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professional services

My business.
WebProjkt, Inc. - End to end design services for small businesses. Websites, HTML email, logos, illustration, brochures/letterhead/business cards, interactive marketing, blogs and more. Experience ranges from Fortune 500 companies to one person businesses. Website assessments & recommendations available. Ask about my discount for mom owned businesses or environmentally responsible companies.
More about me here, or visit my business website here.


This is Your Life Coaching - Do you LOVE your life? Are you living your dreams? If the answer is no, working with a life coach may be for you. As a Life Coach I can help you find your personal strengths, values, and your life purpose. Together we can design the life you want and are meant to live. Please feel free to contact me with your thoughts, questions or to schedule a FREE introductory session. It's an easy way to see if Life Coaching is for you and if we are a good fit for each other. I can be reached at 608-239-1066 or info@lifecoachmkay.com

creative services

Sugar Pear Design - You want your celebration to be like no other. You want your new addition to your family or other social announcement to reflect your unique personality and style. Specializing in the design of custom, handcrafted invitations, announcements and social stationery, Sugar Pear Design offers the perfect complement to your celebration. Combining hand-selected papers from around the world with fine craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, our stationery, such as birth announcements and party invitations, will deliver a reflection of you. Also offering bilingual wording, letterpressed stationery and eco-friendly papers. BEAUTIFUL. ELEGANT. UNDERSTATED. Consultations by appointment.

Phone: (608) 288-8976 Web: www.sugarpeardesign.com Email: info@sugarpeardesign.com


Karen Aune Arts specializes in colorful and creative web design for small businesses or individuals, helping to establish, maintain, and market your site to help your business grow. Incorporating accessibility, ease of navigation, artful design, knowledge of current web standards and best practices, Karen Aune Arts will work with you to create and maintain a professional appearance to accomplish your web site goals. Special rates for non-profits and mom owned businesses.


Laurie Rossbach- Illustrator and Muralist - I have over 10 years experience as a professional artist and now I can bring my artwork directly to your walls. I am happy to give free on-site estimates and provide sketches for your mural job. My specialty is original, colorful, fun art for children's rooms. Please look at my website to see examples of my work: http://lauriesmurals.blogspot.com/


Magnolia Daydreams-Specialty Painting for your child's nursery or playroom. Maggie Rapp Boggess is a trained scenic painter who specializes in murals. She also works as an art teacher part time at Wisconsin Heights High School. Maggie is the Mom of one rascally little boy named Sam. Email Maggie at imaggieb@yahoo.com for more information or visit my website.

Dining & Food/Cooking

Bean Sprouts -special offers a new healthy kids' cafe in Middleton Hills. Designed for parents with young children, everything at Bean Sprouts has a healthy and yummy twist—from the Wheat ‘Za’s (pizzas made on wheat pitas with pureed veggies concealed in the sauce), to PB & Jam Ice Cream Sandwiches (with peanut butter cookies made with natural peanut butter and wheat flour). The kid and adult portion sizes make it appetizing for the whole family.

Even babies have their own Baby Bites menu, as Bean Sprouts specializes in freshly-made organic baby food. While Bean Sprouts’ food relieves parents’ guilt of feeding their kids unhealthy fast food, its creative and interactive environment allows kids and parents to have a fun and engaging dining experience.

6719 Frank Lloyd Wright Avenue, Suite 101
Middleton, WI 53562
phone: 608.826.6YUM
info@beansproutscafe.com


newCrema Cafe is a casual spot focusing on local and organic fare. Alterra Coffee, espresso beverages, smoothies. Breakfast menu features waffles, seasonal frittatas and house made bakery. Lunch menu features inventive sandwiches, salads and great soups. Kids area features a Play Kitchen. Kids menu features all healthy and local options. Winter Hours Monday-Friday 6am-5pm, Saturday 7-4, Sunday Closed. Visa, Mastercard, Discover. Free WiFi. Next to Bongo Video in Lake Edge Shopping Mall. www.goodcrema.com, ph.224-1150


Kitchen Intuition, LLC--Too busy to cook a healthy meal for your family? Expecting a bundle of joy and need to fill the freezer with healthy meals for that first week home? Kitchen Intuition personal chefs are the answer! We offer in-home personal cheffing--Fresh or frozen meals from start to finish. We will do the shopping, preparing, storage, and clean up. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy!

A bit about our philisophy... Our belief is that food should be delicious and healthy. We pride ourselves in preparing food that is not only good for you, but that is also good for your community. That is why our menu always includes seasonally appropriate foods that are prepared from local produce and meats whenever possible. We prepare meals from only the freshest ingredients, all-natural, and organic if desired. If you are tired of take-out, or your body is craving chemical-free foods, Kitchen Intuition is ready to serve you! Please visit our website at www.kitchenintuition.net


Simple Lunch Solutions: The simple solution to your workday lunch needs. We deliver wholesome, quality mom-made lunches Monday thru Friday. Simple Lunch Solutions (SLS) offers sack-lunch delivery for small groups as well as catering lunch meetings, parties or events for groups of 10 to 500 people. We strive to bring the look, feel and taste of home to the workday by using quality ingredients and making everything "Mom-style" with a little TLC. We are owned, operated and staffed by local moms who know the importance of good food and convenience.

Note from the owner: I am the proud mom of two boys under age five, and have worked as a Registered Nurse for 5+ years. I know how hard it is to juggle work and family; so I offer my employees onsite childcare, part-time hours, and a fun work environment. For more information visit www.slscatering.com or email me at slsmom1@charter.net.

childcare services
Babysitter Connections - The first online babysitter resource developed exclusively for Madison area communities, www.BabysitterConnections.com. The site serves as a 24/7 resource for families looking for qualified, educated babysitters in Dane County.  At BabysitterConnections.com, registered members search for a responsible babysitter by location or availability, review the matching profiles and make contact with their babysitter of choice.

While You're Out, LLC is a professional babysitting referral service that is setting a new and exciting standard for child care services. How often have you had to cancel an evening out or turn down an invitation due to inadequate child care? That's where we come in!

We do all the leg work. You no longer have to make several phone calls to end up with no one. Make one phone call or send one email to us and we’ll take care of the rest. When you call While You’re Out, LLC for a sitter, feel comfortable in knowing that all sitters have been interviewed and screened personally by the owner and director, Cheri Ress, owner and a Madison mom!


Daycarematch is a national childcare directory dedicated to bringing parents and childcare
providers together. When choosing a childcare, parents need more information than just the provider's name and address. Parents can search for providers in their area and browse listings that can include photos, education, experience, sample daily schedules, and much more. Providers can create a listing for free and change their information as often as they like.

Melissa Newby and her husband started Daycarematch after looking for childcare for their son and realizing thereweren't many online resources.


Nanny Connections has specialized in the placement of childcare professionals in private homes since 1998. We provide a safe, detailed service that eliminates time-consuming investigative work a successful search requires and provide protection from many exhausting phone calls and public exposure generated through self-placed ads. We place full-time and part-time nannies and every candidate referred through our service is screened the following ways prior to placement:

• Preliminary Phone Interview
• Application, Autobiography and Resume
• Structured Interview Process
• Written Evaluations
• Childcare Reference Verifications
• Criminal Background Investigation
• Department of Motor Vehicle Check
• Detailed "Profile Packets" Created For Your Review

Visit our website for more information at www.nannyconnections.com or call 608-230-6894

wellness & health
Elaina Bluman, PT is now offering home and community based Pediatric Physical Therapy after eight years of practice. She offers Infant and Toddler Massage instruction to parents of typically developing children and children with special needs. Elaina is trained in Neuro-Developmental Treatment, Infant/Toddler Massage Instruction, intervention for sensory processing dysfunctions, and intervention for orthopedic impairments. She has completed 100 hours of yoga teacher training. Please contact Elaina at (608) 238-3020 or at ebluman3@yahoo.com. Parent references available upon request!

Belly: Massage for Mamas-to-be
Katie Gletty-Syoen, CMT, NCBTMB
updated! new location! :: 5708 Monona Drive Monona, WI 53716 phone: 608-225-0103
email: katiegs@gmail.com or visit online: www.bellymamamassage.com

After the extraordinary journey through pregnancy, labor and birth with her daughter, Katie knew that a career change was in order so that she could work with other mamas-to-be. Thus began her journey from theatre director to massage therapist. She now feels incredibly blessed to work with women sporting beautiful baby-bellies in her practice, Belly: Massage for Mamas-to-be. Katie is a certified Pre and Perinatal Massage Therapist specializing in the unique needs of women in the childbearing year. Prenatal and postnatal massage are available in her office, as well as home visits for postnatal and infant massage.


Bluestem Acupuncture - Kelly Hora M.Ac. C.Ac. Dipl.Ac (Wisconsin and National Board Certified) (608) 335-7311 www.bluestemacupuncture.com
Kelly offers family-centered holistic care for children and adults. Specializing in women's health, stress relief, chronic conditions, mental and emotional wellness and preventative care. As the mother of 8 month old Wes, I have learned how important it is for his sake and mine that I take care of myself and invest in my long-term health. Acupuncture is excellent prevenative medicine and can also help improve existing conditions. Each session is individually tailored to meet your needs and offered in a relaxing and collaborative setting.


Riverplace Dental - Dr. Laura Tills is also a graduate of the University of Iowa, and spent her first four years after school working to serve an under-served population through the National
Health Service Corps in St. Louis. While she enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, Dr. Tills especially enjoys working with children. I feel so fortunate to be providing dental care in a time when most procedures can be virtually painless. Most children actually enjoy coming to the dental office! In her spare time, Dr. Tills is enjoying getting to know the Madison area with her husband and son, Sam. 604 River Place Drive, Monona Wi 53716 Phone: 608-222-9142
Discover Family Chiropractic - Family-focused chiropractic clinic on Monona Drive. Offering prenatal, pediatric, and family care in a warm, relaxed setting. Dr. Melissa Murphy is mom to 2 young girls. 608-663-8809
Keyena McKenzie, N.D.- Naturopathic physician specializing in the
provision of wholistic care for women and children.
>>Full Circle Health
(608)258-2525
< fullcircle7@yahoo.com>
>>Group Health Cooperative
Department of Complementary Medicine
8202 Excelsior Drive
Madison, WI 53744
>>Madison Birth Center
6720 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave.
Middleton, WI 53562
BreastfeedingMadison.com - Family owned and operated for 5 years. We offer breastfeeding help including personalized classes and home visits, sales and rentals of hospital grade breast pumps, and more! Contact Sue Morrison, IBCLC at 221-2141.
child clases/services
Funny Faces For Kids - Corporate or children's parties - they mix balloons, face painting, and more to make your event a memorable one. With two children of her own, Tami provides practical, hands-on experience and creativity for all your entertainment needs. 608.848.2284
Cake n™ Crumbs special offers is a fun, home-based business that teaches cake and cookie decorating and creative candy making, while also sharing baking tips and party ideas. We sell all of the products you need to make fabulous creations for your friends and family through direct sales, but mostly through free classes that teach everybody how to do it. Every Cake 'n Crumbs class is designed to take you and your guests through each step from start to finish, absolutely free. Your friends and family will have fun while you learn to make our fabulous creations. Not just by watching, but by participating. These are ''hands-on'' classes that get everyone involved in the fun. Be sure to check out our kids product lines! Cooking supplies, fun treats, and one of a kind gifts for kids of all ages! Tina Rettler, Instructor (608) 347-3401/(608) 441-9990 tina_rettler@charter.net
shopping/retail
new My Bear Buddy ...Where Memories are Created. A travel to you stuff your own buddy business and so much more! We can do fundraisers, home parties, birthday parties, corporate events or place an order for that special someone. All of our buddies are $12 each and all outfits are $10 each. Each buddy comes complete with everything you need to stuff and create a wonderful, long lasting memory. Visit our website at http://www.mybearbuddy.net or email us at mybearbuddy@hotmail.com

new LaLa LaRue Designs - Do you need an announcement or invitation for that upcoming special occasion? LaLa LaRue Designs offers a wide variety of announcements, invitations and thank you cards using your photos! If you don't see something that will work for your event please just ask and we can custom design something especially for you! Come see how you can create lasting memories using our unique services!
Website: www.lalalaruedesigns.com E-mail: lalalaruedesigns@yahoo.com

Space Oddities special offers:: Geeky, girly, unique. Handmade gifts & greeting cards for your friends, your family and yourself! Featuring images salvaged from discarded books, comics and more. Also featuring screen printed apparel in baby through adult sizes, tote bags, notecards and more with fun original artwork (think unicorns, owls and robots!) by Chad Thorson. Visit our shop online at: http://spaceoddities.etsy.com

We are located in Madison and are happy to arrange to meet in order to aviod shipping costs if preferred.

Free Market Organics special offers -is a virtual green marketplace and info-hub that offers a win-win exchange for everyone involved - consumers, workers, and our planet. It is our mission to provide you carefully chosen, sustainable, harm-free goods, fairly made, and built to last - all on one site. Some of our goods include glass baby bottles, organic cotton under and sleepwear, glass food storage, stainless sippy cups, and baby hair and body care screened by The Cosmetic Safety Database. We provide weekly green tips with relevant store promotions. If you live in the Madison or Evansville area, we offer "two buck deliveries" along with the option for in store pick up. We are young and but constantly adding products to our store in order to provide a one-stop eco-shop. Healthy living shouldn't be hard, and Free Market Organics is dedicated to changing that. Keep in touch and watch us grow! Visit the website.


 

Picture It Made special offersoffers scrapbooking kits and card creations kits that contain the latest and greatest in patterned papers, cardstock, ribbon, chipboard, stamps and other great embellishments...perfectly coordinated to save you time and money! There are NO membership requirements and the kits are shipped directly to you. New kit designs are offered each month. Each kit also includes page layout sketches, PIM Inspirations, to help jumpstart your creativity. Visit our website to see photos of current kits, samples, and find the link to our blog. With Picture It Made kits and project ideas, you will be creating beautiful scrapbook pages, hand-made cards, and altered items in no time.

Learning Train Toys - special offers Learning Train Toys offers Quality Educational Toys for Creative and Imaginative Play! Owned and operated by Holly Ouellette, mother of three¦ages 4, 6 and 9. Inspired by my first child's love of Thomas Wooden Railway Trains, I opened Learning Train Toys in the corner of a gift shop in May, 2001. Our website went live in 2004, but we continue to offer one-on-one local service through our friendly, neighborhood store in Downtown Sun Prairie. We sell EVERYTHING in the Thomas Wooden Railway catalog PLUS Thomas & Friends Preschool Toys, Mealtime Accessories, Party Supplies, and Ride On Toys. We also carry Lamaze and Manhattan Baby Infant Development Toys, Wooden Dollhouses & Furniture, the NEW Play Town Wooden Little People, and Wooden Playtables!

Open M-W 10-5, Th-F 10-6 and SAT 9-5. 200 East Main Street , Sun Prairie, WI 53590. (608)834-5327 or anytime on the web! To chat Mom to Mom, please email me at Conductor@LearningTrainToys.com.


Albums by Catherine - Show off your precious baby's photos in a beautiful scrapbook album. Albums by Catherine offers custom made scrapbooks for baby and toddler boys and girls. Each album uses coordinating papers and embellishments. All albums can be customized
to fit your needs and are available in 8x8" and 12x12" sizes. Visit www.AlbumsByCatherine.com or write Catherine@AlbumsByCatherine.com.



Art and Philanthropy is an online boutique featuring beautiful children's art by artist Rebecca Peragine. Her art is not only clever and attractive, but also very eco-friendly, as her work consists mostly of recycled collage materials. Rebecca also uses her art as fundraising material for grassroot organizations. From soft nursery art to the postmodern kid's room, there is something for every child. Custom work inquiries is always welcome. www.artandphilanthropy.com


Encore Apparel is an upscale resale boutique, which carries new and gently used children's clothing. From newborns through junior sizes, we carry all the hot name brands your children want at prices your wallet will love. Top name brands as well as boutique items. Encore is owned by mother/daughter team Diana Butler (mom to April and Tammy) and April Stankiewicz (mom to 17 year old Melissa and 14 year Old Nicholas) and Tammy Hudson (mom to 15 year old Richelle, 13 year old Cole, 12 year old Mason and 5 year old Donovon).
Stop by or shop online at www.encoreapparel4kids.com
5710 Hwy 51 McFarland, WI 53558 (phone) 608-838-1362
Rachael Brooke Designs - Original Art Jewelry
(608) 345-0630 rachaelbrooke@yahoo.com http://rachaelbrooke.myexpose.com

I create distinctive art jewelry with a colorful mix of semi-precious stones, fresh water pearls, vintage and antique crystals, buttons, bakelite pieces and other found treasures. All the metal components are hand-fabricated from sterling or 14k gold fill wire.Shop for my work on-line at www.rachaelbrooke.myexpose.com, or locally at The Glitterworkshop (920 E. Johnson St.) or Absolutely Art (2322 Atwood Ave.). Better yet...let me bring the shopping to you! Host a trunk show and receive a Vintage Crystal Cocktail Ring ($35 value) plus 15% of total sales in Free Jewelry. You and your guests will enjoy a fun & easy way to shop with gift boxes & wrapping at the show & convenient shipping service, too. Thank you for your interest in supporting local, women-owned businesses.

milobaby: honestly funny infant tee's. Is your baby more of a 'pouty princess' than a sweetpea? Perhaps your baby looks more like a 'tank' than a string bean. Can you count the rolls on your little girl? She'd look darling in a 'pleasantly plump' tee from milobaby. Perhaps you have a baby that is really good at crying? Let the shirt do the talking by putting them in, 'I cry a lot'. If you're looking for something that is a bit off the beaten path, yet not crossing any lines, check out www.milobaby.com For yourself or for a gift, milobaby tee's are the perfect choice. We're sure you'll find something unexpected. Free Shipping!!


Everything4Mom - Unique Gifts for Mom! Everything4Mom.com is your source for fun, exotic, sassy, and unique gifts for any woman, including Mom, Grandma, sisters, girlfriends, and more! We carry everything from sassy slings to darling diaper bags, marvelous mothers' jewelry, savory spa sensations, and cool cheesecakes that tantalize your tastebuds (and delivered direct to your door!) You'll find the best birthday, holiday, and whatever-day gifts just for Mom! And all this from one who knows what moms love: Jennifer, owner of Everything4Mom.com, is the Mom of 3 cute boys all under age 5!

The Purple Goose - A specialty boutique offering children's clothing (& now women’s too!), jewelry, accessories, and gifts galore! They’re located in an historic home along Business Hwy 151 in Verona, Wisconsin. The clothing lines are fun and funky, the parenting items are smart and hip, and the gifts are memorable. This is the only place around Madison that you can get the latest and greatest styles of women’s jewelry and handbags, straight from L.A., at affordable prices. Check out their web site for upcoming events and promotions ! The Purple Goose is owned by Halley Jones, mother of two energetic boys, Parker(4) and Garrett(2), and another on the way. Call, email or stop by anytime! The Purple Goose, LLC – 400 W. Verona Ave., Verona, WI 53593 – (608)845-2368 – halley@shopthepurplegoose.com


Happy Bambino - Happy Bambino provides community-building opportunities, beneficial products, and access to resources for pregnancy, birth and parenting. Retail store, classes and more. Owned by two enthusiastic and dedicated moms, Lea and Alison have made Happy Bambino one of the best resources in town for parents. 2045 Atwood Avenue, Suite 113 Phone: (608) 204-6147
My Sweetdreams Baby special offers - Something special for that special little someone! My Sweetdreams Baby carries items for babies, children and moms including personalized backpacks, luggage, toy boxes, children's furniture, sibling shirts, mother's bracelets, baby blankets, baby shower supplies, and so much more! My Sweetdreams Baby was opened online in February 2004 and is owned by Amber, wife to Josh and mommy
to two boys-Nathan and Jack.
gagagoods special offers- online boutique featuring great gifts celebrating all those special occasions for your little ones: new arrivals, big brothers & sisters, first birthdays and more. Shop the Gaga Goods line of clothing, notecards and personalized prints or their fun selection of award-winning toys & books. New parents & grandparents will love the new books & gifts chosen just for them. And, don't forget the ready-to-buy "Gaga Goodiebags": these printed tote bags come stuffed with a Gaga Goods original and your favorite toys. As always, orders are gift-packaged for FREE with a personalized gift card and 5% of all sales go directly to children's charities.
Jenah Dawn Creations special offers - Remember dressing up in your mother's jewelry when you were young? You and your friends can experience this again when you host a Jenah Dawn Creations party. Jenah Dawn Creations' unique use of color creates one-of-a-kind pieces that are inspired by the artist's current trends and imagination. With her theatrical design background, know that wearing a JDC piece will add pizzazz to your favorite casual or evening outfit. Earn a minimum discount of $25 in free product at your party. Phone: 608-577-7365 Email: jenah@jenahdawncreations.com
Eco-Friendly Flooring - Eco-Friendly Flooring is a wholesale supplier and installation contractor for sustainable flooring products. Eco-Friendly Flooring is a woman-owned and operated business who makes its headquarters in beautiful, Madison Wisconsin.
Queen Bee's Earthly Delights - Queen Bee's Earthly Delights (QBED) is a woman-owned and -operated business located in rural Wisconsin. All of our products are made entirely by hand in our home-based soap studio.
Absolutely Art - This gallery, which opened last April, donates profits to the Atwood Community Center and Atwood food pantry. The gallery and store sells cards, jewelry, watercolors, acrylics, lamps, fiber art and more. It's also women-owned and takes in art from Madison-area artists. Absolutely Art is a kid friendly gallery, with chalk boards in the back for kids, stamps, stickers and some toys to play with (they also try to do displays to help ease the temptation of the little ones). Open Tues--Fri 10--5, Sat 9--3 and Sun 10--3. 2322 Atwood Ave., 249-9100
Sweet Princess Creations special offers - Give your little Princess the very best in custom designed, hand crafted accessories. From boutique quality hair bows, barrettes, and headbands custom designed to match popular clothing lines or any special outfit, to unique jewelry including every day jewelry, made to match pieces, baptismal jewelry, and even Mother’s jewelry. Every item is designed and hand crafted by Jen using only the highest quality materials and customized to your specific requests to ensure beautifully unique accessories for affordable prices! From infants to toddlers to older girls, you’ll find something special for a Princess of any age! Contact: Jen Thompson
Email: jen@SweetPrincessCreations.com or visit www.SweetPrincessCreations.com
MOM Services
Baby’s Debut 3D/4D Elective Ultrasound, LLC. special offers Are you Pregnant? Or know someone who is? We offer you and your family an unbelievable bonding experience in the Miracle of Life! Our ARDMS certified sonographers use the latest in advanced 3D/4D ultrasound technology to image your baby in vivid life-like images so real you will want to hold your baby today. When you enjoy one of our elective “keepsake” packages, we will record your entire session to a DVD set to lullabies. This allows you, along with friends and family to watch your baby smile, yawn or suck a thumb/toes over and over again as you await his/her precious arrival. Schedule an appointment today for a priceless, but affordable opportunity to start your baby’s album before birth, allowing everyone to share in the joy and anticipation of a new life! Visit our website for more information: www.babysdebutultrasound.com
Dust Busters Cleaning. We service the Madison area and surrounding cities. We are family owned and operated. We also use environmentally safe cleaners that are safe for your kids, your pets, and YOU! I do not charge extra for using these products. I am available by email at jessnick@centurytel.net or 608-206-5322.
newBeautiful Birth Doula Services
Emily Shier, CD(DONA), MS,Ed.
www.beautifulbirth.org email: emily@beautifulbirth.org | phone: (920)219-2223
Birth Doula services - My doula serrvices include prenatal teambuilding, access to my extensive lending library & resource center, personalized and continuous labor and birth support, breastfeeding consultation, postpartum follow-up, birth and newborn photography. I am a certified, experienced birth doula, focused on helping you to achieve the birth experience that you want- without judgment. I will encourage your partner, respect the role of your health care provider, and provide information, comfort, and emotional support at a time when you need a woman's touch.
Waterbirth Services - I specialize in gentle birth choices, including waterbirth. I have a full-service waterbirth spa available for rent.
Other Pregnancy & Parenting Services - Belly Casting, Mendhi Art, Blessingways, Childbirth Education, Infant Signing (based on American Sign Language), Infant Massage Instruction, Vaccination (benefits & risks) Information

Madison Area Parent's Guide is your guide to everything kid-related in Madison! In addition to our 3,500 copies placed at kid-friendly locations around the city, you can download the guide right from our website! Work-at-home mom Amy decided to publish the guide after her first child was born and she saw a need for a local magazine that would both entertain parents and help them find what they need in the Madison area. Check out our website to find out more!

The Gofer Guys LLC- A Professional Chores & Errand Service Provider - The many tasks, errands or chores that you don't have time for, we do. We can get your errands and chores done before you even get home from work. Don't take time away from your family running around town. Let the Gofer Guys take care of all the little things for you. We can come to your place of business and pick up your car for a wash or service. Let us pick up the new furniture you purchased that they haven't gotten around to delivering yet. You can count on the Gofer Guys to help you move or haul the big stuff. We've got trucks with plenty of room. Owned by a local stay at home dad. 608-345-0540


Bake Free Tan special offers - 5555 Odana Rd, Suite 205. This studio is is for airbrush application of sunless tanning sprays. Moms need to take care of themselves and not cook their skin in the harmful sun or tanning beds. This is why I offer Bake Free Tan an alternative to good looking, safe and affordable tans all year long. We also offer in-home tanning for your convenience. To schedule an appointment please call 608-332-7845 or visit www.bakefreetan.com or email sales@bakefreetan.com.
diapering

newWillowpads.com - Natural fibers combined with modern convenience! Our products are easy to use and please both Mom and baby! We carry cloth diapers , wipes as well as cloth menstrual pads for women. Our website is Willowpads.com, and we offer Seventh Generation disposable diapers and wipes for those that need single-use diapers as well as cloth. Our business is made up of a small network of work at home moms, dedicated to providing women and children with safe, comfortable alternatives to conventional products!


Nicki's Diapers - Many types of affordable cloth diapers and accessories in stock. All products sold have been personally tried and tested on our own son and are given our
personal seal of approval (We have tried MANY different types and brands of cloth diapers, wraps/covers, and accessories) and these are the very BEST! We are also a great resource with easy to read suggestions including great personal customer service.
This is a great affordable one stop shopping site for all your cloth diapering needs!
Website: http://www.nickisdiapers.com Toll free phone: 1-866-843-6348
Email Address: nickisdiapers@yahoo.com

Tiny Tush - Tiny Tush Natural Baby Boutique offers a wide variety of high quality and easy to use cloth diapers, diaper covers, diaper wraps, All-In-Ones and other cloth diapering accessories. A family owned business out of Baraboo, run by Charlene and Fred and their five children.
fitness
YogaMoms - Christine, the only Seattle Holistic Center certified instructor in Wisconsin, teaches prenatal and postnatal yoga in the style of Colette Crawford, a leader in the world of prenatal yoga. This style focuses on reconnecting with the innate wisdom inside that knows intuitively about the very natural process of pregnancy and birth. Christine is a mother of three young boys and draws her teaching skills from the study of yoga and parenting. Christine teaches YogaMoms classes throughout Madison, including at The Madison Birth Center, The Windemere Institute, and The Perfect Knot. Christine also offers doula services.
photography/VIDEO
Brenda Eckhardt Photography special offers- Specializing in black and white and color portraiture of maternity, newborns, children, and relationships. Through having children of her own, Brenda saw that there was a need for a portrait experience that is stress-free and positive - where sessions aren't rushed, and time is taken to really connect with each and every child. Because Brenda takes that time, she captures the most real and genuine expressions. Those that make you say "that is so my child". Call Brenda at 608.834.1410, or visit www.brendaeckhardt.com.

new Donna Boucher Photography - Modern Children's Portraiture, that's me. My pictures are beautiful, joyful, and real. I strive to make your session relaxed and casual. Mommy enjoys herself and so does her child/ children. I also adore family shoots and taking Senior Pictures! On-location, natural light. Beautiful and lots of fun! Come and visit my website to see if my style fits your style! www.donnaboucher.com and if you are a mom who wants to learn more about photography, I am writing tutorials for The Pioneer Woman @ http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/ as Miz Booshay. Give me a call @ 608-848-4144.


First Moments Photography ... special offers Capturing Life's Intimate Moments. Looking for a professional, creative and affordable alternative to the traditional posed studio for your family? A session at First Moments Photography is like no other. For one low session fee, all images from your sessions are copyright released for personal use. NO HIGH PRESSURE PRINT SALES. First Moments Photography understands your desire to chronicle the joy and anticipation of the birth of your miracle, the innocence and wonder of your children, and the bonds forged everyday as a family. Passionate about capturing your child's genuine expressions and natural beauty, you will be inspired by photography that celebrates true life, love and family. First Moments Photography provides superior customer service and personal attention to you and your family's needs. We'll take as much time as we need to create beautiful portraits, and to ensure that you have an enjoyable and positive experience. Call Danielle at 608.204.9747 or visit www.firstmomentsphoto.com for more information or to schedule your session. "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away" Anonymous


new Silver Screen Productions - Using your home video, photographs, or a combination of the two, I create a lasting video keepsake that you can watch anytime -- no need to search through boxes of old tapes or photos to find that special moment.

Christy Langheim Photography - "Capturing the beauty of everyday life" Christy Langheim believes are beautiful just as they are. Through a combination of photojournalism and creative photography Christy helps clients move through their expectations of traditional portrait sessions into an attitude of exploration that allows fresh, natural images to emerge. Photo sessions take place in home or at a location of your choice. Sitting fee includes a pre-shoot consultation, 1-2 hour photo session, photo editing, and online gallery. Clients may choose to purchase rights to finished images (about 50 images) on CD and have all rights to reproduction. You are invited to discover the beauty and splendor of everyday life! Visit us online at www.LangheimPhoto.com.

Christy's work is on display at Happy Bambino and Fenske Holistic Health care. Christy's photographic greeting cards are in retail locations in four states. Her cards are for sale in local retail locations including; MaCha Tea House and Gallery, Happy Bambino, Absolutely Art, Faded Full Salon and Indigo Coffee and Tea. Christy's photography was also in Madison's own "Mad Lovin' Mama" zine, Winter 2007-08 issue.


Hip Mama Photography - Specializing in modern maternity, newborn and baby photography. Hip Mama Photography is a boutique style on location photography service that provides hip modern portraiture for the discriminating baby and their parents. For more information on our custom creations and services, please visit our website at http://www.hipmamaphotography.com or give us a call at 608-347-6672.
CaseyBower Photography & Design LLC. - Photographs that are modern, fun and real. I specialize in maternity, newborn, child and family sessions. As an on-location, natural light photographer, I will travel to the places where your family will feel most comfortable to capture your little ones as they really are. I am a new mother myself, so I understand the importance of having photographs that preserve these little moments of real life. Life is beautiful. I would treasure the opportunity to capture a moment of it for you. Please visit my website at: caseybowerphotography.com or e-mail me at caseybower@mac.com for more information.
Crocodile Smiles Photography...specializing in creative, non-traditional portraiture of newborns, babies, children and families. Melissa Cary, photographer, works on-location and in nautral light, with a relaxed and low key approach that is focused on capturing your child's genuine expressions and natural beauty. To schedule a session or to view a sample online portrait gallery contact Melissa Cary at 608.843.7703 or email her at melissasue1109@yahoo.com or visit online at http://www.crocodilesmilesphotography.com.

special offers You are cordially invited to a gallery viewing of the finest newborn, maternity, children and family portraits by Funky Monkey Photography with a tale. Visit www.FunkyMonkeyPhoto.com today to see photography with a tale with your own eyes. Where through our lens and our hearts, you can see the stories of families, mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, sisters, brothers. Their lives. Their stories. WHAT'S YOUR STORY? We’d love to be your photographic story teller. Call Justyna, the storyteller, at 608.513.9400 or email fmphoto@tds.net. Proving children and family photography services in Madison, WI, and the surrounding areas. We bring photography to YOU!


Appleby Photography- We love capturing the important little milestones in pregnancy, and with newborns and children. As a mother, I know how special photographs are to help us remember because time quickly passes by. They let us hold on to a brief moment and share with others the beauty of our family. Located in the heart of Madison, our studio is easy-to-access with plenty of parking available. Please visit our website, www.applebyphoto.com for more information and feel free to call or e-mail Becky to chat about session ideas. 402 E. Wilson Street, Madison, 608-280-8845

Baby O Photography specializes in newborn, baby, and children's lifestyle portraits using natural light. Every photo session is an adventure. It is unpredictable, in a beautiful way. The most amazing images are the ones that aren't planned! Visit our website at www.babyophotography.com or call 608-852-3591.


Darling Clementine Baby & Child Photography - Unposed. Unscripted. Unique. Dana Petersen Murphy photographs your child on location, allowing your child's personality to shine. Using a loose, photojournalistic style, the photographer creates images both beautiful and joyful, which celebrate childhood and the fleetingness of time. Buy only the prints you love; there are no minimum purchases. We offer beautiful color and black-and-white prints as well as a variety of gift items. To learn more about a playful photo session with Darling Clementine, call Dana at 608-757-2769 or visit us at www.darlingclementinephoto.com.
Jen Roh Photography...Capturing Life's Journey. Jen specializes in Newborn, Infant, Child, Family, Senior, Pets, and Weddings in the Madison area. Sessions are mainly captured in a natural light setting. Sessions are available at various locations around Madison. All sessions are relaxed and fun, while using a unique and creative approach to make your experience different from the rest! Please visit www.jrohphoto.com for more information or contact Jen at 608-225-5781 or email: jen@jrohphoto.com.
A Zoso Photography - Portraits capture a moment in your family’s history. Let A Zoso Photography capture memories of your children, motherhood, senior, family and wedding portraits. Natural settings, people being who they are, places wrapped up in the environment surrounding it, things melting into our lives we'd never think about taking a photograph of. A local park, the lake, your home, where ever you feel comfortable.

Let A Zoso Photography capture your special portraits and give you memories that will last a life time. For more information goto www.azosophotography.com or call Dawn at 608-345-7838.

Kate Huntington Photography --specializing in real life portraiture documenting the lives of children, families and relationships. Kate's style is a blend of photojournalism, lifestyle, and fine art photography resulting in images that are modern yet timeless. Sessions take place in natural surroundings such as your home or yard, a favorite park, or downtown.
www.katehuntingtonphotography.com


Jennifer Hassrick is a fine art photographer who specializes in the fun and tender moments of life. Sessions are available in studio or at various locations around Madison. Her portraits have been exhibited at Happy Bambino and are on the walls of the Madison Birth Center. In addition to her artistic photography, she offers beautiful folios, custom sterling jewelry, hand-made albums and other quality products to organize, display and preserve the photos. Please visit jenniferhassrick.com for more information or call Jennifer at 608-831-0185.
Kendra Stoltz Photography. - Kendra specializes in Relaxed, Customized, Lifestyle Maternity, Newborn, Infant, Senior and Family Portraiture. Your session will take place at a location of your choice, including Kendra's Residential indoor or outdoor environment, your own home, a nearby Park, a trek downtown, or another location of your choice. Kendra will work with you from the moment you book your appointment until your final portraits are delivered, to ensure your experience is like no other! For more information visit: www.kendrastoltzphotography.com
Jacobs Archival Services - Do you have boxes and drawers of unorganized photographs tucked away? How you choose to store your memories today has a direct impact on how long they will last...and it's silly to let them take up space if you aren't enjoying them! Learn how to organize, preserve, and share your treasures with our free monthly “Ask the Archivist” e-zine, one of our upcoming workshops, private small group sessions, or one-on-one consulting. We can help with your “born digital” photos, too! Visit us online to learn more: http://www.jacobsarchival.com. Sally Jacobs has a Master’s in Library Science with a Specialization in Archives Management from UW-Madison. She has worked on collections housed at the Library of Congress, the Wisconsin Historical Society, and Memorial Library Special Collections.
Robin's Nest Productions -Specializing in adoptive families, we turn your photographs and camcorder footage into a family heirloom. We understand all the emotions behind your pictures and video and will work with you to make your movie reflect your own personal adoption miracle.
Miscellaneous
Wisdom Engine
Inspirational quotes and excerpts from carefully selected commencement speeches, and visual self-help affirmations.
Arttogo LLC- Art-Craft-Kits for all ages, using quality materials. Kits are more art than craft, each project becomes a unique piece of art. Kits are great for busy moms, they save time and money. Also can be made as a gift or given as a gift. All kits are sold on www.myarttogo.com and is owned by Forrest Espinoza, mother of two fun loving young boys, Sage(4) and Zane(1). Shop online anytime.

YOUR WRITINGS ON THE WALL - Vinyl lettering is a wonderful way to decorate your home and office! Vinyl can be applied to any smooth surface including wood, glass, plastic, mirrors, metal and walls. It can be used indoors or out. Vinyl and paint come in many colors! The edge of the boards can be cut with a straight edge or with a routered edge. I have designed a variety of products for your enjoyment! These can make a beautiful name and birthday gift for a new baby! Custom orders are also available!



Mad City Yard Cards - A yard card is a fun new way to celebrate all of life's little milestones! Why send a card, when you can celebrate in the yard? Let the whole neighborhood know of your friend's great news by surprising them with a yard card! We offer a wide variety of yard cards that can cover just about any occasion - new baby, birthday, and more. Contact us by calling 608.239.1397 or e-mailing to info@madcityyardcards.com.
 

 

 

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