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Family Friendly Businesses in Bloomington-Normal

Check out our Biz Directory for B-N Macaroni Kid approved businesses!

September 18, 2013

Bloomington-Normal is the home of many businesses that cater to parents and their children.  We are proud to represent many of these businesses in our e-newsletter and website.  If you need a referral for a local business or service be sure to check the Bloomington-Normal Macaroni Kid Biz Directory, located along the tabs on the top of our website. It is full of local businesses that are B-N Macaroni Kid approved! Here's what you will find:

Child Care: Running errands with kids in tow isn't easy!  Find help here.

  • Play Pals In-Home Daycare

Children's Clothing: Looking for a great place to shop for clothing and accessories? Look here first!

  • Ducky Girl's Resale

Classes & Lessons: Looking for something fun to sign your kids (or yourself) up for? Find some great program options in this category.

  • Angela Bargmann, Voice/Piano Instructor
  • Art Classes at Infinite HeArt Studios
  • Bloomington-Normal YMCA
  • Children's Discovery Museum
  • Coffrin's ATA Martial Arts
  • Developing Melodies
  • Kindermusik - Music Connections Foundation
  • Redbird Diving Club
  • Rising Stars Academy
  • TheatresCool
  • Twin Cities School of Dance
  • Upper Limits Climbing Gym

Consultants: Great bags, make-up and skin care, Tupperware and more...find it here.

  • Advocare
  • Amway
  • Avon - Kelly Gentsch
  • Diaper Parties by Laura Hammond
  • Discovery Toys with Darci Brown
  • doTerra Essential Oils
  • Jamberry Nails - Christy Willert
  • Lia Sophia - Julia White
  • Norwex - Meighan Hopper
  • Perfectly Posh with Latrice Ryan
  • Thirty Ones Gifts with Sarah Shivers
  • Tupperware with Judy
  • Usborne Books & More with Michelle Koetters

Contractors / Real Estate: Need some help sprucing up your place or yard? Want a new place? Look in this category for some help.

  • A to Z Errands
  • Illinois Prairie Electric, Inc.
  • Mad Bean Painting & Design
  • Maid to Perfection of McLean County
  • Rainbow of Central Illinois
  • The Haas Sisters - Realtors

Custom Specialty Items: Find quality handmade items here. Can't find exactly what you want? Custom orders accepted!

  • Expressions Paperie
  • Faith in Nails
  • Mom-Made
  • Sue ZQ Bows
  • The Glitter Fairy
  • The Same Rainbow's End
  • The Zoo Lady and her Zoo Crew

Health & Wellness: In this category find people from different health care industries - and they are all family-friendly!

  • Developing Melodies
  • Drake Orthodontics
  • Karla Kossler, OB/GYN
  • Little Wonders 3D/4D Ultrasound
  • Mitchell Family Chiropractic
Homeschool: Looking for homeschool resources?  These businesses can help!
  • Duckgirl's Resale
  • The Preschool Toolbox

Parks & Recreation: Need quick links to the city parks websites?  Check here!

  • Bloomington Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department
  • Normal Parks & Recreation

Photography: Need some updated family photos, or want to capture a milestone? Find photographers here.

  • Books Photography
  • Rachael Marie Photography

Professional Services: Check this category if you are looking for some professional answers!

  • Jerrod Wickler, MBA - Country Financial

Resources: This category will house useful sites for families!

  • Bloomington-Normal YMCA
  • Encourage Hope, a division of Retire with Coupons
  • Focuscope, Inc.
  • The Preschool Toolbox

Schools: School registration is right around the corner. Check this category for some of the area's quality schools!

  • Heartland Head Start
  • Holy Trinity Catholic School
  • Mulberry School
  • Noah's Ark Preschool
  • Shining Lights Preschool
  • St. Mary's School
  • Wesley's Bright Beginnings
Toy Store
  • Gingerbread House

Travel: If you need help planning your next vacation, here is the place to go.

  • Stephanie Reed Disney Travel
  • Steve Aves: Travel Agents International

Moms' Groups, Parenting Groups, Play Groups: Meet new friends for you and your kids!

  • Marvelous Mamas
  • The Bloomington Attachment Parenting Meetup Group

Bloomington-Normal Macaroni Kid is excited to represent some of the greatest family-friendly businesses in our community!

A big Macaroni WELCOME to all of our new Biz Directory Members!

Would you like to be listed in our Directory? Email MelissaA@MacaroniKid.com to learn how!