Most kids will be home from school for several weeks. 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 kids to get to know their favorite author (or a new one.) In addition, other organizations will be offering some live streaming activities for kids. These will take place on … [Read more...] about Virtual events for kids: music classes, art classes, story times, much more
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Free Snickers bar for essential workers
Give an essential worker a free Snickers bar as a token of thanks. If you have a friend or family member who's an essential worker, including nurses, delivery drivers, cashiers, truck drivers, first responders, factories, among other roles, you can fill out a form to give them a free Snickers bar. You'll need to fill out this form, which requires the essential worker's name and mobile … [Read more...] about Free Snickers bar for essential workers
Free acupuncture for healthcare workers
Healthcare workers, you are eligible for free acupuncture treatments from SAGE Pain & Recovery Alternatives, 7116 C Six Forks Road, Raleigh. Here's all the information from the press release: SAGE Health Group, LLC doing business as SAGE Pain & Recovery Alternatives is pleased to announce that the Acupuncture Clinic will re-open for business on May 11, 2020. In an effort thank all … [Read more...] about Free acupuncture for healthcare workers
Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken: Free chicken combo meal for healthcare workers
Every Monday in May, healthcare workers can get a free 1/4 chicken combo with any two sides, at Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken. You'll need to show proof of employment. One free meal per person each Monday. Sides include: Learn about more freebies and deals for healthcare workers. The deal is good at any location of Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken: More upcoming food … [Read more...] about Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken: Free chicken combo meal for healthcare workers
How to Cut Your Own Hair
In North Carolina it will be at least a couple more weeks before barber shops and hair salons are open. This means that you might have to be more flexible about your appearance (around here we call that "lowering your standards") and/or become more resourceful, at least for a little while. Here at Triangle on the Cheap, we are far from experts on hair cutting. Or styling. But due to … [Read more...] about How to Cut Your Own Hair
Mother’s Day Local Brew Drive-Through at Bond Brothers Beer Company
Bond Brothers Beer Company, at 202 E Cedar Street, Cary, wants to make Mother's Day special! On Saturday, May 9th, 2020, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., they're hosting Mother's Day Drive-Through. They'll be selling beer from breweries with a woman owner. They'll be selling pre-packaged beer from: All options will be to-go only and sold through the drive-through system. Please pre-order … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Local Brew Drive-Through at Bond Brothers Beer Company
Carrboro Farmers Market offers vouchers to unemployed
If you've become temporarily or permanently unemployed during this time, Carrboro Famers Market will give you a $10 voucher to spend at the market. Just come to the info booth at the entrance of the market and a show a statement, an email, or even a text as proof. They'll give you a $10 voucher to spend at any vendor at the market. In addition, you should know that Carrboro … [Read more...] about Carrboro Farmers Market offers vouchers to unemployed
Cinco de Mayo with bartaco — an all-day virtual celebration and taco kits
Bartaco is bringing a Cinco de Mayo celebration to your home on Tuesday, May 5th, 2020. The all-day festivities will be streamed on their Instagram page, and include a wide range of entertainment. Here's the schedule: 10am - yoga class with Leti Lopez of @bringitomyoga_ 12pm - craft time with Paper Souce 2pm - guacamole demo with Chef Jared 4pm - margarita demo with Lauren, … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo with bartaco — an all-day virtual celebration and taco kits
Dunkin’: Healthcare workers get free coffee & donut
On National Nurses Day, May 6th, 2020, Dunkin’ is offering a FREE medium hot or iced coffee and donut to all healthcare workers at participating locations, while supplies last. No purchase necessary. The offer is not valid for delivery or mobile order — in-store only. Make sure to also check out the big list of freebies and deals being offered to healthcare workers and other front line … [Read more...] about Dunkin’: Healthcare workers get free coffee & donut
National Air and Space Museum presenting virtual “Space Songs” concert, plus live chats with astronauts and more…
National Air and Space Museum, in Washington D.C., is presenting some interesting virtual events. Read on to learn about what is planned, making sure to read the descriptions and follow the links to see where the events will be streamed. After that you'll find some links to interesting online content from the museum. Also, keep reading for a big list of other virtual events, from all … [Read more...] about National Air and Space Museum presenting virtual “Space Songs” concert, plus live chats with astronauts and more…