| 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...» Snowstorm, hurricanes, tornado watches.There have always been reasons why people have had to spend days or weeks at home unable to go about daily activities. This situation is different and, quite frankly, unprecedented. Our mental health is very... Read the whole entry...» Willie Nelson's festival, Luck Reunion, isn't going to take place in front of a live audience, but it will still take place. The festival will be streamed for free, on Thursday, March 19th, 2020, from 7 p.m. to 12 p.m. You can stream it... Read the whole entry...»
The Evening Muse is one of Charlotte's treasures. An intimate music venue in NoDa, it's hosted night after beautiful night of music for years. In addition, the Muse has hosted events like R U OK, CLT?, that brings awareness and...
Read the whole entry...» Your kids are going to be home for a while, and at some time you'll likely hear the words “I'm bored.” We have ideas! To start with here are some fun, educational websites for kids. And since so many of us are at home, lots... 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...» Attainable Sustainable, a popular, incredibly useful website by Kris Bordessa, has been sharing small, easy ways to live a more self-reliant lifestyle for years. Anything you want to know how to do, from making homemade cornbread to growing... Read the whole entry...» Shut In & Sing is a virtual music festival. A group of songwriters are joining together over several days to stay connected and to bring great music to the world. These shows are “Pay What You Can.” Remember that we might be deprived... Read the whole entry...» Hanging Rock State Park. Photo: Harrison Grothoff If you're looking for ways to beat cabin fever, while keeping a healthy distance from crowds, North Carolina State Parks might be the answer. Although park offices and campgrounds are... Read the whole entry...»
There are so many great kids' websites, and probably no better time to explore them as now, while schools are closed. Here's a good starting list of some tried and true educational sites that parents and grandparents everywhere should...
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