Kids who are visiting as house guests will be thoroughly entertained with this Snow Cone Machine!

No need to wait for the state fair to enjoy a refreshing snow cone thanks to this easy-to-use snow-cone machine. The countertop appliance uses regular-size ice cubes, and its durable stainless-steel blades quickly transform ice into fluffy snow. Add any flavored syrup for a snow cone, or experiment with other fun combinations–a soda pop for a slushy drink, yogurt or fruit for snow smoothies, and more. Because of its snowy fine consistency, the shaved ice absorbs flavors instead of them running to the bottom.

Two reusable plastic cones are included. Other thoughtful details include a side tray to hold the snow cones, a built-in safety on/off switch, and a removable ice-cube compartment for quick cleaning. With its sleek retro-style design, the ETL-approved 40-watt snow-cone machine measures 12-1/2 by 10-1/2 by 15-1/2 inches and carries a 90-day limited warranty.

Sheryl Eberly’s 365 Manners Kids Should Know gives clever and insightful advice for the myriad of situations where consideration counts, but is sometimes forgotten. Using her smart one-manner-a-day format, parents, grandparents, and even aunts and uncles can find practical ways to teach basic manners, such as:

* How to address elders when being introduced
* How to write a thank-you note
* The polite way to answer the telephone
* How to accept and decline an invitation
* What is expected at formal occasions such as weddings, funerals, and religious services

Full of role-playing exercises, games, and other activities that parents can do with their children, 365 Manners Kids Should Know helps parents and other caregivers understand not only what manners to teach, but also how—and at what ages—to present them. Most important, 365 Manners Kids Should Know makes learning manners fun.

• Arrange chairs in two rows back to back with one chair less than the total number of players.
• Play a song while and ask the kids to circle the seats.
• Tell the kids that when the music stops, everyone should rush to a chair.
• Inform them that the person left standing will be removed from the game. Have the remaining kids resume the standing position.
• Remove another chair begin the game again.
• Continue until only one person has a seat and is officially declared the winner.