This week, a SouthernMamas reader will win a $25 gift certificate to Savannah Inflatables , your go-to spot for children’s birthday parties, pool parties, community and corporate fund-raisers. The set up and delivery is included in the price. Available seven days a week.

Think bounce houses, Big Kahuna slides or Oceans of Fun Slides with Splash Pool.

To enter to win, visit Savannah Inflatables Facebook page and check out the amazing affordable inflatables available.

“Like” (the new version of “become a fan of”) the Savannah Inflatables Facebook page to enter the drawing. You can find Savannah Inflatables Facebook page by clicking here. Improve your chances of winning by commening on the Savannah Inflatables wall. Deadline to enter is Aug. 1. We’ll pick a winner then and announce the winner here Aug. 1.

Savannah Inflatables, 912.856.4091, email linda@savannahinflatables.com

We’ve heard great things about preschool gymnastics All American Gymnastics at 7808 White Bluff, which is now registering for Fall Classes. Classes Start on Aug. 9.

All American Gymnastics offers:
Preschool & Recreational Gymnastics
Cheer/ Tumbling
Boys Fit & Fun
Competitive Gymnastics
Developmental All Star Cheer

All American also is a fun spot for children’s birthday parties. These gymnastic birthday parties include one hour of time in the gymnastics area; 30 minutes for celebration time. All American provides: Tables and Chairs; Tablecloths, Utensils, napkins, cups & plates; goodie bag for each child. Click here for birthday pricing.

All American Gymnastics, 7808 White Bluff, www.aagsavannah.com, 912.354.4343, email: sam.allamericangymnastics@gmail.com

So you volunteered to organize the entertainment for this summer’s neighborhood block party?

Here’s the plan. Add a bounce house from Savannah Inflatables and you’re set. Pool party? Try the Big Kahuna slide or Oceans of Fun Slide with Splash Pool from Savannah Inflatables.

Savannah Inflatables is your go-to spot for children’s birthday parties, pool parties, community and corporate fund-raisers. The set up and delivery is included in the price. Available seven days a week.

Savannah Inflatables, 912.856.4091, email linda@savannahinflatables.com

Sillydilly the Clown - Savannah’s favorite children’s birthday entertainer - always has new things going on when it comes to parties!

This summer as always, Sillydilly has great party packages including face painting, animal balloons, magic shows, bubbles, games, and other characters too! Sillydilly has a some new summer entertainers that are doing Spidey and Pirate parties that are really creative and fun - everything from walking the plank to coconut bowling, these parties keep the kids running and laughing.

Mention Southernmamas when you call and Sillydilly will take off $10 when you book.

Sillydilly also has Superhero capes available for your parties, which are great for a party favor for all of your little guests. These capes are all handmade and very reasonable- prices are as low as 6 bucks a cape. Not to mention the kids keep wearing them after the party.

Just call Jennie (Sillydilly) for any questions or to place your order for superhero capes. You can order them for your party with or without Sillydilly’s packges.

Sillydilly and her gang of children’s birthday entertainers can go anywhere for your party. Best way to save money: have your party at home or at a park. Call Sillydilly to help you make it a party that is affordable and lots of fun. Check out her resources section for ideas on parks and other vendors.

For Savannah/HIlton Head/Hinesville Parties, click here.

For Charleston, SC & Greenville Parties, click here.

Sillydilly also works with Sillymoonbounces for all of your inflatable needs. Weekday summer specials! Take $25 off any party package! (Mondays- Thursdays). Also, check out in the Savvy Shopper section of  Sunday’s paper for discounts on your next party package.

Mark you calendars. Angela Beasely’s Puppet People will perform a children’s puppet show at the Savannah Visitor’s Center on June 26 & July 10.

The show is called “Monkey Bubbles Takes A Train Ride.” There will be two performances on each day - 10 AM & 11 AM. Cost is $6 per person. Mention SouthernMamas to receive a dollar off the admission! First hour of parking is free!

This is a unique opportunity for children as the beloved Puppet People rarely have performances that are open to the public, so this is a great chance to see their No. 1 Family Show!

Also this summer, Puppet People is offering a Special on their Basic Children’s Birthday Party Package. For this summer only, the price is $325 instead of $350. All you have to do is mention you saw this post on Southern Mamas! This is the “Worry-Free” children’s birthday party package because it includes a brief interactive puppet tour, a puppet show, a puppet making craft (which also serves as party favors), a cake table, tablecloths, paper plates, napkins & plastic ware - basically everything except food and invitations! So, all Mom has to worry about is bringing the cake.

Another SouthernMamas deal: mention Southern Mamas, and Puppet People will take $3 dollars off their “Backstage Pass” Tour, which normally costs $15 per person. This private tour includes a full hour one-on-one with Angela Beasley herself!

Angela has been making puppets for over 40 years, and many of her past creations are on display in the Puppet People studios. Puppet People is  also one of only about three companies nationwide that has life-size puppets. Angela made the “family” of about 30 life-size puppets (and all her other puppets) with her own hands. Each puppet has his or her own hilarious personality, which Angela loves to show-off during the tour!

You want the kids to learn at summer camp, but also have fun and be creative.

Which is why you need to check out the summer camp sessions at Starlight Pottery, 7070 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

At Starlight Pottery Summer Camp, kids make fun and unique projects using pottery, glass, clay, tie dye, and more.

All sessions are Monday-Friday from 10:30am-1:30pm. Cost: $125 per week. For ages 5 and up.

June 14-18
June 28-July 2
July 12-16
July 26-30
August 2-6

To reserve a space for your child, call 303-9599

Starlight Pottery’s studio is a wonderful place to gather as family and friends and create great memories. Conveniently located in mid-town Savannah, the studio is in the Eisenhower Shopping Plaza at the intersection of Eisenhower and Hodgson Memorial Drive. Starlight Pottery is a great place to host your next birthday party, bridal shower, baby shower, youth group, ladies group, etc. Bring your Girl Scout or Boy Scout troops, too. Become a fan on Facebook and receive special announcements and offers.

2009 was awesome for children’s birthday parties. Savannah’s favorite children’s birthday party entertainers Sillydilly the Clown and Funny Bunny entertained at over 300 birthday parties. For 2010, they’re offering more ideas for your birthday party needs including that furry red friend that toddlers love to hug.

Sillydilly also now has options that you can add to your birthday party to make it a big hit. They come to your party location. Characters can be added on to any party package with Sillydilly or you can have the Character come out for the party to make a visit to your little one. Party packages are catered to every age. Specialty packages, special requests are great for ages 2-9.

See a preview of Sillyldilly’s new furry red birthday party character at the following Kids Nights in March:
Kids’ Night at Chick-fil-A, Pooler, 5-8 PM March 25
Kids’ Night at Beef O Bradys, Richmond HIll 5:30-8 PM March 23

Princess parties are just one Sillydilly birthday option

Sillydilly the Clown’s children’s birthday options include: face painting; animal balloons; magic shows; spidey-web parties; princess parties; characters; reptile parties; singing telegrams; moonbounces and other inflatables; art classes and crafts for birthday parties for older children.

Coming soon: pirate parties, batman and more!

For more info or to book a party, click here.

Sillydilly the Clown Parties, www.sillydillytheclown.com, 912-356-1214, Sillydilly Moonbounces, www.sillymoonbounces.com

In Fantasyland, you’re the queen of holiday baking, wielding a peppermint stick scepter, sporting a chocolate tiara and churning out dozens of yummy yuletide confections.

But in reality, you simply can’t find the time to do all the baking you wanted to do this season. Southern Belle Cupcakery in Savannah to the rescue. Southern Belle is all about gourmet cupcakes made completely from scratch with the freshest ingredients and no preservatives.

Southern Belle’s Holiday Cupcakes are perfect for any holiday occasion and great as gifts. Owner and bakemeister Brittany Banks creates pretty little bites of heaven.

Peppermint Chocolate

Holiday flavors include peppermint chocolate cake with peppermint cream cheese frosting, garnished with crushed candy cane; hot chocolate with marshmallow buttercream frosting, garnished with mini marshmallows and hot cocoa powder; holiday red velvet with green cream cheese frosting, garnished with holiday sprinkles. Brittany also makes rum cakes infused with a rum glaze, garnished with pecans.

See all the delicacies here. Place your holiday orders by this Sun. Dec. 20 to ensure delivery. Cupcakes are $28 per dozen.

Hot Chocolate

Southern Belle Cupcakery also offers creative flavors year round. Cookies-and-cream confection is topped with a generous swirl of Oreo buttercream, then adorned with a teensy Oreo. Brittany’s chocolate raspberry cupcakes with cream cheese frosting garnished with a fresh raspberry were a hit at my son’s birthday party.

Give Brittany 48 hours notice, and she’ll supply your next dinner party, shower or carb craving. Love at first bite!

Southern Belle Cupcakery in Savannah, 912.695.5654, www.southernbellecupcakery.com

Emily Cook wins last week’s SouthernMamas giveaway: a $50 gift certificate toward any Sillydilly the Clown Party Package! Congratulations, Emily.  Sillydilly does sparkle face-painting, princess parties, animal balloons, silly singing and dancing, unicycle shows, silly magic, storytelling and games.

To book a party with Sillydilly, call 912-356-1214 or email Sillydillytheclown@comcast.net .

Click here for various Sillydilly package info and rates.

This week’s giveaway is a $50 gift certificate toward any Sillydilly the Clown Party Package.  Sillydilly does sparkle face-painting, princess parties, animal balloons, silly singing and dancing, unicycle shows, silly magic, storytelling and games.

Here are the rules:

Sillydilly now offers Reptile parties with Brian Nettles. These Cold Blooded Adventures feature snakes, frogs, turtles, and lizards large and small. Cold Blooded Adventure’s shows protect, inform, educate, and inspire people about the world of reptiles and amphibians. Audiences will have a hands-on experience with the creatures.

Cold Blooded Adventures Birthday parties are great for boys and girls ages 5 and up. All children attending receive a fun souvenir from Brian and the birthday star will help Brian run the show and receive a special gift. For more info, visit Sillydilly’s Web site and click on packages.