The alphabet was originally invented so that babies wouldn't realize they'd been tricked into thinking a few crummy wooden blocks were toys. However, it can also be used to string letters into words, as today's Groupon from Frame The Alphabet proves. Choose between the following options: For $65, yo…
Although visitors to foreign lands often communicate at a basic level by pantomiming, Americans inevitably give away their tourist status by gesturing with an accent. Pole vault over language barriers without resorting to charades with today's Groupon: for $39, you get a 12-month online language cou…
What You Get For $35, you get an Editor's Picks Bundle from Neutrogena (a $59.43 total value), which includes the following: Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes (25 count, a $6.99 value) Oil-Free Moisture SPF 15 (4 oz., a $9.99 value) Rainbath Refreshing Shower and Bath Gel (16 oz., a $10.99 value) …
In popular culture, Santa Claus appears a paradoxical figure, generous with children's gifts, but stingy with tips for the Easter Bunny. Enjoy Santa's largesse with today's Groupon: for $9, you get a 10”x17” gold-level scroll from Santa.com (a $19.99 value). Santa.com's dedicated elves apply St. Nic…
Children's songs can lull babies to sleep, motivate kids to move, and teach invaluable lessons about what happens to spiders that try crawling up spouts during rainstorms. Explore a symphony of sonic possibilities with today's Groupon: for $25, you get five best-selling Baby Genius DVDs, plus five b…
Without Halloween, candy corn would go unharvested and there would be no legal way to knock on a neighbor's door while dressed as Fabio. Celebrate freedom of expression with today's Groupon: for $15, you get $30 worth of Halloween gift baskets from Cherry Moon Farms. This Groupon can be used toward …
Customizing your own property is a time-consuming process that often yields illegible monograms and valuable works of art with your dental records stapled to them. Attach a sensible, personal touch with today's Groupon: for $15, you get $60 worth of printed products ordered online from Vistaprint. F…
The presence of a pet's boundless enthusiasm leads to a happier living space, unlike a pet's boundless intellect, which allows it to teleport through outer space. Give man's best interstellar friend a treat with today's Groupon: for $15, you get $30 worth of pet food, toys, and accessories from PetF…
Dancing is not only fun but also a great addition to one's resumé, superbly complementing other skills such as singing and being a bear. Unleash inner rhythmic beasts with today's Groupon: for $29, you get 10 hour-long community classes at San Angelo Civic Ballet (up to a $75 value). Classes held in…
The subjects of murals run the gamut from Renaissance paintings of peasants gazing lovingly at wealthy art patrons to postmodern depictions of blank walls. Commission your own wall art with today's Groupon: for $49, you get $150 toward decorative wall murals from Murals Your Way, an online retailer.…
Losing weight is a challenge almost as difficult as reading an entire dictionary or climbing a tree that's covered in canola oil. Take an expert approach to tackling the task of slimming down with today's Groupon: for $99, you get a weight-loss package at InShapeMD (a $489 value). This package inclu…
A golf course is a scenic sanctuary where young blades of grass receive constant grooming and grizzled grains of sand can retire far away from merciless ocean waves. Explore a relaxing landscape with today's Groupon to Canyon West Golf Club in Weatherford. Choose from the following options: For $35,…
Tackling housework is easier when you're inspired, which is why most people drive to the Grand Canyon and soak in the view before doing the dishes. Gain motivation without unnecessary mileage with today's Groupon: for $20, you get a one-year subscription (10 issues) to Everyday Food (a $12 value) an…
The alphabet is one of the first things children learn, followed by how to count to 10, tie their own shoes, and file as independents on federal tax forms. Give kids a sneak peek of the English alphabet with today's Groupon to Seuss Prints, redeemable online. Choose between the following options: Fo…
Before the invention of headphones, ears could only be ornamented with studs, pendants, and cumbersome Christmas lights. Add a more comfortable luster to your listening-parts with today's Groupon: for $8, you get a pair of Groove hanger bud headphones (a $19.99 value) including shipping (an average …
To reduce the size of one's carbon footprint, ecologists recommend turning off unused lights, composting biodegradable foodstuffs, and avoiding ill-placed alloy puddles whenever possible. Put some environmental pep in your step with today's Groupon: for $15, you get a pair of flip-flops from Feelgoo…
The Getaway For $59, a one-night stay for two adults and up to two kids in a Deluxe room with two double beds Sunday–Thursday Or, for $69, a one-night stay for two adults and up to two kids in a Deluxe room with a king bed Sunday–Thursday By Christopher F. Schiel, Travel Correspondent Riverfront Hot…
Converting old memories into new digital formats means encoding them as a string of zeroes and ones, like a scoring table after a yodeled rendition of "Amazing Grace" divides judges between goose eggs and perfect 10s. Express yourself binarily with today's Groupon: for $25, you get $75 worth of medi…
Like the Rubik's cube, swing-dance-revival revivals, and the swimsuit portion of the presidential debates, celebrity news can provide hours of entertainment for average Americans. Keep up with Hollywood's finest with today's Groupon: for $30, you get 52 issues of Us Weekly (a $67 value). Since 1977,…
In the past, photo prints were done with a gigantic Polaroid, but they never developed properly because nobody could shake the massive canvases. Harness the power of the digital age with today's Groupon: for $39, you get one photo print reproduced on a 16"x20"x1.5" gallery-wrapped canvas from Pictur…
To ensure freshness, arrogant scientists recommend storing nuts in abandoned tree stumps, the jowls of soft-toothed bears, or empty cassette cases. Ignore illegitimate science advice with today's Groupon: for $10, you get $25 worth of nuts, dried fruit, and more from Nutty Guys. Nutty Guys sports a …
Before the invention of mineral makeup, the only way to get essential minerals to the face was to peel it off and soak it in a reduction of pennies and fish oil each night. Nourish your face the easy, attractive way with today's Groupon: for $15, you get $35 worth of mineral makeup online from e.l.f…