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Owner: Jeana Blalock
About: Heart In Healthcare is a direct primary care practice serving patients through a monthly membership fees instead of billing insurance. This allows more time for visits, price transparency, and a focus on your health. Are you ready for Healthcare done differently?
Address: 209A Mission Street, Madison, AL 35756
Phone Number: 205-876-3667
January 20, 2026
Owner: Kelie Cook
About: Nor Ala Day Camp was founded in response to the closure of several local outdoor day camps, leaving the community in need of a place where children could experience the joys of the outdoors. Created to fill that gap, Nor Ala provides campers with opportunities to explore nature, build lasting friendships, and develop independence through outdoor experiences. The camp’s purpose is to create a safe, fun, and engaging environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive while enjoying the beauty of the natural world.
Address: Hidden River Farms, 298 Goose Pond Rd, Hartselle, AL 35640-7814
Phone Number: (938) 244-2790
January 20, 2026
Owner: Katey Kautz
About: Passport & Sage specializes in curated travel for women over 50 who want meaningful adventures without the stress of traveling alone. We create thoughtfully curated, small-group travel experiences designed to help women explore the world with confidence, connection, and calm.
December 15, 2025
Owner: Audrey Smith
About: Grow Our Village is an inclusive social enterprise that provides new parents with access to affordable baby essential rentals, wellness services, and community support.
Address: 190 Lime Quarry Rd, Suite 113, Madison, AL 35758
Phone Number: (256) 617-7270
November 26, 2025
The holiday season is officially here—and so is the 2025 Madison Mompreneur Holiday Shopping Guide, your one-stop, shop-local resource crafted exclusively to highlight mom-owned businesses right here in Madison, Alabama. Whether you’re hunting for meaningful gifts, hoping to support local makers, or simply searching for inspiration, this guide was designed to help you shop confidently, intentionally, and close to home.
As Madison’s mom-owned business community continues to grow, this guide makes it easier than ever for neighbors to discover the talent, creativity, and services available right in our backyard. With 121+ local member businesses, the 2025 guide celebrates everything from handmade goods and tutoring services to photographers, travel planners, wellness providers, and delicious treats.
Why We Created the Holiday Shopping Guide
Our mission at Madison Mompreneur is simple: empower, support, and advocate for mom-owned businesses. The Holiday Shopping Guide is one of our biggest annual tools to do exactly that. By showcasing a curated list of local offerings across categories such as Gifts for the Go-Getter, Gifts for Growing Families, and Gifts of Self-Care, shoppers can easily browse and buy from women making a difference in our community.
For busy families and last-minute shoppers, the guide eliminates guesswork. No more endless scrolling or driving store to store—you’ll find everything in one beautifully designed, easy-to-navigate digital catalog.
How to Use the Guide
Using the guide is simple and seamless:
- Browse by category to quickly find the type of gift you’re looking for.
- Click through to business websites or social pages to shop directly, book services, or learn more.
- Share the guide with friends, coworkers, or family members who love to shop local.
- Bookmark it for year-round reference—many of these businesses offer services well beyond the holidays.
Whether you’re planning an unforgettable experience, gifting something handcrafted, or supporting a new mom-owned startup, the guide helps you shop with purpose.
Shop Local. Support Moms. Strengthen Madison.
Every purchase from this guide fuels dreams, families, and the local economy. When you support a mom-owned business, you’re supporting someone’s vision, someone’s hard work during nap times, someone’s late-night creativity, and someone building a legacy for their children.
Explore the 2025 Holiday Shopping Guide today and help us continue shaping a vibrant, connected, mom-powered Madison.
Happy shopping—and thank you for choosing local!
November 19, 2025
Rediscovering Joy Beyond Work
In a world that praises constant productivity, doing something “just for fun” can feel almost indulgent. For many moms, especially those balancing entrepreneurship and family, every minute seems spoken for. Yet as Eve Rodsky explains in her bestselling book Find Your Unicorn Space, joy and creativity are not optional. They are essential to a balanced, thriving life.
Rodsky defines a unicorn space as the personal time and activity that let you express yourself beyond your roles as mom, partner, or business owner. It is not self-care like resting or pampering, and it is not work, even when you love what you do. It is the creative pursuit that belongs completely to you — the spark that helps you feel alive, inspired, and whole.
Why Mom Entrepreneurs Need Creative Outlets
Many Madison-area moms have built businesses around their passions, which makes it hard to separate work from creativity. When every craft, photo, or idea becomes tied to income, the joy can fade. That is why it is vital to find a non-income-producing hobby — something done purely for pleasure and expression.
Engaging in creative play reduces stress, boosts confidence, and reignites the curiosity that fuels both business and family life. It is not wasted time; it is renewal time.
Where to Explore Your Unicorn Space in Madison
Our community is full of inspiring, mom-owned spaces where you can explore new hobbies without pressure or performance.
- Wine & Design: Perfect for anyone who loves color, creativity, and conversation. Their guided painting classes let you create art simply for the joy of it.
- Blue Apple Books: A charming local bookstore where you can slow down with a good read or join a community event that reconnects you with the joy of simple stories.
- 1Cor Pilates: A peaceful studio where movement meets mindfulness. Their classes help you reconnect with your body in a calm, encouraging setting.
- Lemon & Lavender: A cozy haven for hands-on creativity. Their craft workshops invite you to play, experiment, and connect with others.
- Raging Gazebo: Ideal for book lovers and gamers alike. Explore stories, strategy, and community in a space designed for fun and imagination.
- Local Travel Agents: For moms who dream of adventure, partnering with a travel advisor from the Madison Mompreneur Member Directory can help you plan meaningful trips that nurture creativity and curiosity.
Your Permission to Play
Your worth is not measured by productivity. When you paint, stretch, craft, read, or explore simply because it brings you joy, you strengthen every other part of your life.
This week, give yourself permission to rediscover your unicorn space. Try a class, book a trip, or pick up a hobby that exists outside of income or expectation.
At Madison Mompreneur, we believe that the happiest moms and the strongest businesses come from women who make room for their own spark. Your unicorn space is not a luxury — it is a lifeline.
October 29, 2025
Owner: Lisa DeMoss
About: Eatable Rootz is a cozy plant-based micro bakery creating nondairy baked goods made with care. We love offering families healthier treats using simple, quality ingredients. Rooted in flavor and baked with love — it’s goodness you can feel good about.
Phone Number: (256) 223-3020
October 19, 2025
