For $10, today's side deal gets you $20 worth of paint-it-yourself pottery at Paint the Town in University Village. Choose from more than 250 different kinds of blank ceramic bowls, platters, vases, and more, including fun figurines for kids. Included in the price of each item are paint, glaze, and firing in a kiln, and each magnum opus is ready for pick-up in five to seven days. Politely remind your iguana to feed the dog with a message on his morning mug ($18–$25) or paint your own mug on a plate ($17–$30) and give yourself a spaghetti-stache.

Reviews

Yelpers give Paint the Town a four-star average:

• They have a full range of colors to use, and the staff is so helpful and friendly, it's like having a good friend who knows all the tricks. – Clover A.
• I've gone here a few times and have had a blast with friends having great conversations while getting your creative juices flowing! – Diana N.