Visual Hues Photography (www.visualhues.com)

Wow, Janet takes good pictures.  Check out her blog for the latest wonderfulness, and book ahead as she is very busy doing amazing work!

Mother Earth Henna Designs (elizabethcbrown@shaw.ca)

Liz Brown is a beautiful person who makes beautiful henna designs.  Her wise and gentle spirit is the perfect addition to any Blessingway, girl's night out, or other special event.  She has also been known to do henna for children's birthday parties.

StoryFair Productions (www.storyfair.com)

Samantha Whelan of StoryFair Productions is a vivacious storyteller and composer who creates fabulous, intelligent shows for kids with real musicians and real music.  StoryFair produces wonderful stories on CD and lots of sold-out shows.

Flip Factory (www.flip-factory.com)

The Flip Factory in Inglewood is a great place for a birthday party, or for regular gymnastics classes.  The instruction-style is informative and still allows lots of time for individual exploration.  This is a great option for a birthday party or for recreational gymnastics classes for children aged one through fifteen.  Happy flipping!

Pink Mittens 2 (www.pinkmittens2.ca)

Adrienne puts on a variety of art classes for adults and children, including homeschool groups.  She does Chinese Brush Painting workshops, children's art camps, and private lessons as well.

Caroline Sereda Yoga (carolinesereda@yahoo.com)

Caroline works with both adults and children, and can also do a yoga birthday party for kids.  She is flexible :) and able to work with the group to keep children engaged and inspired.  Call her (403-815-4878) for more info on her scheduled classes or to book for your children's or adult's group.

Forward Sharing (www.inspireyourchildren.com) 

The "pay it forward" movement has inspired this mompreneur to create a business offering birthday party kits to inspire children to offer gifts of kindness to others.  Children can change the dynamic of their birthday parties and feel great about starting a chain reaction and touching many other people's lives. 

Room to Grow (www.room-to-grow.ca)

Room to Grow hosts great birthday parties, and you can access Usborne books and Melissa and Doug toys through them as well.  Room to Grow is a welcoming and attractive environment that has playgroups, a little store, as well as both parented and unparented preschool.  They also put on a variety of other events for moms and moms and tots, from movie nights to Shantala massage classes.   

Lulu the Clown (www.missloosie.com)

Lulu is a non-scary, extremely talented facepainter of a clown who has a wonderful way with kids.  Click here to read about Lulu, or click the link above and request her for your party. 

The Light Cellar (www.thelightcellar.ca)

Raw chocolate.  Need I say more?  They can cater your event, or you can go to their gorgeous kitchen and do a chocolate-making class as the event.  Mmmmm....