Fun Activity for Your Kids

Playdough, silly putty, and sludge are three favorite words of many children.  However, buying these products in the store over and over again can be expensive.  Here is a simple easy recipe to make silly putty in your home.  The kids can even make it with some supervision. For one small batch: 1/2 bottle of glue (or 1/4 cup) a little less than 1/4 cup of water + 1/4 cup hot water 1/2 teaspoon borax Food Coloring Borax is so easy to find! And it’s cheap. Just look in the laundry section of the store. One box is enough to make about a million batches of Silly Sludge. To make Silly Sludge, first start by measuring and pouring...

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Free Admission on Wednesday September 19th.

 Free admission to the state fair does not happen very often.  However, today only, you and your family can go to the state fair for free.  Make sure to go today to check out the rides, foods, and events at this years fair.  Also, an added bonus, parking is always free this year!  The New Mexico state fair is offering free gate admission all day Wednesday, Sept. 19.   State Fair General Manager Dan Mourning says the goal is to make the fair affordable to everyone. "We want every New Mexican to be able to enjoy the event we've worked so hard to put together, and we understand that the economy is still pretty ...

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New Bike Helmets for Cheap

Every time your child has a new favorite color they want new accessories to match.  Well there is a way to help their changing tastes without spending a fortune.  Duct Tape is the way to fix their bike helmets without buying a new one every other week. Many of us have been there: staring at a hole in a shoe, a torn backpack, or possibly a damaged car fender. Lacking the time or skill to repair them properly, we reach for the duct tape, slap it on and go about our business.  Considering the fact that repairing things with duct tape is common enough to be an oft-lampooned stereotype, a duct tape makeover would seem to be...

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National Parks Free Admission Day

The end of the month is National Parks free admission day.  It is a great way to take a weekend trip with a family for a low cost.  There are 10 parks on the list in the New Mexico area that all have interesting sights to see.  Make sure to schedule this free admission day on your calendar.More than 100 national parks that usually charge admission fees are free for all on National Parks Free Entrance Days. We’ve got a National Parks free admission day coming right up on Saturday September 29, 2012 to celebrate National Public Lands Day. It’s a great excuse to take a day trip, get outside, and make the most of the last great days...

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