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The contrast between a cozy indoor winter and the urge to get outdoors the second the weather warms up is undeniable. We’re already craving sunshine and adventure. There’s only one downside: Unless you’re picturing mere strolls in the park, get ready to spend big bucks on springtime activities.
We don’t have to remind you how expensive it is to fill your car, let alone cook anything with eggs, but don’t think your spring has to be a snooze fest. Groupon, a classic deals website, is worth revisiting. While the obvious reason to grab a Groupon is to save money, we’re surprised by three other things the site offers to its shoppers.
1. Discover hidden gems in your area
Feeling like you don't live in a cool area? Maybe you just don't know where to look.
When the sun is shining and you want to get out and do something, but you just don’t know what, Groupon is a surprisingly fun place to browse new activity ideas. When we search for deals, we see that we can take horseback riding lessons, go on a helicopter tour, or see Papa Roach when they’re in town.
Find something fun to do right in your area.
We didn’t even know that these things were options in our area, let alone that we could easily grab a discount on them through the platform. This could be a good place to see what’s happening in your town and know you can afford to go.
2. Have spontaneous fun
When you don't know what to do, try looking on Groupon for inspiration.
It’s a Friday night, and you’re looking for some last-minute, cheap entertainment. There’s no reason you have to plan ahead on Groupon since the digital coupons are instantly delivered to your email inbox.
Maybe you find a wine-tasting deal that’s valid any day of the week. The checkout process shouldn’t take more than a few minutes, but the voucher code will arrive even quicker. You could be sipping wine, grabbing a bite to eat, or off to other plans within the hour.
3. Gift memorable experiences
Treat someone to an experience instead of something tangible—it's not as expensive as you might think.
A vastly underrated form of gift-giving is taking someone out for the day, as opposed to grabbing them something they might never use. Try finding an experience to gift for an upcoming holiday or birthday, like a cooking class, spa day, or manicure... they’ll think you spent far more than you did. (And they’ll never know you used a Groupon if you book the appointment for them.)
Besides, as we mentioned earlier, Groupon deals arrive in your email inbox instantly, making them perfect last-minute gifting ideas.
Final thoughts
Even on a strict budget, you can make fun plans with help from Groupon.
One tip before purchasing any Groupon deals: Read the reviews. The site itself has been around for nearly two decades, but each coupon is from a different retailer and has unique redemption instructions. Reading reviews lets you understand real customer experiences of using the discounts before you do.
If the ratings are solid, plan your spring activities with Groupon. You might also check out their travel deals—hotels, cruises, and all-inclusive getaways included.
Pretty much everything is more expensive than it should be right now, but shopping on Groupon could make life a little easier—and more enjoyable. The hardest part is deciding what you’ll do first.
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