Frugal Family: Free Compost, Story Time and Date Night

We want to let you know about things around town that are cheap, easy, or free. You can help with this column by telling us about upcoming deals. Just add them to the comment box or email the author to be added to a future column.

This week's deals:

1. Free Mulch and Compost, DeKalb County Sanitation Department, 3720 Leroy Scott Drive, Decatur, GA
Deal: DeKalb County residents are able to get free mulch and compost from the DeKalb County Sanitation Department.
Good Through: ongoing
http://www.co.dekalb.ga.us/publicwrks/sanitation/san_ProcessingTransferStations.html

2. Story time at , 133A East Court Square, Decatur, Georgia 30030
Deal: free storytimes are Tuesday at 11am, Thursday at 7pm and Sunday at 3pm
Good Through: ongoing
Hint: Thursday evening’s storytime includes milk and cookies and participants are encouraged to wear their PJs.
http://www.littleshopofstories.com/events.php

3. , 4325 New Snapfinger Wood, Decatur, GA 30035
Deal: 20 gallon Storage Tote for $5.88
Good Through: 7/7-7/13
Hint: Other really great storage deals, including shelving are available!

4. , 359 W Ponce De Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
Deal: Generally really good prices, with weekly specials
Good Through:  ongoing
Hint: Full bar, outdoor seating, trendy-casual
http://www.taqueriadelsol.com/index.html

5. Fernbank Science Center, 156 Heaton Park Drive Northeast, Atlanta, GA
Deal: Admission is free. Adult tickets to the Planetarium shows are $4.  Student and senior tickets are $3.
767 Clifton Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA
Good Through: ongoing
http://www.fernbank.edu/visitors.htm