Choose from two options for this Groupon: $15 for $30 worth of bargain books or $25 for $50 worth of bargain books from BookCloseOuts.com.  So you’re getting what, over half-off half-off? The retailer’s constantly updating stock of bargain books includes new arrivals, kids’ books, and mildly scratched and dented titles at a reduced price. While shipping isn’t included, I checked and they use standard USPS rates for media mail ($3.99 for one or two items…)

One Dozen Cannoli or $5 for $10 Worth of Baked Goods and Dine-In Entrees at Original Ferrara Bakery.  Life is unpredictable – always eat dessert first.
$19 for $40 Worth of Irish Pub Food and Drinks at The Kerry Piper

$19 for Up to $40 Worth of Farm-to-Table Bar Food and Beer at Nevin’s Brewing Company
$15 for $30 Worth of Italian Cuisine at La Gondola Italian Restaurant

Thai Cuisine at Jaded Thai (Half Off). Two Options Available.

French Food and Drinks for Dinner at Restaurant Michael (Up to 51% Off). Two Options Available.

Stay at the MAve Hotel in NYC’s Flatiron District.  Stay for two people for $169 a night with dates available through August – this is a historic building, built in 1902.  And no, I don’t remember seeing it built …

Savoy Suites in Washington, DC. Enjoy rooms for two starting at $109 a night with dates extending through September.

Two or Three Night Stay in a two-bedroom unit at Polynesian Isles in Kissimmee, FL; you can combine vouchers for up to six nights total. All options include $50 in Dining Dough.

Resort at Squaw Creek – Lake Tahoe Area, CA for up to four people in a deluxe king suite. Options start at $169 a night with dates through September. All packages include valet parking and breakfast credit.

Sedona Real Inn & Suites in Sedona, AZ has several options to choose from, starting at $89 a night for two people for a King Room. Up to two children under 12 stay for free. Dates available through August.

Medium or Large Cool-Aide Cooling Sports Towel (60% Off). Free Returns.  Medium towel is $5.99 and the large is $7.99.  Shipping is $2.99 flat rate for orders $14.99 and under; free above that amount.

These all-natural cooling towels instantly lower body temperatures up to 20 degrees without requiring refrigeration. To activate, first rinse the towel in cool water, then wring it and shake out the excess moisture. The highly absorbent fibers will deliver a cooling sensation that lasts up to two hours.

With young children who tend to overheat in the summer, these are definite must-haves.

$29 for a Take-Home Teeth-Whitening Kit from DazzlingWhiteSmileUSA ($149 Value).  Pick up a kit at their Lincoln Park location or have it shipped – the price includes shipping.  Limit five Groupons per person; additional five as gifts.

This is a very limited cap Groupon, so definitely do not put off your purchase!  Use the $25 Groupon to purchase a $40 eGift card at Staples.com.  Limit one Groupon per person.

25-Minute Water-Propelled Jet-Pack Experience on a Weekday or Weekend from Rocketman (Up to 46% Off).  These jet packs allow wearers to hover up to 30 ft. above the surface of lakes or zip along under the waves.  Limit one per person; additional two as gifts.

Now if this isn’t one of the coolest gift ideas I’ve ever seen…

$19 for Up to $40 Worth of Farm-to-Table Bar Food and Beer at Nevin’s Brewing Company in Plainfield.  Limit one Groupon per person; additional one as gift.

Enjoy a outing at Enchanted Castle in Lombard! This Groupon is for an indoor Amusement Package for Two or Four with Attractions, Game Tokens, and Pizza.  Choose from two options:

• $26 for an amusement package for two (a $53 value)
• $52 for an amusement package for four (a $106 value)

Limit one per person; additional one as gift.

Jonathan’s Charhouse in Lombard is offering two options:

• $15 for $30 worth of steak and seafood for dinner for two or more
• $30 for $60 worth of steak and seafood for dinner for four or more

$25 for $50 Worth of Hibachi Dinner at Shinto Naperville.

$12 for $25 Worth of Vegan Food at the Raw Vegan Cafe in Lockport.

$10 for $20 worth of barbecue cuisine for two people or $20 for $40 worth of barbecue cuisine for four or more at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Wheaton.