Play Lily Padz 2: Down Pourz!
 Summer is usually filled with sunny, warm days and bright, clear skies…except when a storm is brewing! That’s one of the things you have to watch out for in Lily Padz 2: Down Pourz. In this game, you’re a frog who has to watch for bees, rising water, and rainstorms. You use the arrow keys and space bar to aim and jump. Keep jumping from mushrooms to lily pads to logs to rocks – but don’t stay stationary for too long, or you’ll sink (unless you’re on a rock – they don’t sink). The first time you make it to the end of the game, you’ll get a trophy! Time to play Lily Padz 2: Down Pourz now!
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
Plumpy in the Big City
 Dear Nibbles, I’m having SUCH a great time on my honeymoon! Charles and I are in the Big City and we’ll be here for a couple of weeks – which is good, because there’s SO much to do! I know you guys came here for your end-of-the-year trip, so you got to experience some of the awesome things the city has to offer. Charles and I have been to amazing restaurants and we’ve seen a couple of really wonderful shows. I wish you had been with me when we saw the musical – it was so funny and exciting!  We’re going to try and visit ALL the museums and galleries…and as many restaurants as we can. Charles is giving a lecture at the university, so I’ll have a day to myself. I was thinking maybe you could take the bus to the city and meet me here? Maybe we could hang out? I’ll call mom later and ask if she’ll let you come visit me! I do miss you a ton, Nibbles!  Hope all is well in Kinzville!  Love, Plumpy
It’s Summery & Bundle-y at Ganz eStore!
The Summery Bundle-y Event will take place at Ganz eStore from 12:00pm August 7th to 11:59pm to August 12th, 2012 (ET).
Make the Mining Game!
Roberta here with a really fun game craft! One of the great things about the Webkinz Road Trip is the games that you can play to try and win a prize. I figured out a really fun way to make a game that you can play with your friends. It’s based on the Gem Mining job! Here’s how to make a gem mine of your own. What you need: Fake plastic jewels in five different colors (three of each gem), box, gray paint, paintbrush, shredded newspaper or tissue paper  What you do: Paint the box gray. This is your ‘mine.’ Put your jewels in the box. If you like, layer them with the shredded paper (so they’re distributed throughout the box). Have your friend reach into the box and pull out a jewel. Have them try to find the other two jewels that match the color they chose. If your friend gets all three jewels of one color, they win a prize! If the second jewel they pull out doesn’t match the first one, have them put both jewels back in and have someone else take a turn.
Fabulous Flutterbugged
 Get ready for a whole lot of laughter with Fiona the sheep in Flutterbugged! The Flutterbugs will chase Fiona around trying to tickle her, so it’s your job to use the arrow keys and avoid them. Lead the Flutterbugs toward the candy carnations and keep Fiona from being caught. The more you avoid those bugs, the faster they’re going to fly! Avoid them long enough and you just might win the Flutterbugged trophy!
Deluxe Wednesday: New Petal Print items available!
New this Week! Add a little flower power to your pet’s décor with the fuzzy Green Flower Rug! Store away your treasured items inside the beautiful Butterfly Lattice Shelving Unit covered in colorful butterflies! Stay tuned for more Petal Print Room Theme items coming in August! Celebrate being a Deluxe Advantage eStore Customer with Deluxe Wednesdays! Every Wednesday, Deluxe Advantage eStore Customers can be the first to enjoy exclusive sales and Webkinz World Online Items before they are made available to anyone else! You may find these items and so much more at both Ganz and Webkinz eStores!
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
Ella Interviews Arte
 I’m here today with everyone’s favorite explorer, Arte Fact. Arte, thanks so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to do an interview! Arte Fact: My pleasure, Ella. It’s been a long while since anyone asked to interview me about anything! Ella: I find that hard to believe. After all, you’ve had quite an exciting career! AF: I have, it’s true. Even though I’ve settled down somewhat, I do occasionally miss those old days of crazy adventure. EM: What was your craziest adventure? AF: I have to pick just one? That’s impossible! They were all quite outstanding. The time I went to the top of Mount ‘Kinz…the time I discovered the gem mines…meeting the Azure Zingoz…it was all fantastic. EM: A lot of folks have wanted to know: are you still in touch with Matilda? AF: Matilda Monkey? Why, yes. She and I email each other at least once a week. She’s teaching right now, in West Webkinz World. She’s a beloved professor, and I’m so proud of her. She’s extremely talented. I attended one of her lectures once – her students just adore her. EM: And you? How do you feel about Matilda? AF: She’s an … Read more
COMING SOON! Webkinz Yellow Fluffy Cub!
COMING SOON! Webkinz Yellow Fluffy Cub! Absolutely adorable and almost sweeter than honey, the Yellow Fluffy Cub is one pet you won’t want to bear to be without! Neat and tidy, they always like to clean up after playtime using their Totally Fun Toy Box. And when it’s time for a snack, this cute cub prefers the sweet taste of their Honeycomb Porridge! You may find the new Webkinz Yellow Fluffy Cub at both Ganz and Webkinz eStores starting August 11th, 2012!
Play Booger gets an A!
  School’s out for summer, so what better time to brush up on your math skills? Now with Booger Gets an A, you’ll be able to be an arithmetic ace by the time September rolls around! Just look at the number Booger is thinking of and make it by clicking on blocks that add up to the number. Certain blocks have symbols on them and if you use the blocks in your addition, you can use their powers. A block with an eraser will erase one line of numbers. A block with a clock on it will stop the time for a few moments. A block with an apple on it will knock off some of the sums you have to make (so you’ll have to make fewer of them). This game has a pretty amazing calculator trophy, so see if you can win it! Â
Roberta’s Baby…?
This has got to be the greatest moment of my life! I just left the hospital after meeting my brand new baby brother! I’m kind of shocked. I really thought it was going to be a girl, but it is a tiny perfect boy bunny named Reid. He is absolutely the most precious thing I have ever seen! My mom is doing fine, other than being really, really tired. When I got to the hospital they were both sleeping in the bed. I didn’t want to wake them but then Reid opened his little eyes and looked right at me! It was almost as if he knew I was his sister. When he started to fuss a bit, my mom woke up and she was so happy to see me. She asked if I wanted to give Reid his bottle. Um… YES! He is so tiny and delicate. I held him and when I put the bottle in his mouth he stared into my eyes as he fed. His puffy little cheeks went in and out as he sucked. Oh, he really is the most perfect thing! I have a baby brother! I have a baby brother!
