Monday, February 7, 2011

If you're not careful, Valentine's Day could cost a fortune. Don't be a stupid Cupid who pays full-price for dinner or gifts. Whether you're planning for a romantic night out or in need of a special gift for your honey or your kids, below you'll find deals that will save you up to half price. After all, it may be the thought that counts, but if that were really the case, far fewer men would have spent nights sleeping on the couch.Half-Price Flowers!Maria was right when she sang about importance of starting at the very beginning in the Sound of Music. A very good place to start is with flowers, so use this free, printable coupon to save half off gorgeous arrangements from Jack Herb Florist.Dine on Love (at half price!)Going out for dinner with your sweetie? Impress your true love with a meal at one of the top restaurants in town including Quarter Bistro, Hugo, Europa, Barresi's or Asiatique. Tables fill up fast Valentine's weekend, so get the deal and make your reservations today or you could end up eating the ever-romantic McNuggets for dinner (before you hit the couch -- sans pillow and blankie).Up for more of an adventure? Eat with your hands and even give the belly dancers a run for their money at Andy's Mediterranean. Top off the night with a toke on Andy's hookah, or spend the evening watching a fun fight of tickling the ivories at Gangster's Dueling Piano Bar near Newport on the Levee. Either way, you're saving half and scoring big love-me points.Love-ly AdventuresAnd what's Valentine's without a little fun? Give an unforgettable and usual gift that's sure to please -- time together. Pick up a deal for Underwater World Scuba for just $15 a person and have fun splashing around in warm water as you learn to swim with the fishes. (Bonus points for underwater smooches.)Or you could break out your dancing shoes and get one month of unlimited ballroom lessons for you and your honey for just $50 with this deal for Dare to Dance. (Hint, if you're currently sleeping on the couch, this is a deal that could land you back in the bedroom.)OK couch potatoes, this is the adventure for you. Save $10 with this coupon at Paint by the Glass. There's not much moving around, and you can come home with proof of your time together outside the house. Hurry and make reservations for this fun class because seats are limited. And ... bonus, they serve alcohol to help you bring out your inner-artist.A Rockin' Good TimeIs your love more of a guitar and motorcycle fan? Head for a casual dinner and stay for the after-party at Guys-N-Dolls in Cold Spring. And while you're at it, use these coupons for free custom playing cards at Harley-Davidson of Cincinnati, or save on a pair of new gloves or grips at Harley-Davidson of Eastgate.Can't-Miss GiftsOdds are the woman in your life will be thrilled with any one (or more) of these gifts. And hey, if your honey is the type to give you a vacuum cleaner or Microsoft Office for Valentine's (true stories too painful to talk about), grab Cupid by the arrows and pick one of these deals up for yourself. Or you could always print this post and highlight some suggestions. Subtlety should not be your greatest asset if you're in love with a wonderful, yet clueless-when-it-comes-to-giving-gifts mate!Give her the full pampering treatment with this deal for a manicure, pedicure and a hand and foot massage for just $35 from A New Attitude Beauty Studio. This is a spectacular deal. At most high-end salons, you'd pay $70 for just the pedicure!Is your wife expecting? Send her to Becoming Mom and save 15 percent off any spa service with this free coupon.Does your honey like to cook? Give them an indoor herb garden or other great gift from Delhi Flower and Garden Centers. This 25 percent off any one item coupon will help save you money. And you'll be the one benefiting from this gift all year long!In love with a chocoholic? Give them the good stuff with this half-price deal to Haute Chocolate in Montgomery. Trust us. There is such a thing as bad chocolate, so don't risk offending your honey's taste buds with that waxy stuff they sell at grocery stores. Waxy-tasting chocolates will leave her too busy flossing for any smooching.Don't get between a man and his love for his car. Especially if he has a really nice one or is if he's a neat freak, and especially not if he's both! Use this coupon to save 10 percent off a detail cleaning from Cincinnati Auto Center. This includes an exterior hand wash, interior vacuum, carpet shampoo, interior vinyl scrub and/or leather recondition and a cleaning of windows, door jams, wheels and tires. Oh, talk clean to me baby!Fun for the Whole FamilySince Valentine's is Monday this year, you could go for super-star status and spend Saturday night enjoying a romantic evening, and Sunday being a super-mom or dad with the kids.Break out the leg warmers and go roller skating at the Fun Factory. OK, keep that stuff hidden in the closet or you'll embarrass the kids. Well, that could be fun, too. Either way, get this $25 deal for a family four-pack of admissions including skate rental, a large pizza and a pitcher of soda. They even have a bounce house for when your dizzy from going around and around in circles.And as much as we love our kids, we also love it when they leave. Say for a half-hour or so each week? Give your child a pack of lessons for the Young Chefs Academy or Nishime Family Karate. They'll pick up handy skills and you'll get a little peace and quiet while they're learning. Ah, the types of gifts that keep on giving!Have a Thomas fan in the house? Toot his or her horn with this half-price deal for a 4-pack of admissions to the Everything Thomas special event at EnterTRAINment Junction. And while you're there, save on pizza and soda with this free coupon.And if you don't get pizza at either of these places, grab this deal for Mio's Pizzeria in Florence and pick up a half-price heart-shaped pie to enjoy at home.We'll update this list throughout the week with new deals leading up to the big day so check back often. And hey, e-mail this link to a friend to save them some money -- and a night on the couch!
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