North Alabama Kids' Directory

Serving Madison, Limestone, Cullman, Marshall & Morgan Counties

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Publisher’s Page January, 2015 Lamentations 2: 22-23 NIV 22. Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23. They are new every morning; great is his faithfulness.

I hope that each and every one of you had a fabulous Christmas, filled with love, family and friends.

Wow, 2015 is here! Time really does fly. We look forward to a fabulous year full of success for our North Alabama advertisers.

Remember that God is in control! When I am stressed about the unknown and things seem hopeless, I turn to him, and always find peace and comfort.

I am challenging my readers to a New Year’s Resolution in 2015: Every morning lets thank God for his compassion, for the blessings of yesterday, and for the one’s to come.

This Issue is: Our Winter Birthday Party book. Be sure to check out some unique ideas our advertisers have to take the stress out of party planning.

In our next Issue we highlight: Happy, Healthy Families. North Alabama is filled with businesses that will enhance the lives of your family. Look for your copy soon!

To advertise contact: Amy Phillips 205-515-2564 amy@nalkidsdirectory.com Also check us out on the web nalkidsdirectory.com Like us on Facebook too for awesome weekly giveaways.

Table of Contents by Category GG&Mommy&Me – page 4 Publishers Page – page 3 Table of Contents – page 3 Birthday Parties / Entertainment Air it Out – page 14 Belle Faire – page 11 Cup Caterers – page 10 Huntsville Havoc – page 12 Huntsville Ice Plex – page 10 My Spirited Art – page 4 The Clubhouse – page 5 Enrichment Aloha Tutoring – page 15 – Fantasy Playhouse - page 11 Huntsville Museum of Art – page 7 Huntsville Premiere Math & Science Consortium – page 7 Mind Gear Labs – page 9 Music Together – page 10 Musicology – page 11 Valley Conservatory – page 14 Health 4D Mommies – page 5 Alabama Pediatric Dentistry – page 16 Marshal County Hospice Color Run – page14 Home Girls (Ladies working from home) Wild Tree - page 15 Pets Dixie Dachshund Resue – page 15 Retail A Nurturing Moment – page 6 Better than Before – page 6 Close to My Heart – page 11 Posh Mommy & Me – page 13 School Craft – page 9 Tennessee Valley Pecan Company – page 10 Tutu’s & Twirls - page 12 Vintage Market & Paint Studio – page 15 Round the Table Cheeburger Cheeburger – page 8 Duncan Donuts – page 13 Papa Murphy’s Pizza – page 6 Schools Country Day School –page 7 Special Needs Autism Resource Foundation – page 8 Child’s Play – page 6 Travel Zip A Dee Doo Dah Travel– page 14

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A Tree for All Seasons

Fill a corner or a blank wall with some beautiful twigs or small limbs broken from natural growth in your yard. These were saved from overgrown jasmine cut off of the deck last summer. Place them in a tall container that will stand on the floor. Add something interesting beside it such as this owl purchased from U. G. White Mercantile in Athens Alabama. Decorate your tree each month as the seasons of the year dictate. Some suggestions are snowflakes for January, hearts for February, and kites for March.

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The Clubhouse

INDOOR PLAYGROUND A fun, safe, indoor environment for your children age 0-8 to play or have a party! We also offer Parents’ Morning and Night Out programs!

Regular Operating Hours: Monday-Friday 12pm-5pm Saturday- Parties Only Sunday 1pm-5pm theclubhousindoorplayground.com 905 S Clinton St. Unit B • Athens AL 35611 • 256-444-2761

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of a good product or service provider that you would like to let other Moms know about? Maybe a good Pediatrician, Pediatric Dentist, summer camp, or daycare?

Please email your product information or service provider to amy@nalkidsdirectory.com, so that I can let other moms know about some of them.

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2 locations in N. Alabama: 124 4th St SW, Cullman, AL

Apparel & Accessories for the Full Family

256-739-3550 Fall and Winter Gateway Shopping Center, Decatur Season 256-351-0666 Arriving Daily

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Breastfeeding support YOUR way Nursing bras Breast pump & baby scale rental Delivery gowns Cloth diapers

Speech Therapy • Occupational Therapy Language Delays • Fine Motor Skills Articulation • Handwriting Fluency Sensory Processing • ADHD Reading • Daily Living Skills • Feeding

256.837.2470 www.childsplaytherapycenter.com

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THE PRESCHOOL at The Country Day School

Give the Gift of Learning At our 21 acre school campus students have room to run and play and explore nature and learn!

Enrollment NOW OPEN for full day, half day, and school day programs.

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The Country Day School is the only Reggio-Inspired preschool in the region.

Our preschool gives learners a very enriched and beautiful environment. The ReggioInspired approach requires children to be seen as competent, resourceful, imaginative, and inventive and to possess a desire to interact and communicate with others. Our staff has trained in Italy and at numerous seminars around the U.S.

For Preschool tours and tuition prices call 256-837-5266.

Visit www.country-day.com Facebook • cds@country-day.com

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2015 LEGENDS OF HUNTSVILLE HOCKEY

Charity Event March 20th & 21st Friday, March 20, 2015

Saturday, March 21, 2015

“Meet & Greet” Party Starts at 6:30pm Sports Bar @ the VBC

Scrimmage Game Starts at 5:15pm Propst Arena @ the VBC A silent auction will be held for player jerseys on the concourse during the Havoc game on March 21st 8

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Proceeds of the silent auction will benefit The Autism Resource Foundation

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Looking for a fun party idea for the creative kids in your life?

MindGear Labs offers birthday parties for little inventors as young as 5!

Call our lab at (256) - 705 - 4327 Or visit MindGearLabs.com for more information about rates and party scheduling.

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3185 Leeman Rd. • Huntsville, AL 35801 LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY FOR KIDS & ADULTS

Full equipment available for rent Learn to play the game you love to watch

Learn To Play hockey Wed. nights 5:30-6:15pm Adult Hockey Development Tues. nights 8-9:20pm No prior skating or hockey experience necessary

hockeyinfo@hsviceplex.org • 256.883.3689 • www.nahahockey.org HUNTSVILLE SKATING SCHOOL & TRAINING ACADEMY

The mission of the Skating School is to safely serve the community in all areas of skating with excellence.

Learn to Skate Classes Tues 4:40-5:40pm • Wed 4:40-5:40pm • Sat 10-11am

Ages 5 and up welcome!

The Huntsville Skating School strives to provide a fun and safe skating experience for the beginner as well as the more advanced skater. To teach correct technique of the simple basic elements. To promote health and physical fitness. 256.883.3773. hssta@hsviceplex.or

Register now for WINTER Classes start January 6th Gift Certificates Available

BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES

Family music classes for children newborn to 7 years Madison and Huntsville Classes

10 Skaters + Birthday Person • Each additional skater $7 Party Invitations • Paper Products • Assorted Balloons One FREE Pass to either Huntsville Hockey Dev. Center or Huntsville Skating School

Private Party Room Packages start at $125 Rinkside and Lobby Packages are $100

You can bring in your cake and ice cream but all other food and beverages must be purchased through our concessions!

Call for special pricing on Papa Johns Pizza.

For additional information call: 256.883.3774 or email parties@hsviceplex.org

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A 501(c)3 rescue organ ization

Rescuing Dachshunds and placing in their forever homes We need donations to aid in the care (they are fully vetted, spayed/ neutered and all health issues handled) AND we need qualified foster homes and adopters.

January 2015 Contact borden.karen@rocketmail.com or visit our website at www.dixiedachshundrescue.com

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30 Hour ACT Prep Class starts on 01/04/2015 Last Day to Register 12/20/2014

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Madison SAT ACT Helping Students with Test Preparation Since 2013, Average Score Increase - 4 points Website: Madisonsatact.com Email: MadisonSATACT@gmail.com

540, Hughes Road, Suite 11, Madison, AL-35758

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4800 Whitesburg Dr., Ste 41 Huntsville, AL 35802 Open M~F 10 am - 6 pm & Sat. 11 am -4 pm

We offer an extensive collection of distinctive antiques, vintage, home accessories, unique gift items, jewelry and clothing.

In the paint classes, you will learn about our lines of paint and proper technique in using them, as well as your options for products used in antiquing, distressing, and finishing. For more information about classes and our paint products visit www.threefrenchhensvintage.com

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Why Choose a Pediatric Dentist?

Because children are not small adults.

At Alabama Pediatric Dental Associates & Orthodontics, we are excited about helping your children achieve a happy & healthy smile.

Our Locations To best serve our patients and their families, APDA offers three convenient locations in North Alabama. Choose the office below that is most convenient for you and THANK YOU for choosing Alabama Pediatric Dental Associates & Orthodontics.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

HAMPTON COVE LOCATION OPENING SPRING 2015 6727 Hwy 431S, Hampton Cove, AL 35763

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HUNTSVILLE | 4001 Balmoral Drive SW | Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256-539-7447 MADISON | 24 Hughes Road | Madison, AL 35758 | 256-772-7373 DECATUR | 2699 Sandlin Road, Suite B-7 | Decatur, AL 35601 | 256-280-9755

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