Baltimore daily deals for Jan. 27

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

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• $25 for a two-hour self-guided standup paddleboard tour for one (a $50 value)
• $45 for a two-hour self-guided standup paddleboard tour for two (a $100 value)

Paddleboarders can launch from Dundee Creek or Hammerman Beach in Middle River.

Ultimate Watersports

The Chesapeake Bay is home to legendary beautiful waters, and diverse flora and fauna. Held on Gunpowder River, which flows into the bay, the festival shows off the industry's latest toys, allowing attendees to try out brand-new kayaks and paddleboards on the sparkling fresh water. For the rest of the season, Ultimate Watersports brings its know-how to the shores with kayak tours, paddleboard lessons, and sailing trips that have remained a bay fixture for more than 26 years. Waterfront enthusiasts seek out the company's reliably well-maintained and up-to-date watercraft to do everything from gain a windsurfing certification to practice heckling standup paddleboard comics. Additionally, seasonal kids' camps help youngsters to stay active while they gain an appreciation for watersports and the splendor of the outdoors.

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Since its invention, laser tag has entertained as many children as laser hopscotch, laser jacks, and laser Red Rover have vaporized combined. Score multiple rounds of intense beam-streaming competition with this Groupon.

$9 for Two Rounds of Laser Tag, One Round of Urban Golf, and Two Trips Through the Laser Maze ($19.50 Value)

Guests zap opponents with laser guns, sink holes-in-one on indoor mini-golf course's glow-in-the-dark greens, and attempt to speedily weave their way through nearly 30 crisscrossing laser beams.

Red Zone Adventures

Fog floods the 6,000-square-foot arena as youngsters race behind glowing crates and walls to escape lasers, thus fulfilling the business's Active Play Active Kids philosophy of getting wee ones on their feet and keeping them moving. At the nine-hole indoor golf course, glow-in-the-dark games take place with the aid of illumined putters and firefly caddies. The laser maze's 30 crisscrossing beams put participants' coordination to the test as they navigate through, and the glowing Lightspace Play Floor accommodates up to four players trying to copy each others' dance moves. At the snack station, kids can recharge with pizza and nachos before challenging friends to air-hockey bouts in an arcade with more than 35 games.

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Getting your vehicle detailed uses less water than hosing it down at home and less gas than driving it into a river. Combat grime efficiently with this Groupon.

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• $29 for an interior or exterior detailing (a $60 value)
• $49 for full interior and exterior detailing (a $150 value)
• $99 for a complete vehicle 3M window-tinting package with exterior wash (a $285 value)

During an interior detailing, technicians spend up to two hours shampooing mats and seats, dusting dashboards and cup holders, and vacuuming the crevices of bobble-head dolls. Lasting up to three hours, the full-detailing package builds on the interior work with an external wash, tire dressing, and engine-steam-cleaning treatment that gently clears out gunky buildup. A machine wax and buff leaves bodies gleaming and resistant to Mother Nature’s whims. Alternatively, 3M window films reduce glare and increase glares from intrigued pedestrians. The tinting also blocks UV rays and keeps cockpits cool.

T and A Detailing

T and A Detailing's vehicle artists give cars a new lease on life with hand cleanings and classy modifications. Technicians install custom wheels, alarms from Avital, and three hues of window tint. They're also entrusted to tend to the flocks of several auto dealerships with their detailing and car-herding services.

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Losing weight is a challenge almost as difficult as reading an entire dictionary or climbing a tree that’s covered in canola oil. Enlist expert help with this Groupon.

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• $99 for two Lipo-Light body-sculpting treatments (a $600 value)
• $179 for four Lipo-Light body-sculpting treatments (a $1,200 value)
• $229 for six Lipo-Light body-sculpting treatments (an $1,800 value)

Eight Lipo-Light pads cover areas clients want to slim, emitting LED light that aims to reduce the appearance of cellulite and potentially reduce inches. The painless light beams reach deep within the skin, prompting fat cells to release liquid contents, which are then processed by the body's lymphatic system. Treatments require no downtime and are most effective when paired with exercise and a healthy diet.

Physicians Weight Loss Centers

Under the expert guidance of medical director Dr. Alkesh Patel, the staff at Physicians Weight Loss Centers harnesses FDA-approved technology, nutrition programs, and other services to help patients shed inches and pounds. With expertise honed over more than three decades, the team administers shots of vitamin B12, provides meal-planning advice, and crafts detailed exercise programs. Zerona laser treatments help contour silhouettes with little-to-no downtime or risk of being misused by supervillains, and the powers of radio and magnetic frequencies help Venus Freeze treatments battle cellulite and loose skin.

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The crepe, or French pancake, was invented in 1923 to make its American counterpart look fat, oafish, and uncouth in comparison. Help the disked dessert to maintain its well-deserved sense of superiority with today's Groupon.

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• $10 for $20 worth of Euro-African fare and drinks, including menu items such as couscous with slow-cooked lamb and vegetable stew ($9.45) and an omelet with two pancakes and cinnamon cream ($6.59)
• $18 for a punch card for six crepes (up to a $39.54 value), such as a hawaiian crepe with ham, pineapple, and cheese and a Nucoban crepe with coconut, bananas, and hazelnut chocolate
• $50 for crepe catering for up to 10 people including unlimited crepes for one hour (a $120 value)

Mina’s Delights

The influences on the cuisine of Ramatou Fofana, the gastronomist who owns Mina’s Delights, are widespread to say the least: her dishes sample from the culinary traditions of Africa, Europe, America, and Asia, and in particular France and West Africa. The restaurant was originally founded to serve crepes, which explains why the menu teems with sweet and savory versions of the treat, including a signature rainbow crepe topped with cherries, peaches, pineapple, and hazelnut crumbs.

Following the success of its crepes, the restaurant has expanded its repertoire to include European and African specialties. This means instead of shot-putting themselves to West Africa, diners can stay put to enjoy one of the region's popular dishes, thiebou jen, which pairs fresh veggies with spiced, stuffed fish.

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Often used for toting memorable subpoenas or slices of deli meat, books also serve as handy spots to place noteworthy photos while ensuring minimal mold growth. Preserve images in a portable and rodent-repelling format with this Groupon: for $35, you get $115 worth of custom-designed photo books from Photobook America. Only one book and any additional copies of that book may be ordered per transaction. This Groupon cannot be used toward shipping.

Customers can transform digital photographs into elegant coffee-table books with the help of an intuitive photo-book designer program after providing an access code obtained during the purchasing process. Photo books are available in several styles and sizes that include hardcover and softcover bindings. Regular book prices range between $40–$250, with additional fees for upgrades and professional-series books. Each book is hand-made with superior-quality materials, such as linen, silk, leather, and newt skin, all available in a variety of striking colors. Accessories, such as slipcases and presentation boxes can add a dash of pizzazz to each order, and acid-free paper ensures long-lasting photo quality while deflecting photon torpedoes. Orders are completed within four to five business days and take an additional two to four business days to ship, ensuring that customers will be able to promptly obtain their own memorable keepsake book and avoid carving sentimental images into a wall-mounted etch-a-sketch.

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In the days before mirrors, baseball players would collect their own baseball cards so they'd always know what they looked like, regardless of slugging percentage. Enjoy the preservative nature of photographs with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

• $49 for a two-hour beginner's online photography class chosen from Intro to Photoshop, Getting to Know Lightroom, or Into to PS Elements (a $99 value)
• $69 for a two-hour intermediate online photography class chosen from Intermediate Photoshop, Focus on Composition, or Intermediate PS Elements (a $149 value)
• $89 for a two-hour aspiring pro online photography class chosen from Building Your Photography Business or Post-Shoot Workflow (a $199 value)

Professional photographer leads two-hour video tutorials—live or prerecorded—designed to help students of all skill levels improve their shooting and editing abilities from the comfort of their homes.

Chimpsy

At the tender age of 6, Mark Cafiero received his first camera. Though it was broken and filled with cartoons his father had drawn of Mark and his sisters, that camera sparked an early interest in photography. Since then, that spark has erupted into a full-fledged passion, leading Mark to become a professional photographer who has snapped photos for hundreds of clients, including celebrities and professional athletes. To share his spark with others, Mark founded Chimpsy, a resource that helps photographers of all experience levels calibrate their skills with casual in-person and online classes.

Available in more than 30 cities across the nation, Chimpsy's two-hour crash course features a hands-on shooting session and campfire-style presentation on topics ranging from camera anatomy to photo composition. For home study, online classes help photographers—beginners and aspiring pros alike—get more from their pictures through two-hour video tutorials that cover photo-editing software, shooting tips and techniques, and steps on how to build a photography business. From the comfort of their bedrooms, students can watch these professional photographer-led tutorials live or replay previously recorded sessions. Along with instructional classes, Chimpsy offers shutterbugs a place to submit photos for contests with monthly prizes or for feedback from peers, pros, and sentient picture frames.

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A sore back is often the result of days spent hunching over keyboards or playing catch with wet bags of flour. Get back in the game with this Groupon.

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• $35 for one 60-minute custom massage (a $70 value)
• $95 for three 60-minute custom massages (a $210 value)

Registered massage practitioner Bernadette Singleton maintains open lines of communication throughout each custom massage, blending Swedish strokes with deep-tissue pressure to ease ailments that range from chronic aches to athletic injuries.

BES Enterprise Natural Solutions

If registered massage practitioner Bernadette Singleton has learned anything in the eight years since she opened BES Enterprise Natural Solutions, it’s that no two bodies react to treatment the same way. Human senses can be capricious and hard to control—something she knows all too well from her own battle with Meniere’s disease.

Bernadette draws on her years of therapeutic practice as well as her own life experiences to create custom massages that cater to her clients’ individual needs. Her own sensitivity to store-bought products compelled her to handcraft her own blends of oils, creams, and deodorants, and many of these formulas have since worked their way into her treatments. When she isn’t releasing tension with Swedish and deep-tissue techniques or coating water-heated pebbles in oil for a hot-stone massage, she continues to craft cold-processed soaps, hand-dipped candles, and blends of shea butter harvested from cows that once grazed in the New York Mets’ outfield.

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Although their thick wool coats would make them ideal car washers, sheep are rarely able to hold the position because of costly hoof scratches and a tendency to eat air fresheners. Enjoy bipedal auto-polishing with today's Groupon to Get MAD Mobile Auto Detailing. Choose between the following options:

• For $89, you get a full detail for a car (a $179 value, including the company's $20 gas fee).
• For $99, you get a full detail for a van, truck, or SUV (up to a $209 value, including the company's $20 gas fee).

Crews trained in the lost art of hand washing and hand drying travel to homes and offices to return rides to their zenith of cleanliness. Following the scrub, a cloak of wax leaves the striking pavement prowler able to turn more heads in parking lots than a neighborhood strongman juggling shopping carts. Exteriors wiggle gleefully as teams shine rubbery soles with a tire gloss, and auto owners also net their ride with renewed trim, a full shampoo treatment for weary carpets and mats, and newly cleaned and conditioned seats.

A door-jamb degunking, spot cleaning of mats, and dusting of air vents draw impressed eyes to peep through newly crystalline windows. Before the team returns to headquarters, vacuums feast noisily on crumbs left by ant farms needing lifts to the mall.

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History tends to repeat itself, which means there’s a good chance you’ll get run over by another war elephant. Learn from the past with this Groupon.

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• $20 for two tickets to the "Founding Gardeners" lecture on Sunday, May 20, from 6–7 p.m. (a $50 value)
• $10 for a William Paca House & Garden tour for two (a $20 value)

The "Founding Gardeners" lecture, led by author Andrea Wulf, will reflect on the agriculture, gardening, and botany that contributed to the elemental passions of America’s Founding Fathers. The lecture takes place at St. Anne’s Church.

A National Historic Landmark, the William Paca House & Garden maintains its original colonial-era grandeur with the help of dedicated archaeologists, historians, and gardeners. Tours, which begin each hour and last approximately 45 minutes, meander through two floors of the 18th-century home, where rooms are filled with ornate furnishings as well as Paca family silver and ceramics. Guests can next embark on self-led tours in the 2-acre garden, marked by multitier terraces with geometric parterres, a fish-shaped pond, and a diversity of bright, native blooms.

Historic Annapolis

Historic Annapolis preserves and celebrates the area’s rich social and political history with tours of the colonial city and its landmark homes. The nonprofit group restored the William Paca House & Garden, a National Historic Landmark, to its colonial-era glory so that visitors could wander the rooms and gardens and travel back to a period teeming with revolutionary political ideas and patriotism. A museum features exhibits that illuminate the past, such as a 6'x6' model of 18th-century Annapolis and a wormhole to Benjamin Franklin’s kite shop. At the Hogshead at 43 Pinkney Street, living-history presentations immerse visitors in the language and thoughts of long-ago citizens. Historic Annapolis also hosts a variety of public events, from historical interpreters presenting colonial life to summer camps for burgeoning history buffs.

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Healthy plants guarantee future generations a supply of oxygen and sturdy branches to hide on once the machines learn to think. Change the future with this Groupon.

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$10 for $20 worth of plants

• Native plants such as yellow-flowered golden stars ($5.95), american-cranberry bushes ($14.95), and fledgling umbrella-magnolia trees ($21)
• Purchases through the Nature Store help support environmental education

$33 for an annual family membership (a $75 value)

• Valid for a family of any size
• Hands-on nature classes for kids and adults
• Priority registration and 10% off children's nature summer camps
• Discounts on gift-shop purchases, events, and programs
• Discounted admission to partnered nature centers nationwide

Irvine Nature Center

Surrounded by more than 1,200 acres of protected land, Irvine Nature Center grants kids and parents access to 116 acres of open wetlands, forest, and meadows, affording families the opportunity to explore multiple ecosystems all in one afternoon. Dedicated to protecting nature and fostering respect of the outdoors, the center educates families with everything from field trips into the woods to hands-on lessons on specialized topics, from "Good Bugs for the Garden" to "Nature's Sweets: Maple Syrup & Honey." An indoor gallery sweeps adventurers through a collection of exhibits highlighting Maryland's local biomes, guiding visitors through an interactive box-turtle habitat and a darkened room echoing with the sounds of nocturnal animals such as owls and infomercial hosts. The Nature Store helps customers give back to the earth by stocking its shop with birdseed, sustainable jewelry, and native plants.

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Photographs printed on canvas will outlast photographs printed on anything and then used as napkins during a family barbecue. Put a photo in a durable place with this Groupon.

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• $45 for a 16"x20"x1.5" gallery-wrapped canvas (a $126.95 value)
• $52 for a 20”x24”x1.5” gallery-wrapped canvas (a $149.95 value)
• $75 for a 24”x36”x1.5” gallery-wrapped canvas (a $202.95 value)

A wrapped canvas is a professional, photorealistic reproduction printed on textured artist canvas and gallery wrapped around a sturdy 1.5-inch edge. Thanks to its colorful flanks, a wrapped canvas doesn't need to hide in a frame or rub lipstick on its edges every morning. One–three weeks after Canvas on Demand receives your photo, you'll have your canvas print in hand and ready to hang. This Groupon includes the cost of shipping and handling.

Customers living in Connecticut, California, North Carolina, Nevada, Kentucky, and Washington will pay an additional fee for sales tax.

Canvas on Demand

Canvas on Demand transfers photos onto gallery-ready canvases. Clients upload an image and pass it off to the studio's image touchup experts. They'll make complimentary fixes, such as improving sharpness, balancing and enhancing the color, fine-tuning contrast, and removing suspiciously red eyes, before reproducing the image on canvas. Clients can also opt to mail in prints; Canvas on Demand's image magicians will make a high-resolution scan and return originals by mail—unless they're baby photos, which are returned via stork.

Different display options allow clients to divide one photo over three panels or group a series of photo canvases in one of 12 wall configurations. A pixel-painting option digitally modifies images, lending them the swirling texture of traditional oil paintings.

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A day spa is a place to relax as beauty professionals look after aesthetic needs, whereas a night spa is a place crammed with monsters. Stay on the bright side with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

• $45 for a 60-minute Swedish or deep-tissue massage, or a 60-minute European facial (up to a $95 value)
• $85 for 60-minute Swedish or deep-tissue massage and 60-minute European facial (up to a $185 value)
• $125 for three 60-minute Swedish or deep-tissue massages, or three 60-minute European facials (up to a $285 value)

Massage therapists adhere to clients' desired levels of pressure to increase blood flow and relaxation. Estheticians help to brighten complexions with a cleanse, exfoliation, massage, and mask.

Liposculpture by Design

When Dr. Caryl Mussenden was six years old, she knew she wanted to become a doctor. After studying at Howard University's College of Medicine and holding residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, she realized this dream. Beginning as a board-certified OB/GYN, Dr. Mussenden taught young women the basics of self care, eventually transitioning into opening her own gynecological and med spa practice, Liposculpture by Design.

In 2006, Dr. Mussenden created the Medi Spa division to welcome clients looking for liposuction and laser work. And today, along with her dedicated staff, Mussenden helps men and women achieve their aesthetic aspirations through customized dermal filler injections, chemical peels, laser hair removal, sclerotherapy, and Jade therapy.

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Humans use their teeth to smile, chew, and hiss at their own reflections. Strengthen your grin with this Groupon.

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• $999 for two veneers (a $2,990 value)
• $1,899 for four veneers (a $5,980 value)
• $2,799 for six veneers (an $8,970 value)

Dr. Manson, a cosmetic dentist, bonds ultra-thin porcelain veneers, crafted into thin shells of ceramic, directly onto the tooth surface to hide existing chips or other imperfections. The veneers easily blend in with neighboring teeth and are resistant to stains caused by coffee, tea, or cigarettes.

Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry

Cosmetic dentist Dr. Barry Manson, DDS, continually pursues dental education, sharpening and updating the skills that earned him recognition as a student and a position as a teacher at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. His extensive cache of treatments leaves smiles healthier and happier with implants and veneers. Use of digital imaging keep Dr. Manson's practice thoroughly modern, as does the fact that cleanings take place on hoverboards.

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Before photography, subjects had to sit in uncomfortable poses as their portraits were painted, a process that could take several tension-packed years for mug shots. Sit for a quick, painless memory immortalization with this Groupon.

$79 for an On-Location Photo-Shoot Package (a $229.99 Total Value)

• One 30-minute on-location photo shoot (a $100 value)
• CD of customer's five favorite images (a $100 value)
• 10"x13" wall portrait (a $29.99 value)
• Online image gallery for viewing and sharing

Bella Events

Bella Events coordinates a nationwide network of skilled professional photographers, ready to arrive on location to enshrine milestones and special moments through their expert camera work. After customers send in their contact information, a photography consultant contacts them to exchange ideas and arrange photo-shoot details. By drawing on this information, the consultant can recommend the ideal photographer for the job, which, due to the laws of time and space, cannot always be Annie Leibovitz. Next, shutterbugs appear during the event, whether it be a birthday party or milestone anniversary party, to capture in-the-moment bliss. These lense experts can also render stunning headshots and graduation portraits, all enshrined as high-resolution digital images, classy canvas prints, or personalized mugs, mousepads, and tote bags.

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Concerts, like dimly lit chandeliers, are more impressive outdoors and are more enchanting when adorned with strategically placed glow sticks. Illuminate your eardrums with today's GrouponLive deal to the Kent Island Rock N Run Music Festival at the Chesapeake Bay Exploration Center in Chester. For $20, you get a general-admission ticket for Saturday, June 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (a $39 value).

During Kent Island Rock N Run Music Festival's inaugural event, eight energetic bands wail, riff, and jam throughout the day and into the night amid a picturesque waterfront park. New Jersey veteran rockers The Smithereens headline, playing power pop tinged with metal riffs in classics such as "A Girl Like You" and "Blood and Roses" as well as new tracks off their latest album, 2011. Before The Smithereens plug in, Mr. Greengenes gets audiences rocking with covers of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Rage Against the Machine, as well as other hard-rocking anthems. Maryland foursome Hyjinx also ignites the stage, transforming seminal hits by Bon Jovi, Journey, and Whitesnake with soulful female vocals, whereas '80s tribute band The Reagan Years plays tunes by a-ha, Depeche Mode, and Talking Heads to recap the decade when the Cold War ended and Pac-Man was almost voted president.

Proceeds from the festival and early-morning race help support Special Olympics, a worldwide organization dedicated to fostering community and athleticism for people with intellectual disabilities. In more than 170 countries, Special Olympics empowers 3.7 million athletes through sports training and competition.

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In the wild, humans learn to live off the land, foraging bushes for edible berries and rifling through tree trunks for squirrels' hidden smartphones. Hone your instincts with this Groupon.

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$29 for one night of camping with tent or bunkhouse rental for up to four at the Lehigh River campground (up to a $78 value)

• Alcohol-free, family-friendly campground with more than 100 wooded campsites and bunkhouses that sleep up to eight (padding and bedding not included)
• Proximity to whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and kayaking
• On-site activities such as sand volleyball courts, 330-foot zipline, and paintball target range

$99 for a two-day Pedals and Paddles package for two (a $247.90 total value)

• Two days of mountain biking and guided whitewater-rafting trips along the Lehigh River Gorge (a $99.95 value/person)
• Insurance (a $4 value/person), wetsuit rental (a $20 value/person), and overnight camping at the rafting center

Whitewater Challengers

Whitewater Challengers' certified guides lead paddlers across the skipping surf of the Poconos’ Lehigh River Gorge, the Black River Canyon, and the Adirondacks’ Hudson, Moose, and Salmon Rivers. In the rafting industry since 1975, the guides have collectively led guests along more than 16 million miles of rapids. They chart courses that satisfy a range of experience levels, from beginning jaunts down gentle rapids to advanced battles through coursing foam and wicked currents.

The crew’s ultimate goal is to make rafting a fun adventure, which means that they take care of the business end, providing all safety equipment, transportation to launch points, and lessons for novices. When not on the water, the outdoors-loving crew also organizes mountain-biking and camping trips in New York and Pennsylvania.

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Artwork stimulates an audience’s imagination, unlike a Rorschach test, which analyzes an audience’s imagination for signs of latent arachnophobia. Preserve eye candy with this Groupon.

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• $40 for $110 worth of framing services
• $50 for a diploma-framing package (a $176.87 value)

Though prices vary depending on the project, Framing Palace offers select canvas-stretching services and dozens of economy framing options that begin at around $100. Diploma-framing packages nestle certificates into black, polystyrene frames (pictured above) beneath UV-protective glass with a single-conversion mat and acid-free backing.

Framing Palace

The artwork armorists of Framing Palace and Glen Burnie Custom Framing safeguard masterpieces and mementos with high-quality, custom frames. Master framers meticulously mat a favorite portrait, landscape, or cousin between comfortable backings and glass coatings bound by mouldings culled from a huge selection of colors and materials. Archival matting, conservation clear glass, and acid-free backing protect prized possessions from destructive elements and deconstructive critics. Additionally, tiered frames, multiple matting options, specialty shadow boxes, and canvas-stretching services add three-dimensional character to otherwise existentially barren walls. The experienced art ambassadors tread gently when handling cherished objects, carefully securing artifacts, sports memorabilia, and high-end masterpieces in their decorative denizens.

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Like smashing a snow globe against your forehead, tours can open up a fascinating new world right before your eyes. Go beyond the surface with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options

• $15 for a kayak tour for one child (a $30 value)
• $25 for a kayak tour for one adult (a $50 value)
• $39 for a kayak tour for one adult and one child (up to an $80 Value)
• $45 for a kayak tour for two adults (up to a $100 Value)

Kayakers follow ACA-certified guides on treks through the Assateague Island's barrier ecosystems, choosing from a number of tours that vary in duration, difficulty, and route. Wildlife Discovery Tours paddle two miles through a secluded wilderness of sika deer and wild horses, and child-friendly sunset and full-moon tours explore natural habitats after dark with opportunities for photographing twilight scenery and seeing red foxes and luminous jellyfish.

SuperFun Eco Tours

Assateague Island sits along the East Coast near the spot where Maryland and Virginia begin to touch. The National Park Service safeguards the 37-mile island's varied ecosystem, in which wild horses brought there by 17th-century colonists still trot freely near the salt marsh. In 2009, a trio of college pals made it their mission to introduce nature enthusiasts to this dynamic wilderness. After Tom Simon, Neil Nimrichter, and Dale Barber left The Ohio State University with degrees in environmental science and adventure recreation, the friends were drawn to Assateague's complexity and coastal beauty as a spot to begin their careers. Today, their company, SuperFun Eco Tours, leads customers on various kayaking explorations of the island's wonders, quenching theirs and their customers’ thirst for adventure by exploring the areas of the island accessible only by boat or human catapult.

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Packing a parachute is not unlike packing a bag lunch: it's a bummer when your mom puts old ham in either one. Enjoy a fresh pack with this Groupon.

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• $159 for a tandem skydiving session in a two-person plane ($299 value) with a souvenir T-shirt ($25 value) for one (a $324 value)
• $315 for a tandem skydiving session with souvenir T-shirts for two (a $648 value)

After launching from the private plane's side door, skydivers free fall at speeds of up to 120 miles per hour while strapped into a parachute with an experienced instructor. Once instructors deploy the chute, the duo gently drifts to the ground. During the 40-second dive and 7-minute descent with parachute deployed, eyes enjoy panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, lakes, and rolling forests, as well as the capitol skyline.

DC Skydiving Center

The pilots at DC Skydiving Center fly to heights of up to 2 miles before divers of all skill levels hurl themselves from the plane's side door. Before they ever leave the ground, though, students receive a safety briefing and thorough explanation of the jump process. The center’s instructors specialize in calming the jitters of newbie divers by strapping in with them on tandem dives, but they also regularly shed single tears as more experienced adrenaline junkies pull out their own parachute at the culminating point of accelerated free-fall programs. Once in the air, the small aircraft's large, panoramic windows grant breathtaking views of the capitol skyline and Blue Ridge Mountains, all of which are captured on RVT video by instructors on the descent.

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The Issue: Barriers to Recreation for Kids with Disabilities

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, kids' recreational activities such as summer camps across the country have added accommodations to allow children with special needs to participate. However, even with improved physical access, the high costs of medicine, equipment, home care, and education often put a financial strain on the parents of children with disabilities, preventing them from being able to afford such activities.

The Campaign: Sailing Experience for Youth with Disabilities

If this Grassroots campaign raises $500, then Downtown Sailing Center can provide a three-hour sailing experience for 10 children with disabilities selected from Lollipop Kids Foundation. Each additional $500 will fund a sailing experience for 10 more youth. Each experience will include one-on-one instruction on a water course, using small boats that are manageable for those with limited mobility. After the training period, children take the reins and sail on their own, touring the harbor or participating in fun races. Family members can also sail with participants, or choose to watch from land instead.

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

Downtown Sailing Center

Downtown Sailing Center (DSC) aims to open up access to sailing through instruction, summer camps for youth, and a fleet of community boats. Its adult and youth boating programming promotes inclusive recreation for people who may face limited opportunities for this kind of activity because of disability or socioeconomic disadvantage. Over the course of a season, more than 1,000 people take to the water with the help of DSC volunteers and staff, who are specially trained to accommodate special needs. The boats at the DSC were specially designed so that they cannot capsize, allowing people with disabilities to sail safely.

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• All taxes
• Round-trip airfare between New York-JFK and Dublin (+$25 from Boston or +$50 from Chicago)
• Six nights of standard room accommodations in Irish hotels
• Standard shift economy-class car rental for duration of stay

If your girlfriend's new Feng Shui demands mean your oversized Chewbacca mannequin must be evicted from the living room, summon the hauling experts with today's Dealfind: $99 for 1 Year of Unlimited Junk Removal, Including Labor, Transportation and Disposal Fee from Mover & Junk Remover ($3,200 Value).

Trust experienced workers at Mover & Junk Remover who use brawn and dedication to satisfy customer needs and get rid of any unwanted clutter. Handling a variety of moving concerns for houses, apartments and more, these diligent workers will clear away all that excessively-sized memorabilia that's taking up space. With an entire year's worth of service offered through one easy purchase, this deal is just what you need to remove that lingering clutter. Opt for a tidy and organized space that lifts your spirits, and make your special someone happy too. Call today to book an appointment.

$19 for a Stock Market Trading Course by ProTradingProfits.com ($199 Value).

There's no doubt that you work hard to earn your money, which is exactly why it's time to seize a deal that gives you the know-how to turn your money into sustainable earnings by mastering the nuances of the stock market. With informed instructors and practical advice, ProTradingProfits.com gives you the awareness you need to follow equity securities trends, trade commodities, analyze individual companies based on P/E ratio, and much more, all aimed at helping you turn your paycheck into a long-term nest egg.

Designed to be accessible and comprehensible to beginners, this deal from ProTradingProfits.com makes it easy to increase your expertise when it comes to global finance, and use that new-found wisdom to your fiscal advantage. Seize this exclusive opportunity today and get on the path to minding your riches and you enriching your mind.

If being mistaken for a doughy half-piping snowman during your last trip to the Alps has made you question your full-bodied physique, focus on a build more suited for the beach with today's Dealfind: $59 for a 1 Month Diet and Nutrition Program at Physicians Weight Loss Centers ($398 Value).

Combining years of expertise in fitness and dieting regimens, the knowledgeable staff of consultants at Physicians Weight Loss Centers will work to design a feasible diet plan that assists in keeping your health on track. Drafting a program that is oriented towards healthier caloric intake, these professionals make encouraging allies in your mission to leave behind the abominable embarrassment.

Whether you're after that desirable hourglass figure or just hope to add more nutrition to your meals, Physicians Wight Loss Centers' consultants will give you the knowledge you need to maximize your energy and minimize the negative perception surrounding your figure. Call today and get moving towards that fabulous looking new you.

$49 for a 1500 Thread Count Equivalent Brushed Microfiber Sheet Set in Any Size, Including Tax and Shipping from GizmosX (Up to $99 Value).

While your makeshift bed seemed fine in college, you're finding it harder and harder to tempt an overnight guest with your race car sheets. Ditch the dingy look and start betting on your bedding with this excellent sheet set. Now you can drift off to dreamland in superior style. Designed for exquisite comfort and style, these brushed microfiber sheets are the equivalent of 1500 thread count and look as luxurious as they feel. This set includes one flat sheet, one fitted sheet, and two pillowcases.

If you're looking to update your bedroom from a place to crash to a den of love, look no further than this beautiful bedding. Whether your bedroom is subtly sophisticated or stylishly sexy, this is a bedroom must-have for you. Experience luxury sheets for your cozy bed and spend every night in maximum comfort.

$49 for a Clip-Free Professional Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron with Lifetime Warranty, Including Taxes and Shipping from KOR Hair International ($200 Value).

When it comes to achieving a polished, sleek look there's no need to head to the salon before every big night out. Instead, experience elegance from the comfort of your home with this must-have beauty accessory. This top-quality curling iron will quickly and beautifully transform your hair with ease. The non-slip handle makes it easy to grip, and the heated element achieves its desired temperature quickly and expertly maintains it, meaning you can get glamorous and go.

Don't waste time and money when there's a much easier path to a fantastic coif. You'll wonder how you ever lived without this everyday beauty boost. Turn heads with your amazing hair by ordering the Clip-Free Professional Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron from KOR Hair International today.

If building that pirate ship tree house for the kids took quite the toll on your back, take sail with professional assistance and make stressed muscles walk the plank with today's Dealfind: $39 for a 60 Minute Full Body Combination Massage Performed by a Licensed Massage Therapist, Including Insurance Receipt at Natural Oasis Body Massage ($85 Value).

Walk the streets or cruise the high seas with a renewed disposition and confidence to stand tall after a session from Natural Oasis Body Massage. Staffed by dedicated wellness experts that deliver a signature style, combining helpful techniques from a range of approaches for a one-of-a-kind method, this institution serves as a valuable ally in your search for improved spirits.

Whether hours of hammering have left you with kinks or you just feel like pampering yourself at a first-rate center for relaxation, this offer makes it easy to focus on getting your knots kneaded and encourages a sensation of restoration. Call today to book your first appointment. 

If moss and rotten leaves isn't exactly the wardrobe ensemble you want your house sporting when you host guests for summer barbecues, tidy up your abode with today's Dealfind: $39 for a 5 Exterior Window and Gutter Cleaning Package for Your Home from K&R Construction Company ($175 Value).

Falling leaves may be an endearing sign of beautiful fall foliage, but having them cluster up in your gutter really lessens the visual appeal of your place. Reverse the unsightly trend by getting your home polished with the help of K& R Construction. This institution is proud to get your gutters gunk-free and will help you have a home you're happy to call your own. In addition, they'll spruce up five of your windows, both inside and out. Ensure your castle shines this summer with a visit from this helpful handyman service.

$99 for 1 Night Niagara Falls NY Escape for 2 People, Including $50 for the Slots at Seneca Niagara Casino, $30 Spa Credit and $20 for TGI Friday's at the Sheraton At The Falls (Up to $259 Value).

Just a quick three-minute drive from the Rainbow Bridge to Canada, this beautiful Niagara Falls, New York hotel offers an unrivaled location and the perfect opportunity for both Americans and Canadians to enjoy the gorgeous scenery, and luxurious amenities at this border location. Grab that special someone and embark on a romantic trip to this tourist paradise for a fun and exciting getaway.

Enjoy the modern décor and comfortable accommodations the Sheraton At The Falls Hotel has to offer. You can squeeze in a quick workout at the on-site fitness facilities, or indulge in a beautiful morning jog before coming back to the hotel for a dip in the indoor pool to cool down and refresh. You're also encouraged to take advantage of the free Wi-Fi access, which allows for easy scouting of nearby attractions for planning out the day's activities, and staying in touch with loved one's back home on your portable devices.

If it's your first time to Niagara, there's no other experience like the legendary Maid of the Mist boat tour to give you an up-close-and-personal look at this naturally occurring wonder. You can also enjoy the spectacular view from the famous Niagara Falls State Park and Observation Tower which encompasses over 400 acres of lush park land and an unrivaled view. Then, make use of your $50 credit for the slots at the popular Seneca Niagara Casino, home to countless slot machines, table games, delicious dining choices, and exciting concerts and shows. Other local attractions include the Aquarium of Niagara and popular Fashion Outlets Niagara Falls USA.

With a diverse range of popular cuisines and renowned local restaurants nearby, there's no shortage of options when it comes to whetting your appetite. The hotel also offers a convenient, on-site Starbucks where you can grab a quick morning coffee to start your day, as well as a TGI Fridays where you can spend your $20 dining credit on a delicious dinner with the one you love. Whether it's your first time at the Falls, or you're just looking for a break from stressful city life, this one-of-a-kind location is sure to provide you with the much-needed relaxation and memorable experience you've been craving.

Forget boring old manicures, tattoos are the latest craze in fingernail art. They're temporary, of course, but once you try them you'll never go back. Nail tattoos are easy to apply and easy to take off. Choose from on-trend patterns and seasonal designs. These amazing products are great for your fingers or toes.

Best of all, the wide variety of colors within each tattoo kit gives you the option to wear them as subtle or out there as you want.

Like this offer? Buy it now - starting Sunday 5/13 it'll become a Plum Steal and you won't be able to buy it with Plum Dollars or promo codes.

You have so many cups of coffee a day, you're feeling like you're on a roller coaster. You're faced with an energy crash faster than you can chug down another mug-full.

You'll retire your coffee pot with this offer for 11:11 Emporium. The website offers endless varieties of tea, jam-packed with antioxidants, flavor, and long-lasting energy. Drinking tea hot or cold is a great way to recharge and cleanse your body and mind. 11:11 Emporium provides clear, colorful photos of their loose-leaf teas and detailed descriptions of their flavors and benefits, so you'll easily find your new favorite beverage for morning, day, and night!

Even the beginner cooks know how important the right olive oil is to any meal creation.

And when it comes to the best of the best - we always choose The Olive Press. They make fresh California extra virgin and citrus-crushed olive oil, along with artisan olive oils, and so much more. Choose from sampler packs, Mother's Day gifts, bath and body products, and even great stuff for the pantry. The selection is endless, and everything in it exudes an unbeatable quality.

Snag today's offer and double your money towards anything from The Olive Press. It's the easiest decision you'll ever make.

This summer, give your child a thrill! The day camps at Thrill-O-Rama are jam-packed with invigorating play, challenging puzzles, giggle-inducing games, and tons of fist-pumping fun.

Kids ages 5-12 will be both intellectually stimulated and physically inspired as they bounce, play, and work in teams to solve problems. This is brain candy, disguised as a fun-filled summer camp!

Thrill-O-Rama summer camps are held June 11 – August 10, 2012 (excluding July 4, 2012) and run Monday through Friday from 8am-4:30pm.

Choose from two offers today!

• $25 for a full day (8 hours) of camp - a $50 value
  
• $75 for 1 week of camp (full days) - a $150 value

Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp for $5 a day.

Put the sweltering summer heat on ice! Delicious Italian Ice, that is! At Rita's, you can choose from a huge list of fun flavors of this smooth and fruity treat, made fresh daily! Think Raspberry Lemonade, Kiwi-Strawberry, Georgia Peach, Florida Orange...even rich flavors like Chocolate Peanut Butter!

If you prefer a creamier treat, try Rita's Cream Ices or Old-Fashioned Custards!

Today's offer nabs you a $20 punch card to use at the Rita's locations in Columbia, for just $10.

Take the stress out of meal planning with a little help from eMeals. This unique company takes the guess work out of how to plan your weekly meals and does all the work for you.

Dinnertime is the one time of the day we get to de-compress and connect with one another.  eMeals menus are designed around family-friendly and simple recipes with generous portions to help you make dinner happen the easy way. eMeals provides more than 30 meal plan options that include a shopping list and where possible are tied to weekly grocery store sales.  Whether you desire natural and organic, gluten-free or family classic, there are a variety of meal plans to please everyone's palette. eMeals is the easy way to budget your money, save your precious time, and enjoy a delicious meal week after week.

2012: The summer of bounce!

Kids will love to jump and play all day at Pump It Up. Their Jump-N-Art Camps are designed to let kids explore their physical and creative energies, combining exploration of the arts with jumping and playing on Pump It Up's collection of inflatables. Choose from three sessions of camp, all with different creative themes:

• July 16 - July 20 (Zoo Adventures)
• July 30 - August 3 (Prehistoric Adventures)
• August 13 - August 17 (Creepy, Crawly Critters)

Camps run Monday-Friday, from 9am-4pm. Snacks are provided, but campers need to bring their own lunch (peanut-free, please!)

Register for camp through Plum District and you'll also get 5 pop-in playtimes at Pump It Up! Or, if camp's not your child's thing, you can also purchase 10 pop-in playtimes to use at your leisure!

Young skin is naturally sensitive - so why not care for it naturally? The organic products from Simply Pure were designed by a conscientious Mom who was inspired by her struggle to heal her son's itchy, flaky skin.

These gentle and effective skin and haircare products are perfect for your medicine cabinet stock of lotions, shampoos, and salves. Simply Pure's products contain no harmful ingredients and are never tested on animals. They keep Mom and Mother Earth healthy and safe.

We've found the cutest, most fabulous way to show someone you love that you're thinking of them! We're serious... these cards are drop.dead.adorable!

Love B&P Designs makes the cutest custom invitations and cards. You'll want to throw a party just so you can send out the delightful invites! With today's offers you can opt for stationery or two custom digital files that you can print out right in the comfort of your home!

Golden, glowing skin is a sure sign that warmer weather is taking charge. But you're a busy Mom - spending an afternoon lolling around on the beach or lounging poolside isn't often an option. Enter: BronzedBerry, the spray tanning service that comes to you at home!

All you need to do to get a natural-looking airbrush tan is call BronzedBerry. Their Classic Glow service uses an organic solution that's designed to give you that perfect hint of color from head to toe. Pick the level of tone you'd like, and relax!

Life’s short, so why have plain old and dreadfully dull accessories when you can take the cute and stylish road? For only $29, fall in love with a new personalized duffel from Whyte House Monograms.

These duffel bags are perfect for weekend trips, hitting the gym (in style!), or carrying your sunny-day supplies to the beach or pool! These make a perfect gift for a not-a-kid-anymore kid who's off to college!

With today's offer, you'll get to personalize your bag with a monogram in the font of your choice, and fabric featuring stripes, polka dots, or zebra print.

A great facial can be like a workout for your face - it tightens and smooths your skin into peak condition, leaving you looking healthier and, yes, happier. Add a peel to the mix and, wow - look at how you glow.

Shape it up, Hot Mama, with today's offers from Face 2 Face! Their personalized, gentle treatments will help refine and improve your skin's tone and elasticity. Choose from two offers today:

• $25 for a Glycolic Peel - $50 value
• $35 for a 60-minute facial (choose from European, Acne, or Sensitive Skin) 

Let the kids enjoy their PB&J, Mom.  Sneak away for the afternoon or evening with a couple of your girlfriends and indulge in culinary bliss at Venegas Prime Filet.

Your ladies' luncheon has never been so easy to agree on!  Your gal pals will be so appreciative when you get this offer for $20 for $40 worth of food and drink at Venegas Prime Filet. With a variety of fresh, colorful salads, cheesy and zesty appetizers, and mouth-watering steaks and entrees cooked to perfection, everyone will find something on the menu to satisfy her taste buds. So much fun for the ladies who lunch...or brunch...or munch (on dinner)...

It's high time moms start pampering themselves. They cook, they clean, they do laundry, they work — the list goes on and on … and on. Moms are waitresses, nurses, wives, and so much more to their families. If this is you, stop procrastinating and start pampering yourself. You deserve it.

Today's offer for a 1-hour Swedish or deep tissue massage, or a reflexology session, will be a treat that will make you feel great for the rest of the week. Don't be afraid to carve out a little time for yourself.

You know those ladies who can stare an ooey, gooey chocolatey temptation in the face and instead reach calmly for a carrot? Neither do we.

Rewarding your hard work with a cupcake can be really satisfying. But jump-starting a plan to help you lose weight and balance your diet? That'll ultimately feel better than 10 cupcakes.

This offer from Tara Hantske is designed to begin resetting your body, curbing your cravings and helping you to start dropping pounds. For $110, you'll get 15 Nutrimeal shakes, 10 Nutrition bars, 5 days of the highest-rated nutritional supplements, daily emails a program guide, and personalized coaching that can help you go for your weight loss goals. You can do it! Tara Hantske will help.

The summer heat is creeping its way up the thermostat. It's time to chill out, Mom.

Enjoying tasty frozen yogurt, smoothies and bubble tea at Soyo is an instant cool down. SoYo offers a variety of unique flavors made with organic milk and an endless assortment of fresh toppings that the whole family will love. Or sip a fruity smoothie or refreshing bubble tea to rehydrate and refuel to get out and play. Don't let the heat slow you down. SoYo's chill factor makes it the perfect afternoon treat, with or without the kids!