Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Discounted Entertainment for Kids this Summer

Keep summer boredom low, with Albuquerque's RIDE Summer Fun Pass.  Discounted coupons for miniature golf, food and much more.  This pass is for kids 10-18.  Come get yours now and start planning your kids fun and safe summer!

ABQ RIDE Summer Fun Pass Available Now Youth ages 10 through 18 can enjoy affordable summer ride to Albuquerque’s fun spots.
ABQ RIDE is now selling passes for one of its favorite summer programs, the Summer Fun Pass. It's designed to provide youth 10 to 18 years of age with affordable, unlimited bus service to a variety of venues and summer entertainment throughout the City of Albuquerque.
"We want to show that Albuquerque's bus system provides more than a quality basic service," said Mayor Richard J. Berry. "Through the Summer Fun Pass, we can offer our youth easy and affordable access to a variety of summer destinations and events."

Fun Pass Details

And although the Summer Fun Pass is on sale right now, it is valid  June 1 through Aug. 31 and is only valid for ages 10 to 18.
The $13 price also includes coupons and discounts for food, miniature golf, swimming pools, museums and other entertainment to keep summertime boredom at bay. It is available at all ABQ RIDE bus pass outlets (however, not at any of ABQ RIDE's Ticket Vending Machines).

Kickoff Event

Youth and their parents can also buy the Pass when they attend the Summer Fun Pass Kickoff Event on Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Alvarado Transportation Center. From 4 to 6pm, the Transportation Center will transform into a Beach Party with live rock from the original "School of Rock," the Jefferson Middle School Rock and Rhythm Band, free snacks and giveaways, free raffles of an iPad2, Kindle Fire and iPod Touch and live broadcasts by KISS 97.3 and OMG! 106.7.
"We want everyone to know they can access just about any of the city's summer hot spots on one of our ABQ RIDE buses", said Transit Director Bruce Rizzieri. "The Summer Fun Pass is an affordable way to keep a family entertained this summer."

For more information see the City of Albuquerque website.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Spring Cleaning Shortcuts


It's spring cleaning season again, and to help with the chore, RealSimple.com has some shortcuts to make the task easier.
Is there really a way around spending hours and hours on a massive seasonal spruce-up? Sure. Here are quick but thorough strategies and tested cleaning tips for carpets, windows, mattresses, and more that fit your schedule, meet your standards, and give you that let-the-sunshine-in sense of renewal. And for those who clean for the fun of it—instructions for how to go deeper on each.
 They've got carpeting and rugs, windows, curtains, mattresses, and upholstery covered extensively. Even breaking it down by fabric type. Totally worth looking through the whole thing here.

Friday, April 27, 2012

Spring Cleaning Doesn't Have to be a Chore

Friday, April 13, 2012

Turquoise Museum

Have you been to the Turquoise Museum? 

The Turquoise Museum and its collection of turquoise have been used as a source of information and pictures for over 40 years. Uncover the mystery of turquoise, delve into its’ rich history, learn about the different mines, specimens, and stories of colorful characters at The Turquoise Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Authors of books, magazines, articles, and research papers have all used the museum as a source of information. Its’ rich repository of turquoise specimens from over one hundred mines, educations, and histories make it a must see in its’ travel exhibits and permanent location in Albuquerque. The museum is still privately owned and operated to this day.

For hours, directions and general information please visit: http://www.turquoisemuseum.com/

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Free Science Cafe Solar Eclipse on April 21

Another awesome free event brought to you by Albuquerque on the Cheap!
Free Science Cafe for adults at Los Poblanos Inn and Cultural Center about the annular eclipse due in May. Next eclipse like this isn’t till 2023, so best not miss it! Register in advance for the Science Cafe…
New Mexico PBS is hosting a free Science CafĂ©  event and discussion at 10 am on Saturday April 21, 2012, about the annular eclipse due on May 20, 2012.  Info on this free event is so hot-off-the-press they don’t even have the details at the Science Cafe website yet (at time of writing). But we’ve got the scoop from a press release, so here’s what you need to know, as I suspect this one will fill fast!
An annular eclipse is a solar eclipse where the moon doesn’t cover the entire sun, but passes across the center to leave a bright ring around the sun’s circumference, so it looks like a ring of fire. (It burns, burns, burns…) The annular eclipse on May 20 will be the first visible in the mainland U.S. in nearly 18 years, and the next one will be in October 2023.  Hey, I’ll try to remember to remind you of that one nearer the time. 
During the New Mexico PBS Science Cafe on April 21, you can find out more about this eclipse, watch a NOVA segment, and discuss it with an expert from The Albuquerque Astronomical Society. Then you’ll know everything there is to know by the time the sun and the moon do their thang over Albuquerque in May.
The Science Cafe often fills quickly in advance, so make your reservation soon. RSVP by contacting Rose Poston, (505) 277-2396 or email for a reservationSeats are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. 
  • When:  Saturday, April 21, 2012
  • Time:  10 am to noon
  • Where:  Los Poblanos Inn & Cultural Center
  • Cost:  FREE! Reservations required.
Los Poblanos Inn and Cultural Center is located at 4803 Rio Grande Boulevard NW.

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Top 100 April Fool's Day Pranks

These are great! What's the best prank you ever pulled?
Need inspiration for a fun April Fool's Day joke this Sunday? Believe it or not, there is an entire website dedicated to you pranksters … The Museum of Hoaxes. And, the San Diego-based website has a list of the Top 100 April Fool's Day Hoaxes of All Time!


According to a note on the website from the curator, Alex Boese, the list was created in the late 1990s. Since then, it has inspired spinoff lists … even an iPhone app!


Here are a few pranks to get you started:


April Fool's Day Hoax #1: The Swiss Spaghetti Harvest


On April Fool's Day, 1957, a BBC news show announced that the weather had eliminated a pest known as the "spaghetti weevil." So, the report said Swiss farmers were enjoying a healthy crop of spaghetti from their spaghetti trees. According to The Museum of Hoaxes, "It is also believed to be the first time the medium of television was used to stage an April Fool's Day hoax."


April Fool's Day Hoax #4: The Taco Liberty Bell


This year it's Doritos Locos Tacos, which are no joke. But back in 1996, the Taco Bell Corporation took out ads in six major news papers on April Fool's Day. The ads announced the company had bought the Liberty Bell and would rename it the "Taco Liberty Bell." The news outraged citizens who called the National Historic Park in Philadelphia, where the bell was located. Hours later, Taco Bell revealed the joke.


April Fool's Day Hoax #7: The Value of Pi Changed by State of Alabama


An article in the April 1998 newsletter of New Mexicans for Science and Reason claimed that the Alabama state legislature had voted to change the value "of the mathematical constant pi from 3.14159 to the 'Biblical value' of 3.0." The article ended up on the Internet and angry people began calling the Alabama legislature.


We only highlighted three hoaxes, which means there are 97 more to browse! Unless, Pali Patch is just pulling your leg!!!

Read more at Beverly Hills Patch.com.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Happy National Chip & Dip Day and National Puppy Day!

As if we needed another reason to celebrate the end of the week. Time to kick back with a cute puppy and some snacks! Happy Friday!

It’s National Chip and Dip Day!

Chips and dip are the iconic American party snack. Whether you prefer tortilla chips, potato chips, or corn chips, there are dozens of dips to complement your snack of choice.

Humans have been dipping their food into sweet and savory sauces for centuries. Some of the earliest dips were hummus and olive oil, which originated in the Mediterranean region and are still very popular today. Salsas and dips made with sour cream became popular in the United States in the 1940s. After the Great Depression, many middle class families found themselves without a maid for the first time. Chips and dip became the go-to party dish because it was so simple to prepare.

To celebrate National Chip and Dip Day, invite some friends over for a potluck-style chip and dip party!

Today is also National Puppy Day!

A woman named Colleen Paige declared the first National Puppy Day in 2006. The purpose of the occasion is to celebrate the unconditional love and joy that puppies bring to our lives, and to raise awareness about the horrors of puppy mills.

There are more than 8,000 puppy mills and “backyard breeders” in America that supply our nation’s pet stores. The dogs at these puppy mills are kept in terrible conditions and are often killed when they are no longer fertile. How can you make a difference? The official motto of National Puppy Day is, “Adopt instead of shop!”

To celebrate National Puppy Day, give a puppy a hug, learn more about this important issue, or adopt a dog from your local shelter!

Keep up-to-date on all your strange holidays at www.punchbowl.com.

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