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Road trip recipe: Trail Mix
       Between Elwin touring with Kinzville Sings!, Plumpy and Charles enjoying their honeymoon and the Webkinz Van making its rounds, August is the perfect time to make your own snacks to take on the road. Here is a simple snack you can throw together in just a few minutes. What you need: 2 cups peanuts 1 cup roasted almonds 1 cup roasted cashews ½ cup pistachios ½ cup chocolate m&ms ½ cup peanut m&ms ½ cup raisins ½ cup dried cranberries  What you do: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Store in an airtight container.
Ella Interviews PJ Collie
Ella McWoof: Today, I am very happy to welcome my dear friend PJ Collie to the interview chair! PJ Collie: Hey Ell! So good to be here. EM: Well, PJ, it seems our readers really want to know all about you. So even though I already know the answer to most of these questions (because we’re BFFs and all), I’m happy to share you with the rest of Webkinz World! PJ: Awesome! EM: First of all, how are things at the KinzStyle Outlet? PJ: Pretty terrific. I really love working there. I’m always trying to come up with some new designs to feature in the shop. I love it when we get new clothes in for each season – keeping the KinzStyle Outlet fresh and fashionable is my number one priority! EM: How often do you see Persephone, the main designer of KinzStyle outfits? PJ: Persephone is always so busy arranging fashion shows and creating her wonderful designs. She stops by a few times a year, and we email and talk on the phone often. She likes to be involved from a distance. EM: When you’re not at the KinzStyle Outlet, what … Read more
Wacky Zingoz Celebration Starts on the 18th
The countdown to the Wacky Zingoz Celebration is on! Read more
Elwin: Speechless?
Hi Hailey! Sorry – I know I promised to call you last night, but right now I can barely talk. It was my third concert last night and my voice is gone! You know, when I was recording my album, all the singing didn’t really take a toll on me, but I guess that’s because we had a lot of breaks and they were always having to stop and make adjustments, but when you’re up on stage for a concert you’re singing practically the whole time. By the end of the evening last night I was croaking out the lyrics. The audience didn’t seem to notice but today my vocal chords are aching. The chef made me some special tea which helped a little and all morning today I have been sucking on lozenges to soothe my throat. But I am trying not to talk at all. They tell me the best thing I can do is just rest my voice. You know, touring isn’t exactly as glamorous as you might imagine. I promise to call as soon as I can speak again! Love, El
Reid Rabbit: how is he doing?
I love being a big sister! My new baby brother is adorable! It’s really, really fun except when he cries. But when he does cry that’s okay too, because it just means that he needs something. Like a diaper change, or a feed, or he has gas and he needs to be burped. My mom taught me a trick when he needs to be burped. She showed me that you sit down and place him across your lap and then you stroke up his back. When his tummy presses against my lap, that makes him burp! My dad always says that he likes to do it the old fashioned way and holds Reid up to his shoulder and pats him on the back. But the other morning, my dad was all ready to go to work and was wearing his best suit when he decided to burp Reid ‘the old fashioned way’, but when Reid finally did burp, he spit up all over the shoulder of my dad’s best suit! It was really gross! I think I’ll stick to my mom’s way.
Play Zingoz Games!
The Wacky Zingoz Celebration runs from August 18 to September 2 in Webkinz World. This is your chance to win cool prizes by playing some Wacky games and watching for Wacky Zingoz floating through Webkinz World. During the Celebration you can win exclusive prizes by playing Wacky Zingoz and WackyER Zingoz, but there are loads of other fun Zingoz games to enjoy as well! Here’s a quick primer on some of the awesome Zingoz-themed games you can play all year round by visiting the Arcade in Kinzville.        Wacky Zingoz Wacky just loves playing with his friend, Zangoz – even when it involves being whacked halfway across Webkinz World! Wacky Zingoz is a challenge for your hand/eye coordination. Playing the role of Zangoz, you click to toss Wacky into the air and then try to click at just the right moment as he comes down in order to whack him with your wooden club and send him sailing across a grassy field. Each whack takes him further down the field and your distance is measured with a marker each time. Your third whack is your last chance to send Wacky as far as you … Read more
Ella Interviews Sheldon
        Ella McWoof: Today I’m joined by everyone’s favorite souvenir-selling turtle, Sheldon! Sheldon: What’s up, Ella McW? EM: Not too much, Sheldon! What’s up with you? S: Dude, it’s been a wild couple of weeks for your old pal Shelly! I’ve been practicing hard for this radical surfing competition I’m going to enter. First prize is one hundred KinzCash and a trip to South Webkinz World. Sun, surf, sand – it’s what I like best! EM: Well, that’s good because you’re usually working at the Souvenir Stand on the Vacation Island, right? S: Right on, Ella M! And I love working there. EM: What’s your favorite part about work? S: Ooh, great question little buddy! The most awesome part is meeting all kinds of cool new friends. They go totally bananas for my souvenirs – and they love telling me stories of their vacations. EM: Can you tell us about a typical day in the life of Sheldon? S: Totes, Ella! Riding waves, catching some rays, selling some souvenirs – and having me a siesta. That’s the day of Shelly-T! EM: What made you want to work at a souvenir stand? S: It’s … Read more
Elwin’s Second Concert
Okay, Hailey. Thought I’d take a quick moment to drop you a line because right now I am FREAKING OUT! It’s my second concert and I’m waiting backstage right now. This is a much bigger venue than my first concert, and it’s completely sold out. There are so many fans out there – I don’t know if I can do this! I mean – remember how I forgot some of the words when I saw the crowd the other night? Well, how am I going to remember a single thing tonight? What was I thinking, Hailey? I’m just a simple designer from Kinzville who auditioned for a TV show on a lark. I didn’t sign on for this craziness! I am WAY out of my depth here! I better go. Here comes Dacey. Maybe she can give me some advice about stage fright. Oh, Hailey. Wish me luck. I’m really gonna need it!
Get Built with a Little Help from your Friends!
Build this cool Log Cabin with a Building Kit from the W Shop! Read more
Ella interviews Debbie Dragon
      Ella McWoof: Well, readers, we listened to you and today we are bringing you another interview requested by you. Everyone in Kinzville who enjoys traveling knows the subject of today’s interview. Debbie Dragon has been sending residents of Kinzville to exotic locales for years. Today we’re going to find out more about Debbie’s travels as well as her other passions. Debbie Dragon: Hi Ella! I just want to say that I am so honored that your readers wanted to hear more about me! EM: I think what we all really want to know is how your passion for travel began. DD: You know, I have always been an avid reader, ever since I was a kid. And some of my favorite stories are those that involve adventures in far off locations. As a young woman I was thrilled to read about some of Arte Fact’s exciting feats and that spurred me to travel myself. EM: Can you tell us about some of those early travels? DD: Well, not many in Webkinz World know this, but one of my very first jobs was working as a deckhand on Captain Patches’ ship. EM: No! DD: Yes, … Read more
Elwin’s First Concert
Dear Hailey, Wow, am I ever beat! Last night was my very first concert and it was beyond my wildest dreams! I can’t believe all those fans turned out just to see me! While Dacey Bryn was out front introducing me my heart was pounding so loudly I was sure the crowd would be able to hear it from backstage. There was only one tiny glitch. I did forget some of the words during my first song. I just looked out into this sea of faces and I was so freaked out for a moment I lost my place! But it was okay because my back-up singers just jumped in and covered for me. I don’t think anyone even noticed. But now I am exhausted! In fact, I’m so tired it’s almost enough to make me forget about my motion sickness. Almost – but not quite. Later! Love, El
Science Camp Experiment: Invisible Ink
Dear Mom, You know what’s weird about the counselors here? They encourage us to pass secret notes during lab!  It’s not like we’re sneaking around though. It’s part of an experiment. We made invisible ink this week and we have been sending each other secret messages ever since! Sometimes the counselors even send us messages too! It’s really easy making invisible ink. Here’s how you do it: What you need: -         2 tablespoons lemon juice -         ½ teaspoon water -         Q tip -         Paper -         Lamp -         An adult assistant What you do: Mix the lemon juice and the water in a small cup. Dip the Q tip into the lemon mixture and use it to write your message on the paper. Let the lemon juice dry and the message should disappear. In order to read your message, have an adult assistant help you hold it close to a light bulb, until the heat from the light bulb turns the lemon juice brown. Remember these instructions, mom, because the next letter you get from me might LOOK blank, but hold it up to a light and you’ll get a surprise! Miss you! Love Alex