Birthday Parties
Top Five
Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
Chuck E. Cheese’s
Royal Parties of Colorado
Second Star to the Right Children’s Books
Tiger Kim’s Academy
The Winner
Royal Parties of Colorado
720-982-0612 | royalprincesspartiesofco.com
Royal Parties of Colorado’s performers will arrive at your doorstep dressed in theatrical-quality attire designed to wow wee guests. And it’s not all princesses. In addition to Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and the Mermaid Princess, you”ll have dozens of superheroes and mascots to choose from, too. Visits include meet-and-greets, makeup or tattoo sessions, photos, and a song.
Children’s New Clothing Store
Top Five
FashioNation/Babysitter’s Nightmare
Heloise
Hollyhocks Baby Boutique and Fine Children’s Apparel
Nest Children’s Boutique
Pitter Patter Children’s Boutique
The Winner
FashioNation/Babysitterís Nightmare
1594 S. Broadway, Denver
303-832-2909 | vixensandangels.com
FashioNation’s children’s brand imprint—Babysitter’s Nightmare—has become a fashion destination for parents in search of fun, funky, and punk-inspired kids clothes. The store stocks skull and crossbones onesies, cool-girl tutus, rocking jackets, studded belts, and tiny Doc Martens. The store’s owner makes some of the clothes herself, and creates special gift sets, too.
Children’s Resale Clothing Shop or Event
Top Five
Back on the Rack
Just Between Friends
Kid to Kid
Little Britches Kids Resale
Once Upon a Child
The Winner
Once Upon a Child
Four metro locations | onceuponachild.com
Who wants to pay full retail prices for clothes that will be outgrown in mere months? Savvy parents aren’t shy about stocking up on gently used clothes, and Once Upon a Child stocks some of the best brand-name resale in town. Children’s clothing is sold alongside toys, books, baby equipment, gear, and furniture.
Estate Planning and Wills
Top Five*
Erica L. Johnson of Ambler Keenan Mitchell Johnson
Law Office of David Urban
Law Office of Julia Griffith McVey
Law Office of Lyndsey Richard
Susan R. Harris & Associates
Wills & Wellness Estate Planning
*Tie occurred in this category
The Winner
Law Office of David Urban
44 Cook St., Ste. 100, Denver | 303-780-7355 | davidurbanlaw.com
For a seamless coordination of plans and documents detailing important arrangements such as medical decisions and guardian appointments, you”ll want to sit down with a seasoned attorney. David Urban’s client-centered approach attracts our readers to his law office, where the solo practitioner focuses on an array of interrelated practice areas that will help you and your family prepare for the future.
Family or Child Photographer
Top Five
Bloom Portraits
Blue Pebble Studio
Elevate Photography
Sarah Renee Photography
Skipping Rocks Photography
The Winner
Sarah Renee Photography
303-619-8945 | sarahreneephoto.com
Photographer Sarah Renee captures your family’s most precious and fleeting moments. Her formal training in photojournalism translates well to newborn, family, and wedding photography. But what sets Sarah apart is her ability to catch each client’s unique personality during fun photo shoots done on-location in the city, at clients” homes, or in Sarah’s Denver-based studio.
Hair Salon for Kids
Top Five
Cool Cuts 4 Kids
Jack & Jill Children’s Salon
Little B’s A Kids” Salon
Pigtails & Crewcuts: Haircuts for Kids
Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids
The Winner
Jack & Jill Childrenís Salon
760 S. Glendale Blvd., Denver and 7600 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree | 303-780-0050 and 303-347-0050 | jackandjillchildrenssalon.com
Jack & Jill Children’s Salon is Colorado’s only full-service hair salon for kids and tweens. The salon’s talented, educated stylists are passionate about hair and are always up-to-date on the latest trends, from bobs and up-dos to faux hawks. In addition to hair, the salon’s menu of services also includes kid-tastic spa treatments, including manicures, pedicures, and blow outs.
Home Furnishings
Top Five
American Furniture Warehouse
Furniture Row
IKEA Centennial
Pottery Barn Kids
Room & Board
The Winner
American Furniture Warehouse
Seven metro locations | 800-992-7997 | afw.com
From sectionals, sofas, and loveseats to dining room furnishings, AFW sells a wide selection of affordable home goods. A sprawling kids section lets parents create their child’s dream space with furniture that’s sized just right. Don’t forget to grab a few accents, too, including throw pillows, lamps, vases, and more. AFW’s collection includes traditional, contemporary, and modern designs.
Kid-Friendly Shopping Center
Top Five
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
Colorado Mills
Flatiron Crossing
Park Meadows Mall
Southwest Plaza
The Winner
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E. 1st Ave., Denver 303-388-3900 | shopcherrycreek.com
Located in the heart of Cherry Creek, this 1.1 million-square-foot mall houses 160 luxury and specialty shops. Grab an iced tea at Nordstrom’s Ebar before hitting the kid stores: Janie and Jack, Gymboree, and Gap, among others. Let young shoppers burn off their energy at the large indoor play area before catching a movie or getting a bite to eat.
Local Toy Store
Top Five
Beyond the Blackboard
Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe
Jake’s Toy Box
Timbuk Toys
Wizard’s Chest
The Winner
Timbuk Toys
Four metro locations | timbuktoys.com
Originally founded as an old-style toy store in a historic neighborhood, this family-owned shop has retained its antiquated charm and local feel while growing to include four fabulous storefronts. Parents appreciate this toy shop’s friendly atmosphere, superior customer service, and endearing sense of community. Kids of all ages like the toys, which are always hand-selected and thought-provoking.
