Over the weekend: date night, family outing, or pamper yourself

It can be difficult to have fun in the winter--especially with the kind of snow we get in Michigan.  Finding entertainment around here can be further complicated if you are on a budget.  However, this weekend is filled with various activities for daters, families, or individuals who want to treat themselves to a little pampering--without breaking the bank!  Most of these are in the metro-Detroit area, but you'll spot a couple in Ann Arbor as well. I'll be sure to update the list as I find out about more deals, coupons, and events.   

Quick Note:  Many of these deals come via Living Social or Groupon.  If you are interested in any of these deals, you will need to register on these sites--if you haven't already. Also note that sites like Living Social and Groupon have a constantly rotating stream of deals and coupons--so the deals that I have listed below won't last long.  Except where noted, you can take advantage of these deals for months to come...however, you MUST purchase the deal before they disappear from the Living Social or Groupon website.  They usually last a few days on the site before they are replaced with another deal.  

Food

Nibbles and Nuts

$10 for $20 deal

If you want to pick up a gift basket full of nuts, small cakes/cookies, then this might be the deal for you.  Or you could temporarily kick that New Year's resolution to the curb and pick up a little treat for yourself. Farmington Hills location or online: http://www.nibblesandnuts.com/   via Living social.

City Pub Sports Bar and Grill

$10 for $20.  Clinton Township location only.  via Groupon.

La Marsa

$12 for $24

Restaurant which boasts healthy cuisine.  Ann Arbor only. via Living Social.

Insalata

$5 for $10 on deli selection or salad

Healthy, yet delicious cuisine.  Troy location only. via Living Social.

Bangkok Cuisine

$10 for $20 on Thai food.  Rochester and Sterling Heights locations only.  via Groupon.

Date Night or Family Fun

Arthur Murray Dance Center

$29 for individual or $49 for couple:  2 30-minute classes, 1 group class, AND one practice party.  This would be a fun series of dates...or individual prep for a night out.

Ann Arbor, Bloomfield Hills, Northville. via Living Social.

Plaza Lanes

$5 for two games of bowling + shoe rental

Looks like they turn on the black light and have a live DJ on Friday and Saturday nights.  This could be a good date-night option.  Plymouth location. via Living Social.

Comfort Inn

$99 for one-night stay in king room, box of chocolates, bouquet of flowers, bottle of champagne (or nonalcoholic alternative), hot breakfast buffet, and late checkout.  Note:  this offer CANNOT be redeemed on Valentine's Day, but you can always pamper your significant other on any other night between now and June 30th.  Dearborn only.  via Groupon.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Franck’s Symphony in D Minor Concert

$12 for ticket in Main Floor B or mid-balcony sections or $25 for ticket in Main Floor A or Dress Circle lower balcony.  For January 21st at 8pm concert ONLY.  Detroit location.  via Groupon.

 World Music Tour with Guy Louis--Meadowbrook Theater

$10 for two tickets.  January 21st at 1pm ONLY.  Rochester.  via Groupon.

Pampering

The Garden Oasis

$45 for 90-minute massage.  Garden City location only.  via Living Social

Dynamic Chiropractic

$30 for 60-minute massage.  Rochester location only. via Groupon.

Salon Domani

$35 for a child's haircut + conditioning, blow dry and style for Mom.  West Bloomfield location. Via Living Social.

Royal Dutchess

$30 for $60 on women's apparel and accessories.  Designer brands from around the globe.  Not valid on sale items.  West Bloomfield location only.  via Groupon.

Ordained Beauty

$99 for 4 Vevita chemical peels and 4 microdermabrasions  or $129 for 2 facial waxing sessions per month for a year.  Farmington Hills location only--via Groupon