Frugal Family: Deals Near You This Week

With gas prices skyrocketing, there's no need to head down to the big city this week. Stick close to home, where I've found some free and cheap activities and entertainment, as well as some nearby shopping deals that save a little green.

PARK’NERSHIP at YELLOW RIVER PARK

3232 Juhan Road, Stone Mountain 770-978-5271

The Deal: Spend the morning with your family, helping your community and the environment, all for free.  REI is sponsoring “Park’nership” at Yellow River Park, to bring the community together to revitalize the trails and repair flood damage.  It’s a volunteer opportunity, so it won’t necessarily pad your wallet, but it doesn’t cost a dime and the park will benefit.

Good Through: Saturday, March 19, 9am-Noon.

5706 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain 404-292-8446

The Deal: Preorder shrubs and trees by March 26th and save 20% (includes hydrangeas, viburnum, holly, conifer, azalea, gardenia, and more). They also have green and purple shamrocks this month (plant to have good luck all year long!), as well as blueberry bushes.

Good Through: 20% off preorder deal ends March 26.

LEARNING EXPRESS TOYS

1350 Scenic Highway, Suite 624, Snellville 770-736-4799

The Deal: Click here to visit their Facebook page for a $5 off coupon on any $25 purchase.  They also have weekly story time on Monday mornings at 10:15, so it’s the perfect time to come in, enjoy a little free entertainment, and walk away with a good deal on some nice toys.

Good Through: Story time is every Monday indefinitely; $5 off coupon expires March 31.

HENDERSON PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN

2723 Henderson Road, Tucker 770-908-8144

The Deal: On Saturday morning, March 19, come to the garden for a free workshop led by DeKalb Master Gardener Mary Leight.  She will offer a wealth of information on starting your home garden for this year, including: site preparation, planning, planting seeds, transplanting, fertilizing, and more.  There’s nothing more frugal (or healthy!) than growing your own veggies. Then head on over to the Stone Mountain Community Garden at VFW Park to sign up for your own plot!

Good Through: One-time workshop held Saturday, March 19, from 9 am to 10 am.

4306 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker 678-615-2356

The Deal: Rita's is welcoming the warm weather with several deals this week. Come in this Thursday, March 17, for 50 cents off Green Italian Ices and $1 off Green Misto Shakes in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day.  Check back on March 20, the First Day of Spring, for FREE Italian ices.  Also, the first 500 families to come in on March 20 will get to play the “No Peeking Game” – they will be given a sealed envelope with a discount inside.  Bring it back to the store on March 24 to reveal your deal…everything from 10% off to Buy One Get One Free items. 

Good Through: Special deals on March 17, 20, and 24 – see details above.