If you haven't signed up for Groupon yet, go to All You magazine's sample site to sign up for a free $5 Groupon gift card. It's available today only, while supplies last -- there are 50,000 of them.
You'll have to agree to receive an email about Groupon's daily deal, which by the way today includes an hourlong massage in Oak Park for just $29.
55% off at Thomas West Salon. That's $50 for $110 in services to the Merchandise Mart salon, new customers only. (See my review of my cut and color there; also if you don't want to buy the Groupon email me about getting a $25 referral discount.)
56% off car wash at We Wash III. That's $11 for a hand wash and vacuum on Halsted, normally $25.
There are also suburban deals for Skokie, Palos Heights, and one for Sport Clips in multiple suburban locations. See all the Groupon deals available nationally at Groupon Roundup.
63% off P3 Pilates Studio. That's $89 for 3 private one-hour sessions in the South Loop, normally $240.
50% off at Istanbul Restaurant. That's $15 for a $30 voucher to the Lakeview Turkish restaurant.
53% off Lincoln Park BootCamp. That's $40 for 5 sessions, normally $85 (they'll throw in 3 more classes if enough people sign up.)
50% off at Mylissa's Little Gallery. That's $50 for a $100 credit to the boutique salon downtown.
52% off at Polo Cafe and Catering. That's $12 for a $25 voucher to the Bridgeport restaurant. (Hmm. Can't decide whether to get this one since they are often on Restaurant.com.)
50% off sushi making class from I Wish. That's $25 for the class in River North, normally $50.
There are also suburban deals for Evanston and Naperville. See all the Groupon deals available nationally at Groupon Roundup.
50% off at Istanbul Restaurant. That's $15 for a $30 voucher to the Lakeview Turkish restaurant.
74% off at Arthur Murray Dance Studio. That's $39 for 2 private lessons and one group class.
53% off Lincoln Park BootCamp. That's $40 for 5 sessions, normally $85 (they'll throw in 3 more classes if enough people sign up.)
50% off at Mylissa's Little Gallery. That's $50 for a $100 credit to the boutique salon downtown.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Wednesday, Oct. 13. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
50% off La Bella Pasteria in Oak Park. That's $15 for a $30 voucher, dine in only. (Hmm. Can't decide whether to get this one since they are often on Restaurant.com.)
50% off at Bobtail Ice Cream Co. That's $4 for $8 worth of ice cream or shakes on N. Broadway.
54% off dance classes at Intrigue Dance and Performing Arts Center. That's $60 for 10 classes in the South Loop, normally $130.
There are also suburban deals for HIghland Park and Monee, and an online deal for Photobook America -- 325 for $115 worth of keepsake books, shipping not included. See all the Groupon deals available nationally at Groupon Roundup.
74% off at Arthur Murray Dance Studio. That's $39 for 2 private lessons and one group class.
65% off at PEACE Spa. That's $49 for a facial and chemical peel or eye treatment, and glycolic hydrating serum at the River North spa.
50% off at Mylissa's Little Gallery. That's $50 for a $100 credit to the boutique salon downtown.
50% off Swedish body wrap at Ageless MedSpa. That's $55 for the service at the West Side spa, normally $110.
54% off dance classes at Intrigue Dance and Performing Arts Center. That's $60 for 10 classes in the South Loop, normally $130.
There are also suburban deals for Park Ridge and Bloomingdale, and an online deal for Cafe Press -- $25 for $50 worth of Tshirts or other personalized stuff, may be used toward shipping. See all the Groupon deals available nationally at Groupon Roundup.
65% off at PEACE Spa. That's $49 for a facial and chemical peel or eye treatment, and glycolic hydrating serum at the River North spa.
60% off at Juicy. That's $20 for a $50 voucher to the River West wine bar.
50% off at Universal Sole in Lakeview. That's $25 for a $50 voucher for running gear.
50% off at Mylissa's Little Gallery. That's $50 for a $100 credit to the boutique salon downtown.
55% off Stevenswood Wine Club. That's $39 for 3-4 bottles of wine delivered to your door.
50% of at The Grillroom. That's $2 for a $40 voucher to the chophouse and wine bar on W. Monroe.
There are also suburban deals for Skokie, Channahon and LaGrange, and an online deal for Chocolate Gourmet -- $19 for a $45 gift box from the Chicago company. See all the Groupon deals available nationally at Groupon Roundup.
60% off at Juicy. That's $20 for a $50 voucher to the River West wine bar.
67% off tatooing with Mario INK. That's $50 for an hour of tattooing in Wicker Park, normally $150.
60% off body painting from Mario INK. That's $40 for an hour of body or face painting, which can be redeemed on Halloween if you want.
55% off Stevenswood Wine Club. That's $39 for 3-4 bottles of wine delivered to your door.
50% off Brother Tim's Vegetarian Fast Foods. That's $10 for a $20 voucher to the Sony Island Park restaurant.
Whenever you can get organic produce on any kind of sale, it's a good day. Today is that good day!! 52% off fresh produce at Irv & Shelly's Fresh Picks. That's $15 for a $31 box of vegetables delivered to your door.
(How excited am I about this? I already GET an organic produce box each week, but I bought this in order to go on a freezing marathon or maybe to just store away those squashes, etc., coming in this time of year.)
50% off oyster party at Shaw's Crab House. That's $10 for $20 in "Oysterbucks" toward food at the Oct. 15 event.
There are also suburban deals for Naperville and Park Ridge. See all the Groupon deals available nationally at Groupon Roundup.
67% off photo enhancement. That's $40 to touch up 3 photos and get rid of blemishes, etc.
75% off accupuncture with Dr. Michael Luban. That's $25 for one session, normally $100.
55% off one hour massage at The Wellness Spot. That's $38 for treatment at the Highland Park facility, normally $85.
50% off Brother Tim's Vegetarian Fast Foods. That's $10 for a $20 voucher to the Sony Island Park restaurant.
53% off the I Like Book. That's $12 for a little book in which to write what you like about your child, normally $20. (Apparently they have never heard of the danger of overpraising.)
80% off personal training and membership at GOTIME Chicago. That's $40 for a month of membership, a personal training session, and waived membership fee if you decide to join. That's normally up to $205.
50% off massage at Yoga Now. That's $75 for a one hour massage on the Gold Coast, normally $150.
79% off at iO Theater. That's $12 for four tickets to any improv show, normally $56.
51% off at Zagone Studios. That's $44 for a one-hour tour and a permium Halloween mask, up to $89 value.
There are also suburban deals for Evanston, Naperville, Tinley Park and Valparaiso. See all the Groupon deals available nationally at Groupon Roundup.
75% off accupuncture with Dr. Michael Luban. That's $25 for one session, normally $100.
57% off at Salute Wine Bar & Cafe. That's $15 for a $35 voucher.
53% off the I Like Book. That's $12 for a little book in which to write what you like about your child, normally $20. (Apparently they have never heard of the danger of overpraising.)
80% off personal training and membership at GOTIME Chicago. That's $40 for a month of membership, a personal training session, and waived membership fee if you decide to join. That's normally up to $205.
Here's a new addition today: Daily deals from kid/family site The Savvy Source. Today's Savvy Source deal is 50% off at playspace Kid City Chicago. That's $14 for a two-day pass, must be used by Nov. 7, normally $28.
50% off a preseason Chicago Bulls ticket. That's $20-$30 for one entrance, normally $40-$60.
50% off at 1154 Lill Studio. That's $30 for a $60 voucher, good in the Lincoln Park store or online.
54% off at Sugarcoated eco nail boutique. That's $26 for a topcoat-level mani pedi, normally $57.
There are also suburban deals for Arlington Heights and St. Charles. See all the Groupon deals available nationally at Groupon Roundup -- two of the wine deals are back.
57% off at Salute Wine Bar & Cafe. That's $15 for a $35 voucher. 93% off from Chicago Fitness Coach. That's $45 for 12 weeks of unlimited classes, a customized meal plan and a one-hour massage, on W. Cuyler Ave. or Fullterton Ave. in Chicago. (That sounds like quite a deal!)
50% off at Smarty Party. That's $50 for $100 toward classes, camp and events, plus $50 toward a birthday party at the West Belmont playplace. 49% off chidren's clothing from lemonbean. That's $25 for a $49 credit to the Web store, shipping not included.
80% off personal training and membership at GOTIME Chicago. That's $40 for a month of membership, a personal training session, and waived membership fee if you decide to join. That's normally up to $205. 47% off Chicago Skydive. That's $119 for a tandem dive, normally $225.
In our 13 years of marriage, my husband has told me many times how much he loves American Science and Surplus. Yet, in all those years he has not gotten the time to visit his beloved store. Today, it's a Groupon! 50% off at American Science and Surplus on N. Milwaukee Ave. That's $10 for a $20 voucher, limit 2 per person. Now, should I just give him the vouchers in his Christmas stocking? Guess so, since I would have NO IDEA what to buy him there as a gift. P.S. If you know Epu, please do not tell him I blogged this.
More Groupon deals today: 50% off at Erwin American Cafe and Bar on N. Halsted, 57% off tickets to the B52s or UB40, suburban deals for Lombard and Mundelein, and, the 50% Soap.com deal is back.
See all the Groupon deals available nationally at Groupon Roundup -- two of the wine deals are back.
93% off from Chicago Fitness Coach. That's $45 for 12 weeks of unlimited classes, a customized meal plan and a one-hour massage, on W. Cuyler Ave. or Fullterton Ave. in Chicago. (That sounds like quite a deal!) 86% off chiropractic at The Balancing Center. That's $40 for an exam, Xrays and 2 treatments, normally $281, on N. Clark St.
42% off Halloween Jump N Treats event at Pump It Up. That's $7 for one kid entrance to the Oct. 18 event.
For Chicago, Tippr has 47% off Chicago Skydive. That's $119 for a tandem dive, normally $225. 40% off Chicago's Finest Limo. That's $216 for a four-hour ride, normally $350. And 40% off paintball for 12 at Paint Pursuit Games. That's $180 for four hours, normally $300.
For Chicago, Tippr has 47% off Chicago Skydive. That's $119 for a tandem dive, normally $225. 40% off Chicago's Finest Limo. That's $216 for a four-hour ride, normally $350. And 40% off paintball for 12 at Paint Pursuit Games. That's $180 for four hours, normally $300.
Only one Groupon deal today, but it's in Oak Park so that qualifies as awesome! 50% off at Klay Oven. That's $20 for a $40 voucher to the very tasty Indian restaurant.
See all the Groupon deals available nationally at Groupon Roundup -- two of the wine deals are back.
72% off Smart Dogs in-home training or boarding. That's $35 for a one-hour at-home lesson or an overnight stay, normally $125.83% off at Namaskar Yoga. That's $40 for five weeks of unlimited classes in the Southport corridor.
50% off at Nohea Cafe in Roscoe Village. That's $10 for a $20 voucher.
It was only a matter of time before the shakeout began to weed out the weakest of the umpteen daily deal sites out there vying to take market share from Groupon. Today I got this email from the first to fall. Now, I think Adility is some much larger company that just tried their hand at daily deals; it's not like the whole company went out of business or anything.
Dear Adility Deal Subscriber,
Effective October 1, 2010 we will no longer be offering daily deals at adilitydeal.com. We know that over the last several months you have enjoyed receiving heavily discounted offers and coupons to your favorite local merchants from us. During that time, we've enjoyed the process of helping you to discover your neighborhood while at the same time giving you a really good deal. So, although we are discontinuing adilitydeal.com, we will ensure that you continue to receive the same great deals that you've come to expect from us. Starting tomorrow, you will receive your local daily deals from our partner DailyDealster who will continue to provide you with great customer service and even better deals. Thank you for being a valued customer and we hope to see you around the neighborhood.
The Adility Deal Team.
I brought Tippr back to the roundup today because they have a nice national deal: 35% off a 6-month premier subscription to Rhapsody music service, plus five free downloads, for $39 -- normally $65. I'm kind of fascinated by the music service idea -- anyway out there use one? (FYI you can also try Rhapsody for 2 weeks free.)
For Chicago, Tippr has 40% off Chicago's Finest Limo. That's $216 for a four-hour ride, normally $350. And 40% off paintball for 12 at Paint Pursuit Games. That's $180 for four hours, normally $300. And 74% off at Kobra Fitness. That's $85 for two months of unlimited cardio classes, normally $336.
80% off at Webster Dental Care. That's $59 for an exam, cleaning and Xrays, normally $289; or $179 for Zoom! teeth whitening, normally $549.
Online deal: 60% off at Scan Digital. That's $40 for a $100 credit to the service that digitizes photos and videos.
See all the Groupon deals available nationally at Groupon Roundup -- two of the wine deals are back.
83% off at Namaskar Yoga in the Southport Corridor. That's $40 for 5 weeks of unlimited classes, normally $240. 63% off at Le Sole Tanning. That's an airbrush tan for $15, normally $40.
50% off at Nest Maternity Wear Web site. That's $25 for a $50 credit, shipping not included.
72% off at Cassidy Tire & Service. That's $30 for an oil change, tire rotation, and inspection at one of 15 locations. 50% off McCormick Bridge House and River Museum Insider Club. That's $10 for a one-year membership, normally $20.
See all the Groupon deals available nationally at Groupon Roundup -- two of the wine deals are back.
63% off at Le Sole Tanning. That's an airbrush tan for $15, normally $40. 69% off at Comset Computers. That's $40 for maintenance and cleaning, normally $130.
50% off at Piggy Toes in Lincoln Park. That's $20 for a $40 voucher to the kids' boutique. 46% off at Snapfish. That's $15 for a customizable photo book, normally $28, shipping not included.
If you missed that great Soap.com Groupon last time around, it's available again today as the Seattle deal. $10 for a $20 credit, one per household (if you bought it before from another city, they say the code won't work if you try to use a second one), shipping included.
I'm not sure if you can use the Groupon along with a coupon code, but if you can use CARR0281 -- that's the exclusive Frugalista code for 15% off your first order.
See Groupon Roundup for a list of other deals available nationally, like Zazzle.com, CostumeHUB, Wine Insiders, Great Food Coop, BookSwim, Sitter City, SnapTotes.com and Candleberry Candle.
53% off climate change exhibit at the Field Museum. That's $10 for adults and $7 for kids. Online deal: 67% off at Barclay's Wine online shop. That's $25 for $75 worth of wine, shipping not included.
See all the Groupon deals available nationally at Groupon Roundup -- two of the wine deals are back.
69% off at Comset Computers. That's $40 for maintenance and cleaning, normally $130. 50% off at Fuego Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar. That's $20 for a $40 voucher.
87% off at Experience Chiropractic in Lincoln Park. That's $39 for an evaluation and massage, plus Xrays if necessary, normally $310. 58% off premium tea. That's $25 for a $60 voucher to Teance, shipping not included.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Monday, September 27. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
I'm moving this site up front today because their deal is so sweet: 50% off at Ripe Organics. That's $20 for a box of organic produce delivered to your door, normally $40. Wow!
A whole slew of Groupon deals today!
First off, the Soap.com deal is back as an Atlanta deal. Get $20 worth of household necessities for $10. Note that if you bought this before, Groupon says the new code won't work on the same account a second time.
50% off glow in the dark mini golf at Putting Edge. That's $10 for 18 holes in Norridge or Hoffman Estates, normally up to $21. 50% off Kyoto Sushi in Lincoln Park. That's $15 for a $30 voucher. 60% off Havana Pan Latin Grill and Mojito Bar. That's $10 for a $25 voucher at the North Clark restaurant. 51% off massage at One Salon and Spa in Oak Brook. That's $42 for a 50-minute massage, normally $85. While you're in Oak Brook: 51% off Grotto Oak Brook restaurant. That's $25 for a $55 voucher. 61% off two rooms of carpet cleaning. That's $55 for the service from White Glove Cleaning Service, normally $140. Online deal: 50% off gourmet brownies and cookies from Fairytale Brownies. That's $20 for $40 worth of sweets, and you can apply it toward shipping.
See all the Groupon deals available nationally at Groupon Roundup -- two of the wine deals are back.
50% off at Fuego Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar. That's $20 for a $40 voucher. 50% off flotation tank.That's $25 for an hour of flotation at Space Time Tanks, normally $50.
50% off Epic Burger in Lincoln Park. That's $5 for a $10 voucher. 58% off premium tea. That's $25 for a $60 voucher to Teance, shipping not included.
Up to 85% off laser hair removal. That's $150 for six treatments at Jeta Skin Care and Laser Center, normally up to $1,100! (I bought this although I am a bit nervous to use it!) 43% off beer and bacon tasting at Paddy Long's Pub. That's $20 for a $35 value at the W. Diversey pub.
See all the Groupon deals available nationally at Groupon Roundup. One I purchased today was 50% off smartphone/cell phone skins from GelaSkins. That's $15 for a $30 credit to the Web store, and you can use it toward shipping. The Picaboo photo book deal, Scan Digital deal and iGourmet basket deals are also back in various locations.
64% off fitness classes at Interchange Wellness Center. That's $25 for five classes, normally $70. 63% off eyelash extensions at M Salon. That's $129 for the (useful?) service, normally $350.
50% off Pouch Pals reusable snack bags. That's $15 for $30 worth of the eco-friendly lunch packers, but you can't use your credit toward shipping or tax. 67% off at Agoo Apparel. That's $10 for a $30 voucher to the Web store that sells kids' activewear. You CAN use this one toward tax and shipping.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Thursday, September 23. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
50% off at the Chicago History Museum. That's $7 for one admission, normally $14. 50% off at The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at the Noble Horse Theatre. That's $9 for one entrance, normally $18.
For a list of online national deals, including a lot of photo gifts and another shot at the Wine Insiders Groupon, see Groupon Roundup.
63% off eyelash extensions at M Salon. That's $129 for the (useful?) service, normally $350. 60% off pizza tour. That's $22 for a bus trip to various pizza places, normally $55.
50% off at Diapers.com. That's $20 for $40 worth of diapers, shipping not included (but you should be able to get free shipping by spending an extra $9 to boost your order over $49).
There's a "secret" national deal: 50% off at Soap.com, the new Alice.com-type drugstore Web store. That's $10 for a $20 credit, INCLUDES SHIPPING. Limit one per person. This is exciting because you can't usually get everyday staples like laundry detergent on Groupon! To find this deal, select Brooklyn or Long Island. Unfortunately, it's not valid at sister site Diapers.com.
50% off at Paramount Room. That's $15 for $30 worth of "sophisticated pub fare." 57% off at Ignite Network Gaming Lounge in Roscoe Village. That's $10 for six hours of gaming, normally $23. 50% off Wedding Salon Bridal Show. That's $25 for two entries plus a gift bag, normally $50.
There are also suburban deals for Evanston (Kansaku Sushi), Wheaton and Grayslake (horseback riding lessons).
60% off from Chicago Pizza Tours. That's $22 for a bus trip to various pizza places, normally $55. 62% off at Marianne Strokirk Salon. That's $25 for a haircut and 50% off color or highlights, normally $65. (I went here once in the pre-daily-deal days and thought it was a pretty nice place.)
52% off Erin Condren gift labels. That's $12 for $25 worth of cute stickers you put on presents. 50% off one month membership to Sitter City, the service that helps you find a babysitter. That's $25 for a month, normally $50. My friend Alma told me she used this service and that it helped her find several great sitters.
I just noticed that the Buffalo Groupon for today is a 70% discount from Photobook America -- $115 worth of high-end photo books for $35. You can buy as many as you want, but can only use one Groupon per order.
This seems like an even better deal than the Zazzle offer for making holiday gifts. Since you can buy more than one, you can upload all your photos to the one site and either make multiple books for different people, or send lots of people copies of the same book. You can only make one book per order, but you can order more than one copy of that book with your Groupon.
Shipping is $10-$30, depending on what kind of book you get, and you can't use the Groupon toward shipping.
I bought two of these babies, considering whether to buy more to make my holiday shopping that much easier.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Tuesday, September 21. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions. I think this is a new watermark for daily deals: You can get Botox with Plum District today. Botox! Next, I'll be redeeming a Groupon for a mammogram.
I'm not the Botox type, but I AM excited about this LEGO KidsFest. Follow the jump to BuyWithMe for $10 tickets to that.
Groupon63% off chocolate making class. That's $75 for a 2 and a half hour workshop at Canady le Chocolatier, normally $125. 57% off at Ignite Network Gaming Lounge in Roscoe Village. That's $10 for six hours of gaming, normally $23. 50% off Wedding Salon Bridal Show. That's $25 for two entries plus a gift bag, normally $50.
There are also suburban deals for Evanston, Naperville and Mount Prospect.
62% off at Marianne Strokirk Salon. That's $25 for a haircut and 50% off color or highlights, normally $65. (I went here once in the pre-daily-deal days and thought it was a pretty nice place.) 60% off at Drive Cleaning. That's $10 for a $25 credit at the delivery dry cleaning service. (I tried this service on a daily deal before and found them to be good. I used my credit at that time for wash and fold, but it looks like this one is for dry cleaning only.)
38% off Botox. That's $250 for 20 units at The Geldner Center, normally $400. 50% off one month membership to Sitter City, the service that helps you find a babysitter. That's $25 for a month, normally $50. My friend Alma told me she used this service and that it helped her find several great sitters.
50% off Costello Sandwiches and Sides. That's $5 for a $10 voucher for the Lincoln Square or Roscoe Village locations. (My friend who grew up on the North Side said she was so jealous of me when I lived near Lincoln Square -- because of Costello's. Personally, I preferred Potbelly but I guess Costello's has a strong following.) 60% off at Zocalo Restaurant and Tequila Bar. That's $10 for $25 worth of food and drink at the River North restaurant.
There are suburban Groupons for Arlington Heights, Winnetka and Lake Villa.
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60% off at Drive Cleaning. That's $10 for a $25 credit at the delivery dry cleaning service. (I tried this service on a daily deal before and found them to be good. I used my credit at that time for wash and fold, but it looks like this one is for dry cleaning only.) 89% off belly dancing or boot camp classes at HPI. That's $25 for 5 classes in Lakeview, normally $220.
72% off at Unicus Fitness on Michigan Ave. That's $75 for 3 training sessions and 3 hydro massages, worth $270. 50% off one month membership to Sitter City, the service that helps you find a babysitter. That's $25 for a month, normally $50. My friend Alma told me she used this service and that it helped her find several great sitters.
I just went on a wanton Groupon spending spree. How could that be, you ask, when there are only two Chicago Groupon deals available today and one of them is in Plainfield, Ill., and when the heck did Plainfield, Ill. become part of the Chicago area?
Here's how: I started browsing the Groupons offered in other cities. Sometimes, as you probably know, Groupon offers discounts for Web sites, which anyone anywhere can buy. Even if the Web deal is only offered on the Cleveland or Miami Groupon page.
Here are the Web deals from other cities today:
The 50% off Zazzle deal is now in San Diego, and good all weekend -- $25 for $50 worth of custom photo gifts.
65% off a photo printed on a canvas from Canvas on Demand
67% off at Wine Insiders' Online Store -- $25 for a $75 credit and shipping is free if you buy a case.
60% off swimwear at Hapari -- $20 for a $50 voucher, shipping not included
I got all this info, by the way, from a blog called Groupon Roundup. As much as I'd love to be your sole Groupon-related information source -- since I use affiliate links and earn Groupon credits when you sign up through me -- you might want to check that Web site when looking for online deals beyond Chicago.
Buyzooka!It's a daily deal site! It's doing one of its "Freezookas" today, which means they're just giving stuff away. I love that.
What they're giving away today is a $25 gift certificate to Grotto Oak Brook, an Italian steakhouse in the Promenade Shopping Center out there. There is no minimum order, although they will kindly calculate an 18% tip for you based on the pre-discounted price of your meal.
They have 2,000 of these, and 645 are gone. (One to me, thankyouverymuch.) So scoot!
50% off golf at Carrilon in Plainfield. That's $50 for 18 holes plus cart for 2 people, normally $100. 50% off at iGourmet.com. That's $20 for $40 worth of cheese and other goodies, and you can apply it toward shipping. (Love that! I'm buying.)
89% off belly dancing or boot camp classes at HPI. That's $25 for 5 classes in Lakeview, normally $220. 59% off at The Ultimate School of Guitar. That's $29 for 3 guitar lessons and 2 voice lessons, normally $70, at the North Lakeside Cultural Center.
50% off at Soothe Your Senses spa in Evanston. That's $120 for $240 worth of services including massage, facial and mani-pedi. (I have had a massage there and it was a cut above the average.)
Heads up, here's a "secret" online Groupon deal: 50% off photo products at Zazzle.com. That's $25 for a $50 credit, tax and shipping not included. It's really the Tulsa deal of the day, but since it's online you can order it from anywhere. I recently took advantage of a coupon code to get some business cards made and shipped for free from Zazzle, and I found the process to be easy and the cards quality. If you are Christmas shopping with fake money like I am, this would be a good way to get some gifts or have your photo cards made.
50% off at Caponies Trattoria. That's $10 for a $20 voucher to the pizza place, dine-in only. 47% off entry to Chicago Gourmet. That's $89 for a one-day entrance to the Millennium Park event, normally $169. There are also suburban deals for Niles and Tinley Park.
The new deal site for today, by reader request, is Plum District. Today's offer there is 50% off Our Baby boutique in Chicago. $15 for $30 to spend on nursery stuff.
59% off at The Ultimate School of Guitar. That's $29 for 3 guitar lessons and 2 voice lessons, normally $70, at the North Lakeside Cultural Center. Still available: 88% off laser hair removal at Spa La La. That's $150 for 8 treatments, the recommended number for one area. Regular cost $1,200. 32% off Dave Matthews Band rooftop tickets. That's $99 for the concert plus all you can eat and drink. Plus, YouSwoop is giving away a pair of rooftop tickets for DMB in a contest. (And you can enter on this ChicagoNow blog to win another pair of DMB tickets.)
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Wednesday, September 15. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
Never mind: Despite the problems, the deal sold out already. In what has become a recurring problem for Groupon, there is again a discrepancy between one of Groupon's offers today and what the company says it will provide. The page today says 54% off gourmet cupcakes from Foiled, a delivery-only bakery that serves much of Chicago and the Western Burbs. That's $19 for a dozen cupcakes, including tax and delivery, normally $41. All fine so far. But the Groupon describes 20 flavors, including Pinkalicious So Delicious and Cinnful Apple, which sound so cool. But Foiled's Web site says you're limited to four flavors of their choice, including "Plain Jane," which doesn't sound so neat to me. Still a good deal -- in fact I bought 4 Groupons since they can be combined -- but Groupon has really got to buckle down on making sure the venders will stand by what the deal description promises or risk losing the credibility it has built up.
Other Groupon deals today include 50% off at Jerusalem cafe in Oak Park, 52% off Hubbard St. Dance, and suburban deals for Summit and Arlington Heights.
88% off laser hair removal at Spa La La. That's $150 for 8 treatments, the recommended number for one area. Regular cost $1,200. 50% off at India House. That's $20 for a $40 voucher at the West Grand or Schaumburg locations -- worth $50 on weeknights.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Tuesday, September 14. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
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50% off at Pops for Champagne. That's $25 for a $50 voucher to the State Street bubbly bar. 55% off at the Crepe Cave in Wicker Park. That's $9 for a $20 voucher. 54% off Seth Godin seminar. That's $90 for a half-day ticket, normally $195.
There are suburban deals for Frankfort, Evanston, Schaumburg (pass to GameWorks), and in Riverside the deal is half price at the Chew Chew train cafe. (I'm buying.)
50% off at India House. That's $20 for a $40 voucher at the West Grand or Schaumburg locations -- worth $50 on weeknights. 80% off carpet cleaning. That's $55 for 500 square feet of cleaning from BFJ Cleaning Services. 70% off The Heckler fan passes. That's $15 for a two-year membership that gets you discounts at restaurants, etc., plus a digital subscription to the sports satire magazine.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Monday, September 13. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
Groupon
I got very excited about Groupon today because they were offering half-price at Peapod. Then I read the fine print and decided it wasn't such a good deal, and THEN before I even got a chance to post it, Groupon labeled the deal Sold Out with only 500 bought. Now I'm wondering if this is another instance of Groupon working too hastily and putting a deal out there that isn't worthy of their brand. (It happened last week when they pulled a limo deal.)
But there are still good Groupons available today, including 78% off Bikram yoga, 53% off Microdermabrasion, 63% off car washes (I bought three of this one), and 56% off Riot Fest. There are suburban deals for Oak Forest and Oakbrook Terrace.
80% off carpet cleaning. That's $55 for 500 square feet of cleaning from BFJ Cleaning Services. 70% off The Heckler fan passes. That's $15 for a two-year membership that gets you discounts at restaurants, etc., plus a digital subscription to the sports satire magazine. 50% off at Allstars Sports Bar & Grill. That's $20 for a $40 voucher to the W. Wacker bar.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Thursday, September 9. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
There are suburban deals for Schaumburg and Orland Park.
91% off a one-hour photo shoot, 20 retouched photos and 30 hi-res images on a CD. That's $35 for a session with Coconut Dolly in your home or on locations, normally $400. 44% off mani-pedi at Paint Nail Boutique at 930 Diversey Parkway. That's $24 for the service, normally $43.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Wednesday, September 8. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
41% off White Sox Tickets. That's $45-$54 for entry plus patio party. 67% off the Italian Expo. That's $5 for entry to the Navy Pier festival, worth up to $15.
53% off mani-pedi at Paint Nail Boutique at 930 Diversey Parkway. That's $20 for the service, normally $43. 50% off at Elate restaurant. That's $20 for a $40 voucher to the restaurant inside the Hotel Felix in River North.
That's $10 for a $21 voucher. The store sells both new clothes and "nearly new." I've been meaning to check it out for quite some time, and now I have a little push to do so.
Use the menu at the top of the page to select among deals for Park Ridge (78% off at Go Figure gym) or Oak Park/River Forest. Looks like they're planning to add La Grange, Schaumburg, Naperville, Libertyville and Arlington Heights.
The rest of today's Chicao daily deals are here.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Tuesday, September 7. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
Groupon
Listen up! The national deal, 67% off a hardcover 20-page book from Shutterfly, is still valid today. That's $10 for the 8x8 book, normally $30. I would note that deep discounts and freebies are not uncommon for photo sites, especially around the holidays, and that you will still have to pay shipping. That said, this would make a good Christmas gift if you can be that organized by the time this Groupon expires Nov. 22.
53% off at Brand BBQ Market. That's $7 for a $15 voucher to the Logan Square eatery. 55% off at Falaffil in Lakeview. That's $5 for an $11 voucher to the assemble-it-yourself mediterranean restaurant. 52% off at The Big Easy near the University of Chicago. That's $12 for $25 worht of Cajun food.
There are suburban deals for Morton Grove, Naperville and Highwood.
50% off at Elate restaurant. That's $20 for a $40 voucher to the restaurant inside the Hotel Felix in River North. 50% off a 3-hour kayak tour on the Chicago River That's $30 for the tour, normally $60. 65% off iGo Car Sharing. That's $45 for a one-year membership plus $40 driving credit, a $115 value.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Friday, September 3. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
Groupon
55% off membership to Chicago Architecture Foundation. That's $25 for a one-year membership, normally $50, includes a one-time architectural boat tour. There is a suburban deal for Arlington Heights.
67% off at YogaNow. That's $39 for reiki, a yoga class, and sauna and steam room access at the River North club, normally $117. 56% off at Sabor Saveur. What a coincidence! Again, $20 for a $45 voucher. 70% off Cubs rooftop tickets. That's $59 for a seat on the roof and unlimited food and drink.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Thursday, September 2. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
50% off at Hemmingway's Bistro in Oak Park: That's $20 for a $40 voucher to a restaurant I have never heard of even though I live in Oak Park. Oh well, it has good reviews on Yelp and I'll be checking it out now. Side deal: 50% off at the Cupcake Gallery in Uptown. That's $5 for $10 worth of cupcakes. Side deal: 56% off at Sabor Saveur. That's $20 for a $45 voucher to the Wicker Park restaurant. (Hm, should I try this? Wicker Park is not so far, and it's BYOB.) There is a suburaban deals for Northbrook and Vernon Hills: half off at Roti Meditarranean Grill.
56% off at Sabor Saveur. What a coincidence! Again, $20 for a $45 voucher. 70% off Cubs rooftop tickets. That's $59 for a seat on the roof and unlimited food and drink. Still available: 75% off at Pure Vibes Fitness. That's $25 for five kickboxing classes, normally $100.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Wednesday, September 1. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
There are two deals today for organic/natural/toxin-free personal care products and other stuff. One is MamaLoot's offer of 52% off at Greeno Bambino, and the other is EverSave's 60% off at Lee-Lai. I like these deals because they make it easier for me to "do the right thing" and get safe products for my family. And as always we are low on sippy cups so Greeno Bambino is looking good!
50% off at Fly Bird in Oak Park: That's $15 for a $30 voucher for the neato gift shop. (I like that store and will definitely be buying.) Side deal: 62% off at Team iFit. That's $70 for two months of unlimited classes on LaSalle Street. Side deal: 50% off at Pressure Billiards and Cafe. That's $15 for a $30 voucher for the N. Clark spot. There are suburaban deals for Northbrook, Hinsdale and Downer's Grove.
75% off kickboxing classes at Pure Vibes Fitness. That's $25 for 5 classes at 834 N. Ahsland. Still available: 60% discount at Red Light. That's $20 for a $50 voucher to the West Loop Asian Fusion restaurant. Still available: 49% off a sail on a Tall Ship. That's $18 for an architectural, fireworks or other sail, normally $35.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Tuesday, August 31. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
52% off at The Kids' Table in Bucktown: That's $12 for one class, normally $25. Side deal: 50% off at Cafe Bionda. That's $25 for $50 voucher at the cafe or the to-go location. Side deal: 50% off at Pressure Billiards and Cafe. That's $15 for a $30 voucher for the N. Clark spot. There are suburaban deals for Glenview and Schaumburg.
60% discount at Red Light. That's $20 for a $50 voucher to the West Loop Asian Fusion restaurant. Still available: 49% off a sail on a Tall Ship. That's $18 for an architectural, fireworks or other sail, normally $35.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Monday, August 30. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
51% off at Swagger, A Men's Salon: That's $19 for "The Usual," normally $39, on Division Street. Side deal: 61% off at Spa on Oak. That's $45 for a facial and massage, normally $115. There are suburaban deals for Elmhurst, Evanston, Niles and Geneva.
49% off a sail on a Tall Ship. That's $18 for an architectural, fireworks or other sail, normally $35. Side Swoop: 50% off Tennis on the Lake at Waveland Park. That's $30 for a 2-hour class, normally $60.
Reader Barbara just sent me a great Groupon deal that I didn't know about: Get a movie ticket for any of Fandango's 16,000 screens nationwide for just $4.
Like the $4 ticket for AMC Theaters you can get on KGB.com, you can only buy one. So if you wanna go on a date, you'll have to get your honey to log on and buy themselves their own damn ticket.
This is apparently on the Orange County Groupon site today, but anyone nationwide can buy it. And yes -- this is how it always works for Groupns, so if you see a great Web deal in another city, snag one and then let me know!
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Friday, August 27. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
57% off at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles: That's $10-$79 for four options including overnight lodging (the $79), worth up to $149. Side deal: 60% off at Gyood non-dairy ice cream. That's $4 for a $10 voucher for the West Belmont shop.
54% off at Channing's Day Spa on the Gold Coast. That's $30 for a sugar body scrub, normally $65. Side Swoop: 60% off at Gyood. That's $8 for a $20 voucher.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Thursday, August 26. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
Today's addition to the daily deal roundup is ...
48% off men's grooming at John Allan's. That's $34 for a haircut, shoe shine, scalp massage and a drink in the Loop, normally $65.
50% or more off at Cesar's: That's $15 for a $30 or $35 voucher for margaritas and Tex-Mex on N. Broadway, depending on what night you use it. Suburban Deals available for Wheaton, Bloomington and Northfield.
50% off at Gyood frozen yogurt in Roscoe Village. That's $10 for four $5 vouchers, can ues two at a time. Side Swoop: 60% off keratin treatment at Mylissa's Little Gallery. That's $120 for the treatment that normally costs $300.
50% off at HarvardSweetBoutique.com. That's $15 for a $30 voucher for the baked goods Web store. 50% off at Juara Skincare Web store. That's $15 for a $30 coupon code. Sign up through my link to get $5 toward your first purchase.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Wednesday, August 25. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
61% off at Flirty Girl Fitness: That's $50 for three classes, three parking vouchers, a flirtini and a manicure, normally $127. Side Deal: 63% off at Tempus Auto Spa. That's $10 for a complete interior and exterior wash, normally $30, on N. Halsted. Online Deal: $10 for $25 voucher at TheNuttyGuys.com. Suburban Deal: 67% off facial in Lake Bluff.
60% off keratin treatment at Mylissa's Little Gallery. That's $120 for the treatment that normally costs $300. Side Swoop: 69% off at Rockwell Pilates. That's $40 for 10 classes in Avondale, normally $130.
50% off at Juara Skincare Web store. That's $15 for a $30 coupon code. Sign up through my link to get $5 toward your first purchase.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Monday, August 24. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
53% off MyWinesDirect.com: That's $40 for $85 worth of wine shipped to your door. (That deal has my name written all over it. I'm buying!) Suburban Deal: 50% off at Stir Crazy. That's $15 for a $30 voucher for Asian food and drinks with a choice of four suburban locations.
69% off at Rockwell Pilates. That's $40 for 10 classes in Avondale, normally $130. Side Swoop: 57% off at State restaurant and cafe. That's $15 for a $35 voucher to the Lincoln Park cafe.
Eversave (New to the round-up today!)
50% off at Juara Skincare's Web store. That's $15 for a $30 coupon code. Sign up through my link to get $5 toward your first purchase.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Friday, August 20. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
Let's see: tandem Skydiving, check. Couples Massage, check. Brazilian wax, check. Sounds like the perfect date. What? You don't do it in that order? (OK, to be honest? I will skip part I and part III and linger on that middle part. You just go on ahead without me.)
74% off at Dental Salon. That's $59 for exam, Xrays and cleaning, or in-office whitening, in Lincoln Park, normally $229. Suburban Deal: 61% off at Michael Thomas Salon and Day Spa. That's $39 for a $100 voucher for the spa with locations in Buffalo Grove and Highland Park.
75% off laser teeth whitening at So-Well Dental Associates. That's a $60-minute treatment on North Clark for $149, normally $595. Still available: 67% off August Hand Car Wash. That's $40 for 10 washes in Humboldt Park, worth $120.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Thursday, August 19. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
Hey, Western Suburbanites! I just found out about a deal site for Oak Park and the surrounding area called Gleeday. They say they'll post about three deals a week. Today, it's half off at 2 Sisters Boutique in Park Ridge. (Hmm, I wouldn't consider that near Oak Park, but let's go with it.) $12 for a $25 voucher.
50% off at Gap. That's $25 for a $50 voucher good on both sale and regular price stuff. Side Deal: (I bought this!) 50% off at Gruppo di Amici. That's $20 for a $40 voucher for the Rogers Park restaurant.
67% off August Hand Car Wash. That's $40 for 10 washes in Humboldt Park, worth $120. Side Swoop: 60% off Latin Street Dancing Class. That's $30 for 4 weeks, normally $75.
UPDATE 1: Officials at Soap.com told me today that the SHIP25 coupon code does stack with "all offers." Nice!
UPDATE 2: Look what was waiting on my porch already this afternoon. I just ordered Monday. Impressive.
After I wrote the following post, I saw Money Saving Mom's post that daily deal site Ideeli is selling a $20 voucher to Soap.com for $10 through the end of today. I get the impression that you can use a coupon code along with the promotion code you'll get from Ideeli, so you may be able to combine that deal with the following deal.
At BlogHer, Diapers.com had a booth with their new sister site, Soap.com. It's like Alice.com -- it sells toilet paper and aspirin and other drugstore stuff.
If you want to try it out, use the coupon code CARR0281 to take 15 percent off your first order. (The bummer is, if you already belong to Diapers.com, they don't consider you new to Soap.com. On the upside, the code works at Diapers.com too.)
That's a unique coupon code just for my readers, and, yes, if you use it to make a purchase I'll get an affiliate payment. By way of further disclosure, I picked up a card at their BlogHer booth with a one-time use coupon code that I used to get myself some free stuff.
Oh, and looks like the coupon code SHIP25 gets you free shipping. So unless the codes stack, use your judgement about which one gets you a better deal.
The fine print: While I do participate in affilate programs (see my full disclosure on my About page), I don't generally accept gift cards or payments from companies looking for coverage here. I usually steer the offering company to bestow their generosity on the readers instead with a giveaway. And in fact many of the coupons I picked up at BlogHer are headed to giveaway-land. However, I decided that stuff I picked up at BlogHer is ok to use myself if I want to, since it was available for the taking to anyone who paid $300 to attend that conference. What I mean is, I don't take payments or discounts that are offered to me only because I write this blog. But a freebie that's on a table at a trade show for anyone to pick up? That seems like fair game.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Wednesday, August 18. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
61% off at Joffrey Ballet. That's $81 for three show package, normally $208. Side Deal: (I bought this!) 60% off at ScanDigital Photo and Video Digitization. That's $40 for $100 worth of service, redeemable online.
60% off 4 week dance course at Latin Street Dancing. That's $30 for a $75 value. Side Swoop: 59% off at The Spa on Oak. That's $35 for a European facial and more, normally $85.
Yesterday the Tribune had a business story about Groupon's effect on the local businesses using it to offer deals.
The drift is that a lot of the businesses that participate are losing money and being overwhelmed by the response. Some are also irked by the behavior of customers who show up with Groupons.
As a heavy Groupon user, I sure hope that these growing pains get worked out, because I don't want the deals to stop! Sounds like Groupon is working hard to make sure businesses are prepared for the Groupon effect.
As far as the quality of Groupon customers? Well, I must admit we bargain-hunters are guilty of some of the merchants' complaints. I don't use a Groupon with an eye to becoming a long-term customer -- I'm more likely to get my hair done on a Groupon and then go to the next place that offers a Groupon deal the next time I need to go. 'Course, it doesn't always work that way. When I went into The Book Table in Oak Park for the first time with a Groupon, I was really impressed with the store and am likely to return.
Merchants also complain that Groupon users try not to spend beyond the amount of the certificate. Guilty as charged!
However, I am not guilty of the accusation that Groupon users don't tip. I follow the rules of Groupon etiquette and tip generously!
I'd also urge users to be a little understanding that businesses are being pushed to new heights of busy-ness when they offer a Groupon discount. For instance, a maid service that I booked through Living Social called yesterday to see if their crew could show up at my house at 8 a.m. instead of 9 a.m. Well, I don't really want them to be in my house at 8 a.m., but I said sure. After all, I'm getting a great deal so I figured I could help them out a little.
It would also be generous to let your Groupon or other purchased coupon cool a bit before use. Apparently the largest percentage of Groupons are redeemed in the first and last months of validity, so it would help the issuing merchants a little if you use one on month 3, say.
Disclosure: This post contains an affiliate link to Groupon so I can get rich while you save. For my full disclosures, see my About page.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Tuesday, August 17. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
79% off bowling at Southport Lanes or Seven Ten. That's $10 for an hour on the lanes and shoes, up to a $47 value.
59% off at Spa on Oak. That's $35 for a European facial, normally $85. Side Swoop: 60% off at Al Primo Canto. That's $20 for a $50 voucher to the Brazilian restaurant on Clark or Devon.
Here are two deals posted elsewhere today, both of which made me, personally, squee:
1) $10 for a $25 credit at The Nutty Guys Web site -- today's Groupon for Tulsa, but available to anyone, anywhere. I was just reading that Money Saving Mom grabbed this Groupon recently, and I was so jealous that I missed it! So today I snagged 3, the upper limit. And I will love you forever if you clicke through that first link to sign up and order, so I can get a Groupon credit. (DEAD DEAL)
(Thanks to Coupon Geek for noticing this!)
2) Free Picaboo photo book, for only the cost of $8.99 shipping. This is the second time I heard about this lately, but this time around it was Money Saving Mom.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Monday, August 16. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
Another impressive deal! 88% off on paintball in Alsip. That's $29.99 for 10 paintball admissions at Funtime Square, normally $250.
50% off at Bistrot Margot. That's $20 for a $40 voucher to the Old Town restaurant.
Side Swoop: 60% off at Al Primo Canto. That's $20 for a $50 voucher to the Brazilian restaurant on Clark or Devon. Side Swoop: 40% off registration for the Boulevard Lakefront Tour Bicycling Event. That's $18 for one person, normally $30.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Friday, August 13. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
Today I added Adility to my daily deals roundup because they are offering something I am totally going to buy for my dad who lives in Kenosha: a package of discounts for Bristol Oaks "Country Club" (i.e. golf course) at 94% off. Now that's what I'm talkin' about! For $20.99, you get 2 greens fees, 7 BOGO coupons and 2 buckets of balls. Normal price, $375.
46% off a helicopter flight. That's $160 for a helicopter lesson and ride at Bachman Aero in Schaumburg, normally $295. Side deal: 53% off rafting in Niagara, Wis. That's $25 for a 3-hour trip with Northwoods Adventures, normally $53.
66% off at Flirty Girl Fitness. That's $40 for 3 drop-in classes, 3 parking vouchers and a manicure, normally $119. Side Swoop: 75% off Cubs rooftop tickets. That's $59 for a ticket to Down the Line rooftop for a variety of dates, including unlimited food and drink. Side Swoop: 32% off registration for T-Mobile Chicago City Chase. That's $129 for one team, normally $190.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Thursday, August 12. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
Today is a Groupon hat trick for me: For the first time ever, I purchased all three of Groupon's offers today.
50% off at YoGo Station in Oak Park. That's $5 for $10 worth of frozen yogurt and smoothies in Oak Park. Side Deal: 50% off at The Meatloaf Bakery. Oh, my, I never heard of this place but my husband will love it! That's $10 for a $20 voucher to the Lincoln Park establishment. Side Deal: Half off at Addis Abeba Ethiopian Cuisine in Evanston. That's $10 for a $20 voucher.
48% off registration for the T-Mobile Chicago City Chase. That's $99 for one team. Still available: 75% off Cubs rooftop tickets. That's $59 for a ticket to Down the Line rooftop for a variety of dates, including unlimited food and drink.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Wednesday, August 11. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
56% off at the Delta Sky Club. That's $22 for a one-visit pass to any of Delta's 50 airport lounges, normally $50. There are also suburban deals today for Naperville and Buffalo Grove.
75% off Cubs rooftop tickets. That's $59 for a ticket to Down the Line rooftop for a variety of dates, including unlimited food and drink. Side Swoop: Half off at Crust. That's $20 for a $40 voucher to the gourmet pizza restaurant.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Tuesday, August 10. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
50% off at The Tasting Room. That's $15 for $30 worth of wine and small plates. Side deal: 50% off tall ships ticket. That's $4 for a one-day ticket to see the tall ships at Navy Pier, normally $8. Side deal: 52% off Jamey Johnson concert. That's $12 to see the country singer/songwriter at Joe's Bar, normally $25. There are also suburban deals today for Naperville, Elmhurst, Evanston and Chicago Heights.
And, note that you can still get 75% off Picaboo photo books from Groupon Fort Wayne.
Half off at Crust. That's $20 for a $40 voucher to the gourmet pizza restaurant. Side Swoop: 67% discount at Spa La La. That's $50 for a Dead Sea Mud Wrap at the Bucktown spa, worth $150.
There are so many Chicago daily deal sites out there right now -- and don't get me wrong, I adore almost all of them what with the steep discounts and also the steep discounts. But don't you think someone would have the idea to target the deals a bit more, so I could be sure when I check their site each day that they're going to be offering something I'd conceivably be interested in?
Someone out there just read my mind, and the result is Mamaloot.
Mamaloot is going to offer Chicago daily deals too, but unlike Groupon, these deals are all specifically for families. Their debut deal is 50% off a session with Carley Kay photography, plus a free 8x10 print. That's $75 for up to two hours, five people and two outfit changes, with this photographer who is also a mom.
I'll be adding Mamaloot to my daily deal writeups.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Monday, August 9. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
Have you noticed how the same company will strike deals with multiple daily deal sites at one time? Today you have a range of offers for Spa on Oak and M Salon from various sites.
Site's down right now, check later.
67% discount at Spa La La. That's $50 for a Dead Sea Mud Wrap at the Bucktown spa, worth $150. Side Swoop: 57% off at Las Cazuelas. That's $15 for a $35 voucher to the Albany Park restaurant.
52% off at Fred Astaire Dance Studio. That's one private and one group lesson for $12, normally $25, and the studio with four Chicagoland locations. (Use my link and get a $5 signup bonus.)
50% off at the Spa on Oak. That's $52 for a European facial and brow arch, normally $105, on the Near North Side. Still available: 50% off at M Salon. That's $25 for a $50 voucher for the Near North salon.
95% off at MyCuredComputer: $2 for remote service, normally $40.
50% off at M Salon. That's $50 for a $100 voucher to the Near North salon. Still available: 53% off at Allhambra Palace. That's $19 for a $40 voucher to the Middle Eastern restaurant with entertainment. Still available: 68% or better discount on AMC movie of your choice. That's $4 for one movie ticket by mail, worth up to $12.50. (I realized when I ordered this recently that they MAIL IT TO YOU. So don't count on using it the same day.) Side deal: 60% off a month of KGB Text Answers. That's $4.99 for a month of answers to unlimited questions of all kinds.
76% off massage at the Spa on Oak. That's a 90-minute massage for $49, normally $200.
50% off at Butch McGuire's. That's $10 for a $20 voucher to the "venerable Division Street institution."
SocialBuy: 50% off teeth whitening from Smiling Bright. That's $99 for one treatment, normally $199, valid at Lincoln or Wabash locations.
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Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Wednesday, August 3. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
I guess I should pretty much get used to Groupon rocking my Oak Park world every day! For the fourth day in a week they've offered a Groupon for a local business I love, and I've snapped up the maximum. Today it's Flat Top Grill, which is a great restaurant to bring fussy kids to because (at least at my location) they eat free. So you can get them a small bowl of fruit off the stir fry bar or just a few noodles and not feel like you're wasting your money if they hardly touch it.
50% off at Flat Top Grill. That's $10 for a $20 voucher for the stir fry restaurant with eight Chicago area locations. Side deal: 50% off Alchemy cookie collection by mail. That's $29 for the Signature Cookie Collection, worth $58.
73% discount at M Salon. That's $35 for a haircut, wax and style, worth up to $130. Side Swoop: 57% off color at M Salon. That's $30 for a single-process hair color, worth $70. Side Swoop: 57% off at Blue Frog. That's $15 for a $35 voucher to the bar and grill with two River North locations.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Tuesday, August 3. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
51% off Chicago Fire ticket. That's $37 for entry and Tshirt, worth $75. Side deal: 50% off at The Book Table in Oak Park. That's $10 for a $20 voucher.
57% off at Blue Frog. That's $15 for a $35 voucher for either of two River North locations. Still available: 67% discount at Millennium Park Med Spa. That's $20 for a $60 waxing credit. Side Swoop: 61% off Chicago Sky Game. That's $49 for a courtside seat, normally $125.
I want to thank all you readers who have registered for Groupon and YouSwoop (and a few of you who have signed up for Living Social) through Frugalista -- thanks to you I have earned some cash and racked up quite a number of Groupon credits. I will toast you when I'm at the Marion Street Cheese market and (today's deal) Briejo -- two Oak Park establishments where I recently bought gift certificates with my credits.
And now is when I give back, by letting you know about Groupon's fun little contest right now. Tell them a "little-known fact about August," and you could win a $20 gift card. They're looking for the funniest response here, not the most astute or little-known.
Good luck!
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Monday, August 2. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
50% off at Briejo restaurant in Oak Park. That's $20 for $40 voucher, and it's pronounced "bree-joe." (I've been there, it's pretty good.) Side deal: 53% off at Bakin' and Eggs. That's $7 for a $15 voucher for the Lakeview restaurant. Side deal: 53% off at Kobra Fitness. That's $45 for 8 boot camp classes just west of ChinaTwon, normally $96.
67% off waxing at Millennium Park Med Spa. That's $20 for a $60 credit. Side Swoop: 61% off Chicago Sky Game. That's $49 for a courtside seat, normally $125. Side Swoop: 55% off at Borrow a Dress Couture. That's $110 towards a dress rental for $50.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Friday, July 30. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
65% off B-cycle Bike Share membership. That's $19 for 90-day membership, worth $55. (P.S.: I happened to notice this Boston deal for half off at a hip Web site called Gama-Go and I totally snagged one.)
65% off dog training at Animal Sense. That's $79 for a six-week course, normally $225. Side Swoop: 73% off bilingual boot camp. That's $40 for seven hours of class, normally $150.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Thursday, July 29. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
63% off at Fireside Bowl. That's $10 for an hour on the lanes and shoe rental in Logan Square, normally $27.50. Suburban deal: 49% off car wash or detailing in Skokie. That's $23 for a wash and wax or $99 for complete detailing at Lucky's Car Wash, normally $45 and up to $200. Suburban deal: Half off at Timeless Spa and Salt Cave in Naperville. That's $10 for a choice of weird treatments, normally $20.
73% off Bilingual Boot Camp. That's $40 for 7 hours of language training, normally $150. Side Swoop: 54% off spa manicure and pedicure at Image Nails. That's $24 for a $52 value.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Wednesday, July 28. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
Note that Groupon today has a suburban Chicago deal for Deerfield and Arlington Heights.
I'm super excited about today's Groupon because this is my husband's and my favorite date spot here in Oak Park! I purchased the limit of 2: Half off at Marion Street Cheese Market. That's $20 for a $40 voucher. Side deal: 50% off Custom House. That's $30 for a four-course chef's tasting menu worth $60. Suburban deal: Half off sushi at Wildfish in Deerfield and Arlington Heights. That's $20 for a $40 voucher.
62% off spa manicure and pedicure at Image Nails. That's $20 for a $52 value. 76% off 3-hour cooking lesson with Brian Merel. That's $60 for this chef to come to your home, normally $250.
50% off at My Pie Pizza. That's $15 for a $30 voucher to the Damen St. or Northbrook locations of this pizzeria.
50% or more off lessons at Latin Street Dancing. That's $35 for an $80 voucher toward lessons. Still available: 50% or more off at Promom Couture's online store. That's $25 for a $50 or $55 voucher, depending on how many people sign up. Still available: 50% off golf Player's Pass. That's $33 for a year of discounts at 2,000 golf courses nationwide, normally $67.
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75% off Lynfred Winery tour with wine and cheese tasting for two. That's $2 for the right to pay $20 for the Roselle experience, normally $80.
60% off classes at Bootcamp Express. That's $40 for five hourlong classes, normally $100, at the new Andersonville gym. Side deal: 60% off at Ciao Amore Ristorante in Pilsen. That's $10 for a $25 voucher. Monthly deal: 50% off at Keep the Beat Wellness. That's 48 for 12 workouts in Northbrook.
58% off classes at Posture Perfect Pilates. That's $5 for one class at the downtown studio, a $12 value. 60% off at Rockin' Taco. That's $1.25 for two tacos, normally $3.50, at the California-style taqueria. Still available: 68% or better discount on AMC movie of your choice. That's $4 for one movie ticket by mail, worth up to $12.50. (I realized when I ordered this recently that they MAIL IT TO YOU. So don't count on using it the same day.) Side deal: 60% off a month of KGB Text Answers. That's $4.99 for a month of answers to unlimited questions of all kinds.
The Big Deal Chicago (from Angie's List)
61% off personal training and massage. That's $150 for members, $180 nonmembers, for service worth $387.
85% off personal training in Ravenswood. That's $39 for two sessions and a one-month membership to Human Performance Institute of Chicago, worth $250.
50% off at iO Improv Comedy Shows. That's $14 for a $28 voucher to the improv theater, or $5 for a $10 voucher to kids' improv show Storytown.
Here are the offers from Chicago's daily deals sites for Tuesday, July 27. Some are available for more than a day; check the individual sites for details and restrictions.
Thanks to all you readers who have suggested more daily deal sites to add -- I'm adding them as I get time. Today's new addition is CrowdClick!
55% or Bon Jovi and Kid Rock concert. That's $30 for one ticket to the July 31 Soldier Field show, worth $66.50. (Sold out. But reader Joe points out that you can register to win a ticket on YouSwoop.) Side deal: 53% off Jefferson Tap and Grille. That's $7 for a $15 voucher to the Near West Side pub.
76% off 3-hour cooking lesson with Brian Merel. That's $60 for this chef to come to your home, normally $250. 50% off Carol's Cookies. That's $20 for half a pound of cookies, normally $40, shipping included in Illinois and some other states. Side deal: 37% off Cookie of the Month Club. That's three months of cookies for $85, worth $135.
50% off facial package at Magdalena's Facial Studio. That's $70 for a facial and other treatments at the downtown Hyatt Regency salon.
50% or more off at Promom Couture's online store. That's $25 for a $50 or $55 voucher, depending on how many people sign up. Still available: 50% off golf Player's Pass. That's $33 for a year of discounts at 2,000 golf courses nationwide, normally $67. Still available: 55% off permanent makeup at Amazing Faces Chicago. That's $199 for up to $510 value at the Gold Coast salon.
50% off bikini wax at Image nails. That's $20 for one service at the salon below the State Street Macy's, normally $40. 38% off Bacon Hot Sauce. That's $14.99 for a three-pack, normally $23.99. Side Deal: 64% off exercise classes at Interchange Medical Wellness Center. That's $45 for a $125 value near the Roosevelt CTA stop.
66% off at Paul Saini Photography. That's $2 for the right to pay $50 for a one-hour photo session, instead of $150.
60% off classes at Bootcamp Express. That's $40 for five hourlong classes, normally $100, at the new Andersonville gym. Side deal: 60% off at Ciao Amore Ristorante in Pilsen. That's $10 for a $25 voucher. Monthly deal: 50% off at Keep the Beat Wellness. That's 48 for 12 workouts in Northbrook.
60% off at Rockin' Taco. That's $1.25 for two tacos, normally $3.50, at the California-style taqueria. Still available: 68% or better discount on AMC movie of your choice. That's $4 for one movie ticket by mail, worth up to $12.50. (I realized when I ordered this recently that they MAIL IT TO YOU. So don't count on using it the same day.) Side deal: 60% off a month of KGB Text Answers. That's $4.99 for a month of answers to unlimited questions of all kinds.
The Big Deal Chicago (from Angie's List)
61% off personal training and massage. That's $150 for members, $180 nonmembers, for service worth $387.
51% off at Reza's Rug Gallery. That's $49 for a $100 discount on any rug at the Lincoln Park store.
50% off at iO Improv Comedy Shows. That's $14 for a $28 voucher to the improv theater, or $5 for a $10 voucher to kids' improv show Storytown.
68% or more off of rooftop Cubs tickets. That's $69 for entrance, plus all you can eat and drink, to a private rooftop club for various listed dates. Side deal: 50% off to Chicago Baby & Toddler Expo. That's $5 for entrance to the Schaumburg event on July 31 and August 1. (And hey! The "first 50 moms" through the door will get goodie bags worth $500.) (Another hey! If you want your friends to sign up for Groupon through you and buy something so you can get a $10 credit, today is a good day what with this Groupon costing only $5. Just sayin'.)
50% off Carol's Cookies. That's $20 for half a pound of cookies, normally $40, shipping included in Illinois and some other states. Side deal: 37% off Cookie of the Month Club. That's three months of cookies for $85, worth $135. Side Deal: 57% off digital photo and film archiving from MementoScanning.com. That's $30 for a choice of projects, including shipping, normally $70.
50% off at Usagi Ya. That's $25 for a $50 voucher to the Wicker Park restaurant.
50% off golf Player's Pass. That's $33 for a year of discounts at 2,000 golf courses nationwide, normally $67. 55% off permanent makeup at Amazing Faces Chicago. That's $199 for up to $510 value at the Gold Coast salon. Up to 87% off laser hair removal at Spa La La. That's $60 for removing hair from one body part, plus a manicure, worth up to $180.
50% off bikini wax at Image nails. That's $20 for one service at the salon below the State Street Macy's, normally $40. 38% off Bacon Hot Sauce. That's $14.99 for a three-pack, normally $23.99. Side Deal: 64% off exercise classes at Interchange Medical Wellness Center. That's $45 for a $125 value near the Roosevelt CTA stop.
60% off facial and brow shaping at the Spa on Oak. That's $2 for the right to pay $30 for both services, normally $80.
You've Gotta Get It!60% off classes at Bootcamp Express. That's $40 for five hourlong classes, normally $100, at the new Andersonville gym. Side deal: 60% off at Ciao Amore Ristorante in Pilsen. That's $10 for a $25 voucher. Monthly deal: 50% off at Keep the Beat Wellness. That's 48 for 12 workouts in Northbrook.
60% off at Rockin' Taco. That's $1.25 for two tacos, normally $3.50, at the California-style taqueria. Still available: 68% or better discount on AMC movie of your choice. That's $4 for one movie ticket by mail, worth up to $12.50. (I realized when I ordered this recently that they MAIL IT TO YOU. So don't count on using it the same day.) Side deal: 60% off a month of KGB Text Answers. That's $4.99 for a month of answers to unlimited questions of all kinds.
The Big Deal Chicago (from Angie's List)
54% off air conditioner maintenance. That's $55 for members, $75 nonmembers, for service worth $119.95.
70% off Chicago School of Hot Yoga. That's $30 for a month of unlimited classes at the Lincoln Park school.
For quite awhile it's been possible to get a Sunday-only Tribune subscription for just 99 cents a week, and since I'll use more than $1 worth of coupons from the average Sunday paper, I've been meaning to add an extra subscription in my husband's name.
But I'm glad I never got around to it! Because today's Groupon is a whole year of Sunday Tribunes for just $13. I just noticed this on Mashup Mom, who calculated that this is a cost of 25 cents a week!
One per household, but you can get additional Groupons as gifts -- I got one for my mom and dad as well as for my hubby. There is some question of whether they will delivery this deal to another name at the same address as an existing subscription -- if not, I'll just gift both subscriptions to relatives or neighbors who will appreciate the free paper and save me the coupons.
51% off North Coast Music Festival. That's $17 for a day pass or $40 for a 3-day pass, worth $35-$75, for the Sept. 3-5 Union Park festival. Side deal: 50% off at Eppy's Cafe and Deli. That's $5 for a $10 voucher to the downtown restaurant.
50% off at Sushi Pink. That's $20 for a $40 voucher to the West Loop restaurant. Side deal: 64% off yoga at The Peace School. That's $40 for 12 classes, worth $110. Side Deal: 53% off self defense class at The Peace School. That's $35 for a 5-week class, worth $75.
67% off massage or facial at Spa Chakra. That's $90 for either service at the salon in the Palmer House Hilton, worth $270.
55% off permanent makeup at Amazing Faces Chicago. That's $199 for up to $510 value at the Gold Coast salon. Up to 87% off laser hair removal at Spa La La. That's $60 for removing hair from one body part, plus a manicure, worth up to $180. Over 54% off remote computer repair from FixIt99. That's $49 for the normally $99 service.
38% off Bacon Hot Sauce. That's $14.99 for a three-pack, normally $23.99. Side Deal: 64% off exercise classes at Interchange Medical Wellness Center. That's $45 for a $125 value near the Roosevelt CTA stop.
50% off at Cans Bar and Canteen. That's $2 for a $20 off $40 purchase coupon for the Bucktown bar.
You've Gotta Get It!60% off at Ciao Amore Ristorante in Pilsen. That's $10 for a $25 voucher. Side deal: 60% off custom framing from Framing Mode. That's $40 for a $100 voucher. Monthly deal: 50% off at Keep the Beat Wellness. That's 48 for 12 workouts in Northbrook.
68% or better discount on AMC movie of your choice. That's $4 for one movie ticket by mail, worth up to $12.50. AVAILABLE AGAIN!
The Big Deal Chicago (from Angie's List)
54% off air conditioner maintenance. That's $55 for members, $75 nonmembers, for service worth $119.95.
50% off pizza at Bricks on the Run. That's $15 for a $30 voucher ot the N. Elston restaurant.
Groupon: 46% off pasta making class at Cooking Fools. That's $45 for the Wicker Park class, worth $84. Side deal: 58% off riding lesson in Palatine. That's $55 for a 2-hour class with helmet, worth $130.
YouSwoop: 64% off yoga at The Peace School. That's $40 for 12 classes, worth $110. Side Deal: 53% off self defense class at The Peace School. That's $35 for a 5-week class, worth $75. Side Swoop: 74% off laser hair removal at SpaDerma. That's $39 for one session, worth $150.
Living Social: 70% off at Mazi Dance Fitness Centre. That's $30 for up to 30 classes in 30 days at the Wicker Park studio.
Tippr Over 54% off remote computer repair from FixIt99. That's $49 for the normally $99 service.
We Give to Get: 38% off Bacon Hot Sauce. That's $14.99 for a three-pack, normally $23.99. Side Deal: 50% off at Alhambra Palace. That's $25 for a $50 voucher.
Two Buck Duck: Buy one, get one free coupon for Bacci Pizzeria. That's $2 for the right to buy one large pizza and get one free, plus a free 2 Liter of pop, at the Chicago chain.
You've Gotta Get It!60% off at Ciao Amore Ristorante in Pilsen. That's $10 for a $25 voucher. Side deal: 60% off custom framing from Framing Mode. That's $40 for a $100 voucher. Monthly deal: 50% off at Keep the Beat Wellness. That's 48 for 12 workouts in Northbrook.
KGB Deals: 68% or better discount on AMC movie of your choice. That's $4 for one movie ticket by mail, worth up to $12.50. AVAILABLE AGAIN!
The Big Deal Chicago (from Angie's List): 94% off kitchen redesign. That's $30 ($60 for nonmembers) for a set of plans with measurements, normally $500, From Budget Right Kitchens. (Wow.)
DailyDeals: 50% off at Bucktown Beanery. That's $5 for a $10 voucher.
Groupon: 50% off at OH Fusion. That's $25 a $50 voucher to the Wrigleyville Thai/Japanese restaurant. Side deal: 50% off at Ain't She Sweet Cafe. That's $5 for a $10 voucher to the Bronzeville restaurant.
Between Restaurant.com, Groupon, YouSwoop and all these other daily deal sites out there now, lots of us are using a coupon or discount certificate every time we eat out. So I was glad to see this little post with a few reminders to mind our coupon manners:
Kyla Kyles wrote up these tips for using a Groupon when you dine, like showing the coupon right away and remembering to tip on the pre-coupon price. Have you wondered whether the server is silently judging you when you show one of those things? She's got some interesting quotes from the servers on this post too.
Later this morning, I'll post a rundown of all the Chicago daily deal sites' deals of the day. It's something I'm trying out as a daily feature -- do you like it?
Oh, and psst! Restaurant.com certificates are 80 percent off through the end of the month with the coupon code FLAG.
I so want to grow my own organic tomatoes -- what could be more frugal? So this year I want to bring in some more advanced defense technology, like maybe netting or screening. But have you ever tried these upside-down tomato planters? I've heard mixed reports, but at $5.99 on Dillyeo today (plus $5.99 shipping), I guess I have very little to lose.
The planters aren't on Dillyeo anymore today, but I'd still like to hear if you've used these things with any success.
Have you used an upside-down planter? Please tell us about it in the comments if you have! Or if you have any other anti-squirrel tips I'll gladly take those too.
Midbrow cheap eats:
People rave about these Kitchens of India ready-made meals, on manager's special at Amazon for $1.47 each (when you buy a pack of 6 at $8.82). There are only two kinds left! Guess these won't last til I get my new infusion of Amazon gift cards Saturday from SwagBucks.
Lowbrow free eats:
Don't forget those free CheezIts at Dominick's with the coupon from Jewel. Limit 3 -- I'm wondering if anyone would be well served if I make multiple trips and donate a full grocery bag of them to the Stamp Out Hunger food drive.
Wash your Cheez-Its down with some highbrow coffee: Today's YouSwoop is a $40 credit at NeedCaffeine.com for $20. (Oh YES I am buying that one. Now.)
Photo by smartwentcrazy, used via Creative Commons license.
The cost of smooth, smooth skin for spring break or summer bathing suits, though? That hurts me. Hurts me deep.
So I'm considering grabbing today's YouSwoop offer: $35 for $75 worth of waxing at Suite Escape Hair Studio on N. Clark. (If you're not already a YouSwoop member, sign up through me so I can get rich!* I promise I'll still be frugal if I do.)
What day could be more blah than Feb. 16, eh? At least it's sunny out. And at least the daily deals around Chicago and beyond are pretty good today. Here's a rundown:
YouSwoop: $10 for a seat and a drink at ComedySportz, a 63% discount. This is at Belmont//Sheffield and the certificate is good through 4/17.
Groupon: $50 for a week of Yoga classes plus a 10-class pass. A 58% discount, this is good at Bend Yoga & Movement Studio at 906 N. Damen.
TwoBuckDuck: $16 Discount at Lincoln Park's Sapori Trattoria for $2
The Kids' Woot today is a cute pair of nightlights for $17.99 so siblings can eat have their own.
Target's Daily Deal is a cute peace sign bag and shirt combo for $5 shipped, but the page will not load for me right now. Is it because the daily deal is going fast? Who knows.
On Amazon the Gold Box deal and the Lightning Deals are all Wii stuff.
Today's Groupon is a ticket to the Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tour for $14, which is half price. You can also buy a child ticket for $10. I always thought those things sounded fun.
There are some new Groupon-like daily deal sites in town now: YouSwoop, You've Gotta Get It and Two Buck Duck.
Today's YouSwoop offer is one month of nutrition tracking and personal training at TeamFIT (LaSalle and Erie) for $40 -- a $69 discount. This means you can meet with a personal trainer for half an hour up to twice a day. (It's not necessarily one-on-one -- you might have up to eight people with you so I guess it's more like a small class.)
Today's You've Gotta Get It is a child's dance class for $5 at the Mazi Dance Center, normally $18.
Oh! I previously mentioned yet another site like this, called We Give to Get, which throws in a charity component. Well, today the item at We Give to Get is a $55 gift certificate for some "River North hot spot" called Zealous for $25, AND $2.50 of your purchase price goes to Disaster Relief Services for Haiti. (Or you can select a different charity.)
Their service area covers a large swath of the north and central city, and an even larger swath of parts northwest. And, hey -- Oak Park, where I live. I may have to grab this one.
I'm less enchanted with today's Groupon (three months of a wine club for $60) and today's Woot (cheap digital cameras on caribiners).
Photo by (nutmeg), used via Creative Commons license.
Deals of the day for Chicago and beyond include cheap gym classes, cheap netbook and a cheap mani-pedi:
