Shopping in Brushy Creek

Though cigars were originally invented to celebrate the invention of the cigar, it can be used today to celebrate any occasion, up to and including "being alive and enjoying a fine cigar." For $10, today’s side deal gets you $20 worth of cigars from around the world at Fumée Cigar Lounge in Cedar Park. You may also use your Groupon in Fumée’s café. Menu items include cappuccino ($3), hookah ($10/hour), or if you just need a mixer to wet your smoky throat, Italian soda or Red Bull ($3). Fumée is open seven days a week.

Every time a camera sees itself in the mirror, a nostalgic childhood photo disappears into the digital ether. Salvage a tangible human memory with today's deal. For $20, you get $50 worth of lab services at Precision Camera on Lamar Boulevard. This Groupon is applicable to any services, including prints, enlargements, greeting and business cards, DVD transfers, slide processing, and more. You can purchase up to two Groupons per person, and you'll get photo-lab store credit for any unused Groupon credit.

Tabu Lingerie's boutique brims with a tantalizing trove of sultry Halloween attire, adult toys, and plus-size lingerie, all presided over by a helpful staff. Daring duds by Trashy Lingerie spice up Halloween soirees and stuffy Victorian garden parties with fiery french-maid costumes ($42+) and ruffle panties ($15–$19). After slipping into a sexy-schoolgirl costume ($38+), sassy fiesta fans can spend time reminiscing about their education or check a skeleton's vital signs while wearing a five-piece naughty-nurse outfit ($69). A cache of accessories provides alluring accents or inspires original costumes with items such as frilly corsets ($36–$180) and chic hosiery ($5–$14), which doubles as a ghost net for capturing wild spirits.

Sail & Ski Center's amiable staff of sports enthusiasts and shipwrights keep outdoor voyagers plying the waves and skimming down mountainsides with boat-maintenance services and an array of watersport and snow-sport accouterments. Like snagging an entire tray of cheese samples, the vast emporium of snowboards, skis, and wakeboards allows visitors to try out wares before they buy, sending thrill-seekers sailing over seas and snowdrifts atop such brand names as Hyperlite, Liquid Force, Saloman, and Mission 7. The talented servicefolk at Sail & Ski Center also sell, repair, and refurbish a broad spectrum of watercrafts, including yachts, jet skis, motorboats, and rocket-powered dinghies.

Things Celtic recreates a vibrant version of Ireland and Scotland through an extensive collection of handmade and unique imports. A library of literature feeds historical, culinary, or cultural appetites, and traditional Irish and Scottish teas transport flavors from across the Atlantic. Silver jewelry bends and weaves in the shape of traditional Celtic knots, crosses, charms, and frames surround Ogham artwork, a rare and vertical form of writing from ancient Ireland. Things Celtic also helps friends passionately display their heritage through flags and traditional and custom-made kilts. The hotbed of Celtic pride also takes part in local events, such as music festivals, beer tastings, and seminars on James Joyce's pop-up books.

When Stewart Ramser published the first issue of Texas Music magazine in December 1999, it sold in two stores. These days, his quarterly publication has subscribers in all 50 states. On each colorful, glossy page, writers showcase the work of Texas musicians from across a wide variety of music, from renowned artists such as Lyle Lovett, Spoon, Bob Schneider, Willie Nelson, and Ghostland Observatory to rising talents. They keep readers further abreast with a calendar of music events from around the state and reviews of native Texans' latest albums. Along with new tunes, the magazine celebrates the history of Texas music with features ranging from an Armadillo World Headquarters retrospective to a ranking of the top 50 classic Texas songs.