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...» 
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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Andrea Bocelli will perform in an empty Duomo Cathedral in Milan, Italy, on Easter, April 12th, 2020. The concert, called Bocelli: Music for Hope, will be streamed for free on his YouTube channel. On the East Coast, it will be at 1 p.m. He will be... Read the whole entry...» 
Passover is a time for gathering in the Jewish community. Families come together for the festive meal, and invite friends who are alone. Synagogues host communal Seders. Friends away from their families get together to observe and celebrate (and... Read the whole entry...» 
Right now, ProFlowers is offering a special deal through Groupon. Here's how it works. The Groupon deal is that you pay $15 for a $30 voucher for flower delivery. Today only (April 7th), get an extra $4.60 off, bringing the voucher price down... Read the whole entry...» 
Easter 2020 is a little different than what we expected. With no in-person events, we need to think about how to make Easter fun and meaningful, especially for kids, at home. Make sure to also check out this list of places in Charlotte to order... Read the whole entry...» 
Libraries aren't what they used to be. Yes, they are still magical places with thousands of books to browse through, but if it's been a while since you visited one of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's branches, you might be surprised... Read the whole entry...» 
A global televised and streamed special One World: Together At Home will be on Saturday, April 18th, 2020, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. EDT (still to be confirmed). The historic broadcast will be hosted by Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert... Read the whole entry...» 
Although dine-in is not available at restaurants right now, restaurant takeout and delivery are. It's a very good time to consider doing just that, because not only can it give you a welcome change with your meals, and something to look... Read the whole entry...» 
There are more FREE streaming services out there than you would imagine! Here's a primer on where you can stream movies and TV shows for free. These are all legal sites, with no bootleg content or copyright violations. Yes, they come with a catch... Read the whole entry...» 
Trivia nights are back in Charlotte! They are just happening virtually. Read on to learn about some opportunities to test your knowledge! Mindless Minutia Trivia Mindless Minutia hosts many trivia nights throughout Charlotte, and for now, it's... 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...» 
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...» 
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...» 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...» 
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...» 
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, 9090 Craver Road, is free to visit. It also hosts many free and inexpensive events.
Read on to learn a little bit about the Gardens, and then about some of the upcoming virtual events. As of March 25th, 2020, the... Read the whole entry...» 
You're probably at home reading this. To minimize risk, you should be heading to the grocery store as little as possible, and waiting until you have a list of things to buy, rather than heading there for one or two items. But maybe... 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...» | 
