Along with damaging one's self-image, rogue hair can cause discomfort and serve as a static-filled attraction for feral balloons. Banish marauding gasbags with today's Groupon to Serene Waters. Choose from the following options:

• For $20, you get one Brazilian wax (a $40 value).
• For $39, you get two Brazilian waxes (an $80 value).
• For $99, you get one full year of Brazilian waxes scheduled once every four weeks (up to a $520 value).

Serene Waters completely clears underbrush from nether regions with all-natural hard wax and a gentle touch in an intimate setting. Aesthetician Shannon Suhr's steady hands carefully uproot fuzz with specially formulated wax that sticks to hair but, like a defective magnet, will not adhere to skin, leaving skin bare for longer than shaving. Shannon selects her skincare products from locally owned businesses in the community, all of which are free of harsh chemicals or parabens.

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Like a gentle dragon or the earth itself, falafel's rough exterior belies its inner warmth. Crunch through outer shells with today's Groupon: for $7, you get $15 worth of Mediterranean fare at Briar Mart. This Groupon is only valid in the café.

Briar Mart’s menu draws influence from Mediterranean and Middle Eastern recipes, presenting a smattering of exotic flavors. Culinary craftsmen arrange a triumvirate of vegetarian eats including dolma, hummus, and greek salad ($6.99) into a succulently proportioned golden triangle. Crisp falafel patties or slivers of chicken, lamb, or halal-beef gyro meat furl into a grilled pita alongside onions, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce ($6.49 with fries and a drink), and wooden skewers pluck morsels of beef or chicken ($7.95) from a fiery grill like a game of open-air KerPlunk. Though its wares are not included in the Groupon, Briar Mart's international market carries coffees, chocolates, and cheeses imported from the Mediterranean region.

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Massages soothe muscles sore from naps in uncomfortable chairs and long nights of aggressive rapid eye movement. Recover from relaxing with today’s Groupon to Structure Therapeutic Massage and Body Work. Choose between the following options:

• For $43, you get a one-hour private couples massage class (a $90 value).
• For $32, you get a one-hour therapeutic massage (a $65 value).

Structure Therapeutic Massage and Body Work’s owner and founder, Jeanette Falu-Bishop, began her massage-therapy career on U.S. military bases in Germany, providing therapeutic massages for wounded servicemen. Today, Jeanette and her staff mollify muscular discomfort with soothing therapeutic treatments and teach couples to administer relaxing massages during private couples sessions. Significant others unwind for 30 minutes apiece as partners learn to lull each other’s muscles to sleep with flowing strokes and refreshing essential oils. Hot stones similarly relax duos, delivering a comfortable warmth that will drain away tension and bring muscles to optimal stress-exorcism temperature. Alternatively, one-hour therapeutic massages seek to increase blood flow and circulation, improve skin tone, promote joint flexibility, and restore your body to a nubile state of relaxed joyousness unlike any since you got your braces removed.

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Dancing is a healthy way to physically connect to someone, preferable to giving them a painful bearhug or sewing your head onto their body. Get cheek-to-cheek with today’s Groupon to Best of Ballroom. Choose between the following options:

• For $19, you get a five-class punch card for 45-minute social dancing classes for one person (a $50 value). Click here to see the class schedule.
• For $29, you get a five-class punch card for 45-minute social dancing classes for two people (a $100 value). Click here to see the class schedule.

The decorated instructors at Best of Ballroom wield more than 60 years of collective experience to train both beginning and competitive ballroom and latin social dancers. Couples explore the basics of rhythmic partner-style forms such as salsa and cha-cha, or twirl through west coast swing routines set to big band music. In the general ballroom class, feet outline the graceful moves of the tango and the box step of the waltz, tracing squares on the floor away from squares lining the wall who are too afraid to dance. Members of the seasoned faculty have performed in numerous competitions, including the 2009 "Dancing with Colorado's Stars" event featuring local celebrities. Student dancers and amphibious figure skaters can showcase their new skills for friends and family at free practice parties held once a month.

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Fresh flowers spruce up Valentine's Day dates easier than making your own candy or paying your nephew to dress as a Cupid-themed living statue. Arm yourself with amorous bouquets with today’s Groupon: for $20, you get $40 worth of flowers and gifts from FTD. FTD offers same-day delivery in most areas for orders placed by 2 p.m. in the recipient’s time zone. Service or shipping fees vary widely based on order and delivery dates but typically range from $15.99 to $29.99. For detailed instructions on how to redeem your FTD Groupon, click here.

FTD steeps rooms in the fresh scents of spring with hundreds of thoughtful bouquets delivered by artisan florists or sheathed in gold organza and shipped in an award-winning gift box. Yield to Cupid’s arrow and persistent text messages by presenting a loved one with an FTD-exclusive Sweethearts bouquet, a heart-hued collection of red roses and burgundy mini carnations elegantly interspersed with sprigs of greenery in an etched glass vase ($44.99–$64.99). Or follow a more polychromatic path with the My Everything Valentine's Day bouquet, an unexpected marriage of deep-red roses and white Asiatic lilies ($29.99–$59.99). Red roses and pink lilies spring forth from a sculpted red vase in the Lasting Romance bouquet ($69.99–$94.99), and a spray of 12 long-stemmed roses ($49.99; $59.99 with vase) stands firmly on stems that measure around 16 inches without heels. FTD backs each floral arrangement with a satisfaction guarantee, which pledges that flowers and plants will remain fresh and keep their bedrooms tidy for at least seven days.

Those looking beyond the bloom can peruse FTD’s gift galleria, which encompasses a smorgasbord of specialty gifts, including jewelry and chocolates. Live plants, such as orchids ($39.99+) or miniature roses ($19.99+), outlive their clipped comrades with a simple regimen of watering and pruning, and silk floral displays brighten up sunless corners and survive solely on nightly bedtime stories.

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