UPDATE: Winner is Suzanne Work Hokanson!! Congratulations Suzanne!

This week’s giveaway is going to make you nostalgic for your favorite childhood doll. Win a handmade Little Lady Belles doll stitched with love and attention right here in Savannah.

 Little Lady Belles are unique, handmade soft form dolls designed as a treasured toy, family heirloom & long-lasting keepsake for display. Each belle has a unique personality and story to tell. Some represent the grand styles and fashions of the past, while others the sweet city and country girls of today.

To enter to win, “like” the Little Lady Belles family on Facebook here, then on the Little Lady Belles Facebook wall, share the name of your favorite childhood doll or simply a memory of your doll or playing dolls (or another favorite toy for the non-doll playing moms) Be sure to say that SouthernMamas.com sent you! Deadline to enter to win: noon Sun. April 22. We’ll pick a winner at random & announce it here Mon. April 23.

Little Lady Belles  are handmade with high-quality vintage fabrics and buttons. Their bodies are all new, 100 percent cotton; their hair is wool felt, polyester fleece, or cotton chenille fabric. Clothing is made from pre-washed repurposed materials. The belles have embroidered facial details.

Due to the use of buttons and small pieces, the dolls are best suited for ages 3 and older The belles measure from 26 to 31 inches tall, with an arm span of 22 inches. Each belle comes with one accessory and a small portrait.

Customized handmade dolls also can be commissioned for birthdays and other special events. Prices for the belles featured on the Little Lady Belles Facebook page here range from $50 to $75. (Customized orders are priced based on design and materials.)

The belles design and fabrication were developed by Abigail Kokai and Scribble Art Studio owner Carrie Christian, both graduates of the Savannah College of Art and Design.

You can meet the dolls in person at the Springtime in Paris: Art & Fashion Show, a kids’ art & fashion show presented by Scribble Art Studio & Sara Jane’s Children’s Boutique. All proceeds of the show will help to start-up Scribble’s charitable program Scribble On Wheels, a program that works with local hospitals in an effort to bring art to every little artist. The goal of Scribble on Wheels is to work with pediatric patients in groups or one-on-one sessions, providing fun, interesting art projects that provide a nurturing and inspirational creative experience to every child,

Springtime in Paris is 5-8 PM Sat. April 28 @ Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St.  Details here.

For more information, custom orders, or to purchase a doll you “like” on the Little Lady Belles Facebook page, please e-mail Joyce McDonald at: JoyceAMcDonald@yahoo.com.

For more information on Scribble or Springtime in Paris, contact artist Carrie Christian at 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Savannah photographer LeeAnn Ritch  is offering a fabulous special just in time to take advantage of our Savannah blooms as an amazing Spring backdrop: A photography session, online proofing and high-resolution CD for $400 plus tax (Regular cost is $575)!

The Savannah family portrait photographer and mother of two specializes in newborn, baby, child, and family photography. LeeAnn is known for shooting warm, candid portraits like these pictured here.

Check out more of her work by clicking here.

Click here to book a session.

Be sure to mention SouthernMamas to take advantage of this Spring deal.

To follow LeeAnn Ritch’s work and stay updated on her specials, be sure to “like” her Facebook page by clicking here.

LeeAnn Ritch Photography, 912.308.9327 or email leeann@leeannritchphotography.com , www.leeannritchphotography.com LeeAnn Ritch Photography is a SouthernMamas.com sponsor

Update: Winners are: Casey O, Elizabeth N., Shylah C. & A. B – who will all be receiving an email & gift card from Southern Charm Chevy Girls! Congratulations!

Four winners this week: Southern Charm Chevy Girls’ giveaway this week is not to be missed.

To celebrate Chevy Truck month this March, your local Chevy dealers are offering terrific truck deals at local dealerships & hosting giveaways each week on Southern Charm Chevy Girls.

To enter to win, visit Southern Charm Chevy Girls on Facebook here, like the page & click on the Chevy Truck Month! tab to enter to win.

Winners will be announced Mon. March 26. Good luck.

 sara jane children’s boutique in Savannah will have a March Madness sale Wednesday & Thursday March 21 & 22 in store only. Everything* in the store will be 25% off! Stop by the boutique after 2pm and you may even witness a little surprise.
(*some exclusions apply. Sale valid in store only March 21st- March 22nd. Not valid on monogramming, special orders, party bookings, and other restrictions may apply.

Discount on photography sessions

 sara jane children’s boutique has teamed up with Daly & Salter Photography to bring you a sweet deal!

From now until the end of May, Daly & Salter Photography is offering a $25 discount on a professional photo shoot when you spend $100 or more at sara jane children’s boutique. This offer cannot be combined with any other promotion. The coupon must be present upon session and expires Aug. 1 2012. Call Daly & Salter at 912.233.7708 or email studio@dalyandsalterphoto.com  to make appointements.

sara jane children’s boutique, 202 East 37th St., Savannah, Ga. 31401, 912-234-5266, email  sarajanekids@comcast.net, http://sarajane.myshopify.com/ Sara Jane Children’s Boutique is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

You’re invited to an open house at Savannah Technical College’s Cosmetology and Barbering Department suites, 10AM-2PM Sat. March 24 at the Savannah Campus [5717 White Bluff Road, Goodman Hall (first floor)]. Both departments will offer free hair, nail and skin care services during the open house – walk-ins welcome. Donations will be accepted to benefit Savannah Technical College’s Foundation Scholarships.
Cosmetology services offered at the open house include: manicures, pedicures, cut and style, round brushing, blowouts, clipper cuts and eyebrow waxing or arching. Suggested donation for cosmetology services at the open house is $10 per service.
Barbering services offered at the open house include: clipper cuts, facials, facial shaving, scalp treatments, scalp massages. Suggested donation for barbering services at the open house is $5 per service.

Here is a great place to find used $1 kids’ books (and adult books, too): the Book Sale at Southwest Chatham Library that starts Wed March 7 through Sunday March 11. The library is at 14097 Abercorn St. (behind Target at Savannah Mall). 912.925.8305

Regular Sale
$1 for everything (except speciality items)
Wed March 7 10 AM-5 PM
Thurs. March 8 3-7 PM
Fri. March 9 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat. March 10 10 AM-5 PM

Bag Sale
$5 per bag (Everything must go)
Sun. March 11 2:30-5:30 PM

For kids’ storytimes at various Live Oak Public Library branches, click here.

ProTect Painters of Savannah is giving a lucky SouthernMamas.com reader a $35 gift card to Driftaway Cafe in Sandfly!

To enter to win, just visit ProTect Painters of Savannah on Facebook here, “like” their page & answer this question: “what is your favorite exterior house paint color?” Deadline to enter is 9 PM Mon. March 19! (You know you deserve a yummy dinner out at Driftaway Cafe, 7400 Skidaway Road, Savannah!)

Spring is a great time to paint because we still have mild temperatures, the humidity is slightly less and the threat of afternoon showers is low. It is also a great time to add a splash of color to brighten up your home after the cooler dreary winter months.

ProTect Painters of Savannah – which completes residential painting projects in Savannah, The Islands, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon and the Lowcountry – uses a lot of the new low VOC and Zero Voc paints which are better for our families and our environment.

ProTect Painters of Savannah specializes in both interior and exterior painting, and can also help you with proper color coordination of older homes and contemporary designs, interior design schemes, paint failure corrections, and other additional services.

Receive a 10 percent discount when you mention you read about ProTect Painters of Savannah on SouthernMamas.com!

Dan DeYoung, ProTect Painters of Savannah, Proudly serving the home painting needs of Savannah, 22 West Bryan St. #206, Savannah, GA 31401 912-344-9388. ProTect Painters of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

SouthernMamas.com is thrilled to tell you about ProTect Painters of Savannah which completes residential painting projects in Savannah, The Islands, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon and the Lowcountry.

ProTect Painters of Savannah specializes in both interior and exterior painting, and can also help you with proper color coordination of older homes and contemporary designs, interior design schemes, paint failure corrections, and other additional services.

Receive a 10 percent discount when you mention you read about ProTect Painters of Savannah on SouthernMamas.com!

As your local owner and project manager, Dan DeYoung is always accessible to answer questions or concerns. He regards communication as essential to his customer’s satisfaction, after all your approval is imperative to continued ProTect Painters of Savannah’s success.

ProTect Painters of Savannah takes great pride in the work they do – no matter how small or large the task. Their crews are well-trained, prompt, clean and courteous professional painters. They use only the best interior and exterior paint products, such as Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore paints to ensure a long-lasting and environmentally-friendly paint project.

When you call to discuss your painting needs, Dan DeYoung will set up no-obligation appointment that is most convenient with your schedule. During that meeting, he’ll provide a free quote and explain why ProTect Painters is the trusted choice for professional residential painting and commercial painting services in the Coastal Empire.

So leave the house painting to your local Savannah ProTect Painters with no hassles! Just the best home painting from Savannah’s painting company of choice.

“Like” ProTect Painters of Savannah on Facebook here to stay connected & informed about their deals & promos. Click on the Welcome tab for fun interactive “painting.”

Dan DeYoung, ProTect Painters of Savannah, Proudly serving the home painting needs of Savannah, 22
West Bryan Street #206, Savannah, GA 31401 912-344-9388. ProTect Painters of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

This week, Monday Feb. 27-Sunday March 4 is free admission at Jepson Center, 207 W York St., Savannah, 31401!

The art museum is offering free admission everyday, all day to the public Feb. 27 through March 4.

Enjoy the downtown Savannah museum at no cost & explore the Jepson’s ArtZeum, a two-level children’s museum.

For more information call 912.790.8800 or click here

You deserve 3-nights at the Ritz Carlton!

Which is why you should enter to win a fantasic giveaway from  Southern Charm Chevy Girls Facebook page: a 3-night stay at the Ritz Carlton in Atlanta plus $400 gas/food & $300 spa services!

Details on how to enter to win this awesome luxury Atlanta trip valued at $1,500 here.

To enter to win, your local Chevy dealers Dare you to Compare your current vehicle to a new Chevy. Tell Southern Charm Chevy Girls what you think, then register to win this awesome luxury Atlanta trip! To enter to win & get more details, visit the Southern Charm Chevy Girls Facebook page here , “like” the page & click on the “Dare to Compare” tab on the left.

MetalPressions.com  invites you to the Georgia Bridal Show @ the Savannah Civic Center this weekend, Sun. Feb. 26.

MetalPressions.com  is offering 25% off all orders placed at the show and is giving away a $100 gift certificate!

Be sure to use this coupon pictured here for 2 for one on the entrance ticket.

MetalPressions.com is the quintessential American small business success story of Savannah Jewelry Designer and Artist, Elisha Argentinis and her husband Andreas.

The two teamed up three years ago to take Elisha’s jewelry designs to the next level and make huge waves in the online personalized jewelry market. Over the past three years while growing the jewelry business, they have developed a revolutionary online jewelry design tool that will change the way people shop for personalized custom jewelry.

Exceptionally designed & handcrafted gold and silver jewelry with an exclusive online design tool have set MetalPressions.com apart from their competition.

MetalPressions.com is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser, www.metalpressions.com

Annual Charles Ellis Montessori Rummage Sale is 7 AM-Noon Saturday, March 24, 2012!

The school will take donations of just about anything you have to give. Furniture of any type, lighting fixtures, lawn and yard tools, sports equipment, clothes, home improvement items, pet accessories, appliances and other kitchen whatnots, uniforms, books, musical instruments – anything you want out of your house.
Talk about the perfect excuse to clean out your house. Tax donation forms available. Anything donated is tax-deductible.

Drop off will begin on Thurs. March 22

Sale is Sat. March 24.
7 am to noon
Multipurpose Room – Entrance on Battey Street
Charles Ellis Montessori Academy
220 E 49th St
Savannah, Ga 31405

All items left after sale are donated to the Mission. More info here.

Giveaway time!!!

Let’s think SPRING! Savannah’s Largest Children’s Consignment Sale, Coastal Kids Market, will host it’s Spring Sale on March 1-3 in Pooler.

If you’d like to win a pair of coveted EARLY SHOP passes and a $25 gift certificate to spend, simply share the graphic below on your Facebook Page (click share button) and then head on over and LIKE the CKM page here. 

Deadline to enter is 5 PM Mon. Feb. 27. We’ll randomly select a winner on Mon. Feb 27 from everyone who shared! Also, there is still time to consign. Details about how to consign here.

Seven popular vendors are already signed up for the upcoming sale. Click here to see who the vendors are or to sign up to become a vendor at an upcoming sale.

Coastal Kids Market Spring 2012 SALE DATES
Thursday, March 1, CHARITY HOUR: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Details here)
Open to Public: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday, March 2, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 3, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
**Select items will be half price on Saturday

Coastal Kids Market, The Shops at Godley Station ~ Pooler Parkway, 107 Grand Central Blvd. Suite 202 (formerly Moonlight Mattress), www.coastalkidsmarket.com Coastal Kids Market is a SouthernMamas.com sponsor.

Looking for another chance to win tickets to this weekend’s Southern Women’s Show Savannah?  Savannah Baby Co.. has two ticket giveaways under way. Deadline to enter is 11:59 PM Wed. Feb 15.

Ways to win:

1. Write Savannah Baby Co a review on Google and one person will randomly be selected to win TWO tickets. Reviews must be truthful and written after visiting the store. Must also “like” Savannah Baby Co. on Facebook here.

2. Write some advice to new moms on the Savannah Baby Co. Facebook page and whoever has the most “likes” on their advice by the deadline will receive FIVE tickets. Must also “like” Savannah Baby Co. on Facebook here.

Savannah Baby Co. will be at the Southern Women’s Show Savannah this weekend Feb. 17-19 so stop by and visit their booth!

Savannah Baby Company, 5301 Paulsen at the corner of Paulsen St and 69th in the Medical Arts neighborhood, Monday-Friday, 10-6. Saturday 10-4. 912-480-0212, www.savannahbabyco.com, Savannah Baby Company is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Southern Charm Chevy Girls is having an amazing giveaway: a pampered three-night stay at the Ritz Carlton in Atlanta plus $400 gas/food & $300 spa services!

To enter, visit the Southern Charm Chevy Girls Facebook page here & click on the “Dare to Compare” tab.  Good luck!

UPDATE: Winners are: Everett Tarver, Mindy Galbreath & Julie Dykes. Congratulations ladies!
The Southern Women’s Show is returning to February 17-19 to the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center.

There’s so much for busy moms – from makeovers to pampering to (free) health testing to cooking demos to seminars on balancing life…

This week, SouthernMamas.com is giving away a total of 12 tickets to the Southern Women’s Show in Savannah – to three winners.

Three SouthernMamas.com readers will each win four tickets!

To enter to win, visit the Southern Women’s Show Facebook page here, “like” the page and post to your own wall. In other words, share this post on your wall. How easy is that?

Deadline to enter to win is Sun. Feb. 12.

We’ll pick our three winners Sun. Feb. 12 & announce them here.

Southern Women’s Show brings three days of shopping, fashion shows, celebrity appearances, food sampling, pampering, and more to Savannah International Trade & Convention Center.

From savvy shopping to creative cooking ideas, healthy lifestyle tips. Plus, you won’t want to miss the trendy fashion shows, celebrity guests & fabulous prizes.

Southern Womens Show,  One International Drive, Savannah, 31402,  1.800.849.0248 www.SouthernWomensShow.com Hours Fri: 10 AM-8 PM, Sat 10 AM-7 PM, Sun 11 AM-5 PM

Hubbard’s Maid Service in Savannah has an enticing discount for SouthernMamas.com readers: during the month of February, receive a cleaning and get a voucher for 2 hours of cleaning for free.

Click here to read a recent guest post from Nicole Hubbard, owner of Hubbard’s Maid Service: “Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Dust Mites”  The guest post will make you want to sterilize your sheets immediately!

Call 912.961.9131 for a free house cleaning quote. Be sure to tell them SouthernMamas.com sent you to receive your February discount!.

Serving Savannah & the Lowcountry since 2004, Hubbard’s Maid Service has been keeping thousands of houses and offices spotless. You can be assured that Hubbard’s licensed, bonded, and insured team has one goal: your complete satisfaction! No office, house, store, or construction site is too small or large for Hubbard’s cleaning crews.

Hubbard’s Maid Service, 912.961.9131, www.hubbardsmaidservice.com Hubbard’s Maid Service is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

We love Super Museum Sunday when museums & other organizations are FREE. This year, Super Museum Sunday is 12-4 PM Sunday Feb 5. The new SCAD Museum of Art will be among those local museums offering free admission this Sunday! 

From Statesboro to Darien, over 40 cultural institutions throughout coastal Georgia participate in this popular annual family event. Free and open to the public.

Click here for a list of some participating local museums, so you can plan your day and take advantage of free admissions.

To all Southern Mamas Business Owners, this event is for you

The Savannah’s Women In Business Expo is going to be held at the beautiful Hyatt Regency in Downtown Savannah. The expo currently has a one time special offer for the first ten (10) lucky ladies to purchase a booth for a very low price.

But don’t wait to long because this deal is sure to go quickly.

Visit the Expo’s Facebook Fan Page here. 

The Women in Business Expo is a show for women in all stages of business. Whether it is pre-start, start-up, development and growth, self-employment, women managers and female professionals. The purposes of this expo is to promote awareness and increase women’s entrepreneurism. This expo supports start-up to enable women-owned businesses to develop and grow and promote their product or services.

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.

Savannah photographer LeeAnn Ritch  is offering a fabulous special just in time for Valentine’s Day: A photography session, online proofing and high-resolution CD for $350 plus tax (Regular cost is $575)!

The Savannah family portrait photographer and mother of two specializes in newborn, baby, child, and family photography. LeeAnn is known for shooting warm, candid portraits like these pictured here.

Check out more of her work by clicking here.

Click here to book a session.

Be sure to mention SouthernMamas to take advantage of the .

To follow LeeAnn Ritch’s work and stay updated on her specials, be sure to “like” her Facebook page by clicking here.

LeeAnn Ritch Photography, 912.308.9327 or email leeann@leeannritchphotography.com , www.leeannritchphotography.com LeeAnn Ritch Photography is a SouthernMamas.com sponsor

UPDATE: Winner is Katie Johns!

Sure it’s January, but Spring will be here before you know it. Here’s a giveaway to help you get ready: One lucky SouthernMamas.com reader is going to win their pick of one of Classic Kids Designs new adorable Spring and Summer 2012 Designs. The winner will win their pick of either the Addysn skirt in Strawberry Fields or the boys Pocket Pants in lowcountry madras (both pictured here.) Winner picks the size. Sizes run up to 8 for both. 

To enter to win, “like” Classic Kids Designs on Facebook here then answer this question on the Classic Kids Facebook wall: What are you most looking forward to about Spring – a local spring event, activity, vacation, tradition etc? Please say SouthernMamas.com sent you! Deadline to enter to win is Feb. 12 . We’ll pick a name and announce it here and on SouthernMamas.com Facebook. Not into Facebook? Please answer the question by commenting below this post.

Classic Kids custom make each outfit and pay close attention to detail. Check out the designs here.

Classic Kids Designs is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

You can start tagging your gently-used clothes to sell and cash in at Kids 2 Kids seasonal consignment sale, set for March 8-11 2012 at Savannah Mall.

With spectacular incentives, you can’t afford NOT to consign with Kids 2 Kids!

Sale Dates:
Thurs. March 8 3p-7p
Frid. March 9 10a-7p
Sat. March 10 10a-7p
Sun. Mar.11 11a-2p (Select Items will be 40% off)

Want to Shop Early? Volunteer and shop March 8 10a-3p

Drop Off is March 6 & 7.

Kids 2 Kids easy tagging system is NOW available. Click here to Register/ Start Tagging/ or Sign up for Volunteer Shifts.

The advantages to seasonal consignment sales are numerous:
•shoppers find better prices at seasonal consignment sales than at consignment shops
•the variety and quality is better than garage sales
•consignors keep a larger percentage
•it is fun and easy

Kids 2 Kids Consignment Sale, http://kids2kidsconsign.net/, March 8-11 2012, Kids 2 Kids Consignment Sale is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

The first sign of spring in our area isn’t pollen, robins or the start of baseball. It’s that favorite spring tradition: Coastal Kids Market Spring 2012 consignment sale, set for March 1-3 2012.

You simply cannot afford to miss this event, which is the spot to hit for boutique bargains in the Coastal Empire. Coastal Kids Market sells only gently-worn designer items deemed too cute to resist!

Consignment registration is currently under way. Sell your upscale children’s clothing, shoes and accessories for cash! Details here. Designed to make resale easy for moms, Coastal Kids Market ’s busy mom’s tagging service allows you to consign your children’s outgrown items even if you don’t have time to enter your inventory and tag your items. Let Coastal Kids Market do the work for you. Tagging service consignors receive 50 percent of their items selling price. Email or call Coastal Kids Market to make arrangements for them to pick up your items.

Advertise with Coastal Kids Market , which now offers FOUR ways to advertise. Details here.

Seven popular vendors are already signed up for the upcoming sale. Click here to see who the vendors are or to sign up to become a vendor at an upcoming sale. 

Register now to get your first choice of volunteer shifts and drop-off times. Check out the Coastal Kids Market Web site here for info.

Stay connected and get updates about this popular sale by liking Coastal Kids Market on Facebook here.

Coastal Kids Market Spring 2012 SALE DATES
Thursday, March 1, CHARITY HOUR: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Details here)
Open to Public: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday, March 2, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 3, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
**Select items will be half price on Saturday

Coastal Kids Market, The Shops at Godley Station ~ Pooler Parkway, 107 Grand Central Blvd. Suite 202 (formerly Moonlight Mattress), www.coastalkidsmarket.com Coastal Kids Market is a SouthernMamas.com sponsor.

How is this for a sweet deal on something you’ll treasure forever: half off a session fee with Stayce Koegler Photography  for all SouthernMamas.com readers!

One glimpse at the Web site for Stayce Koegler Photography– or just a look at her fresh, whimsical work pictured with this post – and you’ll quickly understand just how enticing a deal this is. Book a session between now and Feb. 29 and Stayce K will give you 50 percent off your session fee! Your session can be scheduled for any future date in 2012. Mention SouthernMamas.com to receive the discount.

Stayce Koegler Photography specializes in Family and Child portrait photography serving the coast of Georgia and North Florida.

Stayce lives in Savannah with her husband and their two children. Relaxed, natural family and child portrait photos — usually taken outdoors — will capture your child’s spirit.

Stayce makes the pricing and package options simple. If you don’t find what you’re looking for in the pricing list here, just say the word and she’ll create a custom package that suits your needs.

Stay connected with Stayce K Photography by “liking” her Facebook page here.

Stayce Koegler Photography, www.staycekoegler.com, staycekoegler@hotmail.com Stayce Koegler Photography is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.