They say if you are nervous about public speaking, you should imagine your audience naked to help you calm your nerves. But we think the best way to relax is to daydream about today’s deal from NAKED Skincare & Waxing on Hillcroft: Spend $30 for a signature facial (a $65 value). During this soothing, organic treatment you’ll enjoy 40 minutes of exfoliation, plus a calming neck and shoulder massage from one of NAKED’s talented, friendly estheticians. This effective pampering session won’t only feel great, but it will also buff away dead skin, revealing your face’s natural glow. With this deal, you’ll feel cool and confident… without having to imagine a room full of strangers in their birthday suits.

In junior high, our braces-adorned teeth were always hidden behind a closed smile in our painfully awkward yearbook pictures. Now that we’re adults, though, we shouldn’t be ashamed of our grins. Banish your insecurities with a complete dental exam (including digital X-rays of your entire mouth, panoramic views, and intraoral pictures), plus an in-office whitening session at P+E Dental Cosmetics & Periodontics for only $139 — a $700 value. Located in the Galleria area, P+E uses the powerful Sapphire whitening system to get your teeth up to five shades brighter. Need more intensive care? This deal also includes 30% off porcelain restorations for your crowns, veneers, onlays, and inlays with the CEREC one-visit system. Blow them away at your next reunion with your white, bright, and healthy smile.

We’ve all been very innovative when it comes to homemade skincare remedies (we shudder to think of the Saran-wrap-over-butter fiasco), but if you’d rather leave the heavy-duty makeovers to the trained professionals, pick your treatment from Skinovative. Dealing with a rough surface? Target the problem with a Pixel Perfect Laser Peel for only $129 (a $600 value). With only a little downtime, you’ll get smooth, tight skin and decreased fine lines. Or, put the blast on sun damage, spider veins, and a reddened complexion with an IPL Photo Rejuvenation facial for $99 (regularly $400). Leave the science projects to chemistry majors, and get measurable results with this deal.

Hitch up your wagons, Houston — it’s time for a real hearty home-cooked deal. Today, mosey on down to The Broken Spoke Cafe and enjoy $40 worth of food and non-alcoholic drinks for just $20. Count on favorite dishes like the grilled rib-eye with mushroom sauce or the Broken Spoke burger topped with grilled onions, provolone, jalapeños, and mushrooms. It would be an absolute shame if you missed out on this Washington Ave bistro’s perfectly crispy french fries — they were only voted the best by the Houston Press. You can also expect some authentic Belgian recipes — the owner’s from Brussels and she makes some mean mussels. Featured in Houston Business Journal, My Table magazine, 29-95, and more, this whimsical eatery is a wagon-stopper.

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What ruins a stroll through the desert more than the blistering sun? An encounter with a cactus. You may not be marauding across a barren landscape anytime soon, but if any part of your body feels like a prickly pear, let today’s deal smooth things over. Get three laser hair-removal treatments from Desert in Bloom Day Spa and Laser Center. Eliminate fuzz on your eyebrow ridge, ears, and nostrils; neck; upper lip, chin, and sideburns; bikini line and belly button; hands and fingers; feet and toes; or underarms for $99 (a $380 value) or on your lower legs; chest; abs; or upper back for $139 (a $480 value). This is the real deal — Desert in Bloom uses the EpiCare LPX laser system to powerfully and safely eradicate unwanted stubble. And with $15 to put toward any NeoStrata Skincare products, the only use you’ll have for your razor will be defending yourself from unsolicited animal attacks.

The Astros’s pitchers are working on improving their ERAs, but today’s deal is a home run every time: Get $25 to spend on food and non-alcoholic drinks at ERA Restaurant in Market Square for only $12. With a minimalistic and chic interior décor, you’ll forget you’re at an eatery that specializes in knock-your-(Red)-Sox-off pizzas. The 809 (olive oil, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, Brie, pistachios, hearts of palm, prosciutto, and figs) is brilliant. Every bite of the Salvador Dali Lama (marinara, mozzarella, fresh spinach, roasted garlic, Roma tomatoes, artichoke hearts, asparagus, and feta) is a crowd-pleaser. Try one of ERA’s standout sandwiches like the Chimichurri with pulled pork, capers, avocado, and chimichurri sauce, or a fresh salad like the Blue Cheese Wedge. We know you’ll want to come back, so this deal also comes with a voucher for 25% off your next visit. No question about it, we’ve knocked this delicious deal right out of the park.

We love the thrill of jumping on top of angry goombas, throwing fireballs at villainous turtles, and leaping over fiery pits of lava, but nothing got our hearts beating quite like the sensation of moving to the next level. Power up with today’s deal: Get 20 classes at The Next Level Fitness for $20 (regularly $200). Just a short (Mario) Kart ride off of US-59 and 610, this Law Street gym has a wide variety of fun and effective sessions. Hit your cardio max with Zumba or Step & Sculpt. Focus on your core with ABSolution, or work on trimming and toning all over with yoga. If you’re into body strength, get a Donkey Kong-worthy workout with TRX bodyweight suspension training or a fast-paced boot camp session. This deal gets a high score for fitness potential.

You may be telling yourself that you’re okay with a bland diet, but we’re not Mumbai-ing it. Treat your tongue to the exotic with today’s deal: Get $20 to spend on lunch and non-alcoholic drinks at Mumbai Spice for only $10, or stop by for dinner and get $30 to spend on your favorite Indian menu items for just $15. This Indian eatery is owned by the mastermind behind Houston favorites Bombay Palace and Yatra, which means you can expect quality. Sample a tasty appetizer, like the Keema Samosas — ground lamb cooked with a delicious blend of herbs and spices, stuffed in a classic pastry. Then move on to the main course: try the jumbo prawn curry, the chicken tikka masala, or baby lamb chops. Or, pick from a wide variety of vegetarian-friendly fare — no matter what you choose, we know you’ll think it’s the Bomb(ay).

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We all secretly admire Lady Gaga for her fearless fashion endeavors, but if your relationship with your hair is a Bad Romance, it’s time to lock down your look. If you want to rock your ‘do like a real diva, sing along with today’s deal: Get a shampoo, haircut, style, and blow dry from Divine Creations Hair Designs for just $39 (a $150 value). This Pearland salon has the upper cut on the latest trends in haircuts and styles, and the focus on customer service will ensure you get just the show-stopping look you’re after. Have a few kinks to work out? Get a Brazilian Blowout for only $149 (a $375 value). This treatment wraps your hair to a protective protein layer, leaving your hair sleek and smooth for up to five months. And with a $25 gift card to use at your next visit to Divine Creations, this deal is sure to bring your style to The Edge of Glory.

Things we see every day, like a traffic jam on 610 or people waiting for a bus, can suddenly seem beautiful when captured by the lens of a good photographer. If you appreciate photographic art, this deal will snap up your attention in a flash: Get a one-year individual membership to the Houston Center for Photography for just $25 (regularly $55), or a household membership for two adults for just $40 (an $80 value). HCP is a non-profit that celebrates photographers and their work and offers year-round exhibitions, workshops, publications, outreach programs, lectures, classes, and more. Your membership includes a subscription to Spot magazine, which highlights photo-based art exhibitions and photography locally and abroad. You’ll also get invitations to HCP exhibition openings, special events, members-only tours, and members-only Master Classes and portfolio reviews — everything you need to put your passion in focus.

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