It's a bird! It's a plane! It's FREE Comic Book Day! Every super hero knows that plans change in a flash, so, this year, it's FREE Comic Book Summer. The annual event usually takes place on the first Saturday in May. However, this year, the plans changed (thanks to you know what) and now it's … [Read more...] about Swoop in for fun on Free Comic Book Day: Summer Edition
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Cinemark welcomes back customers with ticket discounts and snack specials
It's time to get back in those comfy seats, munch on popcorn and let your mind wander for a few hours -- just in a slightly different (and safer) way. For many, it's just not quite summer without watching larger-than-life characters zoom across the big screen or laughing at the colorful … [Read more...] about Cinemark welcomes back customers with ticket discounts and snack specials
Enjoy J.K. Rowling’s new children’s book ‘The Ickabog’ online for free
J.K. Rowling is moving her magic wand, once again, for kids of all ages. The iconic author is giving the world something new to enjoy, during these chaotic times -- a new children's book. In her own words, "The idea for The Ickabog came to me, while I was still writing Harry Potter. I … [Read more...] about Enjoy J.K. Rowling’s new children’s book ‘The Ickabog’ online for free
Free Consumer Action Handbook offers help on variety of consumer issues
It's not always easy for consumers to resolve issues, know what’s a scam or who to turn to for assistance. The government wants to help consumers make informed decisions on many topics, including banking, cars, credit, education, employment, food & nutrition, health care, housing, … [Read more...] about Free Consumer Action Handbook offers help on variety of consumer issues
Stay connected with American Greetings’ free digital cards
It's important we all stay connected with friends and family, especially right now. And American Greetings is making it easier with its complimentary digital postcards -- everything from funny to comforting. You can send the postcards via e-mail or post them on social media for … [Read more...] about Stay connected with American Greetings’ free digital cards
Dhvani offers free face mask for every American
Everyone is facing an uncertain future. However, thankfully, we're all in this together. And Portland-based clothing company Dhvani wants to do its part by making a face mask available to every American. The company has switched from producing activewear to much-needed face masks and allowing … [Read more...] about Dhvani offers free face mask for every American
Great ways to celebrate Earth Day every day
Earth Day was born in 1970, to help Americans to understand that taking care of the environment was not just a fad invented by the hippie culture. In 2009, the United Nations designated April 22 as International Mother Earth Day, and it is now celebrated by nearly 200 countries. Now in 2020, … [Read more...] about Great ways to celebrate Earth Day every day
Redbox offers free movies and TV shows with no subscription or sign-in required
Redbox may be known for its little red kiosks everywhere. However, they offer more entertainment than just disc rentals. The entertainment company just introduced FREE Live TV with dozens of family-friendly channels. You can watch movies and TV shows at no cost. Even better, there is no … [Read more...] about Redbox offers free movies and TV shows with no subscription or sign-in required
When to expect your stimulus check
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law on March 27, 2020, and includes a one-time cash payment of $1,200 to many Americans with Social Security numbers. With bills coming due, when can you expect your stimulus check? Payments are scheduled to arrive … [Read more...] about When to expect your stimulus check
How to find free WiFi
You may find yourself needing WiFi services now that you are working from home or your child is attending school from home. If you don't have a regular internet service already in place, you may be waiting for a while before you are able to get one installed. But you do have options. You can find … [Read more...] about How to find free WiFi
New deadline for filing 2019 taxes
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the deadline for tax filing and making payments has been extended to July 15, 2020. You do not have to file for an extension in this case. The President of the United States issued a declaration using the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and … [Read more...] about New deadline for filing 2019 taxes
First Day Hikes in 50 states
Many American firsts occurred in Massachusetts: the first Thanksgiving (1621, Plymouth Colony), the first public school (1635, Boston Latin), the first university (1636, Harvard, in Cambridge) and on and on through the centuries. Among the state's the most recent firsts were … [Read more...] about First Day Hikes in 50 states
