1. L'Aroma Cafe & Bakery
Deal: For this week only, get 25 percent off cakes and slices at L'Aroma Cafe & Bakery in West Newton. You can try slices of apple walnut cake or carrot cake.
Good through: Thurs., September 8

2. Patch Deal
Deal: Have you tried out our new Patch Deals? Check out that green bar at the top of the page and see how you can save money at local vendors. This week, there is a deal for a haircut and treatment at Salon Trilogy. Click and check it out!
Good through: Sun., September 11 

3. Modell's Sporting Goods
Deal: Stock up women's short-sleeve shirts for back-to-school and athletic practices this season. The shirts, made by Champion, are available in a variety of colors and right now they are just $5 at Modell's!
Good through: Sun., September 11 

4. Newtonville Books
Deal: Did you know that with an annual membership fee of $50 (or $75 for a family membership), you can save 20 percent off all purchases at Newtonville Books? The membership also allows you to unlimited free rentals of films based on books.

5. Shaw's
Deal: It's time to start making those school lunches again. But, those lunches won't have to be as expensive if you head over to Shaw's this week. Right now Land O'Lakes or Shaw's American cheese and Shaw's low-salt ham are just $4.99 a pound with your Shaw's card. Six-packs of Snapple iced tea are also two for $10. 
Good through: Thurs., September 8