The
Adding Wisdom Award
Holiday Gift Guide

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!

Food & Beverage

Mr. Peanut's Sweet Shoppe - The mixture of peanuts, pecans, and walnuts with a butter toasted coating makes a delicious combination without being overly sweet. See http://www.planters.com for more details.

Sparka - Sparka is a great drink for the whole family, because it is also so uniquely healthful for children. Our bones are developing when we are in childhood, so encouraging kids to drink healthful Sparka—instead of sugary sodas or nutritionally bankrupt "diet" beverages—is very important.

Kids LOVE the clean, refreshing taste of Sparka, and parents can feel confident about letting their children indulge—safe in the knowledge that Sparka is pure and healthful. See http://www.sparkaonline.com for more details.

Getting Organized

Staples Binder Clips - Keep it all together and in style with designer clips by Staples.
Buy it at Staples!

4 Weeks to an Organized Life with AD/HD - Based on the concept of visual thinking and filled with tips on how to keep the body at its highest functioning level, this program helps AD/HD sufferers become successful in their everyday lives. The authors share simple yet powerful techniques to develop and harness the strengths of the visual right brain, while at the same time demonstrating how treatment for AD/HD can maximize success.
Buy it on Amazon!

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

Thinking Organized For Parents and Children
Helping Kids Get ORGANIZED
for Home, School & Play
by Rhona M. Gordon, M.S., CCC/SLP

Rhona Gordon has seen firsthand how difficult school can be for many students. Some children have formal diagnoses such as ADD or ADHD, others have simply been labeled lazy, and still others say they "just don't care". Gordon disagrees, "I have never met a student who does not want to succeed in school. Many kids just don't know how to accomplish it."

To teach children new strategies that will help them better plan and complete everyday tasks without stress, Gordon developed the Thinking Organized approach. After helping hundreds of students in her private practice, she compiled her time-tested strategies into a book. Thinking Organized For Parents and Children offers six hands-on planning tools: organization of materials, time management, study skills, memory tools, note-taking, and written language. Each chapter is a step-by-step guide for parents and their children to learn and practice these key skills, which give students the tools to independently manage their personal and academic obligations, laying the groundwork for a successful life. Includes helpful glossary of terms, extensive, detailed resource section. BUY IT AT AMAZON!

Family Facts Family Life Organizer & Planner (3-year Calendar) (Ring-bound)
by Pam Socolow

The All-in-One System for Getting You and Your Family Organized

Tackling life’s details is easy with the Family Facts Family Life Organizer and Planner, the all-in-one record keeper, resource center, clutter container, and more. Let professional organizer Pam Socolow help you streamline the organizational process by giving you one central location to write down all your important information. For schedule addicts and clutterbugs alike, the Family Life Organizer and Planner will motivate you to get your life organized and keep it that way!

--A 3-year calendar complete with stickers for doctors’ appointments, early school closings, and other important events

--More than one hundred fill-in sheets to keep track of your contacts, finances, medical data, house and car details, kids’ information, and your own activities; with such detailed features as the Movie Wish List, Wines to Try, Household Repair Log, Babysitter Info, Our Parents’ Doctors, Computer Passwords and Logins, and more

--Folders, pouches, and business card holders to store all of your vital scraps of paper

--Fully customizable three-ring binder with durable tabbed dividers so you can rearrange, take out what you don’t need, or add sheets of your own

“Product of the month” —Real Simple magazine BUY IT AT AMAZON!

Spintastik Lend a helping hand! Decision-making and delegation are made fun and fair for the whole family with this creative, innovative tool. Wishing for a fair, peaceful way to assign chores? Want a creative way to motivate kids? Looking to reward good behavior? Spintastik makes being helpful fun, fair and rewarding. The kit contains one magnetic spinner wheel for chores and one for rewards. Gather the family, plan the chores and rewards, and begin to spin! The wheels can be used on any metal surface, such as the refrigerator, for easy access and visibility. Blank magnets are also included to allow you to customize chores and rewards. "Pick your magnets, make your wheel. Let’s all spin and make a deal!" http://www.rsvp.com/item.php?item=567

My Precious Kid® Child Safety Pack PLUS

Keep your kids safe by utilizing various I.D. options in getting everything organized at once. It could save your child's life!

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.

Gifts For Children

iDog Spider-Man 3 SPI-DOG - Black

Keep the music playing with this portable pooch that's webbed out and plays back music through its built-in speaker or your headphones
SPI-DOG entertains you with electronic lights, movements and sounds based on the music you play
When it's not fighting crime, this heroic webbed wonder digs your music—rock, punk, rap, hip-hop, dance, techno and more
Its mood and personality change, depending on your music and how often you play with it
Requires 2 AA batteries (not included) for ages 8 yrs. and up; includes dual-plug cable
Batteries Required (Sold Separately)

AVAILABLE AT TARGET

Hasbro iDog Pink

A toy pooch that responds to the mood of the music
Moves and grooves to the beat while flashing LED lights change color
Compatible with most portable and non-portable music players
Includes dual connector cable
For ages 8 yrs. and up
Batteries Required (Sold Separately)

AVAILABLE AT TARGET

Genevieve's Gift - This unique and beautifully illustrated picture book, celebrates the power and joy that comes from connecting with intuition, through the fun antics of a feisty little girl named Genevieve. Searching for the perfect gift for her best friend Maya’s birthday is proving to be quite a challenge for Genevieve. It has to be super special, just like their friendship. But no idea seems right. That is, until she learns to connect with and listen to her intuitive heart, and discovers the gifts of courage, self-esteem, and an unexpected, creative solution. This is a universal and timeless story, perfect for parents and teachers wanting to help children tap into their own inner knowledge, learn to trust themselves, and make their dreams come true. Great for reading together (ages 4 to 7), or reading alone (ages 8 to 9).

Please visit www.genevievesgift.com for ordering and additional information. Buy it on Amazon!

Enchanting Christmas Stories - BookBox makes learning fun. Conceived by child literacy expert Dr. Brij Kothari and his team, at Stanford University, BookBox Stories entertain children and improve their reading skills at the same time. Using scientifically tested SLS (same language subtitling), children will improve their listening comprehension, reading skills and foreign language skills by watching these enchanting stories about Christmas and the holiday spirit. Buy it on Amazon!

Stories From Around The World - Conceived by child literacy expert Dr. Brij Kothari and his team, at Stanford University, BookBox Stories is a new DVD series that will entertain children and improve their reading skills at the same time. Using scientifically tested SLS (same language subtitling), children will improve their listening comprehension, reading skills and foreign language skills by watching these fascinating 'Stories from Around the World' that bring cultural and educational values to children. Buy it on Amazon!

SquashBlox Construction Cushions Builder Set - Patented flap design allows for infinite possibilities. Build soft castles, trains, boats, houses and whatever else a child can imagine. Toddlers & Preschoolers love playing in structures made by a grown-up... or even better, they love knocking them down! Includes 8 SquashBlox construction cushion. Add Theme Kits (sold separately) to turn the blocks into amazing creations. Buy it on Amazon!

Lego Fire Station - The fire alarm calls your crew to action! Rush the 4 firefighters to their big fire truck and fire chief's car. Fire station door opens and closes. For ages 5-12 yrs. Buy it on Amazon!

Ben 10 Deluxe OMNITRIX - With each click of the dial another alien appears on the LCD Screen. Be ready- when Vilgax attacks, you have seconds to choose the correct alien for the job. It's a race against the timer to defeat evil, and collect some bonus points! Buy it on Amazon!

Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments - Year after year, Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments add a special brand of cheer to millions of Christmas celebrations. Hobby and pastime ornaments that match your own interests and also make great gifts. http://www.hallmark.com

Scholastic Kids Gift of the Month Club - a gift they'll enjoy all year long! Choose from five bestselling programs featuring the characters, brands and activities kids love.

C is for Cooking: Recipes from the Street: Books, Sesame Workshop by Susan McQuillan, MS, RD - Beautiful hardback that contains awesome, fun and healthy recipes. Kids and moms alike love this cookbook. Educational too and perfect gift idea! Buy it from Amazon!

FAIRY TALES, Music from the ballet Hans Christian Andersen - New classic orchestral ballet music for listening or background for creative storytelling, by Jeffrey Fisher. Three delightfully dramatic classical compositions take you on a musical tour of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved tales: “The Red Shoes,” “Inchellina” and “The Little Mermaid.” Buy it from Amazon!

Kids' Favorite Country Songs - Howdy, partners! Join Elmo and his cousin Elmer in a Rootin’ Tootin’ Hootin’ Hollerin’ Country Jamboree! This DVD is packed with boot-stompin’ original songs plus many old favorites, familiar faces from Sesame Street, and some new friends too! This favorite includes several celebrity country stars as special guests, including: Garth Brooks, Lee Ann Womack, John Mceuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band), John Popper (Blues Traveler), Allison Krauss and Johnny Cash! Buy it from Amazon!

Bonsai Village Grow your own little piece of paradise! Plants in the Bonsai Village will start sprouting in less than a week and last for years! Complete your landscape with meditation stones, a Buddha statue, bonsai decals and plant stakes, and natural gravel. For ordering information, please see www.dunecraft.com for more details.

Fairy Triad Create your own fantastic, fairy wonderland! This easy to grow kit includes four plant varieties that are beloved by fairies: Lobelia, Clover, Evening Star, and Thyme. Customize the fairy garden with the included fairy figurine, multi-colored gravel, stakes and decals, and more! For ordering information, please see www.dunecraft.com for more details.

Gifts For Dad

ICY MP3 Player - What's black and white and cool all over? I-CY, the performing penguin by TIGER from Hasbro! Buy it on Amazon!

STaples Easy Button - Don't stress it - press it, get your own Easy Button. Staples Foundation for Learning™ will donate proceeds of this product, up to $1 million, to Boys & Girls Club of America Buy it at Staples!

Gifts For Mom

Hasbro iDog Pink

A toy pooch that responds to the mood of the music
Moves and grooves to the beat while flashing LED lights change color
Compatible with most portable and non-portable music players
Includes dual connector cable
For ages 8 yrs. and up
Batteries Required (Sold Separately)

AVAILABLE AT TARGET

"If you Give a Mouse a Cookie" Mommy & Me Set with Book - These limited edition matching Mommy & Me pajamas feature our famous friend “Mouse,” star of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff, illustrated by Felicia Bond. Available in size 12 M to Boy's 7 and Girl's 14. Sold with a copy of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie so you can participate in “Books At Bedtime” at home. $10 for the sale of this set benefits First Book.

Please visit http://www.karenneuburger.com for ordering and additional information.

Bright Ideas for Busy Moms: 7 Positive Strategies for Raising Great Kids - Known as "The Positive Mom," Karol Ladd gives fresh perspective and practical advice for dealing with the challenges busy mothers face every day. Topics include Bringing Out the Best in Your Child; Discipline with Wisdom, Discernment, and Love; Open Lines of Communication; Teach Character Qualities and Moral Values; Help Your Kids Develop Intimacy with God; Be a Positive Role Model; and Prepare Your Kids for Life.
Buy it on Amazon!

One Tough Mother - Moms get a lot of advice from TV shows, magazines, friends, their own mothers, and more. But all of this well-meaning counsel tends to paralyze moms. They worry about their childrens self-esteem, their health, and whether or not their children like them. They even agonize over scrapbooking every moment of development. Julie Barnhill says, Enough already! Unapologetically raucous, slightly irreverent, and refreshingly relevant, One Tough Mother exposes the mind-numbing, brain-draining, confidence-depleting minutia moms get stuck in. With humor and a sharp wit, Julie offers moms a dose of reality and a way to calm their fears about raising children. She encourages moms to straighten up, take back the control from their children, and stand firm on the nonnegotiables. With her help, any mom can become one tough mother. Buy it at Amazon.

Answers is an unprecedented book that is part journal, part memoir prompting parents and guardians to share advice and inspirational anecdotes on a variety of topics. It's perfect in creating lasting memories and impressions for children and guides journal keepers in sharing the treasure of parental guidance and wisdom. See http://www.joanneckinganswers.com for more details.