Deals from Corpus Christi

Though it’s in the heart of Texas Hill Country, Crescent Quarters channels New Orleans, the Crescent City, in both name and design. The hotel exudes French Quarter charm, from its wrought-iron balconies to the hanging planters and gas lanterns. N’awlins also inspired some of the guest rooms, including one decorated with the famous Blue Dog paintings of Cajun artist George Rodrigue and another furnished in festive Mardi Gras purples and golds.

The rest of the rooms and suites carry out much different motifs. The Far East room features Buddhist images against bamboo-covered walls, and the French room channels continental elegance with a fireplace, French boudoir, and life-size cardboard cutout of Napoleon Bonaparte. Some rooms come with other chic touches such as granite vanities and polished hardwood floors, and the two suites come furnished with hot tubs.

Complimentary breakfast is served every morning in the common room. For lunch and dinner, head to the in-house restaurant, Cypress Grille and Wine Bar, run by chefs who trained at the Culinary Institute of America and Le Cordon Bleu. The casual eatery serves comfort-food favorites with creative twists, such as dried-fruit ravioli and smoked barbecue pork sandwiches with grilled pineapple. As a bonus, Cypress Grille and Wine Bar will give Groupon customers a complimentary dessert with the purchase of an entree.

A popular summer escape for Austinites and San Antonians, the Hill Country of west-central Texas usually enjoys cooler temperatures than surrounding areas thanks to its higher elevation. Among the region’s towns, Boerne stands out for its unique history as an early 19th-century German settlement. Some vestiges of the old days are still around, including the bilingual, German-style street signs. Crescent Quarters overlooks Boerne's Main Street—or Hauptstrasse—which features a smattering of shops and restaurants that cater to the influx of out-of-towners that use the town as a convenient home base for exploring the Hill Country.

Boerne is also home to a few limestone caves that have been paved through with walkways and lights for public tours. Cascade Caverns, 4 miles from the inn, features a half-mile stretch of stalactite and stalagmite formations and plunging caves inhabited by a rare and endangered salamander. Tours of the caverns lead through narrow passageways and end with a view of a 100-foot waterfall cascading into a pitch-black pool.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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Although receiving one’s just deserts can be unpleasant, eating a meal of just desserts is the only way to consume the FDA's recommended daily allowance of frosting. Ensure graduates meet their nutritional needs with this Groupon.

Award-winning baker Yolanda Amaya conjures architecturally stunning graduation cakes ($25–$150) in an assortment of 23 flavors, including red velvet, chocolate, and strawberry swirl. View a gallery of her graduation-cake designs.

Yolanda’s Specialty Cakes

The pink banner that curls around the façade of Yolanda's Specialty Cakes calls to mind the creamy fondant streaks that grace many of the eponymous owner's specialty confections. Though Yolanda Amaya has been perfecting her craft since 1977, many locals are just beginning to hop on her train of sweet treats thanks to readers of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times, who voted her shop the Best of the Best in 2010. On-hand consultants help brides- and grooms-to-be select the perfect theme for their wedding cake, and decorators spell out birthday greetings with swirls of icing. Yolanda and her bakers sculpt cakes into a variety of shapes and styles, from tiered towers to wearable quinceañera dresses.

May 16 2012 by Groupon

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Between 1942 and 1945, young WWII pilots took off and landed more than 600,000 times on the runways of the Thunderbird II Air Base, situated in the desert outside of Phoenix. Today, jetsetters of a different kind frequent the historic base, which has been repurposed as the Scottsdale Municipal Airport. The base also contains the Scottsdale Thunderbird Suites, a four-story, tawny stucco hotel. Soaring ceilings and thick oriental rugs welcome visitors at the grand entrance area, and there are nods to the property's aviation history throughout the hotel.

Considering its proximity to the runway, each of the hotel's standard suites is rather quiet. That's because each room has been soundproofed with thick concrete walls to reduce the sound of engines and the cries of babies that want their pilot's license 16 years ahead of schedule. All of the spacious suites include a living room and separate bedroom, as well as new, cushy couches and chairs to lend the room homey feel.

Before heading off to bed, stop by the lounge next to the Silver Wings Restaurant to grab a nightcap and browse the hotel’s WWII aviation memorabilia. Among the relics are photographs of pilots and a table crafted from an aircraft rotary-cylinder-engine top. In the morning, guests can fill up on eggs, bacon, pastries, and steaming coffee at the complimentary hot breakfast buffet.

Situated slightly northeast of Phoenix in the Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale was once a vast ranch lands lined with citrus farms and cowboy settlements, earning it the nickname of “The West’s Most Western Town.” Today, the lush desert oasis is studded with glittering outdoor fountains, emerald-green golf courses, and an active nightlife scene.

For many vacationers, "sightseeing" in Scottsdale translates to "window-shopping." A few steps from the hotel, wander past palm trees to find designer stores such as Cartier and Anthropologie. A few minutes away is the charming and quaint Old Town Scottsdale, where brick buildings offer a glimpse into how the town earned its “Most Western” moniker. Stroll down its winding streets to find art galleries, a mammoth used bookstore, and public sculptures on nearly every corner.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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Wearing a team's jersey broadcasts devotion without having to paint your face bright colors or listen to the coach's boring lectures about zone defense. Show your loyalty unilaterally with this Groupon.

Men's NCAA jerseys start at $14.99, women's NCAA accessories start at $4.99, baby outfits range from $3.99 to $44.99, and NCAA yard pennants are $19.99.

BeyondGraduation.com swaddles men, women, and children in the colors of their favorite local and national teams. A straightforward, easy-to-browse website sifts a stock of more than 150,000 items into categories by sport, league, team, and product type, representing more than 450 NCAA colleges and universities alongside licensed gear from NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL teams. Jerseys, jackets, and T-shirts join jewelry, home goods, and tailgating accessories. The shop also courts superfans with collectibles that range from bobblehead figurines to custom jerseys autographed and sealed with a kiss by baseball, basketball, and football stars.

May 16 2012 by Groupon

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For $15, you get a pair of Bootsi Tootsi thong sandals in women's sizes 6–10 (a $28 value). Choose from the following style and color options:

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An additional $4 shipping fee will be charged at checkout for each option.

Bootsi Tootsi's thong sandals showcase well-groomed feet in beach-chic flip-flops, while allowing summery winds to tickle toes. The Bejeweled thong sandal ornaments toes with earthy bead uppers, and the Katie thongs top feet with a romantic rosette, which doubles as a boutonniere for a forgetful groom. The minimalist flip-flop thongs are crafted from durable, synthetic materials and are available in a variety of colors.

Bejeweled Thong Sandal

Katie Thong Sandal

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May 17 2012 by Groupon

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Women wearing Calvin Klein’s Euphoria pique the interest of passersby with a heady bouquet of exotic fruits and seductive florals. Tops notes of persimmon blend with lotus blossom and transparent white sandalwood for a full-bodied and beguiling scent. The perfume is displayed in a sophisticated bottle, inspired by an orchid blossom just before it opens its petals and emits its natural tenor.

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May 17 2012 by Groupon

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You may still be picking fiesta confetti out of your clothes, but Memorial Day weekend on Padre Island is right around the corner. Rather than burying your not-so-pretty piggies in the sand, get a foothold in today's deal from McRae M.D. Medical Laser Spa: For $289, receive a laser nail fungus treatment for up to five toes on the same foot (regularly $687); or for $499, receive treatment on all ten toes (regularly $1,375). Each of these half-hour sessions includes both an initial consultation and a post-treatment visit. During the painless procedure, a laser is applied to the nail and surrounding skin to eradicate fungus within the nail bed and plate, rejuvenating your tootsies to their original clean and healthy glow. With no post-procedure downtime, get ready to head right toe-ward the beach.

May 14 2012 by Living Social

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Fewer than 10 miles south of the Las Vegas Strip, the Mediterranean-inspired Green Valley Ranch- Las Vegas cuts an imposing figure, with Spanish-style architecture, tiled roofs, and a recessed driveway lined with towering palms. You don’t have to worry about transportation to the city’s main corridor, thanks to a complimentary shuttle that runs back and forth from the strip four times a day. But there's a lot to do right here—the sprawling Green Valley Ranch- Las Vegas encompasses restaurants, pools, a casino, and a movie theater.

In the upscale casino, exposed stone columns support towering arches and a vaulted ceiling. Gamers have the run of the place, which offers 2,200 slot and video-poker games, a poker room, race and sports book areas, and more than 55 table games such as blackjack, craps, and roulette. Spend your winnings at one of eight onsite restaurants, including Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis, known for its selection of aged meats, and Terra Verde, a cozy Italian eatery with house-made pasta dishes and an extensive wine list. Getaway holders can use their resort credit at the onsite spa for services such as massages, facials, and mani-pedis.

Green Valley Ranch- Las Vegas's outdoor recreation area stretches across more than 8 acres outfitted with manicured lawns, private cabanas, and infinity-edge dipping pools. Head to the Pond, the resort’s private pool and lounge, to see and be seen during pool-party season. Come nightfall, you can catch a live band at Ovation or slip into Drop Bar for a nightcap.

The town of Henderson is conveniently close to Las Vegas, but it's also far enough to be an escape from the bustle of the strip. Next to Green Valley Ranch- Las Vegas sits The District, a pedestrian-friendly promenade lined with boutiques and restaurants. On Friday and Saturday nights from May through October, enjoy live music as you stroll the plaza.

To head to the Strip, hop onto the resort's free shuttle, which drops riders off at the Mandalay Bay Hotel. If you're tired of gambling, check out one of the long-running shows, such as Cirque du Soleil's Love, an acrobatic and visually stunning homage to the Beatles.

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May 15 2012 by Groupon

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Without framing, all paper objects would be considered equal, making cocktail napkins as valuable as the first transatlantic paper airplane. Take the value of your valuables to new heights with this Groupon.

Customers may choose to use their Groupon for the framing package, or can opt to purchase a gift card that is equal to the value of their Groupon.

For the Classic package, customers first choose the style of frame from the available 12 styles that best suits the recipient’s tastes. Choices include the ornate detailing and rich woods of the Traditional style, the sleek lines of the Contemporary style, or the melding of Traditional and Contemporary in the Transitional style. Next, clients choose the appropriate size—for those who are unsure of the size of the diploma, FrameStoreDirect.com has provided a list of phone numbers for the registrar at every college in the country, who can provide clients with the needed measurements as well as stats on how many of their graduates passed Futon Assembly 101. After picking the size and then selecting the Classic-design option—which includes regular glass, high-quality moulding, a paper top mat and mat fillet—the site populates a list of frames that fall under the entered parameters. Shipping is included with this deal for locations in the 48 contiguous states.

For more than 35 years, the craftspeople at FrameStoreDirect.com have been constructing frames that have been hung in museums, myriad universities and Fortune 500 companies, and clients’ homes. As they develop the frames, they subject them to a rigorous, 16-segment inspection, which is designed to ensure fastidious levels of perfection and to make certain the frames perform well in square-dance dance-offs. Their careful craftsmanship and mouldings culled from across the globe have attracted the attention of many professional interior designers, and their expertise in diploma-framing has garnered praise from customers.

May 16 2012 by Groupon

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Canvas on Demand gallery wraps personal photos on 16"x20" canvases for professional photorealistic wall art fit for dressing up any fireplace mantel or bedroom ceiling. After uploading the desired print, image touchup experts make complimentary fixes, such as improving sharpness, balancing and enhancing the color, fine-tuning contrast, and removing suspiciously red eyes. Vibrant images are then printed on textured canvas and stretched around a sturdy 1.5-inch wooden frame, creating a colorful edge that won't need a frame.

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May 17 2012 by Groupon

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Whether it's a gold statue winner or a star from the silver screen, celebrities always seem to dazzle us. Get a glimpse of the glitz and glamour with today's gem of a deal from Us Weekly: Pay just $34 (regularly $69), and you'll receive a one-year subscription to Us Weekly magazine. Get exclusive celebrity news from Hollywood insiders, see the hottest fashions from the red carpet, and read all the intimate details about their lives. With regular features like The Red Carpet, Who Wore It Best?, and Hot Hollywood, you'll always be entertained and in the know. See what makes celebs really sparkle with this deal -- the Fashion Police agree that the latest gossip goes well with everything.

May 17 2012 by Living Social

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A room is never complete without a bit of your personal touch -- and we don't just mean putting your handprints on the walls. Adorn your abode when you pay $25 for $50 to spend on merchandise from Fathead.com. This online retailer is home to unique semi-permanent wall art made to suit any room and any personality. These massive, adhesive graphics come in all shapes and sizes -- pick up a life-size image of your favorite sports star for your man cave, a colorful cartoon character for the kids' den, or a bright photo mural to add a splash of flash to any room. You can even upload your own pictures to create a custom-made Fathead of your own design. This site's bag of tricks also includes driveway decals as well as a whole bevy of team logo laptop skins so you can flaunt your colors on to go.

May 17 2012 by Living Social

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You've been so preoccupied with cleaning out the mustard algae at the bottom of the swimming pool that you've all but forgotten about the other, above-water tiles. Clean up your floors with today's deal from Coastal Cleaning: Get tile cleaning for 300 square feet for $99 (regularly $275); for 600 square feet for $149 (regularly $390); or for up to 1,000 square feet for $199 (regularly $650). Using only pet- and kid-friendly products, this family-owned-and-operated business will remove years of built-up grease and grime on your ceramic tiles. Locals continue to call on Coastal Cleaning to clean up the crud, with one reviewer noting that each time the service is "excellent" thanks to the courteous, professional staff. With this licensed and insured company traveling up to 30 miles of zip code 78416, you can get back to the pampering your pool and leave the interior tiles to the pros.

May 18 2012 by Living Social

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Carol's Daughter is a line of natural beauty products that for years was a celebrity-insider secret used by Halle Berry and Jada Pinkett before being featured as one of Oprah's Favorite Things. This duo of the brand's natural hair care features the lightweight curl lotion, Hair Milk Lite, which uses cocoa butter to moisturize, shea butter to control frizz, and apricot-kernel oil to boost shine for all hair types and colors. The Hair Milk curl-perfecting shampoo blends vitamins B-5 and E with coconut and oat-derived cleansers to gently remove grime and New Year’s confetti from hair while detangling curls and leaving stronger, healthier strands.

Hair Milk Lite Curl Booster

Hair Milk Curl-Perfecting Shampoo

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May 17 2012 by Groupon

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You're looking to climb the corporate ladder, but it's hard to ascend the proverbial rungs when you're stuck trying to figure out complicated software. Get a leg up with this deal from Udemy, a popular hub for a breadth of educational opportunities: Pay $35 (regularly $198) for two online Excel courses. Learn at the comfort of your desk from a professional trainer, as you work your way through more than 120 short lectures and 9.5 hours of content per class. The program starts with the absolute basics of creating and understanding spreadsheets, and takes you all the way up to executing advanced formulas and functions. The visual training method lends itself to increased retention and accelerated learning, so you can expect to know how to competently work with this ubiquitously used software at the end of your studies. Your rise to the top has become more manageable with this deal.

May 17 2012 by Living Social

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Beauty may only be skin deep, but really -- who cares what your spleen looks like when you've got those incredible cheekbones to doll up? Get head-to-toe hot with today's deal from BeautyClub.net: Pay $20 and get $40 to spend online, excluding shipping costs. BeautyClub offers daily deals on an exclusive and diverse selection of designer and brand-name cosmetics, hair products, and fashions that have already been discounted up to 60% off the retail price. Trends-with-benefits include established and emerging brands like Kiehl's, La Prairie, Bumble and bumble., Clinique, and Moroccanoil, as well as natural herbal beauty-boosting supplements from Pure Body and Vital Cleanse. With a carefully selected inventory of lifestyle and home décor accessories, too, you can make sure your home's interior is as awesome as your exterior -- and because most in-stock items ship within 24 to 48 hours, you won't have to wait forever to become a thing of beauty.

May 17 2012 by Living Social

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Facebook photos are like paintings in a museum: They're fun to look at, but unfortunately, you can't touch them -- or hang them on the walls in your home. Spring your snapshots from their electronic enclosure with help from Winkiwoo: Pay $5 (regularly $15) for a 20-page, 6x8-inch photo book created from Facebook photos. Start by installing the WinkiWoo application, and then select the Winkie Lite soft-cover option; next, upload 20 to 80 pics from your Facebook albums (or those of your friends) before arranging them in the perfect order. The process only takes a few minutes, and before you know it, a collection of high-quality prints -- of the trip you took to Rome or the time you went skydiving -- will arrive at your abode (with a flat shipping rate of $4.99 worldwide)... or at the home of a loved one for a gift that perfectly blends art with heart.

May 17 2012 by Living Social

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The Dead Sea Scrolls may provide valuable insight into past civilizations, but you're looking to make something else ancient history: your child's boredom. Pick up a modern-day scroll to keep your little scribe busy, courtesy of today's deal: For $20, you'll get four Doodle Roll packages -- each with a 30-foot-long, six-inch wide roll of paper and eight premium double-sided crayons for twice the colors -- plus four replacement paper rolls and included shipping within the continental US (a $41 value). Or, pay $32 (regularly $64) and get all this plus four smaller Doodle Roll packages, each with a 15-foot-long, four-inch wide roll of paper; crayons; and four replacement paper rolls. With its compact package and safe, easy-to-tear paper, this portable and versatile activity kit makes on-the-go fun a breeze for ages 3 and up -- no wonder it's received plenty of praise from Parenting and Dr. Toy. Whether you're killing time during a long car ride or waiting in the doctor's lobby, your child can draw a picture, write a story, or challenge you to a game of tic-tac-toe. That's what we call getting your creative kid on a roll.

May 17 2012 by Living Social

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There are certain destinations so idyllic and serene that their beauty impersonates art. Experience sketches of Spain in Southern California when you Escape to a one-night stay for two at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa.

May 19 2012 by Living Social

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Before cameras, people seeking to leave a legacy could only hope to secure their place in future textbooks by poisoning the emperor. Avoid being a mere footnote with this Groupon.

Clients should arrive at shoots with clean hair and minimal makeup for their consultation and photo-shoot prep, which consists of hairstyling and an airbrush makeover. During the ensuing one-hour shoot, clients pose armed with props and two or three outfits they have brought from home. The total experience lasts two to three hours and proofs will be immediately available for viewing. It includes:

Glamour Shots specializes in complete photography sessions in which subjects receive makeovers and in-depth consultations on their shoots to help their best face to shine in front of the camera. Upon arriving at the studio, subjects undergo hairstyling and an airbrush makeup application before donning a series of their own outfits during boudoir or traditional photo shoots. Image designers can retouch snapshots afterward, and client favorites can shine in lab-produced prints or on digital CDs.

May 16 2012 by Groupon

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Biologists estimate that water makes up 65 percent of the human body, 71 percent of the planet's surface, and 0 percent of the R & B group Earth, Wind & Fire. Conquer the planet's most prevalent liquid with this Groupon.

The 60-minute Try Scuba introductory class shepherds novice divers through the basics of scuba under the direction of an SSI dive professional. Students spend most of the class submerged in a comfortably heated pool, though sessions begin with predive training on land.

For the comprehensive Intro to Diving Course, students fill up on aquatic knowledge-such as how to perform a predive safety check and how to perform a postdive triple lutz-during three academic sessions, then cycle through snorkeling and scuba skills during one extended pool session. Throughout the course, instructors impart expert aquatic training that counts toward students' open-water dive certification.

Ascuba Venture, a quarter-century-old diving school, rears expert aquanauts using the SSI signature water-training method, an entry-level system whose open-water diving certification is recognized internationally. Through academic, open-water, and pool sessions, students absorb beginning to advanced scuba and snorkeling skills, as well as vital safety fundamentals that include avoiding eye contact with hostile flushed goldfish. Heated to 82¬-84 degrees, Ascuba's indoor pool comfortably cradles amateur divers, who are clad in safe and modern equipment provided by the facility.

May 16 2012 by Groupon

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For $25, you get a Freeze Dried Astronaut Ice Cream sampler pack (a $47.64 value). The sampler pack includes the following:

Due to delicate nature of product, treats may arrive in bite-size pieces.

An additional $5 shipping fee will be charged at checkout.

Originally developed to quell temper tantrums of fussy Apollo crewmembers, Astronaut Ice Cream Shop’s freeze-dried ice cream uses space-age technology to sate earthly cravings. The creamy substance is frozen to 40 degrees below zero, before all traces of water are sucked out through vacuum drying and the finished product is placed in a foil pouch. The individually wrapped ice cream treats have a shelf life of up to three years, the same amount of time it takes for shipwrecked astronauts to discover they were in Death Valley all along.

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May 17 2012 by Groupon

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Decorated cookies can express all kinds of sentiments, from hearts that say "I love you" to Christmas trees that say "I’m not sure which present contains your new parakeet.” Sugarcoat your message with this Groupon.

Treats include a Happy Birthday cookie cake ($29.99), a dozen gourmet cookies ($29.99), such as snickerdoodle or white chocolate macadamia, and a Blossoms of Thanks pail of flower-shaped cookies ($32.99).

A bloom of pastel sugar cookies sprouts from a foundation of peanut-butter and chocolate-chip cookies heaped at their base. This edible masterpiece, the BouTray, is one of Cookies by Design’s many inventive arrangements. For their creative displays, the bakers have been spotlighted on Home and Lifestyle TV. Once customers have selected their ideal cookie bouquet, cookie platter, or cookie house for displaced gingerbread men, pastry chefs personalize the fresh-baked treats with a written message or design.

May 18 2012 by Groupon

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Even if you aren't a professional designer, the color scheme and layout you dreamed up for your home is quite the masterpiece. But if you're starting to run out of inspiration, snag this week's deal: Pay $10 for a one-year subscription to Dwell Magazine (a $20 value). You'll receive ten copies of this premier publication, which features discussions of both interior and exterior modern home design, meant to be stylish but also accessible. The editors think it's possible to live in a house or apartment with a bold modern look and "still be a regular human being." After you pick up amazing ideas from this magazine, your abode will get back to looking like a work of art.

May 17 2012 by Living Social

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Spas make people feel like royalty without the hassle of shopping for scepters or posing for playing-card portraits. Enjoy regal treatments with this Groupon.

Deep cleansing clears pores of dirt and oil, and exfoliation sloughs away dead skin cells on the surface. A follow-up mask is custom-tailored to the client’s specific skin type.

The eco-minded team at Island Day Spa nourishes skin with naturally derived formulas that demonstrate respect for the environment. Whether hydrating feet in warm paraffin wax or exfoliating skin with a walnut scrub, staffers employ Aveda products, which are formulated with ingredients such as organic essential oils and cage-free herbs. Microdermabrasion and microcurrent therapy combat fine lines or skin laxity, and Aveda's enzyme- and nutrient-rich products add curative benefits to aromatherapy massages and reflexology sessions.

May 18 2012 by Groupon

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Just as you politely declined your mom's Facebook friend request, you can say "No, thanks" to unflattering swimsuits with today's deal from SwimSpot: Spend $40 and get or gift $80 worth of swimwear from brands like Hurley and Splendid. Shop online for photo-ready pieces that are bound to rack up "Likes" from your online friends. Hit the beach in an Athena print bikini, or lounge by the pool in a sleek black one-piece from Luxe by Lisa Vogel. You'll find suits by Guess, St. John, Nautica, and more -- call or e-mail a SwimSpot Fit Specialist, and he or she will personally help you pick out a perfect-fitting suit. Shipping is included for purchases over $155, and there's no charge to exchange an item, so you can have total confidence in your look. Go ahead and grab this deal -- you'll impress your friends with your stunning new swimsuit and impress your mom with your money-saving savvy.

May 17 2012 by Living Social

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As much as you like to tell people otherwise, those dark, fuzzy pictures you claim are avant-garde were actually taken from the inside of your pockets. Instead of pants portraiture, leave the pics to the professionals at Ginny H Moss Photography: $69 gets you an on-location, one-hour family beach photo session with one 8x10 print and a DVD of four images -- a $212 value. Ginny and her team are dedicated to satisfying customers, accurately capturing precious moments on film, and creating an easygoing photo session every time. Your photo can be taken anywhere in the Corpus Christi area, including Flour Bluff, The Island, and Port Aransas. While your experimental interior photos might be considered modern art by some, let this studio pick up the lens when it's time to truly capture the magic of a moment.

May 16 2012 by Living Social

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