All of our Family Choice Award Winners will be listed in our Business Directory for the rest of the year. Any time you are looking for the best places, classes, services, care, products...for your family, this is the place to start your search! We will be getting them all added soon.
STIMULATE AND EXHAUST YOUR KIDS
- Art Lessons - Anoka-Hennepin Community Ed
- Dance/Movement Lessons - Just for Kix
- Drama/Theater Lessons - Lyric Arts
- Gymnastics Lessons - Jam Hops
- Horse Riding Lessons - Bunker Hills Stables
- Classes for Babies - ECFE
- Martial Arts Lessons - World Taekwondo Academy
- Music Lessons - Music Together
- Swim Lessons - Foss Swim School
- Youth Sports Programs - Blaine Parks & Recreation
- Summer Camps - Andover YMCA
- Children's Specialty Classes - ECFE
ENTERTAIN YOUR FAMILY
- Festival/Event - Joyful Noise Family Fest
- Hiking or Biking Trail - Bunker Hills Regional Park
- Movie Theater - AMC Showplace
- Library - Northtown Branch
- Park - Bunker Hills Regional Park
- Public Pool - Bunker Beach
- Museum - Minnesota Children's Museum
- Local Radio Station - KTIS 98.5
- Local TV Station - KARE 11
- Local Sports Team - Minnesota Twins
EDUCATE YOUR KIDS
- Preschool or Montessori - Cross of Christ Lutheran Preschool
- Tutoring/Learning Center - Tutor Doctor
- Private School - Epiphany Catholic School
- Public School - Blaine High School
- Daycare/Childcare - Tutor Time
CELEBRATE WITH YOUR KIDS
- Party Location - Brunswick Zone
- Birthday Cakes / Cake Pops - Dairy Queen
- Catering - Panera
- Party Entertainment - Magic Bounce Party Rentals
FEED YOUR FAMILY
- Breakfast Place - Keys Cafe
- Coffee/Tea Shop - The Bean
- Date Night Restaurant - The Tavern
- Family-Friendly Restaurant - Texas Roadhouse
- Specialty Restaurant - Acapulco
- Ice Cream - Big Dipper
- Frozen Yogurt - Cherry Berry
- Pizza - Broadway Pizza
- Bakery - Truffles & Tortes
- Doughnut Shop - Jensen's Bakery
RETAIL FOR YOUR FAMILY
- Toys/Books - Target
- Consignment/Thrift Store - Once Upon a Child
- Seasonal Consignment Events - JBF Sale Coon Rapids
- Accessories/Handbags - DSW Shoes
- Jewelry - Kelissa Shae
- Sporting Goods - Letterman Sports
- Baby/Children's Needs - Target
- Home Decor - Home Goods
- Craft Supplies - Michael's
- Flowers - Forever Floral
- Farmer's Market - Minneapolis Farmer's Market
- Grocery - Cub Foods
- Hardware - Menards
SERVICES FOR YOUR FAMILY
- Family Photography - The StuTio
- Videography - Travis Johansen
- Parent Educator - ECFE
- Pet Services - Stone Mountain Pet Lodge
- Pet Store - PetSmart
- Mom's Night Out - Wild Bill's Sports Saloon
- Diaper Service - All Things Diapers
- Housekeeping/Cleaning - Ace of Maids
- Fitness/Nutrition/Weight Loss - Moms on the Run
- Carpet Cleaning - ZeroRez
- Professional Organizer - Smiling Spaces
- Realtor - Mary Peterson, Greater Midwest Realty
- Accountant/Tax Services - Rasmussen Accounting
- Plumber - Terry Overacker Plumbing
- Heating/Cooling - Air Mechanical
- Drywall/Home Painting - Affordable Painting & Drywall
- Insurance Agent - Maria Dierkhising, State Farm
- Hair Salon (Adults) - Jordan A Salon
- Hair Salon (Children) - Kid's Kuts
- Nail Salon - Tu Nails
- Massage Therapist - Kalla Lily
- Car Wash - Perfect 10
- Auto Repair - PTL Tire and Auto
- Auto Body/Paint - Coon Rapids Collision
- Pest Control - Plunkett's Pest Control
- Lawn Care - TruGreen
- Computer/Media Services - Just Ask Paul
WELLNESS FOR YOUR FAMILY
- Family-Friendly Gym - YMCA
- Gym (Adults) - YMCA
- Chiropractor - Coon Rapids Chiropractic
- Dentist - Park Dental
- Orthodontist - Drs. Rensch and Becker Orthodontics
- Pediatrician - Allina Clinic
- Women's Health - Coon Rapids Women's Health
- Eye Health - Blaine Eye Clinic
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS/HOME PARTIES
- Candles - Amber Blaeser, PartyLite
- Kitchen/Food - Jessica Swenson, Tastefully Simple
- Jewelry - Laurie Martinson, Lia Sophia
- Make-up/Skin Care - Amy DeRaad, Mary Kay
- Bags/Purses - Amber Kokette, Thirty-One Gifts
- Kids Toys/Books/Games - Kim Flemino, Usborne Books
- Specialty/Other - Jodi Rowe, Norwex
OTHER
- Non-Profit - B.U.L.L.Y, Inc
- Best Kept Secret - Katie's Sweet Shoppe
- Best New Business - Yogurt Sundae
Businesses: If you have not yet been contacted and would like to claim your certificate and business directory listing, please email michellee@macaronikid.com.
