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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!



Pregnancy

 

Mama Knows Breast - Best for Babes is dedicated to increasing breastfeeding rates and making breastfeeding mainstream. To accomplish this, BfB is the first and only entity to bring together celebrities, corporations, foundations, fashion, advertising and the media to give breastfeeding a makeover. Our motto is “inspire, prepare, empower”: BfB is providing inspiring images and role-models, smart info on how to avoid the "booby traps," and how to have a game plan for breastfeeding successfully. Our research and experience have convinced us that this strategy is the best antidote to persistently low U.S. breastfeeding rates.
See http://www.mamaknowsbreast.com for more details.

 

 



The Baby Care Book - Two leading pediatricians at Toronto's internationally esteemed Hospital for Sick Children (aka Sick Kids) combine their expertise with that of five other pediatricians and a nurse practitioner in this comprehensive guide to the first 12 months of life.
Buy it on Amazon!

 

 

 

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.




Radio Shows

 

Introducing Gospel Music Channel – the first 24-hour, all music entertainment network devoted to the uplifting, inspiring and diverse music that is Gospel. From the soulful sounds of artists like CeCe Winans, to the country gospel roots of Johnny Cash and Randy Travis, to the contemporary Christian music stylings of Kirk Franklin and Jars of Clay – Gospel Music Channel celebrates music that has a deep, spiritual place in people’s lives. It embraces an audience that crosses cultures and captures generations delivering a fan base so large and passionate it deserves its own network. See http://www.gospelmusicchannel.com for additional information.

 



Inside Radio Success
Inside Radio Success Radio Talk Show - DR. PROACTIVE a.k.a. Randy Gilbert, -- A huge source of information from educational, entrepreneurs, WAHM (WORK AT HOME MOMS), WAHD (WORK AT HOME DADS), tons of authors, game and book recommendations straight to highly effective and amazing successful business strategies. Membership Package available for pennies a day compared to the wealth of information exchanged! See http://www.insidesuccessradio.com for additional information.




Toys & Games

 

Playmobil - Hospital - * Just match the numbers on the board - The first one to fill in the pattern and shout BINGO wins! * Great for play dates and parties, Thomas & Friends * Bingo is small enough to take anywhere and even comes in its own carrying case * DVD includes on-screen demonstration of game play Keep the fun on track with real TV show clips featuring Thomas & Friends! See www.playmobilusa.com for more details!

 

 




Crayola: TaDoodles Washable Crayon Buddies - Blue, Yellow, Red - * Crayola Beginnings * Shaped for childs first palm grasp * Nontoxic 12M+ * 3 crayon holders with 3 crayons Buy it on Amazon!

 

 

Gamer’s Shield - Get the Gamer’s Shield advantage! Gamer’s Shield finger pads give you the ultimate comfort for long sessions of game play. It’s time to PLAY HARD with Gamer’s Shield. Gamer’s Shield is made from a comfortable, stretchable, breathable material with a soft pad that cushions the finger and eliminates friction from sweaty skin on plastic during your gaming experience. http://www.gamersshield.net

 

 



Cuentamelo - Baffle Gab Spanish Edition - Baffle Gab en Español - Do you want to Learn Spanish?, Do you think that you can put a Sentence in Spanish Together. Whether you're just learning Spanish, or are already fluent ¡CUENTAMELO! offers the same family fun for everyone. It is also a fun way for those learning Spanish as a foreign language to practice putting sentences together. Experts Agree: You can learn languages faster if you find ways to make it fun.

¡CUENTAMELO! reinforces word and sentence usage through silly stories. No importa si ya hablas español o si lo estás aprendiendo, ¡CUENTAMELO! es divertido para toda la familia. También es una manera divertida de aprender español practicando como construir frases e historias divertidas. Los expertos están de acuerdo, Puedes aprender idiomas más rápido si encuentras maneras de hacerlo divertido. El objetivo del juego es formar oraciones con Palabras escogidas al azar. Contiene 300 Tarjetas con Verbos, Sustantivos y Adjetivos. Las cuales tienen distintos puntajes. Completa una oracion con las 5 palabras y Tienes Puntos Dobles. ¡CUENTAMELO! refuerza el uso de palabras y frases usando historias chistosas. 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!

 

 



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!

 

 

Ka-Ching!
Description: The Buy the Numbers Card Game. 2 players, ages 10 to adult, playing time about 15 minutes. Making money is the name of the game in this high stakes duel for dollars. Compete against your opponent to turn the biggest profit.

About this game:

Ka-ching! ranks in our book as one of the best two-player card games we have ever seen. It is super easy to learn, plays quickly and yet offers endless opportunities for strategic challenge. It’s also the first card game we’ve published that emphasizes multiplication as a skill. There are many subtle strategies that you will learn as you play, but here’s a quick hint: try to force your opponent into buying a card in order to uncover one that you need.

Enhances following skills:

  • Multiplication
  • Strategic Thinking


See http://www.gamewright.com/gwintro.html for additional information.

Buy it on Amazon!

 

 

Step To It
Description: The Get Up and Go Game. 2 to 8 players ages 5 and up. Here's a game that will have you walking, hopping, and jumping all around the house! Ask a player to give you a card with a specific number on it and choose an object you think you can reach in that amount of steps, or hops.

About this game:

Here's a game that will have you walking, hopping, and jumping all around the house. Ask a player to give you a card with a specific number of steps to take. Then choose an object that you think you can reach in exactly that number. Can you walk to the fridge in 9 steps? How about hop to something red in 15? Reach your goal and you walk away with a win!

Enhances following skills:

  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Math (Counting)
  • Coordination (Hopping)
  • Visual (Searching for objects.)
  • Colors (Finding objects that are the right color.)


See http://www.gamewright.com/gwintro.html for additional information.

Buy it on Amazon!

 

 

Duck Duck Bruce
Description: A Down and Doggy Card Game. 2 to 5 players, ages 6 and up. Gather the most high-scoring ducks by turning over cards one at a time, but if Bruce shows up your ducks better take cover before the wily hound ruffles some feathers!

About this game:

A flock of ducks waddling through bizarre locations and a rambunctious dog named Bruce. If this sounds like a strange combination for a card game, wait until you give it a try! After just one round, we guarantee you’ll be barking (or quacking) for more. Remember to say “Duck!” every time you reveal a duck card and do your best to resist the temptation of turning over more cards. Oh, and Bruce loves to be scratched behind his ears, and on his belly, and well – just about everywhere else!

Enhances following skills:

  • Visual Discrimination
  • Counting


See http://www.gamewright.com/gwintro.html for additional information.

Buy it on Amazon!

 

 

The Curse of The Ruby Rhino
Description: A Dastardly Dice Game. 2-5 adventurers ages 6 and up. Roll the dice and try your best to corner the elusive ruby rhino. Watch out for the fake gold that will get in your way. Hang onto the ruby rhino all by itself and you've not only broken the curse - you've won the game!

About this game:

The curse of the Ruby Rhino dates back to the 16th century when King Maximus Gluttonus IV stole the jewel from the tomb of the great Pharaoh Andaway in a desperate attempt to find a belated anniversary gift for his wife, Queen Beatrice. Little did the king know that the Pharaoh placed a curse on the rhino so that anyone who took it would have all of their riches turned into worthless counterfeits. Disgraced by the curse (and abandoned by the queen), the penniless king eventually buried the Ruby Rhino along with his fake fortune in a secret cavern that was recently unearthed by brave adventurers. Little did they know that there is a simple way to break the curse...

Enhances following skills:

  • Visual Discrimination
  • Counting


See http://www.gamewright.com/gwintro.html for additional information.

Buy it on Amazon!

 

 

Aunt Millie's Millions
Description: The Frenzied Game of Family Fortune. 3-6 players, ages 10 to adult. In this hilarious party game, play the role of one of the colorful characters out to get Aunt Millie's fortune. Will you get her vintage jukebox or get stuck with a rusty toilet? Whoever ends up with the most riches wins the game. Heir-splitting fun!

About this game:

Who was Aunt Millie and how did she get her millions? Ah, if only we had the time and space to tell her illustrious story… Suffice it to say that she had a penchant for playing games. Speaking of telling stories and playing games, this game is the perfect venue for the creative story-teller in you. We encourage you to thoroughly get into character and create the most imaginative stories possible. The more detail you can give, the more you increase your chances of winning. Make Aunt Millie proud!

Enhances following skills:

  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Creativity
  • Imagination


See http://www.gamewright.com/gwintro.html for additional information.

Buy it on Amazon!

 

 



30 Second Mysteries Board Game For Kids - Follow the clues to crack the case! This game gets two teams racing to solve a mystery. The solution may only be revealed by the detective-like Giant Mystery Decoder, which also keeps score. Buy it from Amazon.

 

 



Wood Sudoku Board Game - A great game of logic and careful reasoning makes this beautiful wooden board game a delight for the whole family. Ages 12 and up. Buy it from Amazon.

 

 

Bendominos
Bendominos play just like regular dominoes but their unique curved design gives you much more control over the game. Full of challenges and a great way to introduce dominos into your family with a lot more pizzazz and excitement.


See www.blueorangegames.com for more details. Buy it from Amazon.

 

Froggy Boogie
The Fun Memory Race Around the Pond! Baby froggies try to be the first to hop (boogie) around the pond without being seen by the adult frogs. Players guess or remember which adult frogs' popping eyes will freeze the baby froggies in their race. Builds memory and color skills, as well as, eye-hand coordination. Tons of fun for everyone!



See www.blueorangegames.com for more details. Buy it from Amazon.

 





ÜberPult
One of several Science Project Series, this kit will teach you the fundamentals of a real catapult and perform a series of suggested experiments on the lab sheet. See http://www.uberstix.com/flash.html for ordering and additional information.

 



Feed The Kitty
Roll the dice but don't lose your mice! In this fast moving game, try to keep your mice away from the kitty. Roll an arrow and pass one to the left. Roll a sleeping cat and you're lucky to squeak by. But roll a bowl and it's dinnertime for kitty! The last player left with mice wins. This game reinforces counting skills in children.



See http://www.gamewright.com/gwintro.html for additional information.



 

Jabber Jot
Quick! You've got 90 seconds to write a story about a musician, a phone booth and the desert. Make sure you use the words "juggle," "tasty" and "rebel" and write it in the theme of "time travel." It doesn't have to make sense - the wackier the better! If your story is the favorite, you'll win the challenge.

JabberJot is the hilarious word game where you create all kinds of wild tales. In each round, you race against the timer to jot out a story using three pictures, three words and a theme that are different each time.

When time is up, you'll win the challenge if the jabber (the player judging) likes your story the best. You'll fall on the floor laughing when you hear the outrageous stories your friends and family create. Score enough challenge cards and you win the game! www.morningstargames.net

 



Combo King
Get ready to roll! Try your luck at the ultimate family dice game. Choose a card, and then try to complete one of 60 outrageous dice challenges. The harder the combo, the more chips you stack up. Dice not rolling your way? Cash in some chips to bring the luck back around. Be the first player to make all your combos and crown yourself the Combo King! This game reinforces math and problem solving skills in children.



See http://www.gamewright.com/gwintro.html for additional information.



 



Rat-a-tat Cat
Players of all ages will delight over this card game of strategy, memory and a little luck. Win by having your cards add up to the lowest number (a poker face helps). Sneak a peek, draw two or swap for an added twist. Bonus Super Peek lets you spy on opponents' cards. Features all new art, more power cards and special "Rat Scanner" decoder in a keepsake tin. This game reinforces math and memory skills in children.



See http://www.gamewright.com/gwintro.html for additional information.



 



Flail and Wail
Flail and Wail is a non-electronic, interactive game that teaches rhythm and timing while building verbal and visual memory skills. It's about laughing while you learn. Available at www.toysrus.com and other toy stores.

http://www.toysrus.com

 

 

 

 

Baffle Gab
Description: Baffle Gab is a storytelling game for kids ages 8 - 12. Game words are based upon a 4th grade language arts curriculum. www.bafflegab.com

Available At Amazon!