The iMums are very pleased announce the ELEVENTH in our series of iPad Mini giveaways, this is sponsored by Hamaguchi Apps, Weiner Family Studios, Fairlady Media and Wanderful Interactive Storybooks. The iPad mini is the hot gift this holiday season and is a great size for children – lighter and easier to carry than the original iPad, but with access to the same great catalog of apps. The prize package, which totals to over $400, includes all you need to get started:-
- A new Apple iPad mini 16GB WiFi;
- A Cygnett Workmate shock-absorbing iPad mini case;
- A huge collection of apps to kickstart your iTunes library!
Introducing our sponsors:
Hamaguchi Apps for Speech, Language & Auditory Development was founded by Speech Language Pathologist Patti Hamaguchi. Patti has been practicing as an SLP for 30 years and creating apps for the last 2 years. The company is based in California, very close to Apple HQ. The iMums have reviewed many of their apps including Fun With Directions, More Fun With Directions, First Words International, and Picture The Sentence. Their most recent apps are Between the Lines level 1, level 2 and Between the Lines Advanced a series of apps to help children with Autism or others who need help interpreting vocal intonation, facial expressions, perspective-taking, body language, and idiomatic or slang expressions. All of the apps from Hamaguchi are known for being engaging with built-in reward systems that keep students motivated to practice their skills.
Weiner Family Studios builds apps their own family loves to play. Their first app, A Family Matters was one of Apple’s “What’s Hot” apps and has helped thousands of families find interesting things to do and talk about in various venues. Billed as “the only app you will want your children playing at the dinner table”. It is a communication tool used by therapists with special needs children, grandparents connecting with their grandchildren, as well as parents trying to spend a few quality minutes with their kids. Parents have used it while waiting at a restaurant, in the doctor’s office, even in line at Disney World. Weiner Family Studios also has a collection of holiday themed coloring books, perfect for helping little ones create festive pictures in a musically themed environment that is simple and fun to use. Children enjoy the festive design and large selection of pictures. The easy-to-use tap and fill coloring style makes it perfect for younger artists. The large variety of colors and holiday patterns makes an almost unlimited number of pictures possible. All ages can enjoy these apps on their iPad, iPod or iPhone but especially 4-8 yr olds will find it engaging. Parents and therapists of children with motor skill issues and autism have commented on the hours of enjoyment this brought their children. Coloring books include: Coloring Christmas!, A Valentines Coloring Book, and Spooky Coloring Pages. To learn more about Weiner Family Studios read our developer interview.
Fairlady Media is based in North Carolina and was founded in 2009. To date they have designed and created over 30 apps including 13 of their own such as Grandpa’s Workshop. Their newest game for children is Grandpa’s Workshop. It is a follow-up, or companion game, to their recent popular game for kids, Grandma’s Garden. They are interested in developing games for children that include more real-world content and application and a workshop seemed like a great setting to learn things like measuring, fractions, colors, and number groups. Connie designs the artwork for the apps herself. Be sure to read our review of Grandpa’s Workshop. To learn more about Fairlady Media read the developer interview.
Wanderful Interactive Storybooks inspires young and emerging readers to build a lasting love of language, reading and learning with rich interactive story-telling apps faithfully recreated from the works of well-known children’s authors. Their storybook apps are based on the award-winning Living Books series; indeed, the Wanderful team is led by the same team that created Living Books. We believe Wanderful storybooks are among the best examples of interactive media now available to anyone with a tablet or mobile phone, true to the authors’ original works while adding sound, music and animation to bring these storybooks fully to life. We hope you’ll agree.
Cygnett designs, develops and manufactures innovative digital accessories for the world’s most popular gadgets and technology. From cases and accessories for iPod, iPhone, iPad, smartphones and tablets to portable speakers, earphones, power products and laptop bags. The Workmate case features a heavy duty and impact cushioning layered design. The dual material case is shock-absorbing without adding bulk, offering robust defence when at work or play.
Don’t forget to also visit our Mini Madness Page where you will find links to our other iPad Mini Giveaways and our Giveaways Page where you can enter to win more great prizes.
Giveaway
Please enter via the Rafflecopter widget below. The giveaway is open worldwide, you must be over 18 years old to enter. The winners must contact The iMums within 48 hours of being announced to claim their prize and must have a valid postal address. We notify winners by email as well as announcing on our website, so make sure info(at)theimum.com is on your safe senders list so the email doesn’t get caught in your spam filter or junk mail folder.
There is no charge to enter this giveaway – you just need to give some social media love and help us spread the word about the giveaways. There is one mandatory step to complete- the blog post comment, any additional steps are completely optional. However, you must complete all steps on the first page to be able to unlock the other options. The more steps you complete, the more entries you will have in the giveaway. When the winners name is drawn their entry will be verified and they will be disqualified if they have not done the steps they claim to have done. Please ensure you have read and understand our Terms & Conditions. Good luck!
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Alison, Amanda, Grace and Mary are four mothers from different parts of the world dedicated to educating parents about the best digital stories, educational apps, fun games and technology products available for their children. We also offer the latest news in apps for kids, interesting articles, developer interviews, free apps and regular giveaways!
I live the USA and the best advice I got was “Don’t listen to any advice and listen to yourself!”
USA :) The best advice I got is never to waste time because you cannot turn it back. :)
Live in the USA. Best advice…Investigate as many opportunities as possible because you’ll never know what you might learn, who you might meet, or what cool experiences you might have as a result. Ended up teaching English as a foreign language in Hungary over 20 years ago as a result. Best experience ever. :) Thanks for the opportunity!!
I live in the United States. When my mother graduated from high school, she said her older brother gave her some advice…”Don’t always trust yourself”. She thought that made no sense until she got older. When she told this to me, I thought it was pretty dumb advice…until I got older and realized the wisdom of it.
Thanks imums for all the chances to win a iPad mini.
USA and best advice I ever got…..family first, always.
Australia. Best advice I ever had was from my mum, If you are dreading doing something, don’t put it off, do it first. It really helps to get things out of the way so you can move forward without that feeling of dread.
USA The best advice I ever got was “Value yourself”
I live in the U.S. and the best piece of advice I got was to not judge others without being in their shoes. Being the mother of a child with special needs has definitely helped me work on this skill, although I am sure I still have a long ways to go.
I live in the US and the best advice I ever got was live each day like it was your last.
i live in Romania .my best advice that i receve from my parents was not to lie because in the end the truth will win !!
I live in the USA. Best advice..Live and let live.
Here’s hoping #11 is my lucky number!
I’m from the Philippines. The best advice I ever got is decide what you want .. believe you can have it, believe you deserve it, believe it’s possible for you.
I hope I’m commenting in the right place… I live in the USA, and the best piece of advice I ever got was to follow Jesus. :)
I live in the US…best advice is dont forget to breathe
I live in the USA. Always remember to enjoy the journey. A friend wrote this in a card that she gave me while my son was in having open heart surgery. At the time I never knew how those words were going to stay with me forever and guide me during the tough times!
I live in the U.S. Best advice is love is a commitment, so be committed.
I live in the U.S. The best advice that I ever got is from my mom who always told me to always hold on to your integrity. Your integrity is all that you have to be true to yourself and to never let anyone take it away from you or to test it. Words that I live by!
I live in the U.S., and the best advice that I have ever received was the following: “When nothing seems to go ‘right,’ and there isn’t anything ‘left’ – try looking ‘up’ for answers.” God has changed everything for me, and blessed me beyond words. I think it is safe to say that this advice changed my life… :-)
I’m from the Philippines, best advice for me is to treat others the way you want to be treated
Hello, Im from Philippines. The best advice i got is ‘when there is an oppurtunity, grab it and don’t be too choosy!’ :D
I live in the USA. Probably the best advice I heard was, don’t sweat the small stuff, and it’s all small stuff.
I live in Israel
My mom always told me to follow my heart and my instincts..never fails
Im from the Philippines. the best advice i got is to be contented on what God have given to me.
USA….Don’t judge people by their words, but by their actions.
I live in the US and the best I ever got was “Be a person”.
I live in the US. Best advice when I was young “respect all things on earth”.
I’m from australia and i think the best advice I ever got was more the general feelign I got from the book The Power of One – you can do anything you set your mind to, it’s OK to be smart, and little can beat big.
I live in USA. Best advice: ” Life’s too short.”
I live in Australia, the best advice i ever got was ” Do not place restrictions on your special needs child, believe that he can do anything he wants and he will”
I live in the US, and the best advice I ever got is to not think too much about what other people think.
I love in the US. The best advice is to always presume intelligence and ability when it comes to my son.
I live in the USA and the best advice I ever got was: “Failure isn’t fatal”.
Australia. Best advise – ‘live your best life’.
I live in the US and best advice is Live life to the fullest :)
Live in the US. Best advice given to me? Be kind to others!
I live in the USA. Best advice – don’t worry, be happy!
I live in the USA. Best advice I ever got: Trust in God.
I live in the U.S. and the best advice ever was hug your kids everyday.
I live in the United States. The best advice I ever got was to go with my gut when it came to parenting.
United States. Always trust your instincts.
USA…best advise, start college straight out of high school, you are more likely to finish!
I live in the USA (MO) best advice: if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all
I live in Australia. The best advice I’ve ever gotten is to live life for myself, not to please others.
I’m from Brazil. The best advice is “If you’re not sure about something, NO is the best answer.”
I live in the United States. Its time to let things go.
Oklahoma, US ~ the best advice I ever got ~ “Don’t get bitter, get better”. Thank you for this give-away. : )
I am in the US, and the best advice I’ve ever gotten was from my Grandma. She told me if worrying would fix things I’d start now.
Thanks a lot for the giveaway! Hope you have a nice holiday!
I live in the USA.
“No need to memorize what you can look up!”
I live in the US. My best piece of advice is…to not care what others think and to just be happy!
I live in the USA and the best advice I got was raising children (especially special needs children) is a marathon not a sprint!
Live in the USA. Best advice I ever got was ‘Never give up or quit when you’re right’.
Sweden. Pause and think
I live in the USA. The best advice I ever got was that I should go to seminary… not that I took it when I first got it, mind you. But I did eventually!
I live in Australia and the best advice I ever received was “if you can’t be happy with yourself no one else will ever be able to make you happy!”
In the USA and the best advice I have ever gotten was to let go and not worry aboout the little things in life faith and family are the most important..
To use WEAP to get my sons autism ABA therapy. Got this before he was even a glimmer in my mind
USA; best advice is to laugh as often as you can and as loudly as you want
I’m in the USA and the best advice I ever got was to interview at the school where I’ve been working for 25 years! It was a good fit!
I live in Canada. The best advice I ever got is to not wait for opportunities to come knocking. Thanks for the giveaway, its amazing!
I live in the USA and the best advice I ever got was to not sweat the small stuff and to live life to the fullest!
I live in the US and the best advice was “always have a rationale to back up you requests or arguments”
I live in the us and the best advice I ever got was to always cunt your blessings :) my daughter is a miracle baby in all aspects of the word and I thank God for her every single day!!
I live in the US and the best piece of advice I’ve gotten came recently from a valued colleague who told me not to undervalue myself.
I live in Australia. best advice was to accept my husband marriage proposal
I live in the U.S., and the best advice I ever got was to give my life to Jesus Christ.
i live in the usa the best advice i ever got was dont goto bed angry you never know it could be the last time you see your loved one.
I live in the US. The best advice is to figure out what is important and live and let the rest slide.
I live in Canada – advice….Even if you don’t expect a yes, always ask. They won’t have a chance to say yes otherwise!
I live in Australia – best advise is to believe in myself and don’t live up to any one else’s standards!
Canada. Best advice I ever got was keep expectations low and you will never be disappointed.
we live in australia and best advice i was given is that my kids are little only once so take as many photos as you can and enjoy the memories long
Australia. Best advice as a Mum was to listen to all advice politely, then do what feels right in myself.
US Think before you speak
I live in Costa Rica and the best advice I have gotten would be “Take a minute to analyze your problem and the rest to work on the solution”
Pakistan.
eggs and words are same.. because once egg is broken or a word once spoken is not an easy thing to repair. so, i concentrate on my words always.
I live in the Netherlands, and the best advice I ever received is to let go of the past. Yesterday is over, lets live for today!
I live in Canada. Best advice? Be yourself.
I live in Canada.. be independent and not rely on others.. best advice ever..
I live in the US. Best advice given to me is to believe in myself.
I live in the USA. Best advise is: never put off until tomorrow what you can get done today.
I’m in Australia and the best advice I got was to listen to everyone’s advice filter and take on board what YOU think will help YOU
I live in USA. Best advice given is to never give up on your dreams.
I live in the US. Best advice ever was to stop procrastinating.
I live in the US. The best advice would be to work hard and play harder.
I live in Canada and the best advice I ever got was when I was told that I could do anything that I set my mind to.
What country do you live in? What’s the best advice you ever got ? (must answer both to enter) USA – you are your own best Friend!
US. You only fail if you don’t try.
I live is the US.
Pick your battles.
UK – Lol take my advise I never use it.
I’m from Pearl of the Orient “Philippines”. Best advice I got was from my mom, always be a blessing to others.
I live in the USA. The best advice I ever got was to trust in God for everything. And with kids…choose your battles!
Hello, I live in the US and the best advice I’ve ever gotten was an old saying my father used to say which is, “Only fools and children criticize unfinished work”. This has taught me to be more patient and not so much a fool. Thanks Dad! and thanks for a great giveaway!
USA best advice- every child is different
I live in North Qld, Australia. The best advice … breathe in, breathe out. One day at a time.
USA and to pick your battles with children
I live in the U.S. best advice I ever got is do what makes you happy.
I live in the us. The best advice that I ever got was to remember that everything else can wait. Spend time with my kids and have fun. The housework or whatever it is will always be there tomorrow!
I am from Australia. The best advice was “be true to yourself and trust your instincts”
australia and best advice was take lots and lots of photos kids are only small for a very short time so have the pics keep the memories and give them to the kids once they are grown
I am in the USA. The best advice I got was to enjoy EVERY minute of your child’s life. They grow up too fast.
USA Practice before you preach
I live in Romania. The best advice I ever got was “Do something productive everyday so you’ll feel you accomplished something when going to bed.”
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I live in the US and the best advice I ever got was “Don’t sweat the small stuff”
I live in the USA. The best advice I ever received was “stop worrying….it all gets done.” I often have to repeat this to myself when things heat up. :) Thank you for this giveaway!
I live in the USA. The best advice ever received was to take it one day at the time and to never pass up an opportunity to tell your loved ones that you love them.
Australia, best advice was to always be nice
I am in the US and the best advice I have ever gotten was to take each day one at a time. This has helped me so much since having a special needs child. There is no sense worrying about what may or may not happen in the future. I cant change it. I can only do my best to make sure her life is as fulfilling as possible.
I live in the USA. The best advice I was ever given was to make every moment matter.
I’m in the USA. A great bit of advice I heard was to always take the high road when going up against a difficult person. Not because I respect the wrong they are doing but because I respect myself enough to always be a lady.
I’m from Brazil my advice is “always after the storm comes the rainbow.”
I live USA in Illinois best advice is live everyday as it is your last and never give up on ur dreams
I’m in the Philippines. The best advice I got was from a very close girl friend. She said, “You can’t please everyone, just be yourself, do what makes you happy without hurting anyone, and happiness will soon follow.”
I live in the US, and the best advice I ever got was from my Dad. He told me that even though I was smart, there will always be someone smarter, so I needed to work hard.
Live in the Philippines, best advice – don’t do on to others if you don’t want to do on to you!
I live in the U.S. and the best advice I’ve ever received is to follow the golden rule!
USA – “Get more sleep!”
I live in the USA I was told once, that a parent has only a limited amount of NO’s to say effectively Use them wisely
I live in the US. Best advice: Treat others the way you want to be treated.
I live in the Philippines and the best advice I ever got was to cream my butter and sugars well when baking cookies.
I live in the U.S
Fiji is my home. The best advice I ever got was “if you can’t say anything nice don’t say anything at all”.
I live in Australia. The best advice I was given was to follow your gut feeling.
USA – If it is not going to stop the sun from coming up tomorrow, how much time are you going to waste worrying about it.
USA. If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.
USA- the best advice I ever got was to pick and choose my battles. As a mom with autism it is important to focus on the long term important goals and to work to meet them. If you try to focus on everthing without prioritizing, you waste time and energy needed to take care of the truely important things.
oops I meant a mom of a son who has autism :-)
I live in Indonesia. Best advice I ever got is those who work in earnest will succeed.
usa pa,best advice sometimes letting go doesnt mean u dont love
I live in USA and the best advice I have ever had was ” be yourself don’t follow the others
Philippines. Follow your heart. :)
I live in the USA and the best advice I ever received was to never listen to anyone else’s advice :)
United States. Best is advice is don’t take unsolicited advice from strangers.
I live in the United States and the best advice received was from my Dad who always said ‘Never put off ’till tomorrow what you can do today’….
USA. Best advice was to become an SLP
I live in the US of A. Best advice I’ve ever received. Dream Big and set goals!
I am from Canada – the best advice I ever received was to never go to bed angry with someone.
I live in the USA and I love the spirit of giving and family time during this holiday spirit!
i live in india and the best advice was never give up
I live in the Philippines. the best advice i ever got is to strive hard for my goals
USA. Be a good listener.
i live in canada, and the best advice i ever got was to save early, save often (i hit cmd/ctrl+s like a nervous twitch :P).
USA Treat others as you want to be treated
USA, best advice was something I read: your kids won’t remember if your house was spotless, they will remember if you spent time with them.
I’m from the Philippines. Think positively.
Live in Canada. Follow?listen to your gut/instinct.
I live in the USA, and the best advice I ever got was to follow Jesus.
Australia. When you are angry count to ten before you speak.
I am from Canada and I got some advice from my dad as a young teen “be careful of guys, I know what they are like” lol If you know me personally you will know I took this to heart lol
I live in Jamaica. The best advice I’ve ever gotten is “believe in yourself and never give up”.
United States of America … treat others the way you want to be treated ..life is short !
I live in the United States and the best advice I ever got was that hard work begets good luck.
USA,,,Best Advice: Know yourself!
I’m from Indonesia.
My friend told me that the secret of happiness is not to try to make everyone happy. We can’t do that. Things that is more important is that to make yourself happy.
Australia. The best advice I ever got was to live life to the fullest and never worry about what you don’t have just be thankful for the things you do :)
US and the best advice I got was to treat others as you would want to be treated.
Canada, when you get paid…remember to save 10% and remember to pay yourself too.
I live in the USA and the best advice I ever gotten was from my grandmother who told me to always make sure the man I loved, loved me just a little more than I loved him.
New Zealand, best advice, always tell your wife ‘I love and I’m sorry.’
I live in the USA. The best advice I ever got was that sometimes it is ok to go to bed mad, because things look different in the morning.
I live in the USA. The best advice I got was when I was pregnant. A Friend told me to read articles on how to raise your child but go with your gut on what the right thing to do is.
I live in the USA. Best advice: Let them cry it out!
USA. Do unto others…
I’m from Canada, and I can’t really remember any great advice.
I lie in the USA. Some of the best advice I received was to choose a career that I loved, because I would be doing it for so many hours a day every week!
I live in Romania.Time is fast!
I live in the United States and the best piece of advice I have received is that we can’t do everything at once.
I live in the US and the best advice I have gotten to date is to have Faith in God.
I live in the USA. Best advice – trust your instincts.
France , have faith
I live in Ireland and the best advise ive been told is-if it looks too good to be true then it is, always be careful
I live in India. The best advice I ever got is to not wait for opportunities to come knocking. Thanks for the giveaway, its amazing!
USA….Always weigh all options.
I live in the USA! The best advice I’ve ever gotten was that after high school, you only talk to a handful of the friends you had. So true!
I live in the U.S. The best advice I have ever gotten is to just be myself.
india best advice i got was always help the needy
US Always put GOD 1st
I am in the US and the best advice was to trust my instincts when it comes to being a mother.
U.S. Anything worth having is worth working for.
I live in the U.S. Some of the best advice I’ve ever gotten came from journalism professors. One in particular told me, about confronting perfectionism and writer’s block, “You’re not writing for the ages, You’re writing for tomorrow.” It’s really helped me get over myself over the years and just WRITE.
I live in the usa and the best advice I have ever got was: when one door closes, another one opens!
Live in USA. Best advice was “if its meant to be then it will happen”
I live in Australia and the best advice I’ve ever received was to be positive and count my blessings :-)
USA where the mountains in Wyoming are a breathtaking sight during ths time of year!
In the USA. Don’t judge a book by its cover
I live in the U.S. and the best advice I ever received was that when someone shows you who they are believe them!
Illinois USA best advice was never give up with god all things are possible
USA, Best advice I ever got was “The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return”
I live in Canada. Best advice – live in the present as you can’t change the past or predict the future and enjoy each day to the fullest.
usa Sleep when the baby sleeps… although that does not always work :)
The best advice I ever got was from my supervising SLP when I was in her school. She said, always befriend the secretaries and the janitors and eat with the staff. Thanks to Pam H.
USA! The best advice I ever got was “be yourself”!
I live in WA, USA. Best advice: treat others like you want to be treated!
I live in the US and the best advice I ever received was Don’t sweat the small stuff. :)
I’m from the Philippines. The best advice that I got was Nil Desperandum – There is no cause for despair.
I’m from Ireland , best advise I got in relation to my ASD son is to “reach for the moon at least if you fall short you land among the stars”
I live in Saudi Arabia. The best advice i ever got was to work hard and never give up.
Israel… do on to others as you would have them do on to you!
USA and live each day like it’s your last.
Best advice I recevied (and gave) never do anything you would not want your children to find out about later!
I’m from the US. Best advice – always be true to yourself! :)
I live in the US, best advice is don’t eat yellow snow :)
i live in Portugal and the best advice i ever got was “work hard and you will atchive your goals” =)
I’m from the USA. Best advice I ever got was from a friend, during the time I was engaged. He said, “Remember, the wedding and the marriage is about the two of you, and that is the most important thing. Everything else (ceremony, flowers, reception, etc.) doesn’t really matter.”
I live in the US. Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth
I live in Jamaica. The best advice I’ve ever got is “Keep the faith”
United States. Don’t worry, be happy!
I live in Jamaica. The best advice I’ve ever gotten is “Live life to it’s fullest potential”.
I live in Canada. The best advice I have received is trust your gut!
I live in USA. Never punish you children when your angry walk away count to ten. The little things aren’t worth losing you cool. They grow up so fast cherish them everyday.
I live in the United States and the best advice I ever got was “don’t let your happiness depend upon your happenings.”
I live in the U.S. and the best advice I ever got was to let sleeping dogs lay
We live in the US best advice Every child is different !
live in Ireland, and the best advice I ever got was what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger :-)