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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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TV Programs
KID FITNESS, delivers a comprehensive program through its interactive public television series, website and school programs, all of which have a mission to engage, educate and inspire children to make healthy choices on their own regarding physical activity and nutrition at home, at school and at play.
Kid Fitness programs are supported by NASPE. Thirteen new episodes are now available to PBS stations nationwide Join in and mimic their stretching, hopping and animal-like movements and to sing along with the catchy tunes. Check this site to see program listing for your area. See http://www.kidfitnesstv.com/home.html for more details.
Kids Talk Productions goal is to create a global vision throughout the world for our generation Y2K through our TV show. KidsTalk, Is based upon a very simple premise: Our Generation 2000 have important things to say today and in the forthcoming millennia. The premise continues with the thought that parents and adults in general (as well as other kids and teens) should really "listen" because we all learn and benefit when we see through the eyes of the innocent. See http://www.kidstalk.org for details.
Sue Castle, Executive Producer, on why a mother of two grown daughters likes working on a TV show for teenagers:
"When we started the series in 1991, I talked with hundreds of teens to find out what they were concerned about. A great many of them were angry that the media only portrays them as troublemakers. They felt they were getting a bad rap-which they were. So we decided to focus on teens who are making positive choices in their personal lives and making important contributions to their schools and communities. Not only does this approach encourage young people to do the same, but it also changes the perceptions of adult viewers... who will hopefully find that instead of a problem, today's young people are a wonderful resource for today and a bright hope for tomorrow."
Your issues. Your interests. Your favorite celebs. In the Mix, the national award-winning TV series for teens and by teens, brings you all of it...and gets everyone talking. We're on-air every week on PBS.
SEE http://www.pbs.org/stations to find the PBS Station where you can check out In The Mix. Additional info needed? Go to http://www.inthemix.org for details.
Unique Products
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!
Little Pim - Available in French, Spanish or Mandarin Chinese, this is a fun, new DVD that exposes babies and young children to a foreign language when they can learn it most effortlessly. 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
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.
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.
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
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
Itty Bitty Bible - Itty Bitty Bible - Carry the complete Bible with you always. Credit card sized to fit in a wallet or purse, the Itty Bitty Bible™ contains the complete Old and New Testaments of the Bible --- over 1,200 pages reduced 285 times through a special photographic process.
Within its small doors, 21st century technology meets the Holy Scriptures. The doors open to reveal a window housing a 1 1/4" square piece of film that contains every word of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation.
The Itty Bitty Bible™ can be read word for word using a standard compound microscope but... have faith, it's all in there.
The Itty Bitty Bible™ is $10.00 and is available in both the King James and Catholic Latin version. It makes an ideal gift for family, friends, and all who find comfort in keeping their faith close at hand. http://www.ittybittybible.com
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
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.
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!
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!
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.
Moonjar Standard Moneybox - Each Moonjar consists of three moneyboxes (Spending, Saving, and Sharing), a family guide to get you started, a passbook to record deposits and withdrawals, and a Moonjar elastic band to hold the assembled boxes together. See http://www.moonjar.com for additional information.
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.
Headlineit -- Active The HEADLINE IT! product is a thin, disposable liner made from high tech wick wear designed to absorb moisture and perspiration that would otherwise saturate a hat, wig, helmet, or headwear. It creates a comfortable barrier between one's head and a potentially itchy hat, wig, helmet or any headwear. It's the perfect solution for anyone who is active, including baseball, basketball, football and hockey players, as well as, any other sport activity or professional career, (firefighters, rescue workers, SWAT, ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, etc). 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.
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