This Week's Deals to Save Macomb Moola (Donation Edition)

locations will be collecting school supplies for students in need through Aug. 19. Donations will be distributed through Operation: Kid Equip directly to kids 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. If you find yourself near these stores in your travels this week, you might want to stop by for these bargains:

1.

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

Good through: Aug. 21, 2011

2.

Deal: 3 for $1 pens

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

Good through: Aug. 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: Aug. 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 five of each item per household or business.

Good through: Aug. 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: Sept. 11, 2011