A True Page-Turner: Speed-Reading Workshop

We've all been there. You're staring endlessly at the same page of a textbook or work report, vaguely trying to make sense of it all. Work at enhancing your reading comprehension, productivity, and study skills with today's deal from Center for Lifelong Reading:

• $49 ($298 value) for a one-day speed-reading workshop
• Workshops cover how to read at a very rapid pace with increased comprehension
• Topics include note-taking & long-term recall -- takes place on selected Saturdays

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The Little Details

Limit 1 per customer per visit
• Online reservations required and subject to availability
• Merchant cancellation/re-scheduling policy of 24 hours applies; voucher subject to forfeiture
• All services must be redeemed during a single visit by same customer
• Location specified upon class registration
• Not valid for use with executive, corporate, or group programs
• Valid for ages 12 and up, but students under 14 must be accompanied by at least one parent, who is also taking the class with them and pays tuition

"Must be redeemed by May 26th, 2014"

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The proper way to eat spaghetti is to twirl it around your fork, set that fork aside, get another fork, twirl spaghetti around that fork, and then keep doing that until all the spaghetti is on forks. Fill up on Italian fare with this Groupon.

$12 for $24 Worth of Italian and Greek Food for Lunch or Dinner

Patrons can feast on dishes such as the Yianni's Special pizza ($13.25+)—topped with chicken, pesto, mushrooms, and feta—baked manicotti ($10.25+), spaghetti with garlic sauce ($9.20+), and Athenian chicken with feta on top of noodles ($14.25). See the full lunch and dinner menus.

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A couple's first dance as husband and wife should be flawless, much like an engagement diamond or your roommate's screenplay, Death Be Not Fun. Fade in on fancy footwork with this Groupon.

$79 for a Dance-Lesson Package for Individual or Couple ($432 Value)

• Three private lessons
• Two group classes
• One dance party, for social, unstructured practice

If attending as a couple, only one Groupon is needed.

During private lessons, an individual or couple receives tutoring from a highly trained-and-certified instructor. Sessions can focus on dance styles such as merengue, waltz, or West Coast swing. Group classes cover similar styles.

For times and descriptions—as well as dance-party times—see the Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, Federal Way, Tacoma, and North Seattle schedules.

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Seattle Symphony: Concerts for Families

For more than 100 years, the Seattle Symphony has been providing the Emerald City with lush orchestra performances -- but did you know that this esteemed institution has dedicated to bringing music to children as well? With this offer, snag a ticket to one of the Symphony's youth programs. The Discover Music Hear America Singing concert invites children to sing along with the Northwest Boychoir for a full hour of music, while the Tiny Tots Musical Zoo for Me and You gives younger children 35 minutes of music and games with a kid-friendly brass trio.

Choose from the following offers:
• Pay $5 ($10 value) for one ticket to Tiny Tots Musical Zoo for Me and You on May 31 at 9:30 or 11:30 a.m.; or June 1 at 1 p.m. (good for ages 0-5)
• Pay $8 ($17 value) for one ticket to Discover Music Hear America Singing on June 15 at 11 a.m. (good for ages 6-12)

The Little Details

REFUND POLICY: This event is nonrefundable. No full or partial refunds are given to customers who miss the event. In the event of a cancellation, your voucher will be fully refunded
• Each voucher is good for 1 person
• The deal is valid only for tickets on the date[s] of the event as listed and may not be exchanged or redeemed for any other dates
• Groups wishing to sit together must redeem their vouchers together
• Purchaser may change the name of the individual retrieving tickets up to 24 hours in advance of event via the LivingSocial website event details section; no name-changes or alternate pick-ups permitted without notice at venue
• Entire value must be used in a single visit

"Must be redeemed by June 15th, 2013"

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One General Admission Ticket

Choice of Four Performances

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Improv comedy shows, unlike criminal-court proceedings and open-heart surgeries, encourage people in the room to shout out suggestions. Explore the extemporaneous with this GrouponLive deal.

The Deal

• Admission to an improv comedy show
• When: Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 p.m. (and sometimes at 8 p.m.) through October 19. Check calendar for most up-to-date times.
• Where: The Ballard Underground
• Seating: general admission
• Door time: 30 minutes before showtime
• Ticket values include all fees.

Ticketing Options

• $12 for two tickets (up to a $24 value)
• $18 for three tickets (up to a $36 value)
• Click here to view the schedule.

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Releasing sweat is an effective way to lower body temperature, as is taking a cold shower or swallowing an igloo. Keep your physique regulated with this Groupon.

$9.99 for a Six-Week Gym-Membership Package ($324 Total Value)

Each deal tones, bronzes, and tightens bodies with:

• A six-week gym pass (a $75 value)
• Unlimited tanning for six weeks (a $99 value)
• Three personal-training sessions (a $150 value)

With a six-week pass, most classes are free of charge, but clients should double-check their location's schedule to make certain.

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Being wined and dined is often a precursor to big requests, such as Can you finish this jug of wine for me? or Would you sign my petition to install a municipal wine fountain? Compromise just the right amount of judgment with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $15 for a wine tasting with appetizers for two (a $30 value)
• $28 for a wine tasting with appetizers for four (a $60 value)

Guests can sample a wide variety of wine in the chic ambience of the tasting room, including bold reds, crisp whites, and complex dessert wines. A variety of appetizers satiates hunger and cleanses the palate between sips.

The tasting room does not require an appointment is open Wednesday-Sunday from 12 p.m.-6 p.m., with Saturday hours in May-September from 2 p.m.-10 p.m.

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Fingers are essential to body language, from pointing out the person who mugged you to crushing a cupcake to show that what the mugger did was "not sweet." Pamper your pointers with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

• $16.99 for an essential manicure with Shellac polish (a $35 value)
• $16.99 for a basic pedicure (a $35 value)
• $29.99 for both of the above (a $70 value)

During a 30-minute Shellac manicure, nail technicians buff and file nails, trim cuticles, and apply Shellac no-chip nail polish, which can last for up to two weeks. A basic pedicure includes a foot soak, nail trim, and polish application.

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A good photographer can manipulate lighting, exposure, and the emotions of the tiny man inside the camera who draws everything. Learn the basics with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $69 for a four-hour photography starter class for one (a $229 value)
• $129 for a four-hour photography starter class for two (a $458 value)

Photomorphis's veteran photographers dispel the mystery surrounding DSLR and point-and-shoot cameras' numerous buttons and knobs in four-hour intro classes. Students learn how to manipulate their settings to create different types of shots, as well as when to take charge and turn off the automatic setting for greater freedom. After mastering the basics, students move on to lessons in aesthetic necessities such as dynamic composition, creation of blurred backgrounds, and the exciting use of color. The class will meet at the Nesholm Family Lecture Hall at the Seattle Center's McCaw Hall on Sunday, June 2, at 1 p.m.

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True happiness comes from finding beauty everywhere you look, especially in mirrors. Like what you see with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

• $25 for $51 toward any piercing service
• $39 for $80 toward any tattoo service
• $75 for $150 toward any tattoo service

Piercing options range from ear cartilage ($51) and septum ($71) piercings, to piercings for the nostril, eyebrow, and navel ($61 each). Though tattoo prices vary based on the size and the artist, $80 generally covers a shop minimum tattoo––roughly 1"x2".

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Lasik for Both Eyes and Follow-Up Care

Maintain a clear line of sight by heading over to Sound Eye and Laser on First Hill:

• $2,499 ($4,998 value) for Lasik for both eyes and one year of follow-up care
• Appointments available Monday through Friday
• This state-of-the-art clinic is located on Madison Street

Why It's Perfect for You
A native Seattleite and Board-certified refractive surgeon with two decades of experience, Dr. Stephen G. Phillips can help you ditch corrective eyewear. First, he'll meet with you to determine operative candidacy and discuss vision goals. Then, he'll use the Nidek laser to reshape your inner cornea in an outpatient procedure designed to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

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The Little Details

Limit 1 per customer, additional as gifts
• Appointments required and subject to availability
• Merchant cancellation/re-scheduling policy of 24 hours applies; voucher subject to forfeiture
• All services must be redeemed during a single visit by same customer
• Consultation required; non-candidates will be refunded

"Must be redeemed by November 24th, 2013"

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Stock Up on Essentials from Your Favorite Brands

Shop 35,000+ household products from your favorite brands like Tide, Bounty, Method, Charmin, Seventh Generation, Crest, Dove, and more with this deal for new customers from Soap.com:

• $9 for $18 to spend on household & personal care products from 100's of brands
• Free 1-to-2-day shipping with an order of $25 or more with use of voucher
• Free -- and hassle-free -- 365-day returns, with award-winning customer service

Everyday Essentials Made Easy
We all have needs -- from toilet paper to laundry detergent -- but who wants to hunt from store to store for the best bargains and then lug it all home? Skip the schlep and use Soap.com to quickly search for cleaning, beauty, personal care, and household goods 24/7. Your order will be delivered to your door in 1 to 2 days -- talk about cleaning up.

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The Little Details

Limit 1 per customer, up to 1 additional as a gift
• Limit 1 voucher per Soap.com transaction/per household
• Valid only for NEW Soap.com customers on 1st Soap.com order
• Vouchers cannot be redeemed for purchases of gift certificates and can only be applied to one order - the full value must be redeemed in a single transaction.
• Excluded brand: Clarisonic
• Soap.com Vouchers are sold by Living Social, an authorized reseller of Soap.com Vouchers. Soap.com, the Soap.com logo and the Soap.com logo are trademarks of Soap.com.
• Vouchers cannot be reloaded, resold, transferred for value, redeemed for cash or applied to any other account.
• For Soap.com deliveries: Free 2-day delivery or faster excludes AK, HI, U.S. Territories and APO & FPO addresses; Delivery may take more than 2 days for certain products (see site for estimated delivery times).
• No delivery on Sunday or major holidays--orders placed on Friday and Saturday may take longer than 2 days to arrive.
• Offer cannot be applied to previous orders
• All orders will be fulfilled by soap.com
• Vouchers not redeemed by the Promotional Value Expiration Date will be converted to Deal Bucks equal to the Paid Value minus any discounts or promo codes applied at time of purchase.
• Paid deal bucks expire five years after the date of purchase or issuance, except where prohibited by law.

"Must be redeemed by August 24th, 2013"

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Get Glam Gel Nails with this At-Home Kit

No wonder everyone loves gel manicures -- the polish dries in just a few minutes and can last for up to two weeks without chipping or fading. Save money and trips to the salon with this at-home starter kit:

• $69 ($179 value) for an at-home gel nail polish kit
• Kit contains everything you need, including 3 gel nail polish shades of your choice
• Use the salon-grade curing lamp to set your light-sensitive polish in a snap

"I am SO impressed and 100% satisfied with the salon look that I managed to achieve right here in my own home! They dried to perfection, perfectly leveled, and the shine is gorgeous—as if a professional had just done them!" -- Happy Customer

What You Get
Set up a mini salon in your home with this kit, which includes a professional 36-watt Espree Salon Lamp, a nail care kit, three gel polish shades of your choice, base coat and top coat, and an instructional DVD and brochure.

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The Little Details

Limit 1 per customer, up to 2 additional as gifts
• Limit 1 per transaction
• Shipping (via UPS) not included; flat-rate fee of $15.95 to continental U.S.
• Entire value must be used in a single order

"Must be redeemed by August 24th, 2013"

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Americans have always been trailblazers, from laying the track on the first intercontinental railroad to hacking through the petrified forest of national flags on the moon. Conquer the final frontier, the water, with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options

• $19 for one Learn to Row class (a $40 value)
• $36 for one Learn to Row class for two (an $80 value)
• $75 for four-day youth rowing summer camp (a $150 value)
• $140 for four-day youth rowing summer camp for two (a $300 value)

The four-hour, intro-level Learn to Row class is designed for participants age 14 and older. It runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on select Saturdays. For information on what to bring, see the FAQ; for class dates, see the schedule.

The youth rowing camp, open to ages 12-18, introduces youngsters to the sport’s team aspect. Each participant practices and races—there is no competition for rowing slots. For 2013 schedules, see the camp page.

Though this merchant sometimes offers a discounted price online, this Groupon is still the best deal available.

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It's said that youth is wasted on the young, whose fear of authority prevents them from jamming their tiny arms inside vending machines. Grab hold of youth with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

• $29 for one Formostar body wrap (a $95 value)
• $79 for three Formostar body wraps (a $285 value)
• $99 for five Formostar body wraps (a $475 value)

Formostar Encore body wraps slim curves on the hips, abs, and arms with infrared heat that firms up cellulite. The treatment detoxifies the body and burns calories.

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