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Fun Arts and Crafts Events

Arts and crafts are fun activities for everyone, whether it’s children, parents, or older adults. They allow us to use our creativity and express ourselves, while also making something new and beautiful. It can even be more enjoyable when there are organized arts and crafts events to bring people together to create, learn new skills, buy local art, and more. There are many different types of arts and crafts events, with each offering its own unique experience.

Here are some of the most fun types of arts and crafts events:

May 6, 2022

What is New Mexico Known For?

New Mexico—known as the Land of Enchantment—is a unique and beautiful state full of stunning landscapes, rich heritage, and so much more. However, it’s also one of the states that people in the U.S. know the least about. So, what is New Mexico known for?

February 24, 2022

How Do Hot Air Balloons Work?

You’ve probably seen pictures or videos of hot air balloons flying through scenic landscapes or taking part in hot air balloon festivals. But, have you ever stopped and thought about how those balloons are flying? There’s clearly a balloon, a basket, and fire. But, how do hot air balloons work? In this article, we’ll briefly explain how the different parts of a hot air balloon work together to make the balloon fly.

February 16, 2022

The Importance of Year-End Giving

The end of the year is an important time, when many people celebrate holidays, travel to be together, and show how much they care for one another. The end of the year is also an essential time for charities and nonprofit organizations in regard to year-end giving. In this article, we’ll explain what year-end giving is, why it’s so important, and how you can use this time to give back during the holiday season.

January 28, 2022

The Best Family Activities in Albuquerque

Whether you’re taking a vacation or just driving through on your way to another destination, there are many fun things for families to do in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The southwestern city offers many different experiences that you and your whole family will enjoy. Here are some of the best family activities in Albuquerque:

January 28, 2022

The Importance of Museums

From big to small, famous to local, museums give us places to think, grow, learn, wonder, and feel. Few cultural institutions have remained as important as museums over the decades. They preserve and promote social interests as diverse and unique as the people who visit them. Our world would be entirely different without all of the ways museums positively impact society. Here are some of the main ways they do so:

January 26, 2022

A Brief History of Hot Air Ballooning

Hot air ballooning has only been around for a little over 2 centuries, but it has a rich history filled with many important events. The history of ballooning is the history of flight because humans first achieved flight with balloons. For almost 150 years prior to the airplane, ballooning permeated many areas of human life and human achievement. From travel, mapping, research, military, photography and entertainment. This article will cover some of the main highlights from the history of hot air ballooning.

December 7, 2021

The Significance of Air and Space Museums

There are many different types of museums and they all serve different—and similarly important—purposes. Such as history, art, science centers, children’s museums, or like the Balloon Museum, air & space.

December 3, 2021

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