Groupon Christmas Shopping

     As great as the deals are on Groupon, I have to admit that I've never actually bought anything from the website until today. When I was checking my email, I randomly decided to click the deal they had sent me today and lucked up on the perfect present for my Husband. By perfect, I mean that it's something awesome that he's going to enjoy, but it was also a fantastic price. I won't share exactly what I picked out for him since he's likely to read this, but I will share some other great deals that I think would make for some pretty sweet Christmas gifts.

For the Foodies-
Blacksmith's Bistro- Choose between two options- Pub Dinner (appetizer + 2 entrees) for 2 only $25 (a $49 value) or Pub Dinner for 4 (2 appetizers + 4 entrees) only $45 (a $98 value)! **As a quick aside, we visited Blacksmith's at their former location in St. Elmo and were very pleasantly surprised by the unique food combinations and laid-back atmosphere. De-lish! (VERY limited time remaining on this Groupon!)
Chato Brasserie- $40 worth of food for only $20!
Gigi's Cupcakes & Frozen Yogurt- $15 for 6 Groupons each worth $5 worth of frozen yogurt ($30 value)!

For the Sports Fan-
NCAA Blankets 84"x54" $24.99

For the Fashionista-
Bucco Venita Women's Riding Boots- $120 boots for only $39.99!
Michael Antonio Women’s Mattson and Maddy Combat Boots- $69 boots for $29!

For the Friends with Kids-
Silhouette Spa $29 for a 1 hr. Massage
Duracell 48-Pack with 24 AA and 24 AAA Alkaline Batteries- $18.99
$25 Portrait Session at JCPenny- Choose between a photo package with CD, or a 16"x20" gallery wrap. (VERY limited time left!)
Drive Through Safari & Petting Zoo- Only $9 for a great day trip! (VERY limited time left)

For the College Kids-
Single-Serve Drink Cartridge Winter Sampler- $29.99 for 35 cups for the Keurig with free shipping to the kiddos dorm rooms!
Ocoee Zipline Tour for One- Normally $79, only $35!! (VERY limited time left!)
Rock Climbing Tour- Half-day with gear, only $49, or full-day with gear $69!

Get-Aways for Couples (or groups of 4)-
Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting- Only $10 for 2, or $19 for 4! Don't forget your ID!
Mountain Vista Log Cabins- Multiple deals; split one with another couple & save even more!
Chattanooga Choo-Choo- Multiple deals; one night for 2 in the old train station for $79/night!
RG Horsemanship Lessons + Trail Ride- Only $29 for a 1 hr. lesson (a $199 value). Read the fine print for this deal.

     As a side note, if you purchase a Groupon and never get around to actually using it, many of the Groupons you can purchase will maintain the original purchase price even after expiration of the "Groupon Deal." For example, if you buy a $40 Groupon for a restaurant and you pay $20 for it through the website then you can still use the purchase price $20 at the restaurant even after the $40 Groupon expires. This made me happy because life gets crazy and I hate the thought of throwing away money simply because I got busy and forgot. After you make a Groupon account, you can view all of your Groupons purchased on your account. This is great if you've lost the copy you printed, or simply need a reminded for which Groupons you have yet to use. And if your phone is smart enough, you can go on your account and have your Groupon simply sent to your phone. Nice & easy and no printing required. :)

     Act fast! The deals are only available for a short time/amount purchased and once they're gone, they're gone! And always be sure to read the fine-print so you know the particular details for each Groupon you're purchasing. 

Happy shopping!

-BrittLeah

*Disclaimer- I am in no way compensated for reporting these deals to you; I just like to share when I find something awesome. :)