Minute Horseback-Riding Lessons ($80 Value)

Riders increase abilities while bonding with horses on grassy paddocks, in an outdoor arena, or in a sheltered practice space.

Wild Oak Farm

Acres of grass paddocks ripple in the wind around the large indoor and outdoor riding arenas at Wild Oak Farm, where owner Renee Lenkart works to help students to improve their riding abilities and develop a bond with equines. As hooves clop out a staccato rhythm against the sun-soaked red soil, Renee calls upon years of experience crafting lessons for both beginner and advanced students. She has also spent time training and showing hunters and jumpers, and many of her students have gone on to participate in national competitions or yelling matches at grocery stores with no-horse policies.

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Feet are notoriously hard workers, supporting the body's weight and restraining floors so they don't crash into ceilings. Give diligent foot workers a break with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $20 for a one-hour segway rental (a $40 value) $30 for a two-hour segway tour (a $60 value)

Tour-goers pilot self-balancing segways through scenic parks or historical settings with a choice from four tour options: the Historic tour, Nature tour, Lac Lavon tour, or Cobblestone Lake tour. Amicable tour guides lead the Historic tour from Mayo Park to storied locales such as Oakwood Cemetery, Silver Lake, and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial. The Nature tour departs from either Mayo Park or Cascade Lake Park, and riders encounter parks and public easements with lush trees, glistening waters, and sunlit grass viewable from a paved bike path. The Lac Lavon tour glides around Lac Lavon Lake over to the trails of Lac Lavon Park and the waters of Crystal Beach. The Cobblestone Lake tour begins at Quarry Hill Park and treks around Cobblestone Lake before traversing Lebanon Cemetery. Instead of joining a guided tour, purchasers can opt to rent a segway for a one-hour independent ride.

All American Segway

Several years ago, Ken Smith and Chase Williams were typical door-to-door salesmen. In need of a gimmick to boost sales and a quicker mode of transport, the duo tried riding segways and immediately fell in love. Eventually, they turned their love for the two-wheeled transporter into their current venture, All American Segway. Their company provides all manner of segway engagement, including guided segway tours that offer rolling educations in local history and wildlife. Customers can also discover the revolutionary devices on their own by renting out segways for recreational use, private parties, or as a friend for a lonely office chair or shopping cart.

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Just as well-crafted seams and stitches keep the garments in your wardrobe lasting from season to season, today's deal from MorningStar Chiropractic can help ensure that the fabric of your own well-being stays strong. For $30 (regularly $65), receive a one-hour acupuncture session; or, pay $85 (regularly $175) for three sessions. Instead of bobbin around with aches and pains, visit licensed acupuncturist Andrew Stockman -- who sports expertise in traditional Chinese medicine and personal training and nutritional consultant certifications -- and let him discover the causes of any discomfort you have, potentially helping to both treat and prevent future illness. It's time to wear your commitment to wellness on your sleeve, and this deal is the perfect way to start.

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Everyone's been singing about a fire in their hearts, but what we should be talking about is a fire in our bellies -- especially with today's deal from LTK Fitness: Pay $110 for a 21-day belly fat burning package (a $400 value). This all-inclusive deal is comprised of nine outdoor boot camp class passes -- six weekday and three Saturday -- a group grocery store tour, a group nutrition class, an initial 30-minute consultation, measurements, before and after pictures, and individualized goal setting. Once you get the ball rolling, you'll receive a private Facebook page with email support for 21 days, 15-minute check-in phone calls per week, a detailed health questionnaire, an online food journal, weekly nutrition emails with access to daily online workout videos, and a final 30-minute consultation with measurements. Boot camps are held mornings on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at the Upton Avenue location, and during the evening on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at the St. James Episcopal Church -- and with enough support to get you through it all, you'll come out singing this company's praises just like past clients.

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Unwanted hairs are like weeds that sprout on the garden of your body, and just as when removing weeds, excess hair should be decimated with a laser. Vaporize rogue follicles with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $199 for six laser hair-removal treatments for one valid area (up to a $1,800 value) $369 for six laser hair-removal treatments for the full back (a $2,700 value)

After a one-on-one consultation, patrons kick back and let a specialist target follicles with an aesthetic laser, rendering them more useless than a swimming pool filled with floppy disks.

Angelic Skin Clinic

Helmed by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Scott Jenkins, Angelic Skin Clinic's team of licensed and certified nurses, medical aestheticians, and massage therapists take a customized approach to refining their clients' bodies. Whether it's a facial, a UV-free spray tan, or a Botox injection, the professionals take time to examine their clients' needs and embarrassing baby pictures before determining a plan of attack. The office also houses an arsenal of laser technology to help remove hair and stamp out surface imperfections with swift, noninvasive techniques.

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Facials brighten a dull complexion, just as a drunk meteorologist brightens a dull newscast. Get everyone's attention with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options $21 for one 30-minute rejuvenating facial (a $45 value) $61 for three 30-minute rejuvenating facials (a $135 value) $31 for one 60-minute rejuvenating facial (a $65 value) $90 for three 60-minute rejuvenating facials (a $195 value)

65th Street Salon & Spa

Trends in the beauty world can change quickly, which is why the team at 65th Street Salon & Spa engages in ongoing educational seminars and workshops. It's there that they learn new techniques to apply during the center's services, whether they are styling coiffures with products by Pureology, applying cosmetics with glo makeup, or using Murad's cosmeceutical formulas to adapt facials to each client's skin type. Unlike solar-powered floodlights, the spa doesn't shut down when it gets dark; it stays open until 8 p.m. four nights a week.

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Adults say that youth is wasted on the young, while kids argue that the ability to take out your teeth is wasted on the old. Baby your face with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $75 for a Brazilian plaster chin lift (a $150 value) $189 for three Brazilian plaster chin lifts (a $450 value)

A tightening formula made solely for aesthetic purposes, the chin plaster incorporates skin-firming ingredients including collagen, elastin, caffeine, and marine algae. After cleansing the face and applying the treatment, aestheticians let the plaster sit for 45 minutes, then gently remove it to reveal skin on the chin and neck that appears more toned and youthful.

Aglow Bella

Founded to provide an alternative to harsh cosmetic treatments, locally owned Aglow Bella aims to relax and beautify its clients with a roster of noninvasive services. The team at the certified microcurrent myopulse center focuses on microcurrent technology to help lift and tighten facial skin, tone bodies, and aid in the battle against cellulite in a procedure that stimulates muscles with a small amount of electricity deployed from a battery-operated machine or plasma ball.

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The Issue: Homeless Pit Bulls and Rottweilers

Each year, more than 8 million animals end up homeless, according to the Humane Society of the United States, and due to overpopulation and crowding in shelters, more than 70 percent are euthanized. Pit bulls and rottweilers tend to face this situation at a higher rate than other dogs due to negative perceptions from the media and the public's fear and misunderstanding of their nature. To curb overpopulation and euthanasia, spaying and neutering must complement responsible pet ownership.

The Campaign: Protect Pit Bulls and Rottweilers

If this Grassroots campaign raises $500, then A Rotta Love Plus (ARLP) can spay or neuter, vaccinate for DHPP and rabies, and microchip 10 pit bulls or rottweilers at a Get Your Fix! fair. Each additional $50 raised will be used to spay or neuter, vaccinate, and microchip another pit bull or rottweiler. Each dog also receives a sturdy collar or leash in exchange for an old, fraying leash or collar or heavy chain. High-quality collars and leashes reduce the number of runaways picked up by animal control, and sturdy collars rather than thick chains can help diminish the negative perception of these breeds. Get Your Fix! fairs take place in the heart of underserved neighborhoods where financial resources for proper pet care are often lacking.

You can follow the progress of this and other Grassroots campaigns at the Groupon Grassroots website.

A Rotta Love Plus

As unprejudiced advocates for the equal and humane treatment of all dogs, the all-volunteer organization A Rotta Love Plus (ARLP) works to approach issues faced by rottweilers and pit bulls. Volunteers conduct public outreach and awareness programs that repair the reputation of these breeds, including dog therapy, spay and neuter initiatives, owner education and training, and foster-based rescue and rehoming. Along with pit-bull and rottweiler adoption and foster program services, ARLP hosts fairs where pet owners can take their dogs for free spay-and-neuter services, microchips, and vaccinations from volunteer mobile vet teams. ARLP volunteers also lead eight-week obedience courses and basic dog-safety programs for children.

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Straightening a crooked smile improves confidence and allows you to bite into other people's sandwiches without leaving identifying tooth prints. Align teeth into stealth formation with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $1,999 for up to four porcelain veneers (a $4,800 value) $2,999 for up to six porcelain veneers (a $7,200 value) $3,999 for up to eight porcelain veneers (a $9,600 value)

The dentist takes dental impressions before affixing durable, color-matched porcelain veneers to the fronts of offending teeth. This can completely reshape smiles, creating a naturally straight look that lasts for years.

Boulos Dental Care

At Boulos Dental Care, Dr. Samy Boulos and his experienced staff maintain chompers' health with advanced technology and the belief that preventive care is key to wellness. Visits begin with a comprehensive oral examination, during which Dr. Samy ventures over mouthscapes to seek out any troublesome signs of oral cancer, tooth decay, or tied tongues. Technicians snap digital x-rays to expose decay lurking beneath the surface, and skilled hygienists thoroughly bathe mouths. Staff also perform cosmetic dentistry, such as brightening grins with the Zoom whitening treatment, and they diagnose and treat periodontal disease. They work to reduce patient anxiety through comprehensive consultations with the dentist, throat sprays that control gag reflexes, and nitrous oxide for temporary sedation.

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