Companies are offering freebies to healthcare workers and other frontline employees for their hard work and dedication now and always. There hasn't been a more challenging time in recent history to be a healthcare worker, and just by showing... Read the whole entry...» 
Looking to celebrate Easter the easy way? That is, without the cooking?
Going to a restaurant isn't an option this year, but we're compiling a list of places where you can order Easter Brunch to be picked up. We're limiting our... Read the whole entry...» On April 3rd, the Centers for Disease Control advised wearing cloth face coverings when you need to be in public, to help slow the spread of COVID-19. We've just learned that Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has an urgent need for 1,000 face... Read the whole entry...» 
Many concerts and other events have been canceled. Our calendar (and free events lists) here at Charlotte on the Cheap are sort of like ghost towns. We've put up “canceled” signs on many events, but even the ones that aren't... Read the whole entry...» 
Most kids will be home from school for several weeks, as we try to slow the spread. Children's book authors are rising to the occasion, presenting free online story times, where they read their books out loud. This is a unique opportunity for... Read the whole entry...» 
Rosetta Stone is making their language learning software free to students for the next three months. Parents can sign up their kids here. If you want to sign up more than one of your children, you'll need to sign up each with a different form... Read the whole entry...» 
We're all trying to connect with people we miss, and to have some semblance of social interaction. One fun way to do this is by playing multi-player games remotely. We've been scheduling regular remote game nights with far-flung family... Read the whole entry...» 
Many people have lost jobs in recent weeks, either permanently or temporarily. If you're worried about how to make ends meet, it is helpful to know that some companies are still hiring. You can probably find a job. Demand for workers at... Read the whole entry...» 
We may be able to skip the movies, stop getting together for drinks, stop going to the gym, but we have to eat. We will always need grocery stores. There are several different ways to get groceries without going into a store. If you choose delivery,... Read the whole entry...» 
Looking for live music in Charlotte and surrounding areas? Check out this list of what's on the calendar on Charlotte on the Cheap.
NOTE: During this time, all events are virtual. If you see an event on this list that doesn't have the... Read the whole entry...»  Kids' Seed Gardening Kit Many people are using this time at home to start their first garden. It can seem overwhelming if you haven't gardened before, so we asked Pike Nurseries for some advice for first-time gardeners. Pike Nurseries... Read the whole entry...» | 
