The Almost Big Sister
Oh, wow! Let me tell you – it’s not easy being an almost-big sister! This can be very stressful! The baby is due, like, any second and last night my mom started having these pains and I thought this was it! I was running around, boiling water and trying to find clean sheets, (isn’t that what they always do on TV?) when my dad told me to calm down. Calm down? Hello, mister?! There’s a baby on the way!!! He told me to be quiet and stop yelling (I was yelling?) because my mother was on the phone with the doctor. Her pains had stopped by then and the doctor said that it was false labor. Ugh! Now I know what Molly is talking about when she says Millie gets on her nerves – I mean, how could my new little sister or brother do this to me? Then my dad told me that when the time comes I don’t need to boil water or get clean sheets because the hospital will have all of that. And then he made me tidy up the linen closet. Geez – I was only trying to help! Oh, I don’t know how much … Read more
Build your own fairytale room! Poison Apple Tree now available!
Once upon a time…New Build A Fairy Tale item now available: Poison Apple Tree Swing! Don’t be tempted by the delicious-but-dangerous apples surrounding this swing! Play all you want, but a single snack on these apples could put your princess into a sinister deep sleep. You may find a new Build A Fairy Tale item each month at both Ganz and Webkinz eStores!
There’s a NEW Pet in Webkinz World! Meet the Purple Floral Fawn!
There’s a NEW PET IN TOWN…It’s the Purple Floral Fawn! As lovely as a Lilac, the Purple Floral Fawn is ready to play in more than just a meadow! They come equipped with their very own place, using a Cozy Log Hideaway for shelter. And when it’s meal time, they just love to dine on a plateful of Apple Blossom Tarts! You may find this new Webkinz Pet at both Ganz and Webkinz eStores!
Hailey Interviews Designers
Hailey Interviews Designers Well, I’ve received a pile of resumes from potential design partners so, as part of the interview process, I decided to put forth a design challenge and ask each candidate to design a kitchen. Based on their work experience, the candidates that I asked to provide designs are PJ Collie, Wiggles Pig, and Tabby Von Meow. PJ has a lot of retail experience from working at the KinzStyle Outlet. Tabby seems to be a Jack-of-all-trades after running the Employment Office for so long, and Wiggles Pig is a great designer in his own right. We just need to see if we could forge a partnership. The weirdest thing is that when I received all their design proposals, there was another set of drawings that were submitted. I just found them on my desk and I have no idea where they came from. And the thing about the drawings is that they’re really – well, I’ll let you judge for yourself. So here are the designs submitted by Tabby, PJ, Wiggles and… ? Tabby Tabby decided to go with a country theme for her kitchen. She used the Wind Farm Wallpaper to really capture the country feel. She … Read more
Cowabelle’s Summer
Dear Roberta, Remember how I said my vacation with Dacey was going great? Well, let me just change ‘great’ to ‘horrible.’ What happened? Her BOYFRIEND showed up. Yes, that’s right. She has a boyfriend. His name is Trevor and he’s ALWAYS around. He and Dacey hold hands and share drinks and they’re constantly together. And what about me? I’m spending a lot of time with Dacey’s mom (who doesn’t really approve of Trevor, by the way). Also, I’m reading a ton of books (there’s a library close by). I asked Dacey if she wanted to go shopping and maybe get manicures and guess what she said? “Only if Trevor can come along.” You have GOT to be kidding me! I told her to forget about it and returned to the library to see if they had any new magazines in. I don’t know how much longer I can take this, Roberta. I might just end up coming home early, movie or no movie. I’m bored and tired of being left on my own. Some summer this is turning out to be. Love, Cowabelle PS – How are things with you?
Ella’s Summer Update
Ella here with a summer vacation update! Summertime in Kinzville is a TON of fun – there’s so much to do! I decided to walk around town this morning and find out how everyone is spending their summer vacation. Dr. Quack: I’m having a barbecue next weekend. It’s going to be amazing! Grilled veggies, tofu burgers…and ice cream cake for dessert! YUM! Stoogles: I am having the best summer! I’ve got SO much planned. We’re having a Googles reunion, I’m going to the beach, my cousins are coming to visit…it’s go, go, go for me! Purr-Cilla: Well, as I mentioned before, I’ve got quite the summer planned. I’m leaving at the end of this week to head to the shore. Sun, fun and fabulous things to do. It’s going to be outstanding. Nibbles: I’m SO BORED, Ella! I knew everyone was going to be busy, but I never imagined I would have SO much time to myself. I’ve tried doing a few different hobbies…knitting, sewing, watching the linoleum peel…I just wish my friends would come and visit me! Ms. Birdy: I’m having a great summer! I love hot weather and I LOVE … Read more
Roberta’s Craft: Craft Stick Easel
Today’s craft is totally fun and adorable. And easy! You’ll be able to create your own little art gallery if you make a bunch! Here’s what you need to make your own craft stick easel: Small cardstock triangle, three big craft sticks, one small craft stick, craft glue, cardstock rectangle (this will be your canvas), larger rectangle with the middle cut out (this will be your frame) What you do: Glue the three craft sticks to the cardstock triangle, one overlapping each corner. Let the glue dry. When the glue is dry, bring one craft stick back (this is what props the easel up) and leave the other two at the front. There’s your basic easel! Now glue on the smaller craft stick so it can hold your canvas and frame in place. Cut out a rectangle from white cardstock. This is your canvas. Draw a picture on your canvas and glue a frame on. You can make as many easels as you like. You can paint your easel before you put a picture on it, if you like!
One Cool Fridge
Have you ever seen the Barrel of Berries Fridge? It’s just one of many awesome prizes that you can win by filling up your jars at Jumbleberry Fields (the Barrel of Berries fridge can be won from filling up your Pickleberry Jar). This fridge is going to come in VERY handy starting on July 18, because that’s when the Berry Festival starts! There are six different types of berries to collect during the festival, and you’ll be able to display them all in this fridge! Stay tuned to Webkinz Newz for lots more information about this berry cool festival!
Wanted: One Designer
Hey everyone, Hailey here. I’m having a pretty terrible day. Why? Because my brother Elwin called earlier and he sounded really, really, really happy. Now, I’m not upset because he’s happy (I’m glad he is, really!), but I AM upset because I don’t think he’s going to come back to Kinzville. Based on that call and the post card I received yesterday, I think life on the road is the life for him. He seems to LOVE touring with the Rockerz. So where does that leave me? Alone with our business, that’s where. And I can’t keep up with all the jobs by myself. So I’ve decided: I’m going to hire a new partner. It’s drastic, sure, but what else can I do? I’ve put up some flyers around town and told all my friends to let their friends know – I need someone to fill in for Elwin. I’m having everyone submit designs to me…maybe I’ll share them with you, so you can tell me who you think has the most talent. I wish my brother was coming back…but I just don’t think he is.
Postcard from Alex
Dear Sparky Hi! How’s it going at your uncle’s shop? I hope you’re not too busy. Science camp is so much fun, but Booger kind of needs to chill. I mean, camp has all these awesome activities, like swimming and hiking and crafting, but Booger gets frustrated any time we’re not doing science all the time. So whenever we have to leave the lab he gets in a mood and is not really fun to be around. The silly thing is – we are doing science all the time anyway. At swimming, we have to try to figure out the time based on the sun’s position in the sky, and when we go hiking we collect samples to study in the biology lab and figure out the height of trees from their shadows. And often our crafting projects are for use in the lab, like when we built this cool volcano out of papier mache and then we made our own lava in the lab. But whatever. Booger usually chills after a bit and we can still have fun. And it really is a neat camp – I’m so glad he talked me into coming. Say hi to everyone for … Read more
