Most kids will be home from school for several weeks, as we try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Children's book authors are rising to the occasion, presenting free online story times, where they read their books out loud. This is a... Read the whole entry...» 
Social distancing is necessary to help slow the spread of COVID-19, so 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... 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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Many colleges have shut down, and K-12 schools are also closing for a period of time. Students without access to internet services may be unable to keep up with their studies, especially as some libraries are also closing. Charter-Spectrum has... Read the whole entry...» 
Xfinity wi-fi hotspots are currently free for anyone who needs a connection — even those who don't subscribe to Xfinity Internet. This is true nationwide.
Comcast took this step so that everyone could stay connected during the coronavirus... Read the whole entry...» 
Stranded? Running out of coffee? Charlotte Coffee Company is offering FREE delivery or shipping on any two bags of coffee. Order from their online store and they'll either deliver to your door, or ship same business day. Read the whole entry...» 
Brad Bordessa, of Live 'Ukulele, is going online with free 'ukulele lessons Monday, March 16th, through Friday, March 20th, 2020. These are perfect for kids, but great for adults too. He's in Hawaii, but the lessons are 4 p.m. our... Read the whole entry...» 
Both Walgreens and CVS are now offering free delivery of all eligible prescriptions during the COVID-19 outbreak. Walgreen's statement also indicates that there will be free delivery on any purchase on Walgreens.com, with no minimum purchase,... 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...» | 
