Special offer! VancouverMom.ca readers can enter coupon code VANCOUVERMOM to get 10% off any order. Valid until March 17, 2010. “Some people think our product is a little different at first – and it is!” says Nicole Garza about the leather bibs made by her company Mally Bibs. Nicole’s daughter Malia inspired her to start her company, which designs and manufactures leather baby bibs – the first of their kind. Her daughter was ten months old at the time and Nicole discovered that leather was a much better material for bibs. “It cleans easily and is so durable, lasts forever, and doesn’t stain,” says Nicole, who worked at the Communications and Interior Design Department for Ikea Canada before starting her company.

It was a bit of a winding path that led Gillian Pottinger to get her to today. She started out as an insurance broker, then moved onto creating one-of-a-kind girls’ clothing when her daughter was born. But it was really when she got back into photography that she got her the idea to start Rhembein, a line of bright, fun and functional camera straps.

I first heard about Nursery Naturals when I stopped in to chat with Jack & Lola in November. Leanne Kripp mentioned how much she loves supporting local entrepreneurs like Nursery Naturals owner Andrea Gregg-Aylott. Her new company has designed and produces a unique baby wipe system that isn’t pre-moistened. The wipes are for the most sensitive skin and are completely natural. We had a chance to connect with Andrea and hear her thoughts on starting her company and find out what’s next for this new entrepreneur.

Boudoir photography has recently experienced a huge surge in popularity, with women of all sizes and ages wanting beautiful, sensual photos both as a celebration of themselves and as a gift for that special someone. Although the demand for boudoir photography is new, boudoir as an art from has been around for a long time.

Cathy Piso’s Kids Vancouver is a popular directory offering Vancouver families a plethora of information, including a list of birthday party magicians, fun things to do in Vancouver, upcoming swap meets and more. We had a chance to connect with Cathy and find out more about this valuable resource.

Salts Organic Clothing combines flattering and comfy with surfy and yoga. Jennifer has sought to fine tune the line of her clothes to flatter women’s bodies and has the versatility of being dressed up or down. Labelling her line as “comfortable pretty,” Jennifer aims to make things that are both flattering and wear well.

Yaletown moms, sorry to let all the other Vancouver moms in on your new gem Lilli’Q Cafe and Playhouse. The new family friendly cafe is not only welcoming for moms, their strollers and their little wee ones – it was designed specifically for them. “My daughter is very active and friendly and I hated to always tell her ‘no’ in other cafes,” says Lill’Q owner Jamie Knight, “Now she has a place where she is comfortable and can socialize as well.”

Many moms know the benefits of a soothing pedicure or hydrating body rub to chase away stress. Nowadays, treatments for kids are starting to pop up on the menus of many spas. While there have been questions raised about the safety and propriety of bringing kids as young as five to get pampered just like mom, spa treatments that are specially customized for children, rather than adult-size services, may be a great way to get in some bonding time and R-and-R.

Tracy Sullivan, principal and creative director of Design School Kids, founded her company in the hopes of using letter writing as both an art and skill to recapture for children in the modern age. Children can use the company’s Printing Note Cards to help young children learn printing and etiquette through the joy of old fashioned letter writing.