Happy 14th birthday, Cyber Monday! With the ever-growing increase of use + reliance on technology, it is incredible to think that the phase ‘Cyber Monday’ has only been in use since 2005, being first coined by The National Retail Federation’s Elle Davis regarding the ‘recurring spike in online revenue and traffic on the Monday following Thanksgiving.’ (Believed to be caused by individuals shopping at work due to the faster web access and ability to keep their purchases a surprise from those at home.)

Having almost been called ‘Blue Monday’ – representing clicking those blue hyperlinks – the online shopping day directly competes with its Black Friday predecessor – and allows the 50% of us who prefer to avoid mass crowds, not miss out on all the steals and deals ($7.9 billion being spent digitally in 2018).

To narrow your search across the world wide web, we’ve compiled a list of local businesses offering online deals worthy of a double click. Get ready to add to cart.

1st Choice Beauty Supply, 604 W. Memorial Blvd.
Deal: Various sales on hair extensions, shoes, beauty products + more.

9Round Fitness, 2153 E. County Rd. 540A
Deal: Free registration, boxing gloves + a heart rate monitor, plus a low monthly rate on a six-month membership.

Black & Brew, 205 E. Main St., 100 Lake Morton Dr.
Deal: 20% off any two bags of Patriot Coffee including limited release boxes, 20% off all merchandise, and a free bonus BOG card with every $50 in gift cards purchased.

Catapult Lakeland, 331 S. Florida Ave., Basement
Deal: The joining fee ($50) will be waived for all accepted applicants at Catapult 3.0.

City of Lakeland, 228 S. Massachusetts Ave.
Deal: Receive $10 off with promo code JOLLY for the Holly Jolly Jingle Bell Jog.

Haus 820, 820 N. Massachusetts Ave.
Deal: Keep an eye out on their social media pages for lower ticket prices for their Roarin' 20s NYE Bash.

Lakeland CBD Wellness, 225 N. Kentucky Ave.
Deal: 20% off all transactions online + in-store.

Lakeland Escape Room, 308 E. Pine St.
Deal: 15% off gift cards, using the promo code 'GR8TFUL19.'

Lkld Food Tours, 331 S. Florida Ave., Basement
Deal: Buy a $50 gift card + get $10 free or buy a $100 gift card and get $20 free.

rane made, online
Deal: 15% off with the online code 'CYBER.'

Starbucks, Find Lakeland locations here
Deal: Purchase a $20 or more eGift card and get a free $5 eGift card while supplies last. Check out these deals at the local Lakeland Starbucks locations.

Southeastern University, 1000 Longfellow Blvd.
Deal: Dr. Kent Ingle’s latest book, "The Modern Guide To College" is only $10.

Twenty Seven, 213 E. Bay St.
Deal: Free shipping on orders over $50, cards and prints are buy two, get one for free + every order comes with a free pom-pom ornament.

Vintage Factory Furniture, 1020 W. Pipkin Rd.
Deal: Free shipping to Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina + Tennessee.

RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St.
Deal: Score up to $11 off on shows in the Broadway Series – including Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, A Bronx Tale and Waitress – and up to $5 off family shows like Peppa Pig’s Adventure.

Be sure to keep an eye on your favorite local business’s social media platforms – that’s where they’ll likely share deals + specials they may be having for Cyber Monday. There are lots of great deals from larger chains this year too:

Cyber Monday is on December 2, 2019 and we're rounding up all the best deals in one place — here's what you need to know (Business Insider)
Cyber Monday Deals Are Coming! Here's What to Expect From Amazon, Walmart, and More (Money.com)
Cyber Monday deals 2019: when they begin, and what to expect (TechRadar)

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