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Fantastic Fall Fest!
There’s a chill in the air and the leaves are starting to fall off the trees. You know what that means: Fall Fest is here! From September 14-22, Fall Fest is on! Every year in Webkinz World, leaves can be seen flying around town. When you see one, click on it to win a prize. There are SO many different prizes to win. From the festive Apple Basket to the warm and cozy Lumberjack Coat to the tasty box of Maple Donuts, we’re sure you’re going to love all the prizes!
Roberta’s Rough Day
Hey everyone, Roberta here…and boy am I feeling rotten. I don’t think I’m sick (although I might like to be, if it means missing school on Monday). I think I’m just SUPER tired. See, Reid wakes up every night around 3:00AM and cries for about an hour. And then I have to try and get back to sleep around 4:00AM, and wake up for school at 7:30. And did I mention that I can’t sleep until about 11:00PM, because Reid usually has another crying spell around 10:00PM? I tried taking a nap this afternoon but it was surprise, surprise, interrupted by Reid. So now I’m here, trying to get my homework done (because if it’s not done perfectly, I’m sure Ms. Stripes will yell at me just like she yelled at Sparky last week), and Reid is fussing again. Maybe I’ll call Cowabelle and go to her house. We can commiserate about Ms. Stripes and it’ll be quiet over there. Ugh.
A Call From Ms. Stripes
Hey everyone! Hailey here with some potentially exciting, potentially terrifying news: Ms. Stripes, the new teacher in town, contacted me this morning. Get this: she wants us to redecorate her house. She says it’s not exactly ‘stylish’ and that she wants to see what we can do. Elwin and I are up to the challenge, decorating-wise. But according to all the kids in her class, Ms. Stripes is really tough and strict. Will she be that way with her designers as well? Over the phone, she sounded nice enough…but we’ll be meeting face-to-face over the next few days. To be honest, I’m a little bit scared. We’ll see what happens!
Try These NEW Foods!
Calling all recess fans! When you get your special lunch bag at the end of recess at the Kinzville Academy, you might find one of three special new foods inside! Check out the delicious (and healthy) Moonberry Smoothie, the super Spicy Honor Rolls or the tasty Pythagoras Pretzel. Your pet is going to LOVE these delicious snacks!
Back to School Craft: Door Sign
Hey there! Roberta here with a fun (and useful) craft! Now that I’m back at school, sometimes I don’t want to be interrupted in my room. When I’m studying or doing homework (or just talking on the phone to Cowabelle), I don’t want anyone to come in and bug me. Solution? Door sign! Here’s how to make one of your own! What you need: 4 wooden pop sticks, paint, pretty paper, craft glue, scissors, marker, masking tape, yarn What you do: 1. Glue your craft sticks together so they make a frame. When the glue is dry, paint your frame any way you like. 2. Cut a piece of pretty paper out to fit the frame. 3. On the paper, write “Genius at work” or “Please do not disturb” (whatever message you want to get across). Glue your paper in place (with the frame in front). 4. Cut an 8-inch piece of yarn. Tape either side to the back of the frame. This will allow you to hang up your sign. 5. Next time you’re hard at work, hang your sign on your door.
Take Your Pet to the Kinzville Academy!
Now that you’re heading back to school, why not give your pet a top-notch education by taking them to the Kinzville Academy? The Academy is a terrific place for pets to learn all about…everything! From griddling up some pancakes to painting a masterpiece, your pet is sure to find a subject they love. The best part is: the more your pet learns at the Kinzville Academy, the better they’ll do at the Webkinz Stadium. They’ll be better equipped to compete in competitions and show off their skills! The first pet in your family to get their level 5 pin in any of their basic courses will unlock a special action. The first pet in your family to get their level 5 pin in any of the talent courses will unlock a special item! Whenever any pet gets their level 10 pin, they’ll be able to choose from an awesome pool of prizes! And remember: send your pet to class for fifteen days (with three classes completed each day) and they’ll earn a recess break! During recess, you can play some great games and win some cool prizes!
Visit the Classroom in the Clubhouse!
School is back in session and what better way to celebrate than to visit the Clubhouse’s Classroom?! When you visit the Classroom, you can be the teacher or the student. You can pretend to take a test, make excuses about where your homework went, or just chat with your fellow students. It’s time to pack that knapsack, put on your uniform and head over to the Clubhouse!
Nibbles’ Worst Day
Hey everyone. It’s Nibbles and I have to say, this might be the worst first day of school EVER. What happened? Well, not only have my friends in the ‘Kinz been divided into TWO classes, but some of us (me included) got this really tough new teacher. She hasn’t even smiled yet…and it’s already recess time. Her name is Ms. Stripes and I have no idea how I’m going to last the entire year with her. She made us sit in rows, alphabetically by our last names. She said if anyone was caught talking, we’d get detention. AND she yelled at Sparky for dropping his pencil case on the floor. It could’ve happened to anyone! The other class is being taught by Ms. Daisy, my teacher from last year. She was so nice and kind…and I don’t think she ever gave detention. Maybe I could ask Ms. Cowoline to transfer me back to Ms. Daisy’s class? I don’t know what else to do. I was so excited for school to start, but now I kind of want it to be summer again. Ugh.
Back to School Craft: Bookmark
School is back in session and you’ll probably have a few books to read this year, so why not make yourself a bookmark or two? What you need: Cardstock in different colors, markers, scissors, hole punch, yarn or wool, stickers What you do: 1. Cut your cardstock into an 6-inch by 2-inch rectangle. 2. Decorate your bookmark. 3. Punch a hole near the top of the rectangle. 4. Cut 8, 5-inch pieces of yarn or wool. 5. Slip the yarn through the hole and tie it all into a knot to hold it in place. 6. Your bookmark is done!
Summertime Craft – Beanbag Toss
Molly is going to have to babysit Millie for a few weeks this summer, and she was trying to figure out some fun games to play with her. This is one of my favorites – beanbag toss! What you need: Large piece of Bristol Board, markers, scissors, felt, needle and thread, small sandwich bags, dried beans To make the beanbags, cut out two five-inch felt squares per bag. Sew around three sides of the square (leave one side open). Fill a sandwich bag halfway with dried beans. Seal the sandwich bag. Put the sandwich bag into your felt square. Sew up the last side. Now you’ve got a beanbag! To make the target, draw circles on the Bristol board, using a marker. You can make one big target, or several smaller ones worth different numbers of points. When you’re all ready, stand back and toss that beanbag. If you get it onto the target, keep track of how many points you scored. Whoever has the most points after five throws is the winner!
Plumpy wants YOUR Questions!
Plumpy is looking for YOUR questions! What have you always wanted to know about Webkinz World? Enter your question in the comments section below, and your question (and Plumpy’s answer) might appear in an upcoming edition of the Kinzville Times!
Ella Interviews Crafty Kimmy
Ella McWoof: Today I have the pleasure of interviewing one of Kinzville’s most creative minds – Crafty Kimmy Koala. Kimmy, thanks so much for joining me! Crafty Kimmy: No problem, Ella! EM: So Kimmy, how did you get the ‘Crafty’ moniker? CK: Well, that’s an easy one: I LOVE making crafts! In fact, I’ve been crafting since I was just a kid. I started crafting with my grandma, and then I just continued as I grew up. EM: Is it true that you sometimes get paid to make your crafts? CK: Yes! One of my best clients is Chef Gazpacho. He loves to use my centerpieces at Le Snout. EM: What is your favorite kind of craft to make? CK: Believe it or not, I love making collages. I’ve started creating a scrapbook of my favorite collages. Kind of like a portfolio. EM: A portfolio? Why would you need one of those CK: For art school, of course! EM: Oh, wonderful! I’m sure you’ll get in with no problems. CK: Thanks! For now, I’m just having fun running Crafty Kimmy’s summer art camp. EM: And that’s going well? CK: Definitely – we’re doing crafts every single day and we’ve … Read more
Play Pizza Palace!
Berry is a cat with a big dream: to have Kinzville’s most successful pizza restaurant! You can help her achieve her goals by serving customers at the Pizza Palace. Just click on a customer to see their order, and then get to work! First go to the dough maker and choose the right size of pizza. Next, pick it up and choose the toppings the customer asked for. When the pizza is ready, pop it in the oven to cook. When it’s done, go get it and give it to the customer. Remember: bigger pizzas are worth more points. If you ever make a mistake, you can recycle the pizza and try again. The key is to be quick and accurate – you need to get those pizzas done before your time runs out! Ever made a few pizzas with Berry? Do you have any tips to share?
Play Polarberry Jam!
It’s super-hot outside, so why not cool off with a great game of Polarberry Jam? This Yeti-dodging, berry collecting game is sure to be a hit with anyone who likes a snow-filled challenge! Just be sure to avoid touching a Yeti (although you can run past them if they’re stuck in the ice or stunned by a snowball) and get those Polarberries! To move around, use the arrow keys. To pick up a snowball, walk past it. To throw it at a Yeti, press the spacebar. To dump snow on a Yeti, walk past the bucket switch. To make a water trap for a Yeti to walk into, walk over the ice and then get out of the way! Have you played Polarberry Jam before? Have any helpful hints to share?
Ella Interviews Hailey
Ella McWoof: Today I’m here with one of Kinzville’s most well-known designers: Hailey! Hailey: Oh, Ella! I don’t know if I’m THAT well known! Ella: According to my sources, you are! Hailey, you’ve been in the decorating biz for a few years now, am I correct? Hailey: Yes, my brother and I have both been running the Designer Elephants, our decorating business. We’re pretty happy about how popular it has become! Ella: I heard you’ve been hired by the likes of Fluffington St. Bernard – is that true? Hailey: You heard correctly! Fluffington is actually one of our best clients. And his great-aunt Meriwether, of course. Ella: What would you say has been the hardest job you’ve ever done? Hailey: Probably any job at Fluffington’s mansion. It’s just so immaculate – you want to make sure you don’t mess anything up! Ella: And what is your most favorite job? Hailey: It’s so hard to choose a favorite…but one job that sticks out in my mind was helping to redecorate Dr. Quack’s home office. It was an absolute mismatched mess when I first got there, but Elwin and I worked hard and came up with a design that really worked. And … Read more