Mark your calendars for Savannah’s biggest children’s consignment event: High Cotton Kids is coming soon! September 15-17, 2011 in a new location.

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!

Save the dates Sept. 15-17 for this fall’s upscale resale shopping event that will include high-end boutique children’s brand clothing sizes 0-12 and a variety of new merchandise from several local retailers.

High Cotton Kids is spreading out its huge selection of consignment inventory in a larger central location at 706 Mall Boulevard, formerly Seeds of Faith Christian Bookstore.

Get ready to rack up on all your favorite children’s brands and more 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, just in time for going back to school!

Consignor registration is now open! Clean out and cash in, all consignors keep 65% of your sales! Bring your gently loved children’s items to our consignment marketplace and let us do the selling. High Cotton Kids also accepts high-end maternity clothing, children’s furniture, art work, baby and nursery necessities (ie. bouncers, exercausers, etc.), strollers, toys, books, dvds and more. For a complete list of items, High Cotton Kids accepts and does not accept, click here

High Cotton Kids thanks it’s sponsors The Monogram Place & Robyn’s Nest Children’s Boutique , Bahama Joe’s , and Zaxby’s Sandfly

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

High Cotton Kids 2011 Fall & Winter Show Hours
Thurs, Sept. 15
5- 6 pm: Shop for a Cause Presale benefiting The Next Generation. Check the details to shop early!
6-8 pm Open to the Public
*Military and Expecting/First Time Moms with Children under 12 months of age may register with High Cotton Kids for early entry during the presale by emailing info@highcottonkids.com .

Fri. Sept. 16 9 am – 3 pm
Sat. Sept. 17 9 am – 1 pm (Select items will be 40% OFF)

High Cotton Kids, 706 Mall Boulevard (formerly Seeds of Faith Christian Bookstore), www.highcottonkids.com , email info@highcottonkids.com High Cotton Kids is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

PETITE FEET

 

CLEARANCE

SALE  

DAILY

 DolceMia Clothing offers a variety of fine children’s clothing perfect for back-to-school including smocked fall dresses, monogram dresses, monogram rompers, knitted clothing. Dolcemia takes pride of the quality of all their boutique children’s clothing and will gladly answer any of your questions. View more examples of the classic clothing by clicking here.

This week, DolceMia Clothing is giving a lucky SouthernMamas reader the adorable pink plaid fall little girl’s dress (pictured here). Click here for details about the dress.

DolceMia will monogram the dress for the winner, using the font the winner selects from the monogram fonts on the DolceMia site. Our very happy winner will also be able to select the size of dress she wants. Available sizes for the giveaway jumper are 2t,3t,4t,5t or 6t. Shirt is not included.

To enter to win, visit the DolceMia Clothing Facebook page by clicking here. “Like” the page and comment on the wall, telling us your favorite item of clothing on the DolceMia Clothing Web site or spotlighted on the DolceMia Facebook page. PLEASE SAY THAT SOUTHERNMAMAS.COM SENT YOU! Not into Facebook? Then you can enter to win by commenting below this post, telling us your favorite item on the DolceMia Clothing Web site.

Deadline to enter: Noon Sun. July 24 , 2011. We’ll announce the winner here on Sun. July 24 2011.

DolceMia Clothing – smocked, affordable children’s clothing, www.dolcemiaclothing.com , email cs@dolcemiaclothing.com . DolceMia Clothing is a SouthernMamas sponsor.

We can’t drag ourselves away from the fun and funky Web site for Stayce Koegler Photography– the music, the sun-kissed photos, the “beauty in the world.”

It’s all there right down to the blue skies and butterflies.  You have to check it out yourself and you’ll see what we’re talking about.

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. They moved from Redondo Beach, Calif. where they lived for eight years and we’re thankful to have Stayce living and taking whimsical photos here now.

Relaxed, natural family and child portrait photos — usually taken outdoors — will capture your child’s spirit.

Stayce aims to make your photo session a fun and memorable experience.

So she 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.

Even better, SouthernMamas.com readers a $25 discount off any Stayce Koegler Photography services. Mention SouthernMamas.com to receive the discount.

Stayce Koegler’s work is also featured in Something Special Magazine.

Mention you are a friends of Something Special Magazine and a portion of your sitting fee will be donated to the cause of their choice.

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.

Springtime in Surrey Boxy Backpack by Petunia Pickle Bottom

UPDATE: Congratulations to our winner Caroline Pace Edwards! Thanks so everyone who entered to win!

What a fun SouthernMamas.com July giveaway: Petunia Pickle Bottom Diaper bag ($170) from sara jane children’s boutique in Savannah!

A lucky SouthernMamas.com reader will win Petunia Pickle Bottom Diaper bag in a gender-neutral pattern called Springtime in Surrey. sara jane children’s boutique at 202 East 37th St. is the exclusive Petunia Pickle Bottom retailer in the Savannah area. The Boxy backpack is their most popular Diaper Bag, since its stylish while also functional.

To enter to win to win, “like” the sara jane children’s boutique Facebook page by clicking here. Then answer this question on the sara jane wall: “If you could buy anything on the sara jane children’s boutique Web site here, what would it be?” Please mention SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Springtime in Surrey Boxy Backpack by Petunia Pickle Bottom. Fun, fashionable and functional what more could a mom ask for? The Boxy Backpack has durable backpack or shoulder straps, four bottle pockets, a detachable dirty diaper pouch, pacifier pocket, water resistant liner, PVC-Free glazed ‘wipe-able’ exterior, wipes case, convenient built-in changing station with detachable changing pad and handy key clip. Cream, Chocolate, Amber, and Gold mod floral print with hand embroidered detail.

Springtime in Surrey Boxy Backpack by Petunia Pickle Bottom

sara jane children’s boutique has big season finale sale going on right now and a Facebook promotion for their Facebook fans for the month of July: if you post a picture of your “sj sweetie” wearing something from sara jane children’s boutique, you are automatically entered for a gift certificate to the shop. Click here to visit the sara jane children’s boutique Facebook page.

sara jane children’s boutique is also doing Pre-Orders for fall merchandise coming in. If you pay preorder, you receive 15% off your order (as well as the BEST selection of merchandise since some brands tend to go FAST!)

Congratulations to sara jane’s for recently becoming the exclusive retailer for Tea Collection in the Savannah area. The first shipment of Tea just arrived and there’s much more to come.

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.

 Angela Beasley’s Puppet People shows will be 10 AM every Friday during summer at the Puppet People Party Place,  3119 Furber Ave. , Thunderbolt, 31404.

$5 per person (price reduction!)
Admission includes: 1/2 hour interactive puppet show, tour of puppet making studio, play time, puppet craft
Walk-ins welcome, reservations preferred
Group Rates Available
Contact 912.355.3366 or www.PuppetPeople.com

Puppet People, 912.355.3366, www.PuppetPeople.com, email puppets@puppetpeople.com,  3119 Furber Ave. , Thunderbolt, 31404  Puppet People is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

PETITE FEET SEMI- ANNUAL SALE STARTS TUESDAY JULY 5TH

SALE 25 % OFF
(EXCLUDING CROCS, TSUKIHOSHI, SOCKS AND BOWS)

BACK TO SCHOOL / FALL SHOES ARRIVING SOON

Petite Feet is Savannah’s children’s shoe boutique.

Petite Feet’s knowledgeable personal service ensures that each child is fitted correctly. The boutique has hard-to-find sizes. And you don’ t have to fight for parking spot. Petite Feet at 5521 Abercorn next to Fresh Market and across from Publix is in a super convenient location with easy in-and-out parking. The kid-friendly store even has puzzles, TV, children’s book and toys keep the tots busy while you shop.

Visit their website at www.petitefeetsavannah.com for more brands and information.

Petite Feet, 5521 Abercorn Street, Savannah, 31405, www.petitefeetsavannah.com , Petite Feet is a SouthernMamas.com sponsor

Usborne Books and More makes fantastic educational books for kids who love to read and kids who hate to read and everyone in between!  Usborne Books carries 1500+ titles for babies through high school and for the child at heart.  July is an amazing month to discover how you can add these wonderful books to the child in your life’s library.

Melissa Mallory, a mother of 4, is a local consultant and loves the family friendly nature of this business and the satisfaction of promoting literacy in the community.  “It is extremely gratifying to work in a business that I can share with my family.  Usborne has several ways to offer these high quality books to families, schools, and organizations so I can tailor my business to suit the needs of my family.”

Some of Melissa’s services include:

Home shows
Catalog shows
E-shows
Business opportunity
Gift registry/wish list registry
Reading Incentive Program
Matching Grant Program
Book Fairs
Cards for a Cause Fundraiser (NEW!)
School/Library Sales

During the month of July, the fabulous full-sized business kit for new consultants (reg. price-$149)  is available for the mini kit price ($69.99 +tax; shipping included)!  Click here for more information.  Sign up today and begin to write your own success story! 

July is also Double Hostess Rewards for qualifying shows.  How does $200 in FREE BOOKS sound?  This is a great opportunity to build the child in your life’s library or stock up on gifts!  Dates are limited so contact Melissa ASAP to reserve your party date.

Melissa is offering all Southernmamas readers the opportunity to receive 15% off your first order!  Email Melissa at mmallory@myubah.com or call 912-856-1450 by June 30 to place your order.  In addition, readers who place an order of $40 or more will be able to purchase up to 3 of Usborne’s wonderful customer specials (starting as low as $3) for each $40 you spend. You can view the current catalog by starting here.

To keep up with monthly specials, promotions, book reviews, and more, join Melissa’s Usborne Books and More fanpage by clicking here and/or sign up for her monthly newsletter.

Melissa Mallory, 912-856-1450, email mmallory@myubah.com,  Facebook: Esteem Reading-Usborne Books and More, www.EsteemReading.com Usborne Books & More is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

What better time to have family portraits shot then now when everyone in the family is sporting a summer glow?

You’re in luck.  Savannah photographer LeeAnn Ritch is offering a fabulous summer special: A photography session, online proofing and high-resolution CD for $395 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 summer special. 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.

Get ready to make some money off your children’s boutique brand clothing and save money stocking up on designer fall children’s clothes at bargain prices.

The favorite upscale seasonal children’s consignment sale – Coastal Kids Market – is gearing up for the Fall 2011 Sale set for Aug. 25-27.

Consignor registration is now open. Check out the Coastal Kids Market Web site here for consignor registration info.

Coastal Kids Market has several new sponsor opportunities available this season. Click here for a complete listing on the advertising page of the Coastal Kids Market Website. Any interested vendors or sponsors can contact Coastal Kids Market for more information. Click here to contact Coastal Kids Market. Stay connected and get updates about this popular sale by liking Coastal Kids Market on Facebook here.

Coastal Kids Market FALL 2011 SALE DATES
Thurs. Aug. 25, 2011, CHARITY HOUR: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (See details below)
Open to Public: 6– 8 pm
Fri. Aug. 26, 2011, 9 am – 5 pm
Sat., Aug. 27, 2011, 9 am – 12 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 advertiser.

UPDATE: WINNERS ARE:

Jen Becker and JT Woelber!!

This week, two SouthernMamas.com readers will each win Scholastic Storybook Treasures DVD sets.

One winner will receive “Good Night Gorilla and more Wacky Animal Adventures” (16 stories about creatures, $24.95) and the DVD “The Scrambled States of America and More Stories” by Laurie Keller.

A second winner will receive “I’m Dirty & I Stink: The Kate and Jim McMullan Collection” (12 action-packed stories, $19.95)  and the DVD “The Scrambled States of America and More Stories” by Laurie Keller.

To enter to win, visit the SouthernMamas.com Facebook page by clicking here. “Like” the page if you haven’t already. Then answer this question on our wall “What do you love most about summer?” Not into Facebook? Then just enter to win by commenting below this post. (Click on comments) Deadline to enter is midnight Sat. June 25. We’ll pick a winner Sun. June 26 and announce it here!   

For kids, summer means no school and lazy days at the pool. For a lot of parents, summer means searching for ways to keep the kids busy while you’re at work.

From now until June 30, Southernmamas.com readers can apply for just $59 and welcome an au pair into your home as early as next month. Your live-in au pair can help make your summer less chaotic by:

View some of AuPairCare’s more popular au pairs now, such as German au pairs and Brazilian au pairs, or search all available au pairs by language.

Getting started is easy! Apply online and use the promo code SUMMER$59 to apply for only $59 (over $290 in savings!) You can also speak with a Program Advisor at 1-800-428-7247 and receive a free, no obligation childcare consultation.

Want to shop early?

Starting in June: free children’s library special performances  (storytellers, musicians, animal acts, artists & more)  at various Live Oak Public library branches throughout the summer in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties.

For details on performances, including times and dates, click here.

Performances include:

Pint Size Polkas
Direct from Wisconsin, accordion player and children’s polka musician Mike Schneider presents this educational program filled with music, dancing, lots of audience participation and sing-alongs. Showtimes and dates here.

Fiddlin’ Dan, the Mountain Man
This musical romp through the woods encourages children to work together to create one-of-a-kind stories and songs. The program includes storytelling, fiddling, sing-alongs and mountain lore. Showtimes and dates here.

Chad Crews, Magical Educator
Chad’s program this year, “Around the World with a Book,” is a combination of magic, storytelling, music and live animals. He’ll bring out a snake or two and feature stories and routines involving places from around the world. Showtimes and dates here.

Fun with Electricity
Mike Clemmons sparks enthusiasm about electricity using a Van der Graaf generator, Jacob’s Ladder, plasma pen, plasma globes, magnetic electric core, and high powered magnets. Showtimes and dates here.

Curious Moon Puppet Theatre
This year’s show is “A World of Puppet Stories,” a journey of folk tales from around the world — England, Russia, Africa, and South America. Audiences will cheer for their favorite dog, Skeeter, to finally get his chance to be in the show. Showtimes and dates here.

J’miah Nabawi
Multi-cultural storyteller J’miah Nabawi presents another action storytelling adventure, “There’s Rhythm in the Tellin’”. The program features children’s literature from around the world: Bruh Rabbit, Ananse the Spider and others along with gongs, drums, song and play. Many languages will be spoken and sung. Showtimes and dates here.

“Aladdin” performance
The Hampstead Players, a traveling theatre troupe from New Hampshire, will perform this classic tale based on the tales of the Arabian Nights. The play is performed by two professional actors, each playing multiple roles and with help from the audience. The story is about Aladdin, a poor young boy who must go out and earn money for his family’s survival. Showtimes and dates here.

Razzle Dazzle!
Master Storyteller Lillian Grant-Baptiste presents a magical journey into the world of storytelling with stories from around the world in her “Razzle Dazzle” program. Showtimes and dates here.

For details on performances, including times and dates, click here

Summer Movie Express
Enjoy a selected G or PG movie for only one dollar at 10 AM Tuesdays and Wednesdays during this 9-week festival at select Regal Cinemas.
SAVANNAH STADIUM 10
912-961-1535
6/28-6/29 (10am)
ASTRO BOY
MEGAMIND

Summer Movie Express
Enjoy a selected G or PG movie for only one dollar at 10 AM Tuesdays and Wednesdays during this 9-week festival at select Regal Cinemas.
SAVANNAH STADIUM 10
912-961-1535
10 AM Aug. 9-10 2011
MADAGASCAR 2
RAMONA & BEEZUS

For more local free or discounted children’s activities happening this summer, click here.

Britt Anderson Photography is offering a fantastic summer special on portraits in Savannah’s Forsyth Park.

Sessions are held on June 13, 15, 16, 21, 22 in Forsyth Park. They are mini sessions, lasting 20-30 minutes.

You will have 10-15 images to choose from. Sessions are $75 and is due at time of booking. There are three digital packages available: 3 images for $125, 8 images for $200 or all images for $250.

Contact Britt Anderson Photography today, as these limited sessions will go quickly. Email contact@brittandersonphotography.com  or call 262-308-8118

UPDATE:  SouthernMamas.com reader Dyan Hyman won this giveaway. Congrats Dyan!

Edgewood Travel has two weeks of amazing giveaways for SouthernMamas.com readers! To enter to win, please “like” Edgewood Travel’s Facebook page by clicking here, then answer this question on the Edgewood Travel FB Wall: Where you would like to travel to next, if cost and time didn’t matter?

A winner this week will be chosen to stay one night at the Hyatt Savannah with breakfast the following morning. So let those grandparents take the kids for a night and have a great night out in your town, courtesy of Edgewood Travel and Hyatt Savannah.

Edgewood Travel is a full service travel agency. Planning a trip today can be confusing and time consuming. Edgewood Travel not only arranges the various modes of transportation, but also may be able to save you money with early booking discounts, special fares, accommodation details and travel advisors. Take a look at Edgewood Travel’s Website here and let Edgewood know how they can assist you in booking your special trip. You can also email Edgewood Travel at vacations@edgewoodtravel.com

Hyatt Savannah
Experience the unmistakable Southern charm of our historic city when you stay at our refined downtown Savannah hotel. Uniquely located directly across from River Street, Hyatt Regency Savannah offers unequalled access to the Historic District, shops, golf, and entertainment and business centers. Take a leisurely stroll through the fabled neighborhood surrounding our distinctive Savannah, Georgia hotel to view stately homes, landmark architecture and sights that have made this city famous. Board a riverboat or hop on the trolley just outside our doors for a moving tour.  Inviting accommodations, an attentive staff, fabulous dining and incredible views make Hyatt Regency Savannah the unparalleled favorite among downtown accommodations.

UPDATE: Winner is Megan Frank Kitchens!

We’re so excited about this week’s SouthernMamas.com giveaway: three hours of maid service from Hubbard’s Maid Service in Savannah and the Lowcountry, your go-to company for a spotless cleaning job done by responsible crews you can trust.

To enter to win, “like”  Hubbard’s Maid Service on Facebook by clicking here. After liking the page, answer this question on the Hubbard’s Facebook wall: What is your favorite part of having a clean home? (and, no, your home doesn’t have to be spotless to answer) Deadline to enter is noon Sun. May 22. We’ll pick the winner and announce it here that Sunday.

Not only does Hubbard’s offer a quality service, the company also gives back to the community. Hubbard’s Maid Service cleans homes for free for women that are undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer. Hubbard’s Maid Service belongs to Cleaning for A Reason, a nationwide non-profit foundation, that matches patients with qualified cleaning businesses who have pledged to provide 4 free cleanings for women while they are undergoing treatment for cancer. 

 Hubbard’s is available to take on more Cleaning for A Reason patients. Call Hubbard’s Maid Service directly at 912-961-9131 for more information or click here.

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

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.

Check out SouthernMamas.com new Sell Your Stuff page, where local moms can sell your gently-used items (maternity clothes, strollers, baby stuff etc) for FREE. Right now you can find some real steals on oodles of maternity clothes. Click here.

Think of the page as FREE Classifieds for Moms in the Savannah, Pooler, Bluffton, Hilton Head Is. area.  The link to the Sell Your Stuff page is at the top of the SouthernMamas.com main page, in the top right corner next to the Summer Camps 2011 link.  

Hand-me-downs: If the demand is there, this could also be a page where moms can post info about children’s gently-used hand-me-downs that they want to either give away, trade or sell.

To sell your gently-used items here for free, email the info to anne@southernmamas.com and please include a photo, descripiton of the items for sale, cost and your contact info.

We’ll test out this page and see what the response is. If it’s a hit, we’ll definitely keep it. So start selling your stuff now! Click here.

Bring 2 Cans to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, S.C., Get into the Zoo for the Price of 1 during Toucan Tuesdays
Beginning Tues. June 7, two can visit Riverbanks for the price of one with a donation of two cans of non-perishable food to Harvest Hope Food Bank to help hungry families.
On a Toucan Tuesday. Riverbanks will also offer $2 ICEEs and 2-for-1 specials in the Elephant’s Trunk Gift Shop.
Toucan Tuesdays will run for 13 consecutive Tuesdays throughout the summer, ending on August 30. The promotion applies to general admission rates only (purchase one admission and get the second for equal or lesser value free; Explorer wristbands and memberships are not included). Donation bins will be located at both the Zoo and Garden entrances. For more information, visit www.riverbanks.org .

FREE ZOO ADMISSION: 2011 Teddy Bear Affair Special Offer at Jacksonville Zoo & Garden
Sat. May 21, 2011
Join Nemours’ Children’s Clinic at the Zoo between 10 AM and 4 PM for the annual Teddy Bear Affair. Children age 12 and under who bring their teddy bears or other stuffed animal on that day will receive free admission to the Zoo. “Injured” teddy bears will receive special treatment by Nemours’ skilled staff along with Build-A-Bear, who will be assisting with the teddy bear check-ups. There will be animal encounters, prize drawings, and visits from Jazoo, the Zoo mascot and his mascot friends. More info here.

DISCOUNT ADMISSION: Memorial Day Special Offer at Jacksonville Zoo & Garden
May 28–30 2011
Get $2 off the already discounted military adult, senior, and child General Admission tickets when active or retired military ID is shown on May 28, 29, or 30 2011 Not valid with any additional discount or offer including Zoo Value Ticket. More info here.

FREE ADMISSION: Toucan Tuesdays: Bring 2 Cans, Get into the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, S.C. for the Price of 1
Begins Tues. June 7. Two can visit Riverbanks on Tuesdays in Summer 2011 for the price of one with a donation of two cans of non-perishable food to Harvest Hope.
Riverbanks visitors generated more than 5,000 pounds of food during last year’s Toucan Tuesdays drive, and those donations fed approximately 3,400 people. On Toucan Tuesdays, Riverbanks will also offer $2 ICEEs and 2-for-1 specials in the Elephant’s Trunk Gift Shop
Toucan Tuesdays will run for 13 consecutive Tuesdays throughout the summer, ending on August 30. The promotion applies to general admission rates only (purchase one admission and get the second for equal or lesser value free; Explorer wristbands and memberships are not included). Donation bins will be located at both the Zoo and Garden entrances. More information here.

FREE PASSES TO ZOO ATLANTA

Live Oak Public Libraries cardholders can obtain Zoo Atlanta Family Passes at any of the 18 library branches in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties. The pass is valid for two adults and up to two children. Just check out a Zoo Atlanta DVD and return it to receive a Zoo Atlanta Family Pass. One Zoo Atlanta Family Pass is available for checkout for one week at each participating library branch. The pass is not valid for fee-based events or programs and may not be combined with other discounts or promotions. Standard general admission will apply to families with additional children; children must be accompanied by an adult. The partnership between Zoo Atlanta and the Georgia Public Library Service allows adults with valid library cards access to the Zoo Atlanta Family Pass at any participating public library branch throughout the state of Georgia. For more info on Live Oak Public Libraries or to find a branch near you, click here.

UPDATE: Jennifer Pinkerman Williams is the winner!  Congratulations Jennifer!

Mother’s Day isn’t over.

Here at SouthernMamas.com we believe in celebrating Mother’s Day for the entire Month of May.

Glow Medical Spa & Beauty Boutique  in Savannah is helping to celebrate our Moms Month with an incredible month-long giveaway for a lucky SouthernMamas subscriber: The Spa Sampler. The giveaway includes two of Glow’s most popular treatments:  a mini-facial and a thirty minute massage. It ends with a Mommy make-up make-over and make-up lesson. Two hours. Value is $150.

To enter to win, join the Glow MedSpa group on Facebook by clicking here. The answer this question on the Glow MedSpa Wall: “As a mother, the most difficult thing to do in regards to my own health/beauty is (fill in the blank?)”

We’ll pick a name at random at the end of the month and announce the winner here in June!

Glow is located in Governours Square at 415 Eisenhower Drive between Waters Avenue and Hodgson Memorial Drive. Visit Glow’s MedSpa Services page to see the services offered and read all about the cutting-edge cosmetic medical procedures that have made Glow the leading Medical Spa in Savannah- famous for offering the newest and latest beauty services. Glow offers a variety of services including eye lash extensions, microdermabrasion, massage, chemical peels, Botox, Juvederm, laser leg vein treatments, laser facial treatments and more. 912.303.9611

Finding the perfect art class with the perfect art teacher for your toddler or preschooler is a challenge.

Which is why we’re thrilled to tell you about art classes with Savannah art teacher Melissa Holloway, who has a special knack for teaching art to young children. Melissa makes the art classes fun and educational by first reading a different art book for kids each class, then doing art projects based on the book. 

Savannah art teacher Melissa Holloway

Sign up for the May Art Sessions for Children at Melissa’s Art for Little Hearts and Hands studio. Mention SouthernMamas.com to receive a 10 percent discount.

May 2011 Classes
The Scribblin’ Squirrels
Ages 2-3
Saturdays 10 – 10:45am
May 7 – May 28

The Paintin’ Pandas
Ages 4-5
Saturdays 11:15 – Noon
May 7 – May 28

Prices
$70 for 4 classes
$37 for 2 classes
$20 for a drop-in

If you sign 2 children up you get 10% off the second child

Art supplies included.
Space is limited. Classes are small in-order to provide individualized attention.
For more information or to sign up, e-mail Melissa at melissaminerholloway@gmail.com  or call 228-424-2415. Art for Little Hearts and Hands studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.