Frugal Family: Save Money on Back-to-School Necessities

Change is good.

Coins are all you’ll need for some of our deals this week. We have school supply specials that will have you digging in the sofa for spare change so you can cash in on the bargains. School shopping not on your agenda? Check out deals on dessert, candles and beauty products.

Walgreens

Deal: 19-cent Paper Mate mechanical pencils, also 9-cent folders, 39-cent notebooks and 49-cent three-pack glue sticks. Other back-to-school bargains abound, including $8.99 Folgers coffee to get you up and moving each morning. Find your closest Walgreens location in West Bloomfield: or

When: Through Saturday

Deal: Dollar sale on back-to-school supplies at Staples. From Paper Mate mechanical pencils and dry-erase boards with marker to RoseArt washable markers, there is a wide variety of $1 items to choose from.

When: Through Saturday

Yankee Candle Co.

Deal: Print this coupon and redeem for $10 off a Yankee Candle product purchase of $25 or more. Candles make great gifts. Hallmark sells Yankee Candle products.

When: Through August 7

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Deal: Spend $50 on Philosophy beauty products and get a diaper bag. If you are looking for something special to welcome a new baby or pamper an expectant mum, this is it.

When: Through Saturday

Deal: Sign up for the Blizzard Fan Club and get a buy one, get one free coupon. With temperatures soaring, it’s a great way to keep cool.

When: Ongoing.