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Kalamazoo Groupon: $10 for $20 Worth of Breakfast or Lunch Fare at Nina’s

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

ninasI’ve never eaten and Nina’s, but I’ve heard lots of good things!  If you’ve been wanting to try it, here’s a good Groupon for you.  Today you can buy a voucher for $20 worth of breakfast or lunch fare at Nina’s for $10!  Nina’s is located on W. Main, in the same plaza as Tiffany’s.  Here’s the fine print:

  • You can buy up to 2 vouchers
  • Vouchers expire in one year
  • One voucher per table, per visit
  • No cash back
  • Tax and gratuity not included

Crow’s Nest 1/2 Price Hookup Friday 1/21?

Sunday, January 16th, 2011

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I’m hoping some of you can help me out with this one- I could have SWORN that I heard a commercial on 103.3 advertising a $50 certificate to Crow’s Nest for $25 as the next half-price hookup.  However, on the page, the next listed deal is Brewster’s on 2/4.  Did anyone else hear this commercial that can back me up on this?  I REALLY like the Crow’s Nest and would love to promote it!

This Week in Kalamazoo: January 14-23

Friday, January 14th, 2011

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Thursday, January 20

  • Reading by National Book Award Winner Jaimy Gordon @ The Little Theatre, 8-9:30 pm- free

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Get Involved! Monday, January 17 is National Day of Service!

Friday, January 14th, 2011

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If you’re interested in getting involved in the community, here’s your chance!  Monday is National Day of Service, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, and Kalamazoo is a huge participant.  You can spend this day volunteering your time at a number of local non-profits.  If you’re interested, you’ll need to go to City Hall (241 W. South Street) at 8 am.  There, you’ll be able to look over the various work sites available and sign up to contribute at one!  Volunteer hours are 8:30 am- 3 pm (though not all projects are necessarily all-day events).  You can find more information here!

Have You Checked Out Target Clearance Yet?

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

bootsHave you checked out the Target clearance offerings yet?  This could definitely be worth your while if you haven’t!  Some great buys I’ve come across:

  • Boots for all ages.  Pretty much all of the boots are at 50% off right now.  The boot above is a toddler boys Champion C9, which I picked up for $11.58.  These are really nice boots.  Right now my son is a size 6, so I bought him a size 8.  I did this last year too, and it ended up working (size-wise) just fine.
  • Women’s athletic gear and pajamas.  The soft shell coats I blogged about last week are still at 30% off, and there are lots of additional items now.
  • Toys- Most are at 50% or 30% off, some at 75% off.  My opinion is that the W. Main selection is better this time around
  • Toddler clothing.  LOTS of nice winter styles at 50% off, in addition to coats (great selection of girls’ coats!)
  • Keep in mind that both prices and selection vary by store.  I went to Westnedge last week, and found completely different things at W. Main yesterday!

What have you found???

Kalamazoo Groupon: $60 for Four Group Classes and One Private Session at Counterpoint Pilates

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

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If you’ve been wanting to try out pilates, here’s a good deal.  Pay $60 for 4 group pilates classes and one private session at Counterpoint Pilates, located on Rose St. in downtown Kalamazoo, with today’s Groupon.  It looks like this studio is certified in Stotts pilates.  Fine print:

  • New clients only
  • Reservation required
  • Expires July 12, 2011

For Your Calendars: First Mom 2 Mom Sale of the Spring

Friday, January 7th, 2011

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Whether you have some children’s clothes that you’d like to get rid of or need to buy some, mark down Saturday, March 5 as the spring’s first Mom 2 Mom sale (so far, anyway!).  Here are the general details:

Sturgis Area MOPS
Saturday, March 5 from 10am- 1pm
Grace Christian Fellowship Church
300 Timothy Drive in Sturgis
Admission: $2

If you’d like to sell, booths will be $15 for an 8 ft. table ($20 if you share with another mom). You can find more information here, and respond to the craigslist email provided.

If you’ve never been to a Mom 2 Mom sale…

Imagine an indoor garage sale that only sells kids or maternity items.  You’ll usually pay $1-2 admission, and you’ll be able to buy great items for almost nothing (think kids’ clothing for $1-2!)

Kalamazoo Groupon: Half off Dry Cleaning at Portage Cleaners & Laundry

Friday, January 7th, 2011

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Alright, here’s a good one!  On today’s Kalamazoo Groupon you can pay $15 dollars for $30 worth of dry cleaning at Portage Laundry and Cleaners! Dry cleaning is yet another thing I hate to pay for (are you getting the feeling that I hate paying for anything?), so this could soften the blow a bit!  Some good things to note:

  • Portage Cleaners & Laundry has three locations- 5578 Gull Road, 8111 Portage Road and2015 W. Centre St.
  • You can buy 2, but they expire on July 10, 2011- so decide whether you think you’ll have $60 worth of dry cleaning by that time before you buy up!
  • These can be used over multiple visits, so no need to save up your dry cleaning!
  • This business offers free pick up and delivery, and GreenEarth dry cleaning!
  • You cannot use this in combination with other offers- which means no coupons.  I still think this is a better deal, though.  Most coupons are for 20-30% off, so you’re getting significant savings here!

Kalamazoo Groupon: $60 for a 2 Month Membership and 2 Personal Training Sessions at The Fitness Spot

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

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Today’s Kalamazoo Groupon is a New Year’s Resolution-type of deal!  For $60, you can purchase a 2 month membership with 2 personal training sessions for The Fitness Spot (125 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 107).  Regular price is $160, so that’s a pretty decent deal if you’re looking to get started working out!  You can get yours here.

Fine print:

  • Must be activated by 6/30/11
  • Expires 2 months after activation

Kalamazoo Groupon: $10 for $20 at Blackhawk Bar and Grill in Richland

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

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Another good dinner deal!  Today, you can get $20 to spend at Blackhawk Bar and Grill in Richland for $10 through Kalamazoo’s Groupon site.  Small print:

  • Expires June 29, 2011
  • Cannot be used at adjacent Stagecoach Barn