North Alabama Kids' Directory

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Publisher’s Page March 2016 Happy Easter!

John 11:25-26 (NIV) Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.

Thank you Father God for your immeasurable gift of salvation through your Son, Jesus!

My salvation through Jesus Christ is the most important thing I can think of personally in my life. Without it I am nothing. I am so grateful to have a growing spiritual relationship with Jesus. Looking back, I am amazed at how this relationship has changed my heart over the years. And He is still working on me. The blessing I focus on at Easter is that because “He is Risen” and because I believe, I have eternal life through Jesus.

I want to wish everyone in North Alabama a blessed and happy Easter.

Springtime is here and at North Alabama Kids Directory we are feeling blessed. We are thrilled to welcome Suzanne Blankenship, Independent Account Executive, handling the Shoals Area including Florence, Muscle Shoals, Tuscumbia, and Sheffield. She is ready to talk to you today about upcoming opportunities with North Alabama Kids Directory. If you are in the Shoals area please give her a call at 256-810-6943. We are very excited to be adding Shoals businesses and reaching additional customers in this market for our happy family of advertisers.

In this issue: This is the first of three issues that will focus on summer activities and camps. Warmer weather is almost here. Please take a look at the products, services and programs that our advertisers have to offer. They want to help you plan your best camp experience ever!

In the next issue: It’s our big baby book! Babies are such a blessing! This amazing issue will be a salute to Mommies everywhere. We’ll also continue our summer activities and camps and include a “Mother’s Day Gift Guide”.

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Contact: Amy Phillips 205-515-2564 amy@nalkidsdirectory.com Also check us out on the web - nalkidsdirectory.com In the Shoals Area: Contact Suzanne Blankenship at 256-810-6943 Please Like us on Facebook!

We are giving away awesome prizes weekly You could win!!!

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Table of Contents by Category March 2016

Table of Contents by Category March 2016

GG & Mommy & Me – p. 6 Publisher’s Page – p. 3 Table of Contents – p. 4

HomeGirls (working from home) Initial Outfitters – p. 9

Madison & Limestone Counties Birthday Parties / Entertainment Best Day Ever Waterslides – p.22 Broadway Gymnastics – p. 14 Lake City Amusement Park – p. 24 McWane Science Center – p.23 Pama Agency – p.13 Party Animalz – p. 10 Party Print Express – p. 18 Spring Bling Pageant – p. 15 Camps Camp Sumatanga – p. 17 Camp Woodmont – p. 18 Oak Meadows Stables – p. 9 & 11 Pine Ridge Day Camp – p. 21 Premier School – p. 22 Quail Creek Camps– p. 2 Riverview Camp for Girls– p. 7 Consignment Sales Athens Kids Mart – p. 22 Little Lambs Consignment Sale – p. 15 Health 4D Mommies – p. 5 McKinney Orthodontics – p. 13 Professional Lice Removal – p. 10 Rest Assured – p. 19 The Eye Center – p. 5 The Orthopedic Center, TOC – p.16

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Professional Services Magic of Mickey Travel – p. 8 Wee Care Childcare Services – p.8 Work at Home United – p. 12 Retail Better than Before – p. 10 Ella Rae’s – p. 21 Miss Elaineous Embroidery – p. 15 Posh Mommy & Baby Too – p. 8 School Craft – p. 6 Round the Table Buffalo Wild Wings – p. 17 Lawlers BBQ – p. 16 Papa Murphy’s Pizza – p. 12 Special Needs Autism Resource Foundation – p. 14

Colbert & Lauderdale Counties Consignment Sales Re-runs for Wee-Ones – p.18 HomeGirls (working from home) Scentsy– p. 12 Retail The Baby’s Room – p. 19 Schools Covenant Classical School – p. 19

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Meet Your Sweet Baby Today with a Gender Determinations Starting Around 15 weeks

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We framed our art in the shape of a Cross for Easter FOR THIS PROJECT YOU WILL NEED: • Washable paint (lots of bright colors) • Wax paper • Card stock (for frame) • Bottle lid • Paint brush • Paper towel and cup of water for rinsing brush and lid THE STAINED GLASS PROCESS: Give each child a square of wax paper Have your child dab different colors of paint all over their wax paper, (the closer the better) Next give them a medium-large size plastic lid turned upside down Now press and twist the lid into the wet paint, blending the dots together. Occasionally clean the lid on a paper towel to prevent the dots from becoming “muddy”. Let the paint dry TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT: Fold two squares of cardstock in half and cut out the shape of a cross for your frames.

Use similar or different colors or designs of cardstock for contrast. Pick one frame for the back and one for the front. Cut the front a little smaller around the edge and stick to the wax paper with glue dots. Cut off any excess wax paper around the frame. Next, add the larger cross frame to the back of the wax paper with glue dots to finish the look of a double frame. You should be able to see the stained glass through both. Hang in front of a window or on a wall that receives plenty of light.

Idea from Happy Hooligans Easy Stained Glass Art

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One Stop Mommy Shop

Baby & Children’s Clothing, Furniture, Bedding, Gifts.

Maternity/Breastfeeding Products Cloth Diapers & Supplies

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Dream Maker 256.606.1395 evie@magicofmickey.com www.MagicofMickey.com No Charge for my Travel Agent Services.

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SUMMER HORSE CAMPS HORSEMANSHIP LESSONS BIRTHDAY PARTIES • Horsemanship Lessons are 1 1/2 hours at $35 • We teach Love Leadership and Communication and of course riding!!

• English & Western Styles • We also have wonderful naturally gaited horses that are smooth and easy.

• Bareback to develop a great seat and balance.

Its like dancing with horses!

We work with mentally and physically challenged children and adults leading to a connection to the horses and better balance and muscle control.

Buy 3 lessons for $105 and get your 4th lesson for free!

Like what you see??

Book a party with me!!

Suzanne Q. Blankenship 256-810-6943 www.initialoutfitters.net/ suzanneb Facebook Page www.facebook.com/ IObysuzanneb www.NALKidsDirectory.com

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

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HORSES AND HUMANS IN PARTNERSHIP CARING, COMMUNICATION, COMPANIONSHIP

The realization of a lifelong dream –Oak Meadows came together to celebrate the horse. We wanted an environment that allowed horses and people to interact together, learn about each other play and ride. We are very proud to be a Natural Horsemanship Barn. We are firm believers in being partners with horses. We have to understand the horses’ instincts and horsenality as well as the Prey/Predator boundary.

Whether you are a first time horse owner or a seasoned horse person, we offer a safety net with lessons and boarding. We call our lessons Horsemanship Lessons and they last for 1 hours. We teach you everything you would need to know to own a horse of your own. We offer weekly group lessons for $35 per lesson and private lessons for $45 per session. We offer trail rides and other activities for our students.

We have an extensive Intro to Horsemanship Summer Camps for beginners as well as camps for all levels of experience and age. Each camper works with their own private horse partner. Weekly camp $350 Birthday Parties with 2 horses being led or one horse and a pony cart for rides. We have ponies available to pet and groom and picnic tables in our shaded indoor arena for your refreshments. We even have a pet chicken named Tigger and lots of horses and even donkeys to pet. We add more horses and the fun increases so that kids and adults can ride too. Parties last for 2 hours. Party with 2 horses $175 extra horses $50 ea. www.oakmeadowsstables.com

Contact: Leah 256-783-7695

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131 Old Highway 431, Hampton Cove, AL 35763

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2016 LEGENDS OF HUNTSVILLE HOCKEY

Charity Event March 18th & 19th Friday, March 18, 2016

Saturday, March 19, 2016

“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 19th

Proceeds of the silent auction will benefit The Autism Resource Foundation

Everyone is a STAR! Professional Olympic-grade gymnastics instruction for ages 18 months and up

Fantastic programs designed with your whole family in mind.

Cheer Prep • Teen Tumble Private Lessons • Fun Fitness Mommy and Me Classes Boys Program Birthday Parties And More!

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Preview Sales, March 10 - Volunteer Preview Sale 5:00-6:00 Consignor and Friends Preview Sale 6:00-8:00 Open to the Public March 11, 9:00-8:00 Open to the Public March 12, 9:00-2:00 SELECT ITEMS HALF PRICE ALL DAY SATURDAY momsofmanystrengths@hotmail.com www.llconsignment.blogspot.com • Check us out on FB Lindsay Lane Baptist Church: Family Life Center 1300 Lindsay Lane • Athens, AL 35613

Miss Elaineous E M B R O I D E R Y ADDING A PERSONAL TOUCH

Facebook 2016 Spring Bling Pageant Saturday, April 2, 2016 • 2pm-4pm 915 Monroe St. • Hunstville Huntsville Public Library Main Branch

For children ages Twitter years 8 months (crawlers)-12 Register Today • Free Entry

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11041 Hwy 231 431 N Meridianville, AL

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DONATIONS ACCEPTED Call 256.533.3300 or go to www.the-alcd.webs.com for more information Forms can be picked up, dropped off or mailed to: ALCD, 3807 Telstar Circle, Huntsville, AL 35805 All proceeds will go to ALCD, a non-profit Christian pre-school helping families with affordable care ages 3 weeks to 12 years

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Camp Sumatanga

Camps for all ages including grand parents and grandchildren!

Caring, dedicated, trained counselors always present.

Horse camps for elementary through senior high!

Adventure activities and lots of sports and play!

Canoeing, swimming, archery, & more!

3616 Sumatanga Rd. Gallant, AL 35972 (256) 538-9860

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One & Two-Week Sessions 381 Moonlight Dr, Cloudland GA 30731 Just 1 & ½ hours north of Huntsville Building Personal Relationships Our limited enrollment & warm Christian atmosphere makes campers feel secure Supervising The Experience Two generations of family management Understanding Campers We help campers become confident, self-reliant and independent.

A Perfect Camp for NEW Campers

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• High Ropes • Climbing Tower • Sports • Horseback • Nature Study • Arts & Crafts • Cheerleading • Archery • Drama • Swimming • Canoeing • Zip Line & More

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March 18th-April 1st CHILDREN & TEEN CONSIGNMENT SALE

DROP OFF APPOINTMENT TIMES ALSO AVAILABLE Friday, March 11th, 6pm-9pm • Saturday, March 12th, noon-6pm Monday, March 14th, 5pm-8pm • Tuesday, March 15th, 5pm-8pm CONSIGNOR NIGHTS Friday, March 18th, 5pm-11pm • Friday, March 25th (1/2 price) 6pm-11pm PUBLIC SALE Friday, March 18th, 8pm-11pm • Saturday, March 19th, 9am-6pm Sunday, March 20th, Closed • Monday-Friday, March 21-25, 10am-6pm Half Price Days! (Items Marked in Red) Friday, March 25th, 9pm-11pm • Saturday, March 26th 9am-6pm Sunday, March 27th, Closed • Monday-Friday, March 28-April 1, 10am-6pm

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Located at 2701 Florence Blvd. in First Free Will Baptist Church Gym directly behind Umi & Across from Lowe's Make sure to ask about our Adult & Furniture Sale • Dejavu April 15-29 Same Location Ask how to earn up to 85%! www.reruns4weeones.net email: gingert42@gmail.com To reserve a consignor # or for more info call 256-275-3788/256-762-2914

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The Baby’s Room Clothing • Girls Newborn - 10 • Boys Newborn - 6 Baby Furniture, Bedding, & Gifts Baby Wearing & Cloth Diapering

Hundreds of Hair Bows and Headbands, always in stock!

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