Praised for being patient, gentle, and very helpful with everything from exams to picking out eyeglasses, the staff at Smart Optical comes highly recommended:

• $ 39 ($ 235 value) for a basic eye exam and $ 200 toward a complete set of glasses
• $ 39 for $ 200 toward prescription sunglasses
• Locations in Lincoln Park and Chinatown (office is also fluent in Chinese)

Smart Optical’s Website

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

Maryland Blue Crab Express’s Website | Facebook

Ditch that concrete jungle for the great outdoors with this offer: an all-inclusive overnight whitewater rafting trip for two on the Wisconsin River Valley. Head to 600 North Clark Street, where our team will be waiting to help check you in then board the luxury buses. We’ll arrive in Green Bay, WI and split into two groups — one group will have lunch at legendary Kroll’s West while the other group will go on a one-hour tour of Lambeau Field. Then the groups will switch places. You’ll then load back onto the bus and head to your weekend digs at Potawatomi Carter Casino and Hotel.

From there, it’s a choose-your-own-adventure affair, with options to go hike at Cathedral Pines, relax at the pool and sauna, or try your hand at casino games. Dinner will be served at nearby resort Waubee Lodge with a salad bar, sides of potatoes and rice, and your choice of fish, chicken or steak dishes cooked to perfection.

After enjoying a good night’s sleep, you’ll be up bright and early for breakfast at the hotel before heading out for a waterfall hike on the way to Kosir’s Rapid Rafts. After a brief tutorial on safety measures, you’ll board your 8-person raft with a helmet, paddle, and life jacket and head onto the river for a 2.5-hour journey through Class III and IV rapids, all the while paddling through rocky escarpments, a narrow gorge, and protruding foliage.

Once you’re done on the water, you’ll dry off and re-board the buses to head back to orange-and-blue territory. After all, there’s nothing wrong with spending a little time in the green and gold — as long as it pertains to the colors of nature.

No wonder everyone loves gel manicures — the polish dries in just a few minutes and can last for up to two weeks without chipping or fading. Save money and trips to the salon with this at-home starter kit:

• $ 69 ($ 179 value) for an at-home gel nail polish kit
• Kit contains everything you need, including 3 gel nail polish shades of your choice
• Use the salon-grade curing lamp to set your light-sensitive polish in a snap

“I am SO impressed and 100% satisfied with the salon look that I managed to achieve right here in my own home! They dried to perfection, perfectly leveled, and the shine is gorgeous—as if a professional had just done them!” — Happy Customer

What You Get
Set up a mini salon in your home with this kit, which includes a professional 36-watt Espree Salon Lamp, a nail care kit, three gel polish shades of your choice, base coat and top coat, and an instructional DVD and brochure.

Couture Gel Nail Polish’s Website | Facebook