With busy work and social lives, you sometimes need to remind yourself to stop and smell the roses, or, even better — stop and smell the braised beef ravioli. Pluck $10 from your wallet for $20 to spend on food and non-alcoholic drinks at The Chelsea Grill on Montrose. This Museum District eatery serves eclectic and crowd-pleasing favorites like crispy fried chicken, grilled salmon tacos, and juicy burgers. You’ll want to pop(py) over for the sweet potato wontons, filled with ricotta cheese, pecans, sage, and honey; served with red pepper chili oil sauce and a balsamic reduction. Then dig into the shrimp salad, made with fresh spinach, fennel, manchego cheese, kalamata olives, orange slices, and topped with a pink peppercorn dressing. With rave reviews on Urbanspoon, this upscale, yet casual dining spot has Houstonians coming back for seconds during lunch, dinner, or the Sunday jazz brunch. You’ll be so gladiolus you got today’s deal.

When you first moved in, the sky was the limit for your decorating dreams, but now that you’re settled, it feels like you’d need divine intervention just to move the couch. Let today’s deal from Noël Furniture be your home makeover miracle: For just $40, get $100 to spend on furniture, $100 to spend on rugs, and $100 to spend on artwork, plus a one-hour professional in-home consultation to rekindle the spark of your design inspiration — a $709 value. You’ll choose from elegant fabric, leather, and wood furniture crafted with a timeless appeal. Whatever you choose, you’ll also get free delivery within 25 miles of the Houston store, and a five year warranty on purchases more than $1,000. Did Christmas come early this year, or are those carolers just singing the praises of your new living room? We’ll let you decide.

See the world through rose-colored glasses? Add some extra color with today’s deal: Get a three-hour introduction to stained glass workshop from Harmony Stained Glass for $37 (regularly $75). With a short trip to Pasadena, you’ll learn how to create a one-of-a-kind stained glass panel using the technique developed by L.C. Tiffany himself. If you prefer to wear art, we recommend taking the dichroic glass pendant workshop for $14 (a $29 value). Kick off this BYOB tutorial with a bottle of Merlot, then use your favorite colors and eye for style to create a glass charm to be fired (no, The Donald won’t be there, but firing will set the colors and make it sparkle). Then return to Harmony to pick up your completed piece and mount it to your most adored chain. We have a feeling your outlook just got more colorful.

You bring your business suit to the cleaners to make sure it’s taken great care of. You lovingly hand wash your favorite swimsuit to be certain it maintains its elasticity and shape. But your birthday suit? That could use a little more TLC: Get a $30 gift card to use at Naked Body + Bath for only $15. This locally owned business is dedicated to creating natural skincare products, which means every soap, scent, and lotion is great for even the most sensitive of skin. Can’t decide where to start? Spend $15 and get a Naked Favorites gift set (a $49 value). This customized bath time bundle lets you choose up to three of your favorite scents, plus you’ll receive four ounces of Too-Shea creme, Avocado Smoothie lotion, Slough Connection scrub, and Liquid Lather liquid soap. Both options from this Rice Village purveyor of pampering also include a foot soak, featuring some of Naked’s oh-so-soothing products. When you strut your stuff in your favorite dress, make sure what’s underneath feels just as fresh.

For a long and happy life, it’s important to know what brings you joy. For some of us, it’s a big pint of Chunky Monkey. But if you aren’t looking to become one, today’s deal will bring you great happiness: Get six yoga classes from Joy Yoga Center for only $20 (regularly $72). The studio is conveniently located on Washington Avenue, and owner Joy has been recognized twice by Health & Fitness Sports Magazine as one of the best yoga instructors in Houston. You’ll feel right at home with yourself as you work through classic yoga moves in classes designed to cater to everyone, from beginners to Masters of the Om. True joy comes from being comfortable in your own skin, and that’s what’s this deal is all about.

Living near wine country certainly has its perks, but if you don’t have the time to take a trip to the Okanagan this weekend, we’ve got a deal that lets you try without having to travel: for $30, get a three-hour wine tasting from BC Wine School and its Connoisseur’s Club, held every third Wednesday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. (regularly $60). You’ll sample at least 15 wines from BC and around the world and enjoy a selection of amuse-bouches to compliment each tasting. The tasting will teach you about top notes and tannins, the crisp and silky scents of different varieties of white, and the bold, fruity flavours of reds. Expand your vino knowledge and swirl some sweetness and spice into your life with a deal that hits all the right notes.

Hips don’t lie, and neither do a good pair of jeans — just ask Shakira, who sports both quite well. With today’s deal from Genetic Denim, flaunt it like a star without paying like one. For $90, get $187 to spend on these designer jeans, which have been spotted on the likes of Jessica Alba, Reese Witherspoon, and the queen of hip-shaking herself, Shakira. Choose from a variety of styles designed to compliment your body type, from a classic boot cut to a skinny jean or wide-leg trouser. Genetic Denim jeans are known for their soft fabrics and flattering fits, so the wriggle-into-my-jeans dance will be a thing of the past. Slip into a pair of Genetic Denim jeans today — while this deal may be a steal, it’s definitely no lie.

Blurriness and awkward lighting belong in B movies — not in your personal photo albums. Capture life’s special moments with the skills you learn from today’s deal: Spend $59 and receive a 2.5-hour photo training workshop and Vancouver photo walk in Coal Harbour and Stanley Park from Povazan Photography (a $450 value). The workshops and walks are held both Friday and Sunday. You’ll learn how to adjust your camera settings for the best results, you’ll get an introduction to flash photography, and you’ll leave with plenty of tips and tricks. During the last 30 minutes of your session, instructor Jozef Povazan will review your images and give you constructive feedback on how you can improve your skills. Give this deal a shot — we bet you’ll start snapping like a pro.

Your winter-white skin and back-of-the-drawer polka dot bikini and are ready for some quality beach time, but what about your hair? Protect your luscious locks before they get singed by the sun and tossed by the tides with today’s deal from Salon Yours on Main Street: for just $40, you’ll receive a woman’s wash, Moroccan Oil restorative masque, cut, style, Moroccan Oil Treatment, and blow dry (regularly $110). Moroccan Oil serums transform your dry, damaged, and tangled tresses into silky, smooth strands. The treatment restores lustre to sun-and-chemical-ravaged hair using nutrient-rich formulas that leave you with instantly healthier locks. Revel in your rejuvenated new ‘do, because the perfect accessory to a gorgeous tan is a marvellous mane.

Get smooth and sexy in time for summer with today’s deal from Heights Laser Centre in Burnaby: for $149, you’ll receive three VelaShape body-slimming treatments (regularly $450). Beam away the appearance of cellulite with a VelaShape session that uses focused infrared light waves to target fatty deposits in areas like your love handles, bra lines, and inner thighs. This non-invasive treatment requires no downtime, and it’s the perfect jumpstart for new mothers looking to get their pre-pregnancy bodies back. The impressive results have been featured on the Rachael Ray Show. Target all your trouble spots with today’s deal and set your sights on a beach-ready bod.