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This Week's Deals to Save Shelby-Utica Moola On School Supplies

Check out more deals on school supplies from $5 backpacks to deals on pens and paper.

Comerica Bank locations will be collecting school supplies for students in need through August 19. Donations will be distributed through Operation Kid Equip to kids directly in our community.

School shopping traditionally comes with a hefty price tag, so this week I wanted to point out a few ways to use the advertised sales around town to your advantage - allowing you to contribute to a great cause at very little cost to you. If you find yourself near these stores in your travels this week, you might want to stop by for these bargains:

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Deal: $5 Backpacks
You'll find a 17-inch backpacks in a variety of styles and colors for only 5 dollars each (valued at $14.99).

Good through: August 21, 2011

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2.

Deal: 3 for $1 Pens

Pay only $1 for three packages of 10-count Paper-Mate Write Bros. ball point pens at Kroger this week. Pick some up if you find yourself there grocery shopping!

Good through: August 21, 2011

3.

Deal: 25-cent Crayons

Add some color to your school shopping with Crayola 24-count crayons for only 25 cents (limit 4) and RoseArt 10-count washable markers for 75 cents.

Good through: August 20, 2011

4. Office Depot

Deal: 25-cent Pencils or Scissors

12-count Office Depot brand pencils or Schoolworks 5-inch kids' scissors for only a quarter. While you're there, pick up a 12-inch Office Depot brand ruler for only a penny. Limit 5 of each item per household or business.

Good through: August 20, 2011

5.

Deal: 25-cent Erasers and Pencil Sharpeners

Three packs of erasers and small manual pencil sharpeners are on price drop at Meijer for only 25 cents. A bottle of Elmer's washable school glue is marked down to 40 cents.

Good through: September 11, 2011

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