This Week's Deals: Beauty and the Bees, Licensed to Drive, More

Are your fingers tired of gripping the scissors and clipping out coupons from the Sunday paper?  Give them a rest: go from snipping to clicking on the links below for some fabulous offers.  Show Dad how special he is to you by springing for a trim or new 'do at one of Elk Grove's cornerstone salons.  Now that you've treated him, treat yourself by picking up those Burt's Bees lip stains you've been eyeing—all the more appealing now that they come with a free gift.  Have a wonderful rest of the week and stay cool!

1. Elk Grove Volkswagen

Deal:  Keep your Jetta or Beetle in top form with a free tire rotation, balance and multipoint inspection.  Call to make an appointment and mention online offer 28370-O1.  Now that's what we call Fahrvergnügen.

Good through: June 30, 2011

2. Laguna Creek Veterinary Hospital

Deal: Just like us, our feline and canine companions need the occasional blood work done.  Take them in now and get an in-house Complete Blood Count (CBC), which checks for the presence of infection and anemia, along with liver and kidney function, for just $15; this test does not screen for diabetes nor thyroid function.  Mention website offer.

Good through: June 30, 2011

3. Pizza Guys

Deal: If you want a warm meal, but don't want to turn on the oven on this hot day, pick up a large three-topping pizza to go for only $10.  Click the "order online" area in the upper right-hand corner of your computer screen and use offer code 1003.  Add your own salad and a glass of wine and you're all set—bon appétit!

Good through: August 15, 2011.

4. ULTA Beauty

Deal: Burt's Bees product lovers, this one's for you:  Buy $12 or more of regularly priced merchandise and receive a complimentary collapsable umbrella—perfect for that upcoming trip to Seattle or Portland, or even right here at home, depending on Mother Nature.

Good through: While supplies last, per website

5. Xavier's Barber & Styling Salon

Deal: Wondering what to get Dad for Father's Day?  Take him out for a shampoo and haircut at this Old Town Elk Grove establishment, which will set you back $15—worth every penny to see his smiling face and stylin' new 'do!

Good through: Ongoing