South Bend, IN Daily Deals & Local Savings

You need to know a lot about technology to design a website, because otherwise you might realize you've just been whispering blog posts into a broken food processor. Share your voice with the world with this Groupon.

The Deal

• $149 for an e-Careers web-design training package with 37 courses, including Dreamweaver CS4, Java, Photoshop CS4, and HTML5 (a $1,613 value)
• Click here to view a list of all 37 design courses, for further course information, click here.

The e-Careers web-design training package arms students with the know-how needed to build and maintain a professional website, use Photoshop to augment digital images, and create online animation. A collection of 37 web- and graphic-design courses with step-by-step instruction, including Adobe-approved CS5 and CS6 courseware, guide pupils through more than 500 hours of training on subjects such as PHP, Java, Dreamweaver, and Flash. Available on any computer with internet access and audio output, the in-depth courses range from 6 to 55 hours and move at the student’s own pace. No software is included with the training package, but it is not necessary to complete course. A customer support hotline gives learners added guidance and a second set of ears for practicing dramatic monologues.

Some of the best meals can be found off the beaten path, whether you're trying an out-of-the-way restaurant or stopping for a picnic in a lofty alpine grove. Discover adventure-worthy cuisine with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $50 for $100 worth of upscale cuisine for five or more
• $25 for $50 worth of upscale cuisine

For both options, each diner must order one main course entree. The menu features grilled filet mignon ($44), wild Gulf Coast shrimp ($35), and veal piccata ($35).

Like a good heart surgeon, a good IT professional monitors thousands of complex connections, acts fast to prevent crashes, and gets worried when the cables start leaking red stuff. Prepare for the worst with this Groupon.

$99 for a Complete Cisco Network Training Bundle ($3,295 Value)

The Complete Cisco Network Training Bundle includes five training courses designed to provide the skills needed for the CCNA and CCNP suite of certifications. Each bundle includes instructor-led training, hands-on exercises, multimedia presentations, and exam simulators.

As technology for obtaining information progresses, so does the usefulness of smartphones, which currently discover facts by calling their encyclopedia roommate. Phone in a wealth of knowledge with this Groupon.

$25 for One Test-Prep Course ($149.99 Value)

Click here for a list of available courses. Courses to choose from include test prep, software training, academic, medical, public service, professional, legal, and certifications. Customers have lifetime access to their chosen course after redeeming their Groupon.

Laughing uproariously in public is sometimes inappropriate, which is why people feel most comfortable laughing in comedy clubs or into a jar in the bathroom. Let it all out with this GrouponLive deal.

The Deal

• $10 for two tickets to a stand-up comedy show (a $20 value)
• When: Fridays at 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
• Where: The Drop Comedy Club
• Seating: general admission
• Door time: one hour prior to showtime
• Ticket values include all fees.
• Click here to view all available dates

Upcoming Acts

Frank Roche (May 24–25)
Top 100 finisher on America’s Got Talent

Warning: Strong language, irresponsible drinking, and loud mic blowing

Jacob Williams (June 7–8)
America's Got Talent semi-finalist in 2012

Mike Lebovitz (June 21–22)
Member of Chicago’s Comedians You Should Know collective

Suburban Chicago Suite Hotel Minutes from Woodfield Mall

Woodfield Mall is home to about 300 stores and restaurants. It’s one of the country’s 10 largest malls, occupying more than two million square feet of retail space in suburban Schaumburg, just outside of Chicago. The mall’s anchor attractions include Macy’s and JCPenney, but it also features fashion-forward boutiques such as Coach and Tumi. Just five minutes away, Comfort Suites Schaumburg puts its guests in perfect position for a suburban shopping escape.

The all-suite hotel houses comfortable suites, each with a 32-inch TV, a mini fridge, and a wet bar. An indoor heated pool idles in a sunshine-filled room with an adjacent hot tub. Each morning, you can pay a visit to the hot breakfast buffet, which has a make-your-own-waffle station.

If you choose the romance package, you’ll stay in a deluxe suite or Jacuzzi suite and enjoy a heart-shaped pizza, wine, and rose petals. There’s also a family-friendly deal option, which includes four passes to the nearby Legoland Discovery Center and a gift card for pizza at Lou Malnati’s.

Schaumburg, Illinois: Family-Friendly Northwestern Suburb Home to Woodfield Mall and Nature Preserve

Schaumburg is conveniently close to Chicago—it’s 28 miles northwest of downtown and minutes from the intersection of I-90 and I-290—but it still has its own identity and a variety of family-friendly attractions. Schaumburg is best known as the home of Woodfield Mall, the nation’s ninth-largest shopping center. Among roughly 300 stores and restaurants, Woodfield’s anchor attractions include an Apple Store, Macy’s, and Nordstrom. It also features fashion-forward boutiques such as Coach and Tumi.

Just around the corner, The Streets of Woodfield offers an outdoor, pedestrian-friendly experience with a movie theater, coffee shops, clothing stores, and the Legoland Discovery Center. Here, kids can tour an interactive Lego “factory,” catch a 3-D flick, and build their own Lego creations such as miniature cars that can be put to the test on a racetrack. Come evening, journey back to the Middle Ages at Medieval Times, a restaurant that puts on a nightly show—a jousting tournament featuring horseback-riding knights and falconry demonstrations.

Experience the outdoors at the Ned Brown Forest Preserve—popularly known as Busse Woods—a 3,700-acre expanse on the border of Schaumburg and Elk Grove Village. Bikers and joggers and take advantage of an 8-mile paved loop as fishers post up around Busse Lake in pursuit of channel catfish, largemouth bass, and northern pike. Be sure to swing by the elk pasture, where the preserve’s resident herd of elk lives.

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Rustic Lodge with Kid-Friendly Indoor Water Park and Playgrounds

Starved Rock State Park hugs the south bank of the Illinois River, less than two hours from Chicago. Waterfalls plunge into canyons and white-pine and cedar trees cling to sandstone bluffs at this woodsy retreat that attracts more than 2 million visitors each year. Just across the street from the park stands Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort, a rustic lodge with a slew of family-friendly activities, including a water park, theme park, 18-hole mini-golf course, and 60-game arcade.

Located near the main lodge, the 24,000-square-foot Grand Bear Falls indoor water park features a lagoon-style wave pool, a water slide, and a lazy river for tubing. Fountains spray youngsters in the playground area, and an oversize jacuzzi offers a quiet oasis for grownups. At the Enchanted Forest indoor amusement park next door, you'll find nine thrilling rides, including a tilt-a-whirl and a free-fall plunge.

After working up an appetite, head to Jack's Place Restaurant & Sports Bar for custom-made pizzas. Nearby family suites are outfitted with rough-hewn wood furnishings as well as mini fridges and microwaves; some units have balconies overlooking the grounds.

North Utica, Illinois: Scenic State Parks with Waterfalls and Hiking Trails

North Utica's star attraction is Starved Rock State Park, named one of the Seven Wonders of Illinois in a 2007 poll. Among the park's 13 miles of hiking trails, the LaSalle Canyon path stands out, thanks to several delicate, veil-like waterfalls along the way. For smaller crowds, try hiking through the lesser-known Matthiessen State Park, where deer congregate around salt-laden mineral springs.

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Detoxifying rids the body of harmful substances, such as artificial ingredients and the pennies your uncle never pulled out of your ear. Make your toxins vanish with this Groupon.

$29 for $65 Worth of Herbal Detoxes, Supplements, and Healthcare Products

Peruse an online emporium of detox and supplemental-health products, which include detox teas ($15), immune-system supplements ($25+), probiotics ($25+), and a Level 1 herbal detox program ($65).

Desert-Inspired Hotel with Elegant Outdoor Pool

Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort lies in the heart of the Coachella Valley, an arid landscape peppered with lush fairways and flanked on three sides by mountains. Befitting its Californian desert surroundings, the hotel features Spanish villa architecture replete with stucco walls and terra-cotta roof tiles. Towering palm trees and blooming gardens add bright pops of color to the hotel’s landscaping.

After a dip in the pool, you can sweat it out at the fitness center or engage in a shouting match with the line judge at the tennis courts. In the morning, don’t miss out on a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast of eggs, pancakes, fresh fruit, danishes, and bacon.

Palm Desert, California: Shopping and Golf in Scenic Coachella Valley

Palm Desert shares the same desert landscape and resort atmosphere as Palm Springs, about 15 miles to the northeast. El Paseo, known as the Rodeo Drive of the Desert, is within walking distance of the hotel. The popular shopping district features art galleries, high-end boutiques, and brand-name retailers such as Gucci, Ralph Lauren, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Palm Desert is also a gateway town into the north end of the 800,000-acre Joshua Tree National Park, located less than 60 miles away. In addition to being the birthplace of Bono, the desert park is famous for its unusual geologic formations and mountains made of twisted rock, which are ideal for rock climbing. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife including desert bighorn sheep, golden eagles, and coyotes.

For a guaranteed glimpse of wildlife, check out The Living Desert, a zoo, botanical garden, and animal hospital in Palm Desert. As you stroll throughout the various geographical regions—including North America, Africa, and Village WaTuTu—you will see flora and fauna indigenous to that area, which can include mexican gray wolves, giraffes, and jaguars. The Living Desert also boasts a G-scale model train that winds its way through replicas of historical scenes, including a California logging and mining town and the south rim of the Grand Canyon.

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The Deal

Women's Scents

$24.99 for Burberry Weekend by Burberry, 1.7 oz. eau de parfum spray ($48 list price)

$32.99 for Burberry Brit Sheer by Burberry, 3.3 oz. eau de toilette spray ($75 list price)

Burberry by Burberry. Choose from the following options:

• $24.99 for 1.7 oz. eau de parfum spray ($55 list price)
• $29.99 for 3.3 oz. eau de parfum spray ($68 list price)

Burberry London by Burberry. Choose from the following options:

• $24.99 for 1.7 oz. eau de parfum spray ($56 list price)
• $32.99 for 3.3 oz. eau de parfum spray ($88 list price)

Burberry Touch by Burberry. Choose from the following options:

• $27.99 for 1.7 oz. eau de parfum spray ($55 list price)
• $32.99 for 3.3 oz. eau de parfum spray ($88 list price)

Burberry Brit by Burberry. Choose from the following options:

• $24.99 for 1.7 oz. eau de toilette spray ($62 list price)
• $27.99 for 1.7 oz. eau de parfum spray ($72 list price)
• $32.99 for 3.3 oz. eau de toilette spray ($75 list price)
• $34.99 for 3.3 oz. eau de parfum spray ($92 list price)

Burberry Body by Burberry. Choose from the following options:

• $32.99 for 2 oz. eau de parfum spray ($75 list price)
• $39.99 for 2.8 oz. eau de parfum spray ($95 list price)

Men's Scents

Burberry Touch by Burberry. Choose from the following options:

• $24.99 for 1.7 oz. eau de toilette spray ($42 list price)
• $29.99 for 3.3 oz. eau de toilette spray ($73 list price)

Burberry London by Burberry. Choose from the following options:

• $24.99 for 1.7 oz. eau de toilette spray ($48 list price)
• $29.99 for 3.3 oz. eau de toilette spray ($73 list price)

$27.99 for Burberry Weekend by Burberry, 3.4 oz. eau de toilette spray ($55 list price)

$27.99 for Burberry by Burberry, 3.3 oz. eau de toilette spray ($68 list price)

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Burberry

At his Hampshire shop in the 1850s, Thomas Burberry outfitted hunters and fishermen in rugged gear. Rain was a real misery for the outdoorsmen, so Burberry set out to create an alternative to an umbrella or the shade of an elephant. By 1888, he'd secured the patent for his design: a breathable cotton blend wound so tightly it could resist moisture and rips. Officially, it was called gabardine, but in common parlance, hunters, farmers, pub keepers, and even King Edward VII called it Burberry.

At the onset of World War I, the inventor used the fabric for a waterproof trench coat literally for the trenches, fitted with the necessary epaulets and D-rings for an artillery-facing soldier. The trench’s style caught on and, decorated with Burberry’s signature tartan print, remains a staple of the brand today. Despite these ties to tradition, Burberry's creative team lives by the motto Prorsum, Latin for "forward.” Classic time-tested shapes are updated with modern details such as statement buttons, metallic fabrics, and seasonal colors.

• Fragrances by Burberry
• Eau de toilette and eau de parfum sprays
• Men’s and women’s options
• Click here for a description of each scent.

How to get your goods: by purchasing this Groupon and providing your name and shipping address, your order is complete!

For questions pertaining to this deal, please visit the deal Q&A on this page. For postpurchase inquiries, please contact Groupon customer service.

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The Deal

Gel-filled down-alternative pillow two-packs. Choose from the following sizes:

• $39.99 for a standard-size two-pack ($84.99 list price)
• $39.99 for a queen-size two-pack ($89.99 list price)
• $44.99 for a king-size two-pack ($89.99 list price)

Gel-Filled Down-Alternative Pillows

The hypoallergenic polyester gel fibers inside each of these pillows conform comfortably to sleepers' noggins, as well as to the dreams that leak out of their ears. Each pillow in the two-pack is cloaked in a 300-thread-count cotton shell, which is woven with an intricate windowpane pattern.

• Set of two down-alternative pillows
• Filled with 100% hypoallergenic polyester gel fibers
• 100% cotton, 300-thread-count shell
• Dobby windowpane pattern
• Machine washable
• Made in the U.S.A.
• Dimensions:
  • Standard: 20"x26"
  • Queen: 20"x30"
  • King: 20"x36"

How to get your goods: by purchasing this Groupon and providing your name and shipping address, your order is complete!

For questions pertaining to this deal, please visit the deal Q&A on this page. For post-purchase inquiries, please contact Groupon customer service.

View the Groupon Goods FAQ for additional information, including how list price is determined.

The Deal

$32.99 for Egyptian cotton embroidered six-piece set ($200 list price). Each set includes:

• One embroidered bath towel
• One embroidered hand towel
• One embroidered washcloth
• One solid bath towel
• One solid hand towel
• One solid washcloth

Choose from the following colors:

• Gold/silver
• Jade/silver
• Onyx/silver
• Opal/black
• Platinum/silver
• Ruby/silver
• Sapphire/silver
• White/black

Click here for an image of each option.

700 GSM Embroidered Egyptian Cotton Towel Sets

These embroidered-towel sets soak up water or usher snowmen to a better place with lush Egyptian-cotton loops. Each luxurious bath towel uses 700 grams of cotton to wick away moisture and keep you warm after bathing. The sets’ mix of embroidered and solid-color towels can be customized to individual bathroom decors.

• 100% Egyptian cotton
• Bath towels weigh 700 grams each
• Absorbent, soft cotton loops
• Embroidered and solid-color styles
• Dimensions:
  • Bath towel: 58"x30”
  • Hand towel: 20"x30"
  • Washcloth: 13"x13"

How to get your goods: by purchasing this Groupon and providing your name and shipping address, your order is complete!

For questions pertaining to this deal, please visit the deal Q&A on this page. For post-purchase inquiries, please contact Groupon customer service.

View the Groupon Goods FAQ for additional information, including how list price is determined.