Groupon Gift Cards Make Great Presents!

Here's a great gift idea for the hard-to-shop-for person, the one-who-has-everything, or the one-you-don't-know-well-enough-to-know-what-to-buy!  And of course, what deal loving person wouldn't love this? ;)

The gift of Groupon!  Send a Groupon gift card by mail OR send an eGift card!

"It's the thought that counts double!"


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$94 for Sony Bloggie Touch MP4 Camera ($179.99 Value)!

Cyber Monday is officially here!  Check out this awesome deal from Groupon:




$94 for a Sony Bloggie Touch MP4 Camera (model MHS-TS10), plus free shipping ($179.99 Value).   This would make a great Christmas present!

• Expires Dec 28, 2011
• Not valid in Canada. 
• Limit 2 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. 
• Online only. 
• Not valid for shipping to PO or APO addresses. 
• Cannot redeem Groupon until order is processed on Wednesday, 11/30. Must redeem by 12/28/11 or customer will be automatically refunded. 
• All returns must take place within 30 days of order date. 
• Allow 7-14 days for shipping. 
• Registration with Sony required. 
• Applicable sales tax & shipping fees included. 
• Subject to Sony's terms of sale.

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$12 for $25 to Spend at Red, Hot & Blue + More Meal Deals

Posting deals about restaurants and meals really makes me hungry, and it's not even lunch time! ;)
Today's DC area deals:

From Groupon

• for $12, you get $25 worth of slow-simmered barbecue at Red Hot & Blue. Choose from the following locations: Arlington, Gaithersburg, Leesburg, Warrenton, and express locations in Manassas and Falls Church.
• for $15, you get $30 worth of Indian fare at Bollywood Bistro in Fairfax, Virginia. 

Living Social

• Pay $48 to break bread over a four-course meal for two at La Capilla in Old Town Manassas (a $96 value).
• Pay $15 for $30 to spend on food and non-alcoholic drinks at Vannipa Thai Restaurant in Falls Church.
• Pay $10 and you'll get $20 to spend on food and drink ordered from Asia Nine through LivingSocial Instant's brand-new takeout/delivery service.
• Pay $15 for $30 to spend on food and drinks at  Saagar Indian Cuisine in Gaithersburg.

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Up to 67% off Customized Holiday Cards at Picaboo

Grab today's awesome Groupon deal for Picaboo and save on your customized holiday cards!

• For $25, you get $75 worth of holiday cards.
• For $40, you get $100 worth of holiday cards.
• For $50, you get $120 worth of holiday cards.

Expires Dec 31, 2011.  Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Valid toward tax and shipping. Valid only for cards. Not valid with other offers. May redeem across multiple orders.



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Deals on Fall Festivals

It's almost October!  Time for apple cider, corn mazes and picking pumpkins!

From Groupon, get two season passes to the Harvest Festival at Belvedere Plantation in Fredericksburg for $26 (up to a $52 value). Children 2 and under are admitted free.

Living Social has a deal for Sharp's at Waterford Farm in Montgomery County:  Pay just $11 for a pumpkin tour for two (regularly $22).
Or pay $15 for two tickets to Haunted Hollow at Maple Tree Lane in Warrenton, which gets you a spine-tingling tour of this haunted historical farm (a $30 value).

From Certifikid, pay only $6 for admission to The Temple Hall Farm Corn Maize and Fall Festival in Leesburg.


And here's one for the adults:

From Groupon, grab this deal for the 25th Annual Barrell Tasting at Autumn Hill Vineyards in Stanardsville.  For $7, you can get you get admission for two to the fall festival on October 15, 16, 22, or 23 (a $15 value).

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Blockbuster Express Deal & Codes

Grab this Groupon deal now:  5 one-night rentals from Blockbuster Express for only $2! 

Plus try out these codes thru 9/30 for a FREE one-night rental (I text them to myself so I always have the code with me):

87RMAQ9
36AGSF2
65MMKC7
67JMMF5
43CHAH5
3250BW4
92DWTM3
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Restaurant Deals for DC, NoVa, and MD

From HomeRun:
$15.99 for Two Entrees at Roger Miller Restaurant in Silver Springs (up to $34 value).

From CBS Local:
$25 for $50 Worth of Live Jazz, Food, and Drinks at Black Fox Lounge on Connecticut Ave.

From ScoutMob:
50% Off at Cassatt's Kiwi Cafe in Arlington

From Groupon:
For $5, you get $10 worth of Middle Eastern fare at Afghan Kabob House in Arlington.
For $15, you get $30 worth of vegetarian Indian fare at Swagath Indian Restaurant in Ashburn, Virginia.
For $28, you get bistro fare for two at Eleventh Street Lounge in Arlington (up to a $63 value). The meal includes any starter or small plate (up to a $15 value) and any two entrees (up to a $24 value each).
Half off deal for Cold Stone Creamery, valid at the Largo location.



Save 80% off most Restaurant.com $25 Gift Certificates! Use code SAVE at checkout now through 7/31/11!

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Restaurant & Wine Deals for Richmond

From GoDailyDeals:
Pay $10 for $20 to spend at Hot Tamale Cafe in Midlothian.
Pay $5 for $10 to spend at One More Bite Cafe & Bakery in Midlothian.

From Living Social:
For just $20, enjoy a legendary experience at First Colony Winery in Charlottesville, complete with a winery tour and tasting for two, two souvenir glasses, two glasses of wine, and $10 to spend on wine (a $40 value).

From Groupon:
For $10, you get $20 worth of pub fare at Lee’s Retreat Brew Pub at the Blue & Gray Brewing Co. in Fredericksburg.

Also check out the many Richmond restaurants on Restaurant.com! Save 80% off most Restaurant.com $25 Gift Certificates! Use code SAVE at checkout now through 7/31/11.

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*$2 Fandango Movie Tickets!*

Groupon has a deal offered exclusively to first-time buyers that gets you one movie ticket for $2 (up to a $12 value) from Fandango, so you can catch a movie at any of Fandango's partner theaters.

• Expires Apr 20, 2012
• Limit 2 per person. 
• Online redemption only. No cash back except as required by law. Subject to Fandango's terms and conditions and purchase policy. 
• Only valid recipients of Groupon email offer are permitted to purchase.

**I grabbed this before realizing it was for first-time buyers, so if you get this deal too as a non-first-timer, please be aware that there's a chance we will be getting an email from Groupon saying, "Sorry, this wasn't for you" at which point I'm sure we won't be charged; Groupon has amazing customer service!

That being said, if you ARE a first-time Groupon buyer, snag it now while they're still available!

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Over 60% Off Tix to Kings of Leon at Jiffy Lube Live Aug 9

Groupon has a great deal for tickets to Kings of Leon at Jiffy Lube Live:
For $39, you get two tickets for seats in sections 302–304 to see Kings of Leon at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow on Tuesday, August 9, at 7 p.m. (an $81 value before fees, or up to a $105.70 value online, including all ticketing fees). Parking is included, and doors open at 6 p.m.

• Expires Aug 9, 2011
• Limit 4 per person. Redeem starting 8/1/11. Must show valid ID matching name on Groupon at Jiffy Lube Live box office. Must provide first and last name at checkout. 
• Refundable only on day of purchase. 
• Must redeem together to sit together.

Oh my... I'm checking my schedule now!

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Half Off Insect Lore Butterfly Garden or Insects and Accessories

Groupon has a deal for 50% off from Insect Lore!
Choose from a butterfly garden shipped with live caterpillars for $10 (a $19.99 value) or get $20 worth of insect life and accessories online for just $10.

My girls really enjoyed the butterfly garden and the ladybug land earlier this year.  What a great way for them to see insects up close and learn about insect metamorphosis!

• Expires Aug 1, 2012
• Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Limit 1 per order. 
• Valid only for option purchased.

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Magazine Deals: Glamour, Disney Family Fun and More

From Groupon:
For $7, you get eight issues of Veranda magazine (a $15 value).
For $6, you'll get one year of Glamour magazine (a $12 value).
for $10, you get a one-year subscription to O, The Oprah Magazine (up to a $28 value).
 


From familyFINDS!:
$5 For 1-Year Subscription To Disney FamilyFun Magazine ($10 Value)


From kgb deals:
Get one-year subscriptions to four of your favorite mags for $24 + free shipping from Magazine Metropolis Deals. Choose from Rolling Stone, Parents, Elle, Maxim, and more. Get a fifth magazine – Shape or Entrepreneur – for free.
*Spend at least $10 on kgb deals and get $15 to spend in August!  Use code “SUMMER15” to receive credit.

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$29 for $60 to Spend on Shoes from Chinese Laundry!

source:  Chinese Laundry.com

One word:  SHOES!

From Groupon Las Vegas - but can be used by anyone:
For $29, you get $60 worth of women's shoes from Chinese Laundry's online boutique.

• Expires Nov 23, 2011
• Limit 1 per person. Limit 1 per order. 
• Online only.

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Half Off 2 Gallons of McCormick Paints!

I seriously could have used this deal TWO WEEKS ago.  Okay, I'm over it and hope some of you get to use this deal :)



From Groupon:
For $46, you get two gallons of GenerationXR Ultra Premium paint (a $92 value) at McCormick Paints, redeemable at one of 24 DC-area locations.

• Expires Nov 22, 2011
• Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Limit 1 per visit. 
• Not valid until 7/22/11 at 12pm. 
• In-store only.

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$10 for $20 to Spend at Banner's Hallmark

From Groupon:



What a great deal!  Stock up on cards,candles, gifts and more!

For $10, you get $20 worth of merchandise at Banner's Hallmark. This Groupon is valid at 31 locations.

• Expires Sep 28, 2011
• Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Limit 1 per visit. 
• In-store only. 
• Not valid with loyalty program discounts.
• Not valid for the purchase of gift cards or stamps.

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Restaurant Deals for DC, VA, & MD

From Living Social:
Pay $27 for a dinner buffet for two at Heebeen Korean BBQ & Sushi Bar in Alexandria (a $54 value).

From Specialicious:
$20 for $40 Worth of Food and Wine at The Wine House in Fairfax.

From Groupon:
For $25, you get $50 worth of Mexican and Latin American cuisine at Samantha's Restaurant in Silver Spring.

For $15, you get $30 worth of Asian fare for dinner or for $10, you get $20 to spend for lunch at Asia Bistro, Saigon Saigon, or Zen Bistro and Wine Bar, located in Pentagon Row in Arlington.


For $5, you get $10 worth of café fare at Here CaféBar, located within the Artisphere cultural center in Arlington.

For $20, you get $40 worth of bar fare, brews, and more at Duffy's Irish Pub in the U Street Corridor.

From YourBestDeals.com:

$5 for $10 to spend on a tasty treat from Crepeaway on L Street NW.

From Eversave:

$5 for $10 worth of ice cream or $15 for $30 worth of cakes and cupcakes from Cold Stone Creamery in Largo, MD.

From HomeRun:
$10 for $20 Worth of Nepalese & Indian Food at Shangri-La Indian Cuisine and Restaurant in Bethesda.

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Deals on Home Goods & Services

Meg's Daily Deals will be on a light posting schedule (if you haven't noticed already) for the next few weeks.  We've finally bought a house and are currently cleaning, painting, removing wallpaper, etc to get it ready for move-in. 

Considering all that's happening on my end, here are your daily deals for home goods & services:



From Groupon:
For $69, you get an initial pest-control treatment for homes up to 1,500 square feet (a $179 value),
$79 for homes up to 3,000 square feet (a $189 value), $89 for homes up to 5,000 square feet (a $199 value), or $99 for homes more than 5,001 square feet (a $209 value) from  American Pest.

For $50, you get $100 toward plumbing services, or for $99, you get a drain cleaning (up to a $269 value) or
for $139, you get a drain cleaning, water-heater flush, and plumbing inspection for the whole house (up to a $375 value) from Haynes Plumbing.

For $79, you get $179 worth of home-improvement services or for $249, you get $600 worth of masonry restoration, repair, and design from Mitchel's Chimney & Masonry Specialists, Inc.

From Service Alley:
$114 for a whole-house air duct cleaning from All States Air Duct Pro.

From Specialicious:
$69 for Carpet Cleaning for Three Areas (Up to 750-Square-Feet) from Cardinal Chem Dry ($322 Value)



From BuyWithMe:
$25 gets you two hours of cleaning ($65 value), $35 gets you four hours of cleaning ($130 value), or $49 gets you five hours of cleaning ($160 value) from The Homework Crew.

From Eversave:

Bonus Save: Sissy Little Today's Save:$18 for $40 worth of adorable wall decals from SissyLittle.com - plus free shipping included! Expires 11:59 PM - Jun 22, 2011

From MooLaLa:
$19 for $40 in Wall Decor and Home Accents from Chick Lingo











the Foundary has some great deals right now on outdoor lighting from Kenroy as well as an ottoman sale, pillows and trays from Christen Maxwell, modern office chairs, bamboo chair mats, eco-friendly rugs, stoneware, and more!


More private sale/deal sites for home goods:
Gilt Groupe Home
ideeli home
RueLaLa Home
HomeSav
Hautelook Home
One Kings Lane


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Deals on Fun Stuff to Do in DC, MD & VA

Groupon has some great deals on fun things to do around DC, VA and MD:



$49 for High-Speed Ride-Along or Taste of Racing Class at Formula Racing Experience's racing school at the Summit Point Motorsports Park, located in Summit Point, West Virginia. Classes are currently scheduled July 9 and 10, as well as September 25. Formula Racing Experience regularly adds dates, so be sure to check the schedule.

For $25, get a three-hour adult painting class (a $50 value) to Art By The Glazz in Ashburn.  For an additional $12, you can get car service to and from Dulles Mall, Reston Town Center, or Tyson's Corner in McLean. 

For $10, you get one hour of indoor tennis-court time (a $20 value) or for $15, you get a one-hour group tennis lesson (a $30 value) from East Potomac Tennis Center.

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Deals on Fun Things to Do in Richmond

From Living Social:
Get a Climber's Sampler from Peak Experiences Indoor Climbing Center for only $8 (regularly $17). Your package includes a staff belayer, harness rental, and three climbs to get you in the habit of going to the top. Or, really practice your scales with a six-visit punch card (including staff belayer, harness, and climbing shoe rental) for only $42 -- regularly $85.

From Groupon:
For $37, you get two tickets to Wait Until Dark at Swift Creek Mill Theatre in Colonial Heights (up to a $74 value). Performances run every Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 p.m. from June 16 to July 23, with five select matinee performances.

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Deals for Dads - Gift Ideas for Father's Day

Father's Day is only a little over a week away!  Here are some deals you can use for dear old Dad (or anyone really):

From Mamasource (formerly Mamapedia Sweet Deals):
$15 for $30 worth of gourmet cookies and brownies, fresh fruit, organic snacks, gourmet roasted nuts, or other savory delights from Cherry Moon Farms.

Dont forget:  10% Off Your First Mamasource Purchase with code: JUNE10 (save up to $10)



From Groupon:
$20 for Two-Year Subscription to “The Beer Connoisseur” Magazine (Up to $40.66 Value)


For $20, you get 20 weeks of WSJ Weekend, the weekend edition of The Wall Street Journal (a $40 value), delivered on Saturdays.

For $18, you get a TopGolf playing card, which includes $50 worth of games on a tracking-chip-enabled golf range, free club rental, and use of the putting green at TopGolf Alexandria (a $40 value). The sessions can be redeemed all at once or across multiple visits.

For $20, you get a wine-and-fare pairing for two at Capitol Vineyards in Delaplane (a $40 value).


The banner below will bring you to more great Father's Day deals from Groupon!



From BuyWithMe:
$50 gets you $100 worth of merchandise at The Golf Zone plus free shipping!

Grab two custom mugs at only $14 ($30 value) from Mug on Mug. 

HarryHasIt.com is offering $80 worth of tickets for only $30.

$49 gets you a Padilla Edicion Especial humidor and a 20-count box of 90+ rated Padilla Hybrid Robusto cigars from Stogie Boys ($99 value; tax and shipping are extra). 

From WhatsTheDeal (now part of kgb deals):
Pay $20 for One Hour of Laser Tag for Two People (a $40 value) OR pay $99 for a Two Hour Laser Tag Party for Ten People (a $250 value) at PEV's Paintball in Aldie.

From CBS Local Offers:
$37.50 for 1 Round of Golf, Cart, Bucket of Balls, and Lunch ($75 value) at The Timbers at Troy in Elkridge, MD.

From Socially Ideal:
$24 for One-Year Membership to Access over 300 Private Golf Courses ($49 value) from Boxgroove.com.

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