Hilton Head Island gets a bad rap for being pricey. But there are free ways to entertain the kids on this overwhelmingly family-friendly island.

Hilton Head Island’s beaches are the No. 1 way to entertain kids. You can bike on this beach. You can play in the tidal pools at low-tide. Swim. Sand castles. Ride the waves.

Here are our top picks for other free ways to entertain the kids on this island:

FOR MORE KID-FRIENDLY LOCAL ACTIVITIES, VISIT THE SOUTHERNMAMAS.COM EVENT CALENDAR HERE.

1. Bicycling on Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island offers over 50 scenic miles of public bicycle pathways and nature trails. The hard-packed beaches are also popular for bicycling at low tide.

2. Free family-friendly outdoor Gregg Russell concerts at Harbour Town, Sea Pines

A classic on Hilton Head Is. for almost four decades, Gregg Russell Concerts under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town happen every night during summer (weather permitting) except Saturdays, 8-9:30 p.m. During Summer 2014, Gregg Russell will perform June 1-August 22 (every night except Saturdays) & August 28-31. This family-oriented singer/storyteller performs sing-a-longs, ballads & silly songs with audience participation. Kids in the audience try to get Gregg to pick them to sing a song to the crowd, often using creative pick-me posters etc. Concerts are free; there’s a $6 gate fee per auto.

3. Free petting farm at Lawton Stables in Sea Pines

The free animal farm includes a deer named Callie, goats, sheep, chickens, rabbits, turtles, cows and rabbits.  Kids can also pet a friendly retired Clydesdale, Harley, at the stables. Pony rides and horseback riding available for a fee. The animal farm is free; there’s a $6 Sea Pines gate fee per auto. More info here. 190 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island, 29928

4. Hike trails in the free Sea Pines Forest Preserve

The 605-acre Sea Pines Forest Preserve includes easy trails to various points of interest including the 4,000-year-old Indian Shell Ring, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The walks range from 25 minutes to one hour. Bicycles are not permitted on the nature trails, so please park your bicycles at the locations provided. Open from sunrise to sunset. The Forest Preserve is free; there’s a $6 Sea Pines gate fee per auto. More info here.

5. Ride the free Sea Pines Trolley

Take the free Sea Pines Trolley to all your favorite Sea Pines locations. This is a great way to entertain kids who are still thrilled by “bus rides etc”. The trolley offers an easy way to get around Sea Pines while giving you a scenic tour of a favorite family vacation resort. Schedule info here.  Trolley rides are free; there’s a $6 Sea Pines gate fee per auto.

6. Go to the beach at the newly redone Sea Pines Beach Club. 

Convenient access to the Surf Shop, restrooms, shower facilities & Surfside Market featuring to-go sandwiches, salads, snacks &  cold beverages. Details here. 87 North Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29928. The beach club is free; there’s a $6 Sea Pines gate fee per auto. 

7. Gregg Russell Playground at Harbour Town, Sea Pines

The Gregg Russell Playground at Harbour Town is one of the top playgrounds in our area. Fenced, somewhat shaded playground that includes a treehouse; swings; numerous slides; lots of climbing bars, jungle gym bars, monkey bars. Just outside the fenced-playground is a water fountain; picnic tables; bathrooms; and plenty of spots for lunch, drinks or coffee and of course, the famous Harbour Town lighthouse which is open to climb for a fee plus $6 Sea Pines gate fee per auto.  Harbour Town, Hilton Head, SC 29928

8. Explore FREE historical Stoney-Baynard Ruins, Sea Pines

The ruins of the old Baynard estate, the main house as well as attendant slave quarters, are permanently preserved within six-acre Baynard Ruins Park. The home was raided during the Civil War and Union forces made it their headquarters. Details here. The ruins are free; there’s a $6 Sea Pines gate fee per auto.

FOR MORE KID-FRIENDLY LOCAL ACTIVITIES, VISIT THE SOUTHERNMAMAS.COM EVENT CALENDAR HERE.

Once Upon A Child Savannah has moved.

Their new address is: 1100 Eisenhower Drive Savannah GA 31406. (intersection of Waters Ave & Eisenhower Drive – next to Eisenhower Cinema)

Stop in today for fabulous savings and enormous selection like never before!

The store also has a new website layout, perfect for those of you interested in selling your children’s gently used items to Once Upon A Child.

Once Upon A Child Savannah is currently looking to buy Fall & Winter items, school uniforms, shoes, jackets, etc. as well as equipment, toys and furniture items.

The web site has a short and very informative video with tips for selling items to Once Upon A Child. Click here. 

Clearance Blowout

Stop in today to find great summer deals on select Spring & Summer clothing and shoes 50% OFF. Additional savings on toys, equipment and furniture.

Onsies
Buy 10 Onsies, Save $5!
All day, everyday Once Upon A Child offers 10 for $10 Onsies. Buy 10 $1.50 onises and they’ll take $5 off
Their everyday “ONSIE DEAL” just got better: All ONSIES ($1.50) are now 50% OFF!

Dollar Days

July 12th begins their “Dollar Days Event” – $1 Sale

Once Upon A Child Savannah, 1100 Eisenhower Drive Eisenhower Square, Savannah, 31406 tel: 912-351-0555
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We love this high-tech kids’ entertainment option: have a state-of-the art Mobile Game Theater come to your house.

That’s what GameTruck Hilton Head offers not just for Hilton Head Is. but also for Savannah, Bluffton, Pooler & the surrounding area.

JUNE 2014 SPECIAL: Mention you read about GameTruck Hilton Head Island on SouthernMamas.com & receive this deal during June! Receive GameTruck’s weekdayprice of $299 for the remainder of the month ANY DAY if you mention you read about this special on SouthernMamas.com. Just call Gametruck’s local number to receive the offer, 843-619-7FUN(7386)

GameTruck’s Original Mobile Video Game Theater™ features five flat screen TVs (yes, five!), dozens of video games, the latest consoles, climate control, two vendor doors. This video-game paradise on wheels is staffed by experienced GameCoaches. Talk about posh & fun. Just what your little gamers would love.

GameTruck isn’t just for children’s birthday parties. This kind of interactive video game entertainment is perfect for block parties, corporate events, summer events/camps, fund-raisers, school functions & more. Even better: GameTruck Hilton Head is locally owned & operated.

Book Now: GameTruck brings the excitement right to your door
888-602-GAME (4263)
843-619-7FUN (7386)

Gametruck Hilton Head, (843) 619-7386, email jason.stockwell@gametruckparty.com ,www.gametruckparty.com/HiltonHead On Facebook here.

Check out this Summer Photography portrait sale from Savannah photographer and artist Ashley Gaddy

Ashley is currently booking a limited number of family photo sessions at a hugely reduced rate.

Through the end of June 2014,  she will be selling 1 hour sessions for $150 (regularly $250.) Each session includes a CD of edited photos from the shoot. Payment must be received by June 30th, but sessions can be scheduled any time – perfect for summer beach photos, back to school photos of the kids, or next year’s Christmas cards.

Ashley  will only book 10 sessions at this price. For more information please email Ashley at ashleygaddy@comcast.net. See examples of Ashley’s amazing family and children portraits by clicking here.

Check out the Saved by the Deal savings on The Great Escape 5K obstacle race happening June 7 2014: only 3 days and 85 vouchers left to save 50% on the Great Escape.

Save Money, Give Back with www.Savedbythedeal.org and www.savannahraces.com.

Click here for the deal details.

The Great Escape 2014
June 7th 2014
This is a 3 mile race with 15 obstacles, and multiple chase zones within the course. There is no timing, just escape. The first wave of prisoners will escape at 8:30pm. Location: Big Nasty ATV Park Bloomingdale GA

The FREE DINING promotion at Walt Disney World is back for select dates this fall and winter. If you’ve been considering a Disney vacation, this promotion is one of the best ways to save!

For 2014, the available dates are August 31st – October 3rd, October 26th – November 1st, November 9th – November 20th, and December 12th – December 23rd. Free dining is being offered to guests for their entire length of stay as long as your arrival date is within the promotion dates!

FREE Dining Plans are available at select Walt Disney World Resorts and require a minimum 3-night stay with 2-day base tickets. Guests staying in a Value Resort will receive the Quick-Service Dining Plan and guests in Moderate, Deluxe, and Deluxe Villa Resorts receive the Disney Dining Plan. You can even upgrade your dining plan by paying the cost difference between your complimentary plan and the plan you want. This is a very popular time for my clients to try out the Deluxe Dining Plan!

Availability is extremely limited, and dining reservations are already open for most of these dates, so let’s get your FREE DINING vacation package secured now! Contact Two Sisters Travel now for your no-obligation vacation quote or details. And remember, Two Sisters’ travel planning services are 100% FREE!

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Two Sisters Travel
843.284.3241
Become a Facebook fan here.

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Everyone loves a GIVEAWAY!

Head over to Coastal Kids Market’s Facebook page by clicking here and tell them what you hope to find at the sale and you’ll be entered to win 2 preview tickets and a $25 gift certificate.

Winner will be randomly selected and announced on Facebook at noon this Friday, March 28th. Consignor registration is open though Sunday, March 30th at midnight. Click here to register.

Based on popular demand, CKM has moved to a NEW easy to find location: The Ramada Inn – 301 Governor Treutlen Rd Pooler, GA 31322

Spring 2014 Sale hours are:
Wednesday, April 2nd: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Consignors/Volunteers ONLY
Thursday, April 3rd: 5:00pm Charity Hour – $10 entry fee that CKM will donate to The Dream Campaign 6 pm – 8 pm – open to the public
Friday, April 4th: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, April 5th, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
**Select items half-price on Saturday

Coastal Kids Market, Upscale Spring 2014 Consignment Sale is April 3-5 , Pooler, GA, http://coastalkidsmarket.com/ (912) 655-4686, email contacts@coastalkidsmarket.com Coastal Kids Market is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Only 3 weeks left to register for Coastal Kids Market. Come reserve your spot today!

You do not want to miss all of the spring pretties.

Go on over to Coastal Kids Market website by clicking here and click on the registration tab for clear instructions on how to become a consignor.

Make sure to check out the benefits of volunteering (be the first ones in the door!) Please remember that CKM will also WAIVE your registration fee for referring a new consignor to this sale.

Be sure to “like” Coastal Kids Market on Facebook by clicking here as the sale’s Facebook fans and SouthernMamas.com fans are always the first to know about important announcements – like giveaways. (HINT!) See you soon!

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Here’s the perfect way to kickoff St. Patrick’s Weekend in Savannah: the Savannah Kilt & Kolor Run, 9 AM Sat. March 15.

Savedbythedeal.org is offering 60% off the run this weekend.

Come Clean, Leave Green: This is a just for fun, no timing, powder fight 5K which includes pre-race Zumba warmup, free parking and the best race bib in town. This discount was created to help make it easier for families to run together. It does not include a shirt or individual powder packet.

Click here  for more information.

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Here’s a great chance to find some amazing bargains (and unload some of your own unneeded furniture, appliances, electronics & home decor)

The 7th Annual Charles Ellis Annual Rummage Sale is 7 AM-noon Saturday, March 29 2014. The public is welcome to donate Friday evening AND to shop on Saturday!

Clothing will be $5 a bag (all you can fit in the bag). That’s right, $5 for a bag teeming with clothing.

If you are new to Savannah or just not familiar with this amazing sale – this is THE spot to find toys, small appliances, furniture, electronics, baby items, home decor and more treasures at bargain prices – plus clothes, a bag full for just $5..

Do not miss this huge, annual sale @ Charles Ellis Montessori Academy, 220 East 49th St, Savannah, Georgia 31405. Click here for the Facebook event page for this sale.

Photography by Julie Anne in Richmond Hill is having a Matilda Jane Trunk Show! One of Matilda Jane’s trunk keepers will be at the studio on March 29 with lots of adorable clothes to choose from! And the first two people who sign up for a photo session will receive a 5×7 organic bloom frame of your choice. You get to pick the color and shape.

Click here to check out Matilda Jane Clothing.

Please email at Julie@photographybyjulieanne.com  to let her know your coming or call (912) 655-9497.

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No matter your idea of fun, from thrilling to relaxing, from family-entertainment to an adults-only escape, a Royal Caribbean cruise has it! This is truly a vacation that everyone can enjoy.

And for a very limited time, take advantage of some amazing deals on select Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Europe, & Australia cruises.

• Kids, family, & friends – any 3^rd or 4^th stateroom guest – sail FREE
• FREE stateroom upgrade. Book a balcony for the price of an ocean view stateroom, or book an ocean view for the price of an interior stateroom.
• Reserve starting as low as $50 per person.

Rates as low as $570 per person for 7-night Western Caribbean cruise in an Ocean View Stateroom, or $307 per person for 4-night Bahamas cruise in an Ocean View Stateroom

Hurry, book your Royal Caribbean Cruise Vacation before these deals are gone! Contact Tara McCoy for your no-obligation vacation quote or details.

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Two Sisters Travel
843.284.3241
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The weather is getting nice out!  Book your session with Photography by Julie Anne today.

All Southern Mamas get two free brag books with every session booked before March 8.  This is included for newborns as well.

Not due til later this year?  That’s okay, book your newborn session now to ensure your spot.

Sessions are filling up fast and you don’t want to miss your opportunity to get your newborn session done!

Become a fan of Photography by Julie Anne to get all the latest news and be the first to get all the great deals being offered! https://www.facebook.com/PhotographybyJulieAnne

Don’t forget about the Matilda Jane trunk show on March 29!  Details to follow, but you don’t want to miss this amazing show.

Email at Julie@photographybyjulieanne.com or call (912)655-9497 or visit www.photographybyjulieanne.com for more information!

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Life is Full of Blessings Children’s Clothing store on Wilmington Island is having a Winter Blowout sale this week through Friday Feb. 14.

About Life is Full of Blessings

Inside the Life is Full of Blessings store on Wilmington Island, you’ll find everything from new to gently-loved clothing, school uniforms, new brands of cloth diapers and children’s furnishings, even boutique hair bows. You name it and you will see it in this store!

Life if Full of Blessings has a variety of items coming in and going out on a daily basis, so it is always exciting as a customer to see what new items have come in.

They offer three forms for consignor reimbursement: Cash, store credit or consignment. Designed to make resale easy for moms, this boutique accepts items of any season any time. Learn more by liking Life is Full of Blessings on Facebook here.

Life is Full of Blessings children’s consignment boutique, 212 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Savannah, 31410 tel. (912) 247-2624, https://www.facebook.com/Savannahsfavoritekidstore Life is Full of Blessings is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Savannah’s biggest children’s consignment event – High Cotton Kids - is set for February 27-March 1, 2014!

Come shop consignment at its finest. High Cotton Kids is THE place to save a lot of money, make a lot of money and have a great time doing both! This spring’s upscale resale shopping event will have thousands of high-end boutique children’s brand clothing sizes 0-12 and many other items. There will also be a variety of new merchandise from several local retailers.

Get ready to rack up on all your favorite children’s brands at a fraction of the retail price! There is something for everybody’s taste and budget from adorable smocked frocks to funky threads to even high cotton play clothes your kids will love to throw on all spring and summer.

Consignor registration is now OPEN! Clean out and cash in, consignors can receive 60-70% of their sales! High Cotton Kids also accepts high-end maternity clothing, children’s furniture, artwork, baby and nursery necessities (e.g. bouncers, exercausers, etc.), strollers, toys, books, DVDs and more. For a complete list of items we accept and do not accept click here.

High Cotton Kids Consignment Event is sponsored by: Coach Val’s Tumblegym, Christine Hall Photography, Spices Etc. and Southern Traditions, a Monogram and Gift Place.

Stay connected and get updates about the event by liking High Cotton Kids on Facebook here.

You’re invited to a huge 50-cent inventory reduction clothing sale this Sat. Jan. 11, 2014 at 10 AM & Sun. Jan. 12 2014 @ Life is Full of Blessings children’s consignment store, 212 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Savannah, Ga. 31410, tel. 912-247-2624.

About Life is Full of Blessings

Inside the Life is Full of Blessings store, you’ll find everything from new to gently-loved clothing, school uniforms, new brands of cloth diapers and children’s furnishings, even boutique hair bows. You name it and you will see it in this store!

Life if Full of Blessings has a variety of items coming in and going out on a daily basis, so it is always exciting as a customer to see what new items have come in.

They offer three forms for consignor reimbursement: Cash, store credit or consignment. Designed to make resale easy for moms, this boutique accepts items of any season any time. Learn more by liking Life is Full of Blessings on Facebook here.

Life is Full of Blessings children’s consignment boutique, 212 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Savannah, 31410 tel. (912) 247-2624, https://www.facebook.com/Savannahsfavoritekidstore Life is Full of Blessings is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Dr. Ranicki’s Creating Wellness Center has a new client special for booking with the massage therapist. Receive an hour massage for $39.  Wellness Center staff members are looking forward to seeing you soon for you to enjoy your next great massage!

For more information, click here.

Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center, a wellness center at heart located in Pooler & serving greater Savannah, 1147 US Highway 80 West, Pooler, Ga 31322, (912) 376-1506, email: info@RanickiChiropractic.com , www.RanickiChiropractic.com  Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

You are determined to come in under budget this holiday shopping season.

Which is why you need to check out the huge $1 clothing sale this Sat. Nov. 23 @ Life is Full of Blessings, a children’s consignment boutique on Wilmington Island near Savannah offering family-friendly customer service and a fun, loving atmosphere.

The store is pulling new clothing sizes for Saturday’s $1 clothing sale. Several thousand pieces will be pulled for this weekend.

It has been 4 years this coming January since  Life is Full of Blessings first opened and they have a lot of inventory to pull to de-clutter the store and make room for new. Many great finds, so come check it out  Life is Full of Blessings this Saturday. Sale starts at 9 am at Life Is Full Of Blessings Children’s Clothing.

About Life is Full of Blessings

Inside the Life is Full of Blessings store, you’ll find everything from new to gently-loved clothing, school uniforms, new brands of cloth diapers and children’s furnishings, even boutique hair bows. You name it and you will see it in this store!

Life if Full of Blessings has a variety of items coming in and going out on a daily basis, so it is always exciting as a customer to see what new items have come in.

They offer three forms for consignor reimbursement: Cash, store credit or consignment. Designed to make resale easy for moms, this boutique accepts items of any season any time. Learn more by liking Life is Full of Blessings on Facebook here.

Life is Full of Blessings children’s consignment boutique, 212 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Savannah, 31410 tel. (912) 247-2624, https://www.facebook.com/Savannahsfavoritekidstore Life is Full of Blessings is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Would you like to run all Endurance Race Services (ERS) Savannah Races for below early bird pricing?

With the ERS Savannah Season race pass you can sign up anytime before race day using your personal registration code. If you can’t run a race, share your pass with a friend. We have 12 races planned for 2014, at early bird pricing, worth $345, At regular pricing over $400 and over $500 if you have a habit of registering late.

Saved by the Deal.org currently has a deal on ERS race passes. Details here.

2013 Races Included:
Jingle Jog and The New Years Celebration 5k/10k
2014 Races already Scheduled:
Hot Cocoa Half/10k, The Big Nasty Mud Run, Summer Soaker, The Great Escape, Milestone Half/10k, Jingle Jog, New Years Celebration Run

and more coming…

Deal details here.

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Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia
$10 off the 5K Celebration Run
Cost: $15.00
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Regular Price $25.00
Value: $10
Discount: 40%

Please join Girls on the Run on Nov. 23 for the Happiest Run Around Town!

Anyone who has been to a Girls on the Run 5K Celebration Run knows that it is unlike any other running event. It is a celebration of and for the girls who are completing a ten week season of Girls on the Run programming.

By the day of the 5K, their enthusiasm is so unbridled that they are running around before the race! Positive energy abounds as the girls dance to warm-up music, get their hair “happied” and “tattoos” on their faces, and gather with their teammates to hold hands as they head to the starting line.

This 5K is a competitive, community event that will bring a smile to your face! You will be so glad you participated.

Highlights:
•Community 5k- Everyone Is Welcome.
•Spaghetti Carb Fest Dinner & Pre-Race Party on Nov 22 from 5:30-7:30.
•Fabulous Family Friendly After Party.
•Professionally Timed.
•Age Group Awards.
•Dry Blend T-shirts.
•Finisher Medals for ALL.

Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia

See more here.

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It’s that time of the year for great savings!

If you were unable to participate at Savannah Women’s Expo last successful expo event, and you have a new business or want to showcase your product and services, here’s your chance.

Booth space is only $150.00 for a limited time. More info here:

The discounted booth space deal won’t last forever so be sure to visit the link below. RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY! Deal expires 10/13/2013. Women & Men business owners welcomed to participate!

Details here.

Savannah’s Women in Business Expo 2014 will be Saturday, April 5 2014 at Armstrong Center Grand Ballroom, 11935 Abercorn St., Savannah, 31419

Savannah’s Women in Business Expo, www.savwomeninbusinessexpo.weebly.com , 912-346-4928, email womeninbusinessexpo@yahoo.com. Savannah’s Women in Business Expo is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Thursday, October 24, 2013.
5 PM until 10:30pm.

THINK PINK on Thursday, Oct. 24 for breast cancer awareness @ The Melting Pot of Savannah’s Ladies Night! Enjoy a fabulous four course fondue dinner starting at $34.95 per person. The Melting Pot will have fabulous raffle prizes from Estee Lauder & Belk as well as pretty pink drink specials!

The Melting Pot of Savannah will donate 10% of sales from this evening to the Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation in the fight against breast cancer. ***Reservations are highly recommended***

Stay connected with The Melting Pot of Savannah on Facebook here and on Twitter here.

The Melting Pot, 232 E. Broughton St. Savannah, Ga 31401 tel: 912-349-5676 for reservations, www.meltingpot.com/savannah The Melting Pot of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

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Professional Photographers Greg Ceo, Rich Burkhart, and John McKinnon have generously agreed to donate their time to shoot a limited number of Holiday Family Photos to support the Montessori Education Society of Savannah, working to empower local teachers by giving them the resources they need to lead their Montessori classrooms.

Greg, Rich and John will be photographing children and families Friday, October 18th – Sunday, October 20th at the circular park located at the intersection of Battey Street and East 50th Street in Savannah’s Ardsley Park neighborhood.

These portrait sessions are open to the public but spaces are limited so please sign up now.

Pricing: $50 — Digital delivery of your photo as a high-res jpeg suitable for printing holiday cards from the photo lab of your choice – OR – $35 — Your family photo displayed online at Pictage.com, from which you can order high quality holiday cards and prints – see below.

Photographers: Greg Ceo is a SCAD Professor of Photography and an internationally-known commercial photographer. He shoots weddings in the Savannah area and you can see his wedding work at SavannahWeddingPhoto.com. Greg holds a BFA in Photography from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and an MFA in Photography from SCAD. Greg will be shooting on Friday and Saturday.

Rich Burkhart is a professional photojournalist on staff at the Savannah Morning News. He also shoots weddings and family portraits in the Savannah area and you can see his work at PhotosbyRB.com. He holds a BFA and an MFA in Photography from SCAD. Rich will be shooting on Sunday.

John McKinnon is a professional photographer employed full-time by SCAD’s Department of Communications, as well as a fine art photographer. John will be shooting on Saturday.

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Holiday Cards: Pictage.com is a website used by professional photographers to fulfill their orders for prints, greeting cards, and other products. They offer both flat and folded greeting cards that are completely customizable – you can use one of dozens of templates, create your own card from scratch, or alter a template to suit your needs. You can even type your annual family newsletter right into the folded greeting card. And of course, they are known for their high quality photo printing.

Here is the pricing:

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For more information about the Montessori Education Society of Savannah, please click here.

Need something to dance and celebrate about?

Shannon Christopher Photography  is giving your family and your favorite charity a gift for this season. When you book a first light or last light weekday session from now until Nov. 21 you will receive $50 off and your favorite charity will receive $50, too.

Sessions are one hour at any location including your home or local hangout. Shannon’s sessions are true photojournalism as he encourages his clients to connect with each other, be in the moment and forget the camera entirely. To see more of his style visit his work at www.shannonchristopher.com

Sessions include a minimum of 100 edited image files and a personal viewing site for $300 (normally $350) with $50 going to your favorite charity. Due to limited availability, please email or call to reserve your session today at shannon@shannonchristopher.com or 706-580-1281.

Shannon Christopher’s portfolio can be seen at www.shannonchristopher.com Find him on Facebook by clicking here.  His nature work can be found at http://instagram.com/shanchrisphoto#  and is currently exhibiting at the Tybee Island Social Club until October 28th.

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Headaches are common but are NOT normal!

Many headache and migraine sufferers resort to medications to cope with the pain. Medications only cover up the symptoms.

Headaches and migraines are a sign that something is wrong. If you suffer from headaches…if you know someone who suffers from headaches…pain is your body’s alarm system.

Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center offers all SouthernMamas.com readers a complimentary Consultation and Chiropractic evaluation to find out what is the cause of your headaches or migraines.

Give Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center a call at 912-376-1506 or click here for more information.

Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center, a wellness center at heart located in Pooler & serving greater Savannah, 1147 US Highway 80 West, Pooler, Ga 31322, (912) 376-1506, email: info@RanickiChiropractic.com , www.RanickiChiropractic.com Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

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Professional Photographers Greg Ceo, Rich Burkhart, and John McKinnon have generously agreed to donate their time to shoot a limited number of Holiday Family Photos to support the Montessori Education Society of Savannah.

Greg, Rich and John will be photographing children and families Friday, October 18th – Sunday, October 20th at the circular park located at the intersection of Battey Street and East 50th Street in Savannah’s Ardsley Park neighborhood.

These portrait sessions are open to the public but spaces are limited so please sign up now.

Pricing: $50 — Digital delivery of your photo as a high-res jpeg suitable for printing holiday cards from the photo lab of your choice – OR – $35 — Your family photo displayed online at Pictage.com, from which you can order high quality holiday cards and prints – see below.

Photographers: Greg Ceo is a SCAD Professor of Photography and an internationally-known commercial photographer. He shoots weddings in the Savannah area and you can see his wedding work at SavannahWeddingPhoto.com. Greg holds a BFA in Photography from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and an MFA in Photography from SCAD. Greg will be shooting on Friday and Saturday.

Rich Burkhart is a professional photojournalist on staff at the Savannah Morning News. He also shoots weddings and family portraits in the Savannah area and you can see his work at PhotosbyRB.com. He holds a BFA and an MFA in Photography from SCAD. Rich will be shooting on Sunday.

John McKinnon is a professional photographer employed full-time by SCAD’s Department of Communications, as well as a fine art photographer. John will be shooting on Saturday.

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Holiday Cards: Pictage.com is a website used by professional photographers to fulfill their orders for prints, greeting cards, and other products. They offer both flat and folded greeting cards that are completely customizable – you can use one of dozens of templates, create your own card from scratch, or alter a template to suit your needs. You can even type your annual family newsletter right into the folded greeting card. And of course, they are known for their high quality photo printing.

Here is the pricing:

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For more information about the Montessori Education Society of Savannah, please click here.

The Mosquito Authority, 2311 East Victory Drive, PO Box 2153, Savannah, GA 31402 tel: 912-996-8570, email coastal@themosquitoauthority.com, www.bugsbite.com/coastal

This week, a SouthernMamas.com reader will win a $25 gift certificate to the High Cotton Kids Fall/Winter 2013 Consignment Event held September 26-28 in Savannah.

To enter to win, like High Cotton Kids on Facebook here. Then answer this question on their FB wall: What bargain do you most hope to find at this season’s HCK sale? (e.g. holiday outfit for your toddler, artwork for your nursery, maternity clothes, a stroller, a great deal on a boutique item from a local vendor).  Deadline to enter is 9 PM Sun. Sept. 22. We’ll pick a name at random & announce it here.

Come shop consignment at it’s finest. High Cotton Kids is THE place to save a lot of money, make a lot of money and have a great time doing both! Savannah’s biggest upscale resale shopping event will include high-end boutique children’s brand clothing sizes 0-12 and many other items. There will also be a variety of new merchandise from several local vendors. Get ready to rack up on all your favorite children’s brands at a fraction of the retail price! There is something for everybody’s taste and budget from adorable smocked frocks to funky threads to even high cotton play clothes your kids will love to throw on all Fall and Winter.

Do you want to shop early for the best selection? Come to Shop for a Cause Presale on Thursday, September 26th from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. High Cotton Kids is partnering with The Next Generation for the Children’s Hospital at Memorial to help brighten the day of a child in the hospital. They will be collecting gift cards to be used for birthday celebrations and/or end-of- chemotherapy parties. Please bring your gift cards from Target, Wal-Mart or Toys-R-Us and shop one hour early, before the show opens to the public! Minimum amount of $5 is requested and more is greatly appreciated! Monetary donations of $5 or more will also be accepted at the door as your entry pass.

Consignor registration is open now through Sunday, September 22! Clean out and cash in, consignors keep 60-70% of your sales! Bring your gently loved children’s items to our consignment showroom and let us do the selling. High Cotton Kids also accepts high-end maternity clothing, children’s furniture, artwork, baby and nursery necessities (e.g. bouncers, exercausers, etc.), strollers, toys, books, DVDs and more. For a complete list of items that HCK accepts and does not accept, click here.

High Cotton Kids Fall and Winter 2013 Show Hours

706 Mall Boulevard (formerly Seeds of Faith Bookstore)

Thursday, September 26th 5:00 – 6:00 pm Shop for a Cause Presale benefiting The Next Generation. Check the details to shop early!

6:00 – 8:00 pm Open to the public

Friday, September 27th 9:00 am – 3:00pm Open to the public

Saturday, September 28th 9:00 am – 1:00pm (Select items will be 40% OFF) Open to the public

High Cotton Kids Consignment Fall 2013 upscale consignment sale, Sept. 26-28 2013 in Savannah, www.highcottonkids.com,  High Cotton Kids is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Thump, Cling, Clunk. Whatever ominous sound your car is making, the guys at Integrity Auto Repair can find the cause of the problem without ripping you off. That’s right, we found an honest Savannah auto repair shop. The trustworthy mechanics at Integrity Auto Repair are transparent in their service to your vehicle and will not sell you things you do not need.

Finally, a mechanic in Savannah you can trust.

Mention you read about Integrity Auto Repair on SouthernMamas.com & receive a premium oil change with a free tire rotation for only $24.95. (tax not included). Plus, SouthernMamas.com readers will receive 5% off your total bill for regular services.

Integrity Auto Repair services all major makes and models of vehicles. They are locally-owned and master certified in the industry.

Even better, Integrity Auto Repair offers a lifetime warranty on brakepads and a 2 year, 24,000 miles warranty (versus the standard 12 month, 12,000 mile warranty) on all other parts because they only use the highest quality parts, not junk parts.

These trustworthy mechanics fix brakes, retool engines and help with other mechanical aches and pains.

Don’t want to miss work sitting around in the auto repair waiting room? No worries. Integrity Auto Repair offers a shuttle service for local customers.  Call to make an appointment. 912.777.7030.

“Like” Integrity Auto Repair on Facebook by clicking here to stay updated on their deals & specials.

Integrity Auto Repair – it’s all in the name.

Hours:
Mon – Fri: 8 AM – 6 PM
Sat: 9 AM- 2 PM

Integrity Auto Repair, 4406 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31404, 912.777.7030, www.integrityonwaters.com  On Facebook here.

Girls just wanna have fun. And chocolate. And cheese. Time to get into the fall season with The Melting Pot of Savannah’s September Ladies Night Out on Thursday, Sept. 26 2013.

Cheese, salad & Chocolate for $21.99pp (plus tax and auto-gratuity) and specials on The Melting Pot’s Roaring Cocktails.

*not valid with any other offer, promotion, or discount.

Stay connected with The Melting Pot of Savannah on Facebook here and on Twitter here.

The Melting Pot, 232 E. Broughton St. Savannah, Ga 31401 tel: 912-349-5676 for reservations, www.meltingpot.com/savannah The Melting Pot of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.