Groupon

Group+Coupon=Groupon, pretty cool play on words, eh?

Hi there! I was just browsing around the ol' internets today when I stumbled upon this pretty cool website. It's called "Groupon". Here's the basics of it. Company wanting to increase business tells Groupon "Hey, dude, I need business. Could you sell these 100 coupons for me?" Groupon replies "Sure dude! I'd love to! Business will be booming!" Or something like that.

Here's how it works:
-You sign up(free account)
-View the deal of the day
-Buy said deal

Cool thing is, you can also buy them as gifts. For instance, today's deal is $99 for a one night weekend stay ($49 for a weeknight stay) at a very nice hotel near KC. I say that would make a great gift for a couple celebrating their anniversary, a birthday, or a surprise for the wifey!

Some of the past deals include: $12 "Ghosts and Gangsters Tour" originally $25, $29 for a One-Hour Massage of Your Choice at Rejuvenate Mind-Body Wellness Center in Lee's Summit originally $65, and a $45 Zip Line adventure at Zip Line USA originally a $95 value!

Guess what?! They also have a cool app available for the iPhone and in the Android Marketplace. The user interface is very simple and easy to navigate.

RECOMMENDATION: Check out this site before you go on any trips, chances are they have a deal near the city you'll be going to and you may be able to get some cheap lodging, food, drink, or fun!