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Act Fast to Grab This Week's Mother of All Deals

Move quickly to jump-start your back-to-school shopping and book your next escape now

This week Mother of All Deals scoured our local sources to come up with some great deals to jump-start your back-to-school savings, and bank that money towards the Palm Springs getaway you’ve been dreaming of. Remember to check with merchants for additional restrictions and conditions.

Segway the Wine Country

Just the other day I saw this guy motoring down the street on an electic bike type machine and though to myself, “I wonder why I haven’t seen any Segways lately?” Then Bam! I get this Groupon for a fantastic opportunity to tour the Russian River Vineyards on a Segway. It sounds like so much fun, I might just have to buy this deal.

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Deal: $49 for a two-hour plus Russian River Vineyards Deluxe Segway Tour ($99 value)

Good Through: July 21, 2011

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Palm Springs Resort and Spa

Maybe it’s the fact that I’m really jonesing for a trip with my husband or some time away without the kids, but this deal really caught my eye this week. For $89 you can get a one-night stay in a Riviera Palm Springs Resort room, or take advantage of three other options as well. Two house drinks are included at Sidebar. Sign me up!

Deal: For $89, you get a one-night stay in a Riviera room, valid weeknights (Sunday–Thursday) July–September.

Good Through: July 24, 2011

JumpStart and Math Blaster Online World

Summer is almost over. Some kids start school this week while others have just a few short weeks left until summer is gone. Children love to play computer games and what better way to get them ready for school than to give them access to games that actually teach them stuff helpful for school? Now you can receive a family membership to JumpStart and Math Blaster Online World for half the price.

Deal: $37 for a family membership to JumpStart & Math Blaster Online World ($75 value)

Good Through: July 21, 2011

Target 

Who needs a reason to go shopping at Target? If you are like me you can always find something there. Now with school fast approaching start stocking up on back-to-school supplies before the deals are gone.

Deal:  $.50 Mead Five Star poly folders, $.50 Bonus size Scotch Tape, $.50 writing supplies, 2-ct. Sharpie Accent Highlighters, 10-ct Bic Crystal ballpoint pens, $1 16-ct RoseArt washable watercolor paints, $1 40-ct drawing paper or 96-ct construction paper, $3 3x3 Post-It Notes Cubes, Select backpacks $12 and up, $4 Licensed Lunch Box (like Hello Kitty & Star Wars) check additional coupons for more savings.

Good Through: July 23, 2011

Staples

Now at Staples you can purchase a Back to School pass for $10 and receive 15% off on back to school products now through September 17, 2011. This offer includes calculators, backpacks, binders, all writing utensils, ream paper, and more. Additionally, there are many deals to be had in this week’s ad:

Deal: #2 yellow pencils 8-pk $.01 each, Staples 3x5 white, lined notecards, 100-pk, $.01 each, Staples poly subject notebooks $1 each,  Pentel RSVP ballpoint pens, fine, black, 5/pk FREE after rebate, and more…

Good Through: July 23, 2011

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