From chasing his tail to barking when it storms, your dog’s tics are endearing — but his ticks, well, they are anything but. Protect your pooch and family with this deal from PetCareRx, a licensed online pet pharmacy founded by a pet lover in 1998:

• $ 15 for $ 30 to spend on a large selection of pet medication and toys
• Treat pesky problems with leading medications like Frontline, K9 Advantix, and PetArmor
• Stock up on vitamins, grooming products, and chew toys for dogs and cats

PetCareRx’s Website

You don’t have to have a coastal address to savor succulent seafood fresh from the ocean. Ready your bibs for Maryland Blue Crab Express, which ships delicious crabs, seafood, spices, mallets, and more:

• $ 20 for $ 40 to spend on crabs and more delivered to your door
• $ 40 for $ 80 to spend on crabs and more delivered to your door
• Steamed Maryland blue crabs, soft-shell crabs, crab cakes, lump crab meat, shrimp, lobster, and other delicacies

“[The] crabs were perfectly steamed and spiced. Thanks for making our Maryland crab party a huge hit. I think we made a lot of new crab fans out here in Montana.” — Satisfied Customer

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Designed to not only give kids the chance to learn basketball skills from Harlem Globetrotters, but to give them a chance to enjoy a live show, too, these skill clinics are the perfect mix of fundamentals and fun:

• $ 55 ($ 99 value) for a Harlem Globetrotters Summer Skills Clinic for ages 6-12 and two Harlem Globetrotter ticket vouchers for a 2014 game
• Held at 9 a.m. and 12:30 and 3:30 p.m., June 24-26 in Hollywood
• Held at 9 a.m. and 12:30 and 3:30 p.m., June 27-29 in Carson

Why Your Kids Will Love It
These clinics began only last year but they’ve already nearly doubled the number of cities they’ll be visiting this summer due to popular demand. Thanks to small group sizes and the enthusiasm of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, these two-hour sessions keep kids of all skill and experience levels engaged. Students will be directed through drills, taught basic skills, and given high-fives along the way for motivation. Afterward, redeem your two tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotters in action on the date of your choice in 2014.

Harlem Globetrotters’s Website | Facebook

Escape Kit
• A Two-Day White-Water Rafting and Wine Tasting Tour of El Dorado County for One Guest, Including:
• One Day of Guided White-Water Rafting, Gear Provided
• One Night of Camping (Gear Not Included, but Available for Rent)
• One Day of Wine Tasting at Six to Seven Wineries and One Brewery, Transportation Provided
• Four Meals

The Destination
El Dorado County offers adventure around every corner, from the rapids of the American River to the wineries that dot the Gold Country landscape. And nobody knows that better than Adventure Connection, boasting more than 25 years of experience leading trips through the white water of wine country. On the two-day Red Wine and Whitewater Rafting Trip—the only such professionally led excursion in California—you’ll join a small group and experienced guides for a taste of the action.

The Digs
Bring your own tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad for a night under the stars (camping gear is also available for rent from Adventure Connection). And this is hardly roughing it: The riverside campsite features a volleyball court and horseshoe pit, a camp store and campfire pit, hot showers, and flush toilets. You’ll also be treated to four delicious meals during the expedition.

The Diversions
Trips begin at 9 a.m. on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The river day includes a brief orientation and guide introduction, plus a meet and greet with your fellow crew members. Then, it’s off to paddle between 11 and 13 miles of Class III rapids—perfect for beginner and intermediate paddlers alike. You’ll pause midday for a deli lunch, and in the afternoon you’ll hit the heavier rapids on the lower section of the Gorge Run. After a day on the river, you’ll get a chance to relax and refuel at the campsite.

On the wine day, adventurers will ready their palates for tastings at local award-winning wineries. The trip is chauffeured and begins with two to three tastings in the morning. Then you’ll break for lunch and hit two to four more wineries in the afternoon. Depending on the timing and preference of individual groups, you might even visit a local micro-brewery.

For nearly 20 years, this expert esthetician has been helping SoCal beauties maintain radiant, blemish-free skin — in spite of the damaging sun. Benefit from her thorough, results-oriented services with this deal:

• $ 39 ($ 85 value) for a deep-cleansing facial with oxygen treatment
• $ 38 ($ 115 value) for a micocurrent facial treatment with multivitamins + oxygen treatment
• Schedule your rejuvenating appointment during the week or on Saturday


The deep-cleansing facial is a a 50- to 60-minute nourishing treatment that involves a cleanse, steam, glycolic acid peel, extractions, skin-cancer check, custom mask, and moisturizer to comprehensively treat damaged skin. The oxygen treatment delivers fresh air infused with a multi-vitamin peptide serum on your skin for detoxifying effects.

The microcurrent facial treatment is designed to give clients a natural, noninvasive face- and neck-lift, by using specific wavelengths of energy to possibly increase circulation, reduce eye puffiness, and smooth fine lines and wrinkles. The treatment comes with a cleanse, exfoliation, and custom blend of serums/vitamins, as well as the oxygen treatment.

Lauren’s Skin Care’s Website