Thinking about having family portraits shot on the beach or taking advantage of Savannah’s blooming backdrops?

You’re in luck.  Savannah photographer LeeAnn Ritch is offering a fabulous spring special: A photography session, online proofing and high-resolution CD for $375 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 spring 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.

If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind cake to make that certain someone, big or small, feel special, then look no further than Addy B’s Cakes , serving Savannah and surrounding areas.

All types of flavors for everyone’s tastes, Addy works with you to make a fun and delicious custom cake for your event. Popular favorites are Strawberries & Cream, Peanut Butter Cup, Caramel Crunch with praline bits from Savannah Candy Kitchen, and Cookies & Cream.

Besides custom cakes, Addy also makes cupcakes, mini cakes, and cake pops. Perfect for celebrating with little ones. Custom cakes and treats can be made to match just about any theme or color!

Receive 10% of your first order with Addy B’s Cakes by mentioning SouthernMamas.com.

Please “Like” Addy B’s Cakes on Facebook by clicking here to stay connected and learn about special deals. For more info about Addy B’s Cakes, click here.

Addy B’s Cakes, call Chef Addy at 513.668.0610 or e-mail info@chefaddy.com  for further information or to arrange a free consultation, www.chefaddy.com . Addy B’s Cakes is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

In celebration of Earth Day this week, a SouthernMamas.com reader will win BottlesUp, a  reusable “designer” glass water bottle with the lowest carbon footprint in the industry.

Laurel Herter, based in Bluffton, is founder of Bottles Up and a nationally-acclaimed glass artist and the designer of BottlesUp.  The bottles blend art, functionality and environmental responsibility.

To enter to win, “like” the BottlesUp Facebook page by clicking here. After “liking” the page, answer this question on the BottlesUp Facebook Wall: “What’s one thing you’ll do this Earth Day to be more ‘green’?”  (Examples: hang a clothesline, pick up litter, bike ride instead of drive, resolve to USE MORE GLASS and less plastic).

Deadline to enter is noon Fri. April 22. We’ll announce the winner here that Friday. You have to be a SouthernMamas Weekly E-letter subscriber to enter to win. Subscribing is free. Click here to subscribe.

BottlesUp glass water bottles and packaging are 100% sourced in North America. The glass in the reusable water bottles is made from a minimum of 75% post-consumer recycled glass, that is sourced on site in Pavisa, Mexico. Glass is naturally BPA-free and PVC-free. The colorful food-grade silicone grippers and cap are made in Maine. They use minimal packaging that makes the most of recycled materials. You’ll find zero plastic in the product or the packaging – zero, zilch, nada.

The glass water bottle is designed for the modern hand with a slight curviture and rings to be an easy, natural fit. Also, it has a rounded lip, like old-fashioned milk bottles, making it easy to drink from. So, bottles up and enjoy!

$33.95 at www.bottlesupglass.com  or in specialty retailers. Learn more at www.glassisback.com . Glass is back.

Are you booking your travel online? Cruises? Hotels? Why not give  Edgewood Travel a call before you book?

Cruises:  Edgewood Travel may offer on board credits (free money to use on the cruise!) , reduced deposits, complimentary shore excursions and more.

Hotels:  Edgewood Travel has preferred rates on a variety of hotels. Call Edgewood first to see if they can get you a reduced rate, breakfast and complimentary upgrades.

Give  Edgewood Travel a call before you confirm that hotel or cruise online! (912)-351-0570 or email mr@edgewoodtravel.com  

Some specials this week include:

• Get away with your spouse and only pay for one airfare. Sandals has a great promotion where the Companion Flies Free. To either stay at the new Sandals Emerald Bay in Great Exuma or the Sandals Royal Bahamian in Nassau. Travel dates from April 24 to December 22, but book soon, offer will expire.
• Have you thought about summer vacation yet? How about the Atlantis? At the Cove and the Reef, they are offering a 4th night free, children stay and eat free PLUS free companion airfare. Offer expires May 9 and subject to availability so don’t delay.
• For that once in a lifetime trip: Paul Gauguin cruise lines offering 50 % off cruises to Bora Bora-free airfare from Los Angeles AND 3rd passenger free.

To start planning your summer vacation, call 912-351-0570 or email admin@edgewoodtravel.com. Visit Edgewood Travel at 105 Wheeler Court or at www.edgewoodtravel.com. Edgewood Travel is a SouthernMamas sponsor

Your child is unique & their style should reflect that. La Dee Da Children’s Boutique in Rincon offers fun, fashionable & unique apparel, footwear, dancewear, gifts, furniture, bedding & accessories only a short drive from Savannah, Pooler and Richmond Hill.

La Dee Da also offers a flexible & affordable layaway plan to make your shopping experience simple and convenient. A children’s lounge keeps the little ones busy so you can shop in peace & at ease.

Apparel and Shoes: Kate Mack, Biscotti, Haute Baby, le top, Twirls & Twigs, Petit Ami, Carriage Boutique, Mud pie, Baby Legs, Kalencom, Isobella & Chloe, Best of Chums, Mom and Me, Lito, Little Me, RuffleButts, See Kai Run, Rileyroos and more.

Furniture and Bedding: Lusso, Angel Line, Glenna Jean, Trend Lab, Zutano, and Kidsline

Dancewear: Main Street

Coming Soon: Bailey Boys, Cybex, Innobaby, Caramelo, LaMour, Angel, The Happy Closet and Luigi

Join La Dee Da’s Royalty Club and earn La Dee “Da-llars” toward future purchases. For every $50 you spend, earn $10.

APRIL EVENTS
SATURDAY, APRIL 16TH from 10am – 3pm
The Easter Bunny is coming! Have your child’s photo taken with the Easter Bunny. Gypsy Light photography will offer pictures to take home with you for order in picture packages at fantastic prices.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 beginning at 10am
Erik Johnson, Silhouette artist, will creat beautiful and timeless creations, perfect for moms and grand moms for Mother’s Day, by appointment. Please call 912.295.5470 for appointment times and information

Mention SouthernMamas.com and receive 25% off any regularly priced item through April 23rd. La Dee Da….Precious Things for Little Ones. La Dee Da looks forward to serving you & your child.

La Dee Da Children’s Boutique, 107 Waterford Court, Rincon, GA 31326, 912.295.5470, www.LaDeeDeKids.com Click here and “like” La Dee Da Children’s Boutique on Facebook. La Dee Da is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Blu Owl Photography – a SouthernMamas.com sponsor – has a hot deal currently spotlighted on Half Price Savannah: $62 photo session (regular cost $125) and 10 4″x 6″ proof prints.

Buy now and schedule your session anytime through October 2011. The deal will only be spotlighted on Half Price Savannah for a few days. Click here for details.

Blu Owl Photographers Heather Shiver & Siobhan Egan have a knack for producing crisp family and children portraits that have a refreshingly natural style and bring an editorial, stylized flair to their couples’ shoots. Fresh, fun shots that capture those soft, special moments. See more of their work here.

Blu Owl Photography, Savannah, GA 31401, 912-656-4023, www.bluowlphotoblog.com  . Contact Blu Owl Photography to schedule a session and take advantage of this deal anytime between now and October 12, 2011.

UPDATE: The winner is Michelle Shryock! Congratulations!

In April, a SouthernMamas reader will win her choice of either Footmates or  Tsukihoshi children’s shoe that’s in stock at Petite Feet , Savannah’s shoe boutique for children.

To enter to win, just visit the Petite Feet Facebook page by clicking here. “Like” the page. Then write your answer to this question on the Petite Feet Facebook wall: what local April event/spring tradition are you most looking forward to taking part in? (Get some ideas here. )Not into Facebook? You can enter to win by answering below this post! (Click on Comments)

Deadline to enter to win is Midnight April 30. We’ll announce the winner here in May.

Congratulations to SouthernMamas.com Kelly Tucker, who won the March SouthernMamas.com giveaway from Petite Feet!

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 St., Savannah, 31405, 912.349.4292, email michael@petitefeetsavannah.com;  Petite Feet is a sponsor of SouthernMamas.com

UPDATE: Winner is Emily Harper Gray! Congratulations Emily!!

Sesame Street Live “1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo & Friends” is coming to Savannah June 21 & 22, 2011.

This week, SouthernMamas.com is giving away a family four pack  of tickets to the show, which will be Savannah Civic Center – Martin Luther King Jr. Arena.

Here are the rules on how to win this week-long contest.

Imagine singing and dancing with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all your favorite Sesame Street Live friends. It’s as easy as counting “1-2-3 Imagine!” This high-energy musical will transport audiences to far away places as Ernie captains the high seas, Elmo dances to the rhythm of the African rainforest and Bert meets an octopus who has the blues. It’s a story of adventure and fun that teaches children they can be anyone, do anything and go anywhere with the power of imagination. 

 Tickets go on sale at 10 AM Fri. April 1  at the Savannah Civic Center Box Office, www.etix.com , or call 800-351-7469 or 912-651-6556. More info here.

You are invited to get your tickets today, BEFORE they go on sale to the public. Just use the presale password SUNNY to purchase your tickets by March 31, 2011.

Would you like to take a vacation where your children can be taken care of while you lounge by the pool and sail the Caribbean?

Clue: It is NOT Disney

Call Edgewood Travel today to find out more!

Call 912-351-0570 or email admin@edgewoodtravel.com. Visit Edgewood Travel at 105 Wheeler Court or at www.edgewoodtravel.com. Edgewood Travel is a SouthernMamas sponsor.

BLOWOUT SALE at  The Savannah Soap Co. ,  a new upscale, green laundromat on the Southside that can save you time and money

ALL baby products in the store will be 20 percent off from now through the end of March. Come in for your lotions, oils, butters, creams, and sprays.

Most The Savannah Soap Co.  baby products are multi-use and work great on children and adults as well.

The Savannah Soap Co., 12324 Largo Dr, Savannah GA 31419, 912.335.1538, email fresh@thesavannahsoapco.com, www.thesavannahsoapco.com   The Savannah Soap Co. is a SouthernMamas sponsor

UPDATE: Winners are:
Alisha Duckworth & Jennifer Woelber for Cajun Dance Party: Joel Savoy & Jesse Lege with the Caleb Klauder Honky Tonk Band at 5 PM Sun. April 3. Each wins two tickets.
Danyael Garcia & Jennifer Grover for Boundless Bluegrass show at 11 AM Sat. April 9. Each wins two tickets.

This week on SouthernMamas.com, win FREE tickets to the the Savannah Music Festival 2011 children’s concerts.

Thanks to the Savannah Music Festival, we’re giving away two tickets to two winners each for Cajun Dance Party: Joel Savoy & Jesse Lege with the Caleb Klauder Honky Tonk Band (approx. 75 minutes) at 5 PM Sun. April 3 and two tickets to two winners each for the Boundless Bluegrass show (approx. 120 min) at 11 AM Sat. April 9.

Click here for details about the shows and ticket prices. Seats are available for the 7:30 PM Sun. April 3 CAJUN DANCE PARTY: JOEL SAVOY & JESSE LEGE WITH THE CALEB KLAUDER HONKY TONK BAND
show. Click here to buy tickets.

Shows are at the Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St., Savannah, 31401. Click here for directions.

Here are the rules on how to win this week-long contest.

Not into Facebook? You can enter to win by commenting below this post. Just click on comments.

The Savannah Music Festival will be March 24-April 9 2011. For more info on shows or to buy tickets, click here.

You can find so many ways to save money on the new SouthernMamas.com bargains page. Click here to check it out.

The bargains page highlights all the deals that SouthernMamas advertisers are offering to you, our dear readers. For example, Andrea Zahn Photography offers SouthernMamas.com readers 20 percent off a professional portrait session fee.

And Coastal Empire Tech Solutions computer repair specialists have this March discount: services are $10 off the regular price.  Also visit Coastal Empire Tech Solutions on Facebook by clicking here and ”like” the page to receive 10 percent off.

Luna Lily handmade children’s acccessories offers SouthernMamas readers 15 discount. Enter SOUTHERNMAMA at check out for 15% off the total purchase.

So many ways to save money. Don’t miss out. Be sure to visit the SouthernMamas Bargains Page by clicking here.

UPDATE: the winner is Kelly Tucker! Congratulations Kelly!

This month, a SouthernMamas reader will win her choice of sandal or flip flop that’s in stock at Petite Feet , Savannah’s shoe boutique for children. The winner will have her pick from the popular brands Petite Feet carries including Morgan & Milo, Sun San sandals for toddlers to big kids or The North Face Base Camp flip flop – just to name a few!

To enter to win, just visit the Petite Feet Facebook page by clicking here. “Like” the page. Then write your answer to this question on the Petite Feet Facebook wall: what’s your favorite quality brand of children’s shoe that Petite Feet carries? You can get a idea of their vast selection by clicking here.

Not into Facebook? You can enter to win by answering below this post! (Click on Comments)

Deadline to enter to win is Midnight March 31. We’ll announce the winner here in April.

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 St., Savannah, 31405, 912.349.4292, email michael@petitefeetsavannah.com;  Petite Feet is a sponsor of SouthernMamas.com

No matter how much we try to convince ourselves that we’re so high-tech, we’re never going to know as much about our own computers as the folks at Coastal Empire Tech Solutions. Which is why SouthernMamas.com is thrilled to have Coastal Empire Tech Solutions –  a family-run, AFFORDABLE computer repair business – as a new advertiser.

Coastal Empire Tech Solutions has over 16 years of experience in the computer industry with a focus on Customer Service. They serve Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, and Liberty counties. Coastal Empire Tech Solutions takes great care in all details, from the smallest requests to the biggest of problems. They treat you with the respect that you deserve and will never talk over your head. Whatever your computer needs may be, let Coastal Empire Tech Solutions help you with them.

Services provided include:
Computer Repair
Computer Diagnosis
Virus Removal
Home and Small Business Network Setup
Computer Migrations (moving data from one computer to another.)
Local and Network Printer Setup
Hardware and Software Upgrades
Small Business Consulting

Costs/Discounts:
$40 an hour, except for virus removal which is a $50 flat fee.

Even better, visit Coastal Empire Tech Solutions on Facebook by clicking here and “like” the page to receive 10 percent off. For the month of March, all services are $10 off the regular price. Military, Police and Fire Dept receive 10% off standard.

Contact Coastal Empire Tech Solutions via email at sean@coastalempiretech.com or call 912-335-4424. For more info, click here.

A favorite Savannah photographer LeeAnn Ritch is offering a fabulous spring special: 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 spring 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.

Live Oak Public Libraries cardholders can now 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: The winner is Aimee Peavy! Congratulations, Aimee. Enjoy!

Yummy. This week’s SouthernMamas.com giveaway: a dozen cupcakes from Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah , which opens Fri. March 11 5521 Abercorn St., next to Petite Feet and across from the Publix Twelve Oaks Shopping Center. 

To enter to win, “like” Gigi’s Cupcakes in Savannah on Facebook by clicking here. Then on the Gigi’s Cupcakes FB page, tell us the flavor cupcake you are most looking forward to trying when Gigi’s opens in Savannah. Check out some flavors on the Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah Web site! Not into Facebook? You can enter to win by answering below this post! (Click on Comments)

Deadline to enter is Fri. March 11. We’ll pick a winner at random and announce her name here Fri. March 11, grand opening day of  Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah . Winner needs to redeem cupcakes sometime during the month of March.

Gigi’s Facebook fans get a free cupcake by Gigi’s. There will be a coupon on the Facebook page to print out and bring in on Grand Opening Day.

Each handmade cupcake is made with the finest and freshest ingredients like Saigon Cinnamon, Madagascar Vanilla, farm fresh creamy butter, hand selected fruits and nuts, along with the smoothest cream cheese. More than seventy custom flavored cupcakes include Lemon Dream Supreme, Hunka Chunka Banana Love, Cookies & Cream, German Sweet Chocolate, Ginger Bread, Carrot Cake, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Birthday Surprise, Chocolate Malts, Kiddie Cake, Tiramisu, Wedding Cake and more. They also offer seasonal menu options.

Gigi’s cupcakes are $3 each or $2.75 each if purchased by the dozen. Each purchase includes a specially designed gift box, making a Gigi’s cupcake the perfect gift. Custom orders are accepted with a 1-day lead time and the exceptional staff is looking forward to customizing your next order for your special event. Orders can be placed on-line, by fax or by calling the store. Gigi’s Cupcakes will cater special events, parties and weddings. For more information about Gigi’s Cupcakes, click here .

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah, 5521 Abercorn St, Suite 100, Mon–Sat: 10am-6pm, 912.349.2778 or email savannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com , www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia,  Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas sponsor.

UPDATE: The winner is: Emily Mitchell Thompson! Congratulations Emily. Please email anne@southernmamas.com!

DolceMia Clothing is an upscale but AFFORDABLE online boutique where you can find unique and adorable hand-smocked dresses and smocked outfits for babies, girls and boys, Monogram outfits and more. DolceMia Clothing  has the cutest collection for this up-coming Easter!

DolceMia Clothing offers a variety of fine children’s clothing for certain holidays including smocked Easter dresses, smocked spring dresses, monogram dresses, monogram rompers and DolceMia’s newest monogram sets with shirt and ruffle bloomers! Dolcemia takes pride of the quality of all their products and will gladly answer any of your questions. View more examples of the beautiful clothing by clicking here.

This week, DolceMia Clothing is giving a lucky SouthernMamas reader the adorable spring pink little girl’s dress with green lime dots (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 are 3-6 months to 6T.

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. (Did you see that adorable smocked bunnies dress?). 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: 9 AM Fri. March 4, 2011. We’ll announce the winner here on Fri. March 4, 2011.

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

Spring in Savannah and the Lowcountry is an ideal time to have professional portraits made thanks to those oh-so many beautiful blooming backdrops.

EmmAva Photography  just made spring even better. EmmAva Photography has several mini sessions days coming up: March 26 and 27; and April 2 and 3. Each session is $45 for a 30minute session. You will receive 15 images on disc with the rights to print your pictures.

There is a cutest kid contest running on EmmAva Photography facebook page! Go and enter your kid’s picture and you could win a free session!  You can find EmmAva Photography on Facebook by clicking here .

Tell EmmAva Photography that Southernmamas sent you and you will receive 20% off your next session.

To book your session, email  EmmAvaPhotography@yahoo.com or call 912.429.7454.

Click here to view more photos by EmmAva Photography, which also is available for newborn, children, family, engagement, bridal shoots and weddings.

Monica Eusebio Photography 2011 Cutest Kid Contest kicks off today Wed. Feb 23 2011. The winner will receive a free photo session with Monica Eusebio Photography, as well as $100 print credit and 20% off A La Carte.

Please read EVERYTHING below before you enter! Here are the details:
WHO CAN ENTER
The contest is open to anyone. However, the winning session must be held at a location within the Hinesville/ Savannah, Georgia area otherwise a travel fee will be charged of 75 cents per mile, each direction. Please contact me if you have any doubts about a location.
Any child from birth to the age of 17 may be entered in the contest. Only one entry per child.
TO ENTER
Your first step in entering in the contest is to email a photo of your child to Monica Eusebio Photography at monicaephotography@gmail.com  and list the child’s first name only along with your location. You must include this information.
Photos will be accepted from Wed. Feb. 23 2011 until 11:59 PM Sat. March 5 2011 via EMAIL. Only emails with the Subject line CUTEST KID CONTEST during the entry time will be accepted.
Once your entry has been uploaded I will email you a link to Monica Eusebio Photography fan page and a link to your specific photo. (This is to ease the confusion of how to vote.)
To vote for a photo you MUST ‘like’ Monica Eusebio Photography on Facebook.
You will then need to click ‘like’ for the photo you are voting for in the album labeled ‘Cutest Kid Contest’.

HOW PHOTOS WILL BE JUDGED
All entries will be uploaded into the album ‘Cutest Kid Contest’ no later than Sun. March 6 2011, on the facebook fan page.
NO professional photography photos allowed in the contest. ALSO photos cannot be heavily edited but may be black and white and they may not be watermarked. This is to keep things fair. You must OWN the photo you submit!
You will need to click ‘like’ for the photo you are voting for in the album labeled ‘Cutest Kid Contest’.
The photo with the most ‘likes’ will be the winner. Comments permitted, but WILL NOT count towards the total number of votes.
Please understand that this contest is voter based, you control your chances to win.
You may only vote once per photo, but may vote for more than one photo. Monica Eusebio Photography will verify that all ‘likes’ of the winning photo come Monica Eusebio Photography facebook fans; ‘likes’ from non-fans will not be counted.
There will be NO DRAMA and if there is even a suspicion of a person cheating you will be removed and disqualified from the contest.
Voting will close Sun. March 13 2011 at 11:59 PM.
Official winner will be notified and announced no later than Mon. March 14 2011.

WHAT YOU WILL WIN
The parent or legal guardian of the child in the photo that receives the most ‘likes’ will receive a free photo session with Monica Eusebio Photography, $100 print credit and 20% off A La Carte. The photo session must be booked within 30 days of winning, and completed before Aug. 30, 2011.
Prize retail value of $350 – cannot be altered or changed in any way, and not redeemable for cash. Additional prints will be available for purchase at 20% off. No other promotions or discounts can be applied.
The runner-up with the most ‘likes’ will receive a $100 print credit and 10% off A La Carte.
As a bonus ANYONE who books an appointment during the contest will receive a $100 PRINT CREDIT!!
Good luck and if you have any questions please feel free to email  monicaephotography@gmail.com

Monica Eusebio Photography – a SouthernMamas sponsor – offers SouthernMamas.com readers a $35 print credit.  To book a session, contact Monica via email at monicaephotography@gmail.com

UPDATE: 

Emily Martinez is the giveaway winner! Congratulations Emily!

Spring is almost here. Get ready to save big on children’s boutique brands at the Spring 2011 Coastal Kids Market sale. This week Coastal Kids Market – a seasonal, upscale children’s consignment sale in Pooler just outside Savannah – is giving away a $30 gift certificate to use at the sale and 2 tickets to the Preview Party on March 2!

To enter to win, visit the Coastal Kids Market Facebook here, “like” the page and post your answer to this question on their wall: How many seasons have you shopped at CKM and what was your favorite find? Or, if this is your first time shopping with CKM, how did you hear about CKM and what are you hoping to find at this sale? (Easter dress, special St. Patrick’s Day outfit, summer wardrobe, nursery equipment?)

Not into Facebook? Then give your answer by commenting below this post (Click on comments).

Deadline to enter is noon Sun. Feb. 27. We’ll pick a winner at random and announce it here Sun. Feb. 27.

Coastal Kids Market  – set for March 3-5 2011 @ The Shops at Godley Station, Pooler Parkway – offers amazing deals on high-end, gently-used boutique & trunk show clothing. Think Lilly Pulitzer, Bailey Boys, Oilily, Hannah Kate, Mini Boden, Anavini, Strasburg and Kelly’s Kids, to name a few.

Anyone who brings 3 books (new or good used condition) for the Backus Children’s Hospital at Memorial through the Next Generation will get in to shop 15 minutes early. 

Only one week left to register as a consignor or volunteer. Consignors who volunteer at the sale get to shop early before the Preview Party as well as earn a higher percentage of their sales. Click here for more info.

A portion of the proceeds from the Spring Sale will be donated to the Erin Fray Medical Fund. Erin is a young Pooler mother of three and friend of Coastal Kids Market battling breast cancer. You can read about her journey on her blog by clicking here.

Coastal Kids Market Spring Sale also offers affordable opportunities to promote your business. If you want to advertise, contact Coastal Kids Market by clicking here.

Stay connected to Coastal Kids Market by “liking” them on Facebook here.
Coastal Kids Market SPRING 2011 SALE DATES
Thurs. March 3, 6-8 PM
Fri. March 4, 9 AM – 5 PM
Sat. March 5, 9 AM – nooon
**Select items will be half price on Saturday
Coastal Kids Market accepts cash and credit cards. A $15 minimum purchase is required for credit cards. http://coastalkidsmarket.com/

Coastal Kids Market is a SouthernMamas sponsor.