Category Archives: Groupon

Groupons for quick eats

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t440x300 (1)Eight-inch sub meal with cookies, chips, salad and soft drinks for two or four at Fontano’s Subs in Hinsdale (52% off).  Limit five per person.

t440x300 (2)$5 for $10 Worth of hot dogs, burgers, and ice cream at Dips & Dogs in Hinsdale.  Limit one per person; two additional as gifts.

t440x300 (3)$11 for $20 worth of deep-dish pizza and appetizers at Jet’s Pizza in Lombard.  Limit one per person; additional one as gift.

t440x300 (4)$15 for three Groupons, each good for $10 worth of Mexican food at Mr. Burritos and Los Lokos Burritos in Bensenville, Chicago Heights and Midlothian ($30 total value).

t440x300 (5)Three-topping pizza meals for takeout or delivery from Papa John’s in Niles, Libertyville and Chicago (up to 53% off). Three options available.

Groupon guns: save yourself from walkers!

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t440x300If you don’t shoot ’em in the head, the zombies will get you!  Learn to aim with this Groupon:  $55 for a shooting-range package for two with an intro lesson, targets, and firearms at Article 2 Gun Range in Lombard ($106 value).  Limit one per person; additional one as gift.

After a 30-minute safety class, shooters spend the next 30 minutes undergoing a beginner shooting class and take aim at targets from a more than 25-yard range. Firearms ranging from rifles to pistols are available for rental, and each guest is equipped with eye and ear protection. A firearm owner’s identification card is not required to participate.

Groupon goods: 3 Clarisonic brush kits available!

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t300x182 (1)Last time Groupon only offered compatible brush heads and they sold out.  Now you can have the real thing (they call Clarisonic the Cadillac of cleansing systems).  Three available Clarisonic options:

$105.99 for a Clarisonic Mia 2 cleansing system in blue or pink ($125 list)
$145.99 for a Clarisonic Aria cleansing system ($199 list)
$165.99 for a Clarisonic PLUS cleansing system ($225 list)

Groupon LA: Pazzo Gelato

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t440x300This Groupon just appeared and it’s already sold over 100 vouchers!  Pay $8 for $12 worth of gelato at Pazzo Gelato‘s two locations:  Echo Park and Silver Lake.  Hundreds of gelato & vegan sorbetto flavors made from seasonal, local produce have garnered attention from Nylon Magazine & Bon Appétit.  Limit two vouchers per person and you have until February 19th to use them.

Golf & other ball pseudo-sports

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stooges golfNine-Hole Round of Golf for Two or Four with Cart Rental at Western Acres Golf Course in Lombard (Up to 52% Off).  This is the course on Butterfield, just east of Rte 53 – I’ve driven by it thousands of times and never paid attention!  These guys look familiar – maybe you’ve seen them around?

One or Two Private Indoor Golf Lessons from Kyle Rich Golf Academy at Bogies Indoor Golf Club (Up to 53% Off).  This one’s on 63rd and Woodward in Downers Grove.

One or Two Golf Packages with Pass for 12 Courses and Subscription to “Golf Digest” from Supreme Golf (Up to 56% Off).

$89 for 18-Hole Round of Golf with Cart and Pitching Wedge at Bolingbrook Golf Club (Up to $305 Value).

t440x300 (1)Two Hours of Bowling and Shoe Rental for Two or Four at AMF Bowling Centers (Up to 53% Off).  There are four locations available.

One-Hour Bowling Outing for Four with Shoe Rental or Four Bowling Lessons for One at Fox Bowl on Butterfield in Wheaton (Up to 79% Off).

One Hour of Bowling and Shoe Rentals for Four or Six at Tivoli Bowling Center in downtown Downers Grove (Up to 51% Off).

Groupon goods – electronic toys!

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t900x600 (1)Apple iPad 3rd Generation for $489.99 with Wi-Fi & Cellular for AT&T or Verizon (Manufacturer Refurbished). Free Shipping & Returns.  You get a one-year Apple warranty with these.

t300x182 (7)Batman: Arkham Origins for PS3, XBox 360, or Wii U available for preorder with guaranteed delivery by October 25. Free Shipping and Returns.

t300x182 (8)Incase MacBook Air 11” or 13” Hard-Shell Case. Multiple Colors Available. Free Shipping and Returns.

t300x182 (9)3M Portable Wireless Projector with Roku Streaming Stick for $169.99. Free Shipping and Returns.

t900x600 (3)Westinghouse 46″ 120Hz 1080p LED HDTV for $399.99 (UW46T7HW). Free Shipping and Returns.

t300x182 (10)Lenmar Battery Case for iPhone 5/5s. Multiple Colors Available. Free Shipping and Returns.

Celebrate Food with Groupon!

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t900x600Urbani Truffles White Truffle Oil. Two sizes available.

t300x182Black Point Lobster Bake for two or Maine Lobster Dinner for four from GetMaineLobster.com.

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KettlePizza Basic Pizza Oven Kit for 18.5″ and 22.5″ Charcoal Kettle Grills. Free Shipping and Returns.

t300x182 (2)Gourmet Gift Baskets from GourmetGiftBaskets.com (Half Off). Three Options Available.

t300x182 (3)$27.99 for this Cuisinart three-piece set containing a stone, peel and cutter for crafting smoky and crispy pizzas on nearly any grill.

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$15 for $30 worth of Aprons, Bibs, and Kitchen Gloves from Flirty Aprons
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Home-Delivered Crabs and Fresh Seafood from Chesapeake Crab Connection (Up to 66% Off). Two Options Available.

t440x300 (2)$25 for $75 Worth of Wine from NakedWines.com.

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Cuisinart 14-Piece PFOA- and PTFE-Free Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set.  Free Shipping and Returns.

Groupons for indoor family activities

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t440x300Open play for two or four or 10-kid, 10-adult Party Package at Ball Factory Play & Cafe in Naperville (up to half off).  Play pass grants kids access to mazes, slides, and ball pits for the whole day; party includes pizza, drinks, invitations, and private room.

t440x300 (1)Visit for two, four, or six to DuPage Children’s Museum in downtown Naperville (half off).  Limit one per person; additional one as gift.

t440x300Two hours of jump time or private jump party for up to 30 at Sky High Sports in Naperville and Niles (up to 53% off).  Limit one per person; additional three as gifts.

t460x279 (1)Two-hour party for up to 15 kids, or four or eight Groupons, each good for one play session at any of four Rainbow Play Systems locations (up to half off).

t440x300 (1)5 or 10 open-play sessions at FunFlatables (up to 56% off).  Five locations:  Lombard, Bloomingdale, Dyer, Eagle Creek and Merrillville.

$30 for $15 at the Sweet Shop from FTD.com

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Untitled$15 for $30 worth of chocolates, sweets and gifts at the Sweet Shop from FTD.com.  Try a Cauldron of Chocolate or Mrs. Field’s cookie tote for Halloween; treat your sweetheart with Godiva truffles for Sweetest Day (October 19th).  Limit two per person, one per order.