North Alabama Kids' Directory

Serving Madison, Limestone, Cullman & Morgan Counties

Cover Photo courtesy of My Spirited Art

January 2014

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Publishers Page The Big Birthday Issue Numbers 6: 24-26 24 The Lord Bless you and keep you; 25 the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; 26 the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.

Happy Birthday 2014! It is going to be a GREAT Year!! I hope that each and every one of you had a safe and happy Christmas Celebration.

The North Alabama Communities are ďŹ lled with Awesome Businesses offering countless ways to help you plan the perfect Birthday Party.

In this issue we have highlighted a few of our favorites.

Please be sure to support our advertisers and let them know that North Alabama Kids Directory sent you their way!!

In This Issue: Pg 4 GG and Mommy and Me- Make a Winter gift for our Feathered Friends.

Pg 5 Birthday Party Directory- Check out the ways our Awesome Advertisers can help you plan your next Birthday Party.

Pg 10 Round The Table- Local Restaurants bringing Families Together.

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Coming Next Issue- Spring Break Ideas, National Dental Appreciation Month, Valentines Day Celebration!

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YOU WILL NEED: Clay Pot and Matching Saucer any size Acrylic or Clay Pot Paint Paint Brush Glue Birdseed

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DIRECTIONS: 1, Paint Pot and Saucer and let dry 2. Turn Pot upside down for the Base,remember it will be upside down when painting!

3. Apply Glue to the bottom of pot and bottom of saucer, put glue sides together, press and let dry.

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5. Sit back and watch as the Birds enjoy this special Winter Time Treat!

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Birthday Party Directory Check our these Awesome Businesses and contact them to see how they can help make your next Birthday Party The Best One Ever!!!

My Spiirited Art- 5000 Whitesburg Drive, Suite 130 Huntsville, AL 35802 256-883-3353 www.myspiritedart.com We offer A wide Variety of Art Parties ages and up. Our painting parties are fun for everyone and we’ll show you how to paint your masterpiece with no experience necessary.

Mind Gear Labs- 8331 Madison Blvd, Madison, AL 35758 (256) 705-4327 www.mindgearlabs.com At MindGear we specialize in helping kids learn about science, engineering and mathematics. Our Parties a lots of fun and provide Pizza, Brush Bots, Laser Cut Key chains and so much more.

Emma’s Tea Room- 401 Pratt Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801 256) 489-5850 www.emmastearoom.com Our Tea Parties are for up to 8 children and include:games, yummy treats, a fashion show and so much more. Check our our tea pot cakes online!

Toodlebugs- 809 US HIGHWAY 72 E ATHENS, AL 256-262-9044 Find us on Facebook.

We are a specialty store for children. We offer a large selection of Melissa and Doug Toys ,which make great gifts. Contact us today about our Birthday Registry.

Pony Painting Parties- Inside Lowe Mill 211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805 256-520-4134 www.myhorsesart.com Do you love Horses? We do too. You and your guests will paint on 11×14 canvases the first hour of the party, then have the rest of the time to open presents and have cake Contact us for details!

Nestle Cafe/Artistic Discovery- 1260 Highway 72 East, Athens, AL 35611 (256) 232-0900 Combining the awesome art and yummy sweet world of cookies. Contact us today for details about our wonderful Birthday Parties. Find us on Facebook.

Frostings Bakery-1924 Marketplatz Center Cullman, Alabama 35055 256) 736-1833 Specializing in Jumbo Gourmet cupcakes and special occasion cakes.

Cupcake Decorating Birthday Parties now available. Like us on facebook The Play Place- Decatur Mall 1801 Beltline Rd Decatur Al. 35801 256-230-6789 www.theplayplaceusa.comThe Play Place is your one stop shop for indoor parties, inflatable bouncy houses, and so much more. Kids love our playful indoor environment and if you want to take the party outside, we offer the best in rent-able inflatables.

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Emma’s Tea Room Parties start at $195.00 for up to eight children

Tea Pot Birthday Cake $40

includes the following: 1. Tea Party Bingo 2. Tea Party with finger sandwiches & treats 3. Dress up with jewelry and boas 4. Fashion Show 5. Craft Optional: Additional children @ $15 per child

256-489-5850

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LARGEST SELECTION OF MELISSA & DOUG TOYS IN ATHENS Birthday & Baby Registries 809 Hwy. 72 W., Suite AB • Athens, AL • 256-262-9044 6

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‘Round The Table ‘Round The Table Local Restaurants Bringing Families Together Beauregards-3 Locations Q 1426 Paramount Dr. • Huntsville, AL • 256-489-5380 W 511 Jordan Lane • Huntsville, AL • 256-837-2433 E 975 Airport Rd. • Huntsville, AL • 256-585-3635 “Kids enjoy a free Meal every Monday and Tuesday night with every $10.00 purchase. Includes entree, fries, drink and choice apple sauce or chocolate pudding.”

Supper Heroes 1812 Winchester Rd NE • Huntsville, AL • 256-929-1977 Comic Book Themed Restaurant offering Awesome All American dishes. All Kids Meals are $4.00 and include entree, side, drink and dessert. Visit our facebook page facebook.com/SupperHeroesRestaurant Smash Burger 8135 Hwy 72 W • Madison • (256) 726-0031 Whether you’re in the mood for a signature burger like the Classic or a locally inspired recipe or if you’d rather create your own from our long list of ingredients, there’s a burger to fulfill any and every appetite.

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Located inside interior marketplace

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Sizes through 7 for Boys • Sizes through 16 for Girl

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Check out our Sally Miller Dresses for Tweens Mon-Sat 9:30-6:00

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Selling coffee art note-cards, oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings, hand-painted glassware.

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Artistic Discovery is a traveling studio. We offer upbeat, creative classes for all who want to learn the basics of oil painting, acrylic painting, and drawing.

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Specializing in Jumbo Gourmet Cupcakes and Special Occasion Cakes 1924 MarketPlatz Center Cullman, AL 35055

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