Amy Lowell once quoted, “Art is the desire a man to express himself, to record the reactions of his personality to the world he lives in.” If your child loves the arts, such as painting and drawing, then this artistic deal from Living Social is especially made for him. Let your kid express himself in painting or drawing. Spend only $18 for two kids’ painting or drawing classes for children ages 4 to 16, at ACE Art Sudio.

Freedom to express oneself is important, especially in young children as it gives then some form of self-confidence of who they really are. A well-known artist, Katerina Savelieva will aid your child into inventing a true work of art with the help of water colors, pastels and acrylics. For a half-priced deal, turn your child to be the next Pablo Picasso with ACE Art Studio.

No cuisine spells romance like the French do. It’s mystique is uniquely crafted as the cuisine itself. Have a taste of authentic French fare with today’s romantic and delectable deal. For only $20, get a two-course dinner for two, OR get the same $20 for $40 worth of food and drink of their nouvelle cuisine, all courtesy of Bistro Florin.

Indulge yourself in their sumptuous array of French fare that changes every every two weeks and features a fresh meat and fish specialties, like duck confit with lemon zest sauce, rainbow trout with white butter and lemon, and veal with dijon, all of which are fresh and cooked to perfection. Oui, mademoiselle? Grab this half-off deal now and set sail to Montreal East to have a great French treat.

Nothing beats a soldier than being armed and prepared. The same idea applies with your little one. This summer season is the best time to prepare him for his next big learning adventure, and today’s offer from Living Social will equip him with the skills that he need to survive in school. All you have to do is drop $99 for an introductory assessment and five hours worth of tutoring with an expert educator at Sylvan Learning Centre.

A Chinese Proverb once said that learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. Sylvan Learning Centre will help your child improve his skills and abilities by assessing academic abilities and needs first, then will proceed to brushing up his knowledge on subjects that he needs assistance, from algebraic equations to subject-verb agreements, and so on. Providing learning assistance to students for more than 30 years now, you are rest assured that your child will get the best out of this 82% discount from Sylvan Learning Centre.

Enough of the paper plane messages that you fly around the classroom or your office. Or that yellow paper that you so often use to write mushy letters to your darling. It’s time to get a little more stylish and, well, modern. Today’s offer from Living Social will let you write and send your messages in a hip and fashionable manner. Spend only $12 for $24 worth of Classic Note or Signature Card  products from Haute Note.

Boasting 175 magnificent and fabulous designs, take your pick in their website from personal stationery, invitations, greeting cards, to customized cards with your name and message saying “Happy Birthday” or “Happy Thanksgiving.” Some of the established celebrities like Julia Roberts, Sheryl Crow and Dave Matthews have hopped on board. So grab this half the regular price deal now and send your messages across with fashion.

All girls know that pampering your skin doesn’t just make you look better, it makes you feel a whole lot better, too. It comes with knowing that you were able to actually do something about the things that make you look older than your age. Now, if you want to look and feel better in no time flat, check out this Living Social deal from Angela’s Esthetics.

Pay just $24 (a $58 value) and receive a 45-minute Healthy Glow facial and $10 toward skincare products; or, pay $30 (a $82 value) for a Brazilian wax, mini pedicure, and $10 toward skincare products. The $10 credit to spend on products in both packages ensures you can continue the spa treatment at home on your own free time.

Grab this 59%-off deal now and see for yourself why Angela’s Esthetics won durhamregion.com’s Reader’s Choice award for the best spa in town.

Instead of letting them spend the whole day on Facebook or Twitter, get your kids involved in something creative and productive. Living Social’s deal of the day offers your child a chance to discover his or her inner artist. For only $18, get them a two-class pass to either painting or drawing classes for kids 4 to 16 years old.

With professional animator Katerina Savelieva at the helm, your kids will learn the basic techniques used in sketching and coloring. They’ll soon develop their own set of skills to create works that have depth and texture too. Kids will learn how to use water colours, pastels and acrylics, limited only by their imagination. Hurry, get this 50%-off deal and who knows, your child may be the next Da Vinci.