So, you've been invited to a Zoom meeting. Now what? As many people are working from home, video calls have become the norm. If this is the first time you've had to attend a video meeting, it can seem overwhelming, but don't worry. It's actually very easy to join in. We're going to offer how-to guide for Zoom and for Google Hangouts. These are just quick start guides. You can find much more … [Read more...] about So you’ve been invited to a Zoom (or Google Hangouts) meeting. Here’s a quick start guide
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Have a Netflix Party with remote friends
You might not be able to get together with friends for a watch party, but you can still be social and watch a show together, through a Netflix party. Netflix Party synchronizes video playback between you and your friends and adds a chat. This is useful, so you can pause the movie for everyone, and ask your friends questions like: Is this a flashback? Is this the same guy? Wait, I … [Read more...] about Have a Netflix Party with remote friends
Audible is streaming children’s stories for free
For as long as schools are closed, Audible is letting kids everywhere stream stories for free. Here are 20 other fun, free, educational websites for kids. A large collection of children's stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet. There are titles in six different languages. The collection includes: Stories for the littlest listeners Elementary … [Read more...] about Audible is streaming children’s stories for free
Winner announced for Attainable Sustainable book (plus learn how to make homemade disinfectant wipes)
Update: Our winner, Carrie, has been emailed. Congratulations! 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 vegetables from seed to making your own dryer sheets--you can find it there. And, yes, you … [Read more...] about Winner announced for Attainable Sustainable book (plus learn how to make homemade disinfectant wipes)
Luck Reunion to be streamed for free: Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, Edie Brickell, Nathaniel Rateliff, more
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 at any of these places: luckreunion.com/tilfurthernotice twitch.tv/luckreunion/ facebook.com/lucktexasreunion/ While the majority of the … [Read more...] about Luck Reunion to be streamed for free: Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, Edie Brickell, Nathaniel Rateliff, more
Ken Burns makes his “Baseball” documentary mini-series available to stream for free
The opening of baseball season will be delayed this year — but here’s a little something to satisfy those spring dreams. Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns announced on Twitter that he has arranged for PBS to make his documentary miniseries Baseball available for FREE streaming. "Baseball" was Burns’ ninth documentary, and it won the 1995 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding … [Read more...] about Ken Burns makes his “Baseball” documentary mini-series available to stream for free
Choir!ntine: EPIC Social Distan-Sing-Along with CHOIR CHOIR CHOIR
Choir! Choir! Choir! hosts fun sing-along concerts. Since in-person concerts are temporarily on hold, they're presenting a virtual concert. (Scroll down for more virtual events!) It's still a sing-along. There's even a google drive folder with the lyrics of all the songs. The first event takes place Tuesday, March 17th, 2020, from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This is the Facebook event. It will … [Read more...] about Choir!ntine: EPIC Social Distan-Sing-Along with CHOIR CHOIR CHOIR
Comcast opens Xfinity wi-fi hotspot access for free everywhere
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. You will now be able to access the internet with a laptop, tablet, or other device that lacks a cellular data plan. You can find a map and search tool for Xfinity hotspots … [Read more...] about Comcast opens Xfinity wi-fi hotspot access for free everywhere
Charter-Spectrum: Free access to internet service for students
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 committed to offering free access to internet service for students. Free Broadband and Wi-Fi for Households with Students Charter-Spectrum announced in … [Read more...] about Charter-Spectrum: Free access to internet service for students
Walgreens and CVS offering free delivery
Both Walgreens and CVS are now offering free delivery of all eligible prescriptions. Walgreen's statement also indicates that there will be free delivery on any purchase on Walgreens.com, with no minimum purchase, until further notice. The statement from CVS says that they will waive charges for home delivery of all prescription medications. … [Read more...] about Walgreens and CVS offering free delivery
