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The
Adding Wisdom Award
Holiday Gift Guide
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Happy New Year! Here is the ANNUAL Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award Holiday Gift Guide for 2007! These winners were chosen from a long list of submissions because they are exceptional in some way and will bring joy to you, your family or other special people in your life, or perhaps teach you something valuable applicable to your current situation.
This is our SEVENTH annual Holiday Gift Guide and we are quite pleased at the select few whom have garnished a spot in this very special area.
You may be able to find a little something for everyone in your family. Others will be added in our updated second edition -- so check back!
NOTE: To be fair to all winners, the 2007 BEST OF THE YEAR AWARD CATEGORIES and the TOP 50, 20 and 10 will be posted in the THIRD ANNUAL LAST MINUTE SHOPPING HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE! Please check back.
Thank you for your time, patience, continued support and awesome feedback on our award program and helpfulness/courtesy of our team members!
~ THE PARENT TO PARENT ADDING WISDOM AWARD SUPPORT TEAM
You're welcome to visit our other winners here!
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Children's Health & Well-being
Peter Potty Child Urinal - Finally, no more training your little man to sit first and stand later. Start him out right. Teach him to stand from the beginning. With the Peter Potty, little boys can stand like Daddy! The Peter Potty is sized to fit and grow with your child. Use the adjustable height stand, mount it on the wall, or simply leave it free standing. The Peter Potty is the only flushable toddler urinal and there’s no plumbing required.
Offered by CSN Stores at www.csnstores.com for $39.00. (MSRP: $50).
Direct Link: http://www.csnstores.com/Peter-Potty-01-100-PPP1000.html#ProdDetails
Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer - + Gentle Stroke of Forehead captures naturally emitted heat from skin over temporal artery + Red LED lights and soft beep indicate correct scan + Takes 1,000 readings per second, selecting the most accurate + Arterial Heat Balance computers the correct temperature Buy it on Amazon!
Kid Squid Hand Soap by Airborne - A simple idea furthers good hygiene for children. SquidSoap liquid soap dispenser is especially designed for children to teach them how to better wash their hands and make the mundane task of hand washing for kids fun and amusing. The dispenser marks hands with an ink dot when pressed and the ink washes off when hands have been properly cleaned. SquidSoap helps parents and caregivers show young children how to properly wash their hands, the importance of which cannot be overestimated. See here for more details.
Mabel's Labels - Mabel’s sticky labels are famous the world over! They withstand the dishwasher, microwave, UV Rays and hard wearing children. Customers tell us tales of four-year-old labels still holding strong! Classic Stickies and Skinny-Minis™ are perfect for toys, containers, cups, bottles and more. Our Shoe Labels will amaze you! Our Bag Tags are incredibly durable and stylish on backpacks, luggage and zipper pulls. Allergy Alerts ensure that anyone who comes in contact with your child knows to take extra care. http://www.mabel.ca/mabel.php
Better Breastfeeding - Despite a mother's best intentions, breastfeeding can prove to be challenging for both new and experienced mothers. And because many hospitals have reduced or eliminated programs on lactation, many mothers are often left relying on the advice of friends, family or a much too busy obstetrician or pediatrician. In a friendly, informative and easy-to-read manner, Better Breastfeeding addresses the concerns, problems and issues breastfeeding mothers face and answers the most commonly asked questions. Buy it at Amazon.
Bee-Z Snack Shop special features:
- Kid-friendly--Easy for kids to use!
- Fun and engaging
- Displays your families photo memories
- Can be used on fridge, tool boxes, filing cabinets etc.
- Helps encourage portion-controlled servings
- Encourages kids to eat healthier snacks
- Safer and easier than climbing on counters or opening the fridge to get snacks!
See
http://www.beezsnackshop.com/Home_Page.html for ordering info and more details.
Phonics 4 Babies - Where Little Minds Grow Big! Join Mallory Lewis – Emmy Award® winning performer and daughter of the legendary Shari Lewis (Lamb Chop) as she introduces your child to the first 300 key words and phrases which will be a springboard for all speech.
Your child will have fun with Giggles and the rest of the Tummy Tots in a magical world full of playful puppets, sing-along songs and phonics fun as they learn new words including “Hello”, “Goodbye”, “Please” and “Thank You”.
Early Communication Development: • Helps address children’s needs at an earlier age • Can enhance family bonding • Can become the basis of social and emotional well-being
Developed in association with prominent clinical advisors from UCLA, speech pathologists and child educators, “Phonics 4 Babies” is designed specifically to engage babies and toddlers in early speech skills. It’s unique blend of music and entertainment will introduce your child to vowel and consonant formation, letter and shape identification, counting games, basic manners and more that will unlock their imagination like never before.
See Phonics4Babies.com for more details. Buy it at Amazon.
The Colors Within: One Rainbow Reclaimed by, Jana Adams Full of beautiful colors, bright, brilliant, and unique-for they represent a small beautiful baby girl. The Colors Within tells the story of a little girl badly hurt by severe childhood abuse and illustrates how it stunted and scarred the woman she became. Share the inspiring journey of Good Maker, the Grownup Woman and the Grownup Man as they set out to restore the little girl's spirit and reclaim her childhood gifts. Celebrate their triumph when she re-connects with her precious human spirit and recovers the "colors" that she believed were lost forever. See www.thecolorswithin.com for more details. Buy it at Amazon.
Mommy Has To Stay In Bed, by Annette Rivlin-Gutman Mommy Has to Stay in Bed is for young children who are faced with the trauma of having a parent on bed rest. In this rhythmic and sensitive story, mother and daughter find ways to cope with feelings of frustration and boredom. Whether the parent is pregnant, has the flu, or is on long-term bed rest, Mommy Has to Stay in Bed brings the brighter side of spending time together in spite of a challenging situation. Perfect for helping to explain things that younger children find puzzling when a parent is bed-ridden. Buy it at Amazon.
We live in a world where human beings think they rule. But within this world lies the unseen kingdom of microbes. Because microbes are invisible to the human eye, we often forget they are there. But with a little imagination, we can give life to the microbes and learn how to live in harmony with them. See http://www.nanobugs.com for ordering and additional information.
Little Adventurers DVD with CD Soundtrack - With this second addition to the Little Playdates series, your child will join over 130 new friends on adventure-filled playdates as they experience kindness, sharing and friendship during visits to museums, floral gardens, a fire truck and more. All set to an upbeat soundtrack that will really get your child moving! See http://www.littleplaydates.com for ordering and additional information.
Boo-Bunnie - Watch tears disappear when you use a Boo Bunnie Ice Pack on a little one's boo-boo. We are proud to announce the Boo Bunnie is an honored recipient of the iParenting Media Award for product quality and excellence. See http://www.stephanbaby.net for more details.
Babysense™ V Monitoring System
+ A must for any parent, grandparent or day-care provider
+ The simplest, most reliable movement monitor available
+ Alerts you with an alarm if infant's movement stops or is irregularly slow
+ Suitable for all infants from birth to one year of age
+ Operates on regular "AA" household batteries so there are no dangerous power cords for the baby to find.
+ Even the slightest body motions are registered as movement.
+ Inexpensive peace of mind!
It's not just for babies. Please see http://www.babysafeus.com/Index.aspx for specific details. It can be purchased at many stores and/or buy it from Amazon.
Headlineit -- Medical version helps a wig or hat from shifting on one's head. The SPUNLACE material is soft to the touch, absorbent and is placed as a non-skid material. Created and invented by Jodi A. Pliszka, M.S., who was a finalist on the reality show, American Inventor. Her story is amazing! See http://www.headlineit.net for more details.
My Precious Kid® Child Safety Pack
1 - Child ID Card with Self Seal Pouch
(for parent's wallet)
1 - Child Car Seat ID Card with Self Seal Pouch and Velcro®
(for child's car seat or toddler booster seat)
1 - Medical Release Form with Self Seal Pouch
(for day care or grandma)
1 - Child Luggage Tag ID card with Self Seal Pouch
(for diaper bag/back pack or toddler booster seat)
2 - Shoe ID Stickers
1 - Reusable Child ID bracelet/anklet plus
FREE Child DNA Fingerprint Kit:
1 - Fingerprint Card
1 - FBI approved Ink strip
1 - DNA Sample Bag with Instructions
1 - Child profile card in protective sleeve
Each card in this child safety product holds child’s photo, thumbprint, name, address, weigh, height, birth date, emergency contact numbers, doctor name and number, dentist’s name and number, insurance info, plus a medical release signature allowing immediate medical treatment when parent is not present or can not speak for the child. Complete child safety protection for a child for ONE year! This is a parent "do-it-yourself" child protection kit prepared it in the privacy of your own residence!
See www.MyPreciousKid.com for additional information.
My Precious Kid® Child Safety Pack PLUS
1 - Child ID Card with Self Seal Pouch
(for parent's wallet)
1 - Child Car Seat ID Card with Self Seal Pouch and Velcro®
(for child's car seat or toddler booster seat)
1 - Medical Release Form with Self Seal Pouch
(for day care or grandma)
1 - Child Luggage Tag ID card with Self Seal Pouch
(for diaper bag/back pack or toddler booster seat)
2 - Shoe ID Stickers
1 - Reusable Child ID bracelet/anklet plus
FREE Child DNA Fingerprint Kit:
1 - Fingerprint Card
1 - FBI approved Ink strip
1 - DNA Sample Bag with Instructions
1 - Child profile card in protective sleeve
PLUS
1 - Identity Contact Card & Stick on Pocket
1 - Toothprint Dental Impression
1 - Velcro® Shoe ID Tag
Each card holds child’s photo, thumbprint, name, address, weigh, height, birth date, emergency contact numbers, doctor name and number, dentist’s name and number, insurance info, plus a medical release signature allowing immediate medical treatment when parent is not present or can not speak for the child. Complete protection for a child for ONE year! This is a parent "do-it-yourself" child protection kit prepared it in the privacy of your own residence!
See www.MyPreciousKid.com for additional information.
Computer Software
Microsoft Student with Encarta Premium 2008 - * A full set of study aids that help get homework done right the first time * Students can find trusted and up-to-date information quickly and easily using Encarta Premium 2008 * Mathematical tools help students tackle math and science problems quickly and easily * Tools for completing foreign language assignments and a full-featured dictionary to help translate and conjugate * Includes more than 1,000 book summaries that help students understand some of the most commonly studied literary works
Buy it on Amazon!
NoodleNet is a computer program that creates a safe desktop and online environment for children to learn, play and explore. The secure, gated community has simple controls for parents and age-appropriate content for children. NoodleNet is available on an annual subscription basis: $79.99 yearly or $7.99 monthly.
- Online Safety
- *Access only to NoodleSearch approved websites and links
- *Pop-up ads are stopped
- *Banner ads can not be clicked through
- *Unapproved links on an approved website can not be clicked through
- Simple Controls
- *Quickly add additional websites and links
- *Easily add access to favorite programs and games
- *Select child-safe search engines for homework and research projects
- *Simple controls to grant or deny access to any part of the Internet
- Age-Appropriate Content
- *Websites and links dynamically delivered to your children that are age-appropriate
- *An interface that changes and grows with children as they get older
- *“Available on an annual subscription basis: $79.99 yearly or $7.99 monthly.”
Please see www.NoodleNet.com for additional details.
“Knowledge Adventure Books By You” - Knowledge Adventure Books by You helps your child become an author! Award-winning actor and author John Lithgow guides the way as you choose a story line, then twist and transform it with your own ideas. Publish a real book that you'll love to read and keep forever because it's a Book by You!
Key Features
- Four exciting story lines - endless possibilities
- Answer John Lithgow’s simple questions to transform the stories
- Change and edit each chapter of your book
- Challenging words are introduced to expand vocabulary
- Import digital photos or drawings to personalize the book
- Include personal information in the About the Author section
- Dedicate the book to someone special
- Design a unique cover for the book
- Print and share
- Print from your home computer
- Save it as a PDF for easy emailing
- Order a real soft or hard cover chapter book*
Benefits
- Children become enthusiastic readers and improved creative writers
- Kids build confidence and gain a sense of pride when they share their book
- Children improve their vocabulary as new words are introduced
- The books kids create will be great keepsakes for years to come
- For ages 8 and up.
See www.knowledgeadventure.com for more details. Buy it on Amazon!
JUMP START KINDERGARTEN - The Smart, Fun Way to Achieve Kindergarten Success
Your child's adventures start at Camp JumpStart! Get ready to become the Ultimate JumpScout by earning the first two JumpScout badges. Kids learn about friendship and teamwork as they meet the characters, discover the learning arcades, the art studio and My Cabin, and play and learn together.
Stay Connected - As part of your JumpStart World experience, we've designed a Parents Corner where you can get additional tips and ideas to help your child enjoy learning even more.
- Get educational tips and creative ideas from our monthly gurus and experts.
- Search hundreds of Parent Tips to help turn everyday moments into learning opportunities.
- Get instant access to tips and activities that reinforce your child's learning.
Reward Your Child - Studies show that children learn better when parents are involved. The Super Gem Reward Store allows you to reward your child's performance with customized certificates.
- Delight your child with rewards that only you can create.
- Create Rewards that your child can redeem: A Trip to the Park, Going Out for Ice Cream, Going Ice Skating, and many more.
- Use our simple tool to create your own rewards to honor your child's learning achievements.
Get your First 2 Adventure Packs Today:
- Over 60 learning games and missions that teach more than 30 skills
Each Adventure Pack Includes:
For Kids:
- Over 30 learning games and missions
- Over 15 skills
- New areas of the world to discover
- One new badge to earn
- For Ages 5 to 8.
For Parents:
- Progress report e-mails and Parent Tips
- Access to the Member's Website and online access to educational experts
- Access to the Super Gems Reward Center
See www.knowledgeadventure.com for more details. Buy it from Amazon.
Mozilla At-a-Glance
The Mozilla Foundation, established in July 2003, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote choice and innovation on the Internet. The Foundation provides organizational, legal, and financial support for the Mozilla open source software project and coordinates a range of contributors, including the activities of Mozilla Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mozilla Foundation.
Mozilla Corp. oversees the development and distribution of Mozilla technologies and products, including the popular and award-winning Firefox Web browser and Thunderbird email client. The Corporation relies on the collective talent of a core group of engineers, as well as a vast community of worldwide contributors, to build and hone great, user-friendly products.
Mozilla Firefox Web browser
Whether you are a student researching the Web for homework, a technology professional relying on the Web for your business or a grandparent using the Internet to keep in touch with your family, Firefox is the browser to suit your needs. Beyond an intuitive user interface and easy-to-use convenience features, Firefox boasts robust security and privacy defenses so users don’t have to worry about pop-up ads, Web viruses and spyware. Hundreds of Firefox extensions enable users to customize the browser to fit their individual needs. Firefox provides people with a powerful, trusted Web browser and makes using the Web better. http://www.mozilla.com
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