Kottage Kids upscale children’s boutique is now open in Pooler

Think boutique apparel and accessories, timeless treasures including smocked clothing, classic children’s footwear and unique gifts for moms as well. Kottage Kids carries new clothing as well as upscale boutique consignment. Brands you’ll find there include Rosalina, Remember Nguyen, Mud Pie, Bailey Boys, Secret Wishes and many other trusted brands

Kottage Kids is located 1014 East Hwy 80, Suite 400, Pooler, GA, next to Masato’s, Inside Imagine Salon and Boutique

Preview Kottage Kids adorable clothing by clicking here.

Kottage Kids is having a Holiday Sale Event and the entire store will be 20-50% off on Friday Nov. 4 from 5:30-8:00 PM.

Princess Parties

Kottage Kids now offers children’s princess parties at their store. Princess parties include princess dress up, hair, nail and make-up services by Imagine Salon and Boutique.

Kottage Kids accepts upscale consignment by appointment only.

Kottage Kids, www.kottagekids.com, On Facebook here. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday; Tues: 10 AM-2:30 PM; Wed.: 10 AM-7 PM; Thurs & Fri. 10 AM-6 PM; Sat. 10 AM-3 PM. Contact owner Stephanie Orr at 912.412.0542 or 912.358.0862 or email info@kottagekids.com. Kottage Kids is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Savannah Baby Co. officially opens its doors this Saturday at 10 AM! In celebration, you receive 10% ALL purchases (limit one per customer) on opening day Saturday in addition to 5% Savannah Baby Co is giving to CURE Childhood Cancer on an ongoing basis. Hours on Saturday will be 10 AM- 4 PM.

Like Savannah Baby Co. on Facebook by clicking here for all these reasons:
All Savannah Baby Co. Facebook Fans will receive:
-10% off on certain select days throughout the month
-Access to private hours 1 day per month to buy floor samples and buyout specials
– Invitation to pre-opening hours events to view and purchase any new lines and limited products Savannah Baby Co. gets in.

Savannah Baby Company, 5301 Paulsen 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

Savannah Baby Company opens its doors on October 15, 2011 in the midtown Medical Arts neighborhood!

The store carries lines of furniture, baby gear (such as strollers) and gifts for the style-conscious parent.

The store stocks brands familiar to many with an ear (and eye) toward style: Dwell Studio, Dutailier, Baby Jogger, Barefoot Dreams, Stephen Joseph, Zutano, Trumpette, Urban Smalls, Brito, Cybex, Dekor, Ergo Baby, Peg-Perego, Mamaroo, Origami, Earth Mama Angel Baby, KidCo, Eco-Kids, Manhattan Toy, Bambino Mio, Pbnj Baby, iPlay, MD Moms, Goody Goody, ALEX Toys, Zebi Baby, Sassafras, Reisenthel, Life Factory, blabla, Baby KTan, zoe b Organic, Dabbawalla Bags, Yala, Itzy Ritzy and more.

In addition to making a difference in how a home and nursery look, purchases from Savannah Baby Company make another, deeper difference. The company donates five percent of sales to CURE Childhood Cancer.

ABOUT SAVANNAH BABY COMPANY: Savannah Baby Company is a Savannah-based, locally-owned boutique stocking furniture, gear and gifts for the modern baby. The store is located at 5301 Paulsen in the Medical Arts neighborhood. Hours will be Monday-Friday, 10-6. Saturday 10-3. For more information, call 912-480-0212. Savannah Baby Company is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Parents of teething babies rejoice!

Hyland’s Teething Tablets are now available again at Brighter Day Natural Foods Market in Savannah. This homeopathic combination of natural substances has been a mainstay for kids going through teething pain, irritability, slight fevers, etc.

Think peaceful nights & pain-free days.

The small 1 grain tablets melt instantly on the tongue, are gentle on even the youngest baby’s system, quick and effective on cutting pain. No side effects, just restful nights and pain-free days. Mothers have trusted Hyland’s for over 85 years to relieve teething pain naturally. Check out Hyland’s Website which includes FAQ & instructions on using the tablets. Be sure to ask your doctor before giving the tablets to your child.

The reason Brighter Day hasn’t has the popular teething tablets is because Hyland’s has been out of stock for
over six months.

Brighter Day Natural Foods Market, 1102 Bull St. Savannah, 31401,. 912.236.4703, email: brighterdayfoods@comcast.net , www.brighterdayfoods.com , Open 7 days a week. Brighter Day is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

La Dee Da Children’s Boutique, an upscale children’s boutique, is now open at Goshen Park in Rincon.

This whimsically-designed store carries the latest in children’s clothing, furniture, accessories and gifts. From the custom-made castle at the check-out counter to the beautifully arrayed children’s art lovingly displayed throughout the store, the newest addition to Goshen Park tickles the senses and is sure to bring out the kid in everyone.

There is a unique and fun selection of children’s designer clothing, shoes, accessories and gifts at La Dee Da.

You can find stylish ensembles- casual, dressy and holiday apparel, hair bows, dancewear and so much more by names you know and trust – Bailey Boys, Claire & Charlie, Anavini, Letop, LaJenn’s, Mudpie, Jelly the Pug, Haute Baby, Isobella & Chloe, Bestever, 3 Marthas, Stephen Joseph, See Kai Run and Rileyroos! Sizes start at newborn and go up to 7 for girls and size 4 for boys.

In addition to a variety of great gift options, La Dee Da also has a large array of fun and sophisticated Kalencom diaper bags for moms who want to look chic while toting around everything for baby that they are sure to need.

Other services include custom diaper cakes and monogramming!

La Dee Da Children’s Boutique is now open at 135 Goshen Road Extension in Goshen Park right on Hwy 21 in Rincon, Mon. thru Wed. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs./Fri. 10 am – 7 pm and Sat. from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more info call 912.295.5470, visit www.LaDeeDaKids.com. or like the boutique on Facebook! La Dee Da Children’s Boutique looks forward to serving you and your child. La Dee Da Children’s Boutique is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Petite Feet – Savannah’s children’s shoe and accessories boutique – now has John Deere children’s boots. Just arrived!

Toddlers size 6 to an adolescent size 6. Boy’s and Girl’s boot.

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

Parents want kids’ books & CDs to be smart.
Kids want them to be fun.
You get both with the just-released book & CD “Chicken Joe Forgets Something Important,” Trout Fishing in America’s sequel to the award-winning My Name is Chicken Joe.

The story is brought to life with 11 original songs that will have your kids singing out loud every time you play it. Listen to some here.
My kids’ favorite is C-A-T in the H-E-N House in which they get to spell fun words including I L-O-V-E Y-O-U. Yours will also love the characters’ names: a dog named Miss Kitty, a parakeet named King Kong, a cat named Chicken Joe.
Chicken Joe is a cat who sleeps in the hen house and is woken up by rollicking rock-and-roll playing roosters. He forgets it‘s his birthday until meeting with friends.
The new story is written by Trout Fishing in America’s Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet, a nationally touring acoustic/folk rock duo whose music has garnered four Grammy nominations and legions of devoted fans.

The book/CD, released Sept. 6, is from the Secret Mountain, the Montreal based purveyor of beautifully produced children’s media. More info here.

Disclaimer: SouthernMamas.com receives free copies of products for review. Even though we receive these benefits, the opinions given are 100 percent ours.

Robyn’s Nest Children’s Boutique and The Monogram Place at 7601 Waters Ave. in Savannah are the one-stop spot to visit for all types of back-to-school cuteness.

New arrivals: camo book bags, duffles, lunch boxes and polka dot bags, too. Monogram for school, the gym, or travel. Pink and green book bags, lunch boxes, duffle bags, cosmetic bags and more. All can be monogramed!

Be sure to “like” Robyn’s Nest and The Monogram Place on Facebook by clicking here to stay informed about sales, trunk shows and new arrivals.

Owned and operated by Pam Smith. Robyn’s Nest specializes in fine children’s clothing, toys, books, baby gifts, backpacks and more!

 The Monogram Place offers custom monograms and gifts for all ages including graduation, bridesmaid and that hard to buy for person in your life. Their monograms range from sophisticated and sassy to fun and frilly.

Robyn’s Nest Children’s Boutique, The Monogram Place, 7601 Suite H Waters Ave Savannah, 31406, 912.354.7869, www.facebook.com/pages/Robyns-Nest-and-The-Monogram-Place/176512955735988 Robyn’s Nest is a SouthernMamas.com sponsor.

You’re missing the clean gene. No matter how hard you try, your house never has that sparkle and shine you covet.

Which is why you need to contact Saved by the Belles, which offers weekly, bi-weekly and monthly house cleaning services. Saved by the Belles – a local company owned and operated by two sisters – specializes in green cleaning.

In addition to house cleaning, the Belles offer concierge services (errands etc) which can be extremely helpful for expecting and new moms. Select a customized package or gift certificates for a great baby shower or new baby gift. Now that’s a gift every new mom can appreciate.

Service areas include Wilmington Island, Whitemarsh Island, Tybee Island, Thunderbolt, Downtown Savannah, Ardsley Park, Midtown. Saved by the Belles does not service The Landings.

Not only do these pros use nontoxic products to scour your home, but every cleaning comes with a personalized touch because all services are completed by Saved by the Belles owners Jessica and Ivey Ortiz.

Call to set up your FREE consultation.

Saved by the Belles Cleaning and Concierge, www.bellesinsavannah.com , email info@bellesinsavannah.com , (912) 373-8616. Saved by the Belles 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.

“A monogram makes something your own and endows it with weight in a world full of random things”- Isaac Mizrahi

So true, Isaac. Which is why we here at SouthernMamas.com are thrilled to tell you about 2 Cutie Patooties for uber-cool embroidered accessories, baby items (Think really sweet personalized baby bloomers) and home décor.

This adorable online monogram, embroidery boutique started by two Savannah moms is teeming with the highest quality of items at the most affordable prices: monogrammed shoes (sandals and clogs); bags of every color/size including market totes like the ones pictured here and backpacks; appliqued shirts for children; and so much more.

Opt for lettering in one of roughly 25 fonts (like the stately Heirloom or whimsical Giggles). Or choose from a dozen of monogram designs. Then select from an array of thread colors.

2 Cutie Patooties will also monogram/embroider any items that you already have and want personalized. That includes business/school logos on shirts.

For those who really want to have fun, 2 Cutie Patooties also does home shows. Book one by emailing 2cutiepatooties@gmail.com  or call 912.856.7096.

Mention SouthernMamas.com to receive 10 percent off your order. Start shopping here. Savannah residents do not need to pay shipping, as 2 Cutie Patooties will deliver to you. Just simply find what you want on the 2 Cutie Patooties Web site here and email your order to 2cutiepatooties@gmail.com . They will invoice you so you do not have to pay shipping.

2 Cutie Patooties – for al your embroidery needs. www.2cutiepatooties.com,  email 2cutiepatooties@gmail.com, 912.856.7096 2 Cutie Patooties is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Putumayo Kids gets the summer celebration started with Kids World Party CD to be released June 28 2011.

To hear tracks from Kids World Party, visit www.putumayopress.com

Tale Tale Art is the home of personalized illustrations and books for children. These charming customizable creations go beyond the standard insert-name-here.

Does your child have a favorite fairy tale*? You can order a book with original illustrations that incorporates your child into the story. You also have the option of customizing an original story for your child, describing a family experience or a fantasy story.

With both options, you will be in direct contact with the artist and writer throughout the entire process, to make sure you are satisfied with the story and all the illustrations within the book. Your child will be able to read the books for years to come!

The books are playfully readable (over and over again) with imagery that will charm you. So will this: mention SouthernMamas.com to receive a 15 percent discount at Tale Tale Art.

At Tale Tale Art, no request is too extraordinary. You can also obtain original illustrations (posters) from popular stories* for children to use in a nursery or child’s room. And if you don’t see the illustration for the story you are looking for, you can always contact the artist directly to request it.

What a creative way to tell a child “Happy birthday” or “I love you”.

*All the stories illustrated by the artist must be part of the public domain.

Tale Tale Art, www.taletaleart.com, contact via email at taletaleart@hotmail.com  Tale Tale Art is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.  

Memorial Day weekend is the start of family roadtrip season. Are your trips screen-free insane or DVD-player peaceful? Here are some Scholastic Storybook Treasures DVDs  – which are based on quality children’s books – to help maintain backseat peace on long summer roadtrips.  (Read my recent newspaper column “DVD-player or old-school car games?” by clicking here.”

“The Scrambled States of America and More Stories by Laurie Keller (66 mins + extras, $14.95) includes “The Scrambled States of America Talent Show,” “Do Unto Otters” and “Open Wide:Tooth School Inside.” TO BE RELEASED TUES. MAY 24.

“Lincoln and Douglass: An American Friendship and more stories to celebrate U.S. History” (81 minutes + extras, $14.95) includes “John, Paul, George & Ben” by Lane Smith, a humorous, factual history of five lads who grew up to be our Founding Fathers.

“My First Collection Featuring Splat the Cat” (100 minutes + extras, $24.95) includes four stories led by the title tale from author/illustrator Rob Scotton; “The Story About Ping and Other Fine Feathered Friends”; and “The Napping House and Other Stories that Rhyme.”

“The North Star and More Stories About Following Your Dreams”  (57 minutes, $14.95) features best-selling author Peter H. Reynolds’ tale “The North Star” , as well as William Steig’s “Brave Irene,”  “Players in Pigtails” and “Swamp Angel,” a Caldecott Honor book from Ann Isaccs.  TO BE RELEASED TUES. MAY 24.

“Tikki Tikki Tembo and More Stories to Celebrate Asian Heritage” (66 minutes, $14.95)  features the title tale based on the classic picture book by Arlene Mosel as well as “The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks” by Katherine Paterson and “The Stonecutter” by Gerald McDermott.

“The True Story of the Three Little Pigs and More Animal Adventures” (62 mins. + extras, $14.95) features Jon Scieszka’s fun take on the Three Little Pigs along with additional stories. Hear the rest of the story, straight from the wolf’s mouth and learn that the whole Big Bad Wolf thing was just a misunderstanding.

“Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that type and More Amusing Animal Tales” (3 hrs., 44 mins. + extras, $24.95) features Doreen Cronin’s best-sellers “Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type,” “Giggle Giggle Quack” and “Duck for President.”

Find more info on these DVDs here.

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.

On this Earth Day 2011, SouthernMamas.com is raising our reusable, eco-friendly glass BottlesUp water bottle in a toast to Kim Smith Rowe!

Kim won this week’s SouthernMamas.com giveaway:   a BottlesUp glass water bottle with the lowest carbon footprint in the industry. Cheers Kim!

Thanks to everyone who entered to win by sharing your Earth Day resolutions on the BottlesUp Facebook page .

What better time than Earth Day to ditch your landfill-bound plastic bottle and opt for a sustainable, recycled BottlesUp? Bluffton-based Bottles Up founder and a nationally-acclaimed glass artist Laurel Herter kindly mailed SouthernMamas.com our own BottlesUp for review and we love it. 

The sleek 22-ounce vessel is made with recycled glass and the snap-on cap is from food grade silicone – all sourced and made in North America. You have a choice of four different colors of caps and matching silicone grip rings. We especially appreciate the retro milk bottle lip.

Not only does the glass bottle help you in your goal to stop being environmentally reckless, it also will help you save money by refilling at the tap.  

But our favorite aspect of BottlesUp? Glass means that outside materials such as BPA won’t creep into our water. Now that’s something to toast to on Earth Day. Cheers!

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

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.

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

Kottage Kids boutique apparel and accessories offers timeless treasures including smocked clothing, classic children’s footwear and unique gifts for moms as well.

You’re invited to preview the latest in children’s boutique apparel and accessories for spring at the Kottage Kids Launching Party, 10 AM-4 PM Sat. March 26 at Grand Lake Lodge & Spa, 815 Southbridge Blvd., Savannah 31405.

Cash, Visa, Mastercard and Discover will be accepted. A $10 gift certificate to Kottage Kids will given away.

Kottage Kids specializes in home parties. Invite your friends and Kottage Kids brings the shop to you. What a fun twist to your next kid-friendly gathering. Kottage Kids offers incentives when you host the following types of parties: mommy parties, trunk shows, grandparent parties, baby showers.

Kottage Kids, info@kottagekids.com, 912.412.0542, www.kottagekids.com

Luna Lily’s adorable handmade children’s accessories are exactly what I’ve been searching for for my little girl’s locks.

Not only are these hair clips, felties, felt flowers, headbands, hats made from recycled materials. But the are also handmade by a Southern mama right here in our Savannah! Green and sustainable hair accessories? That’s right. Most Luna Lily products are made with eco-fi felt, which is craft felt made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled bottles. So we are thrilled to have Luna Lily has a new SouthernMamas advertiser.

Luna Lily fun and funky hairbows, headbands and clips are available for sale online by clicking here. Special for SouthernMamas readers: enter SOUTHERNMAMA at check out for 15% off the total purchase!!

Luna Lily felties are also sold at Sara Jane Children’s Boutique , also a SouthernMamas.com sponsor.

Become a Luna Lily fan on Facebook by clicking here! It’s the best place to find out about coupon codes, new products, latest giveaways and to keep track of where you can find Luna Lily Felties

Luna Lily will be at the Little Lambs Spring Consignment Sale this week, Fri & Sat March 10-11 at First Presbyterian Preschool at 520 Washington Ave., Savannah , 31405 (on the corner of Washington and Paulsen streets in Ardsley Park .)
Dates of the Little Lambs sale are:
Fri., March 11, 2011 9 am-2 pm
Sat., March 12, 2011, 9 am-noon.

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.

Life is about to get much sweeter in Savannah.

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah opens Fri. March 11 5521 Abercorn St., next to Petite Feet and across from the Publix Twelve Oaks Shopping Center. Come see what the “swirl” is about and experience the Gigi’s cupcake phenomena first hand!

Be sure to “Like” Gigi’s Cupcakes in Savannah on Facebook by clicking here. 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.

The interest in bringing a Gigi’s Cupcakes franchise to Savannah began when owner, Bethany Shantz of Savannah, first tasted these marvelous cupcakes at the original Nashville store. They were the most delicious treats she had ever tasted and she became quite a regular visitor while living in Nashville. Frequenting the store more and more, she started to dream about how fun it would be to be on the other side of the counter as an owner. What a fun, happy, and most delicious job.

Bethany’s family has been living in Savannah for generations and she was thrilled to be able to return to Savannah and bring Gigi’s Cupcakes with her.

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.

Let’s face it. We only have a handful of years to sing our kids lullabies before they’re putting themselves to sleep. So now’s the time to make sure we sing them the best lullabies we can find.

The Allman Brothers “Blue Sky” is the newest lullaby my kids and I are crooning around the house these days at nap and bedtime. It’s the perfect lullaby to chase away the winter blues.

Credit the new Putumayo Kids CD “Acoustic Dreamland” for putting that tantalizing tune – and so many others – on the tip of our tongue.

The CD – set to be released Feb. 22 – features 11 singer-songwriters (including Elizabeth Mitchell singing the Allman Brothers’ “Blue Sky”) performing unplugged, soothing music to help the wee ones unwind. The CD begins with Lucy Kaplansky performing a rendition Mary Chapin Carpenter’s “Dreamland.” Now if this isn’t the ideal lullaby to end the day and savor our little ones’ childhoods, we don’t know what is.

“Every sleepy boy and girl in every bed around the world
Can hear the stars up in the sky whispering a lullaby
Who knows where you’ll fly away winging past the light of day
The man in the moon and the Milky Way welcome you to dreamland.”

Disclosure: We received the CD at no cost for this review.

Silhouettes by Tim Arnold will be at Sara Jane Children’s Boutique Monday & Tuesday March 21 & 22.

Recommended by the Smithsonian, Tim is considered to be America’s best silhouettist. All ages welcome (even your four legged friends). By appointment only so be sure to reserve your spot today! Call 912-234-5266 or email sarajanekids@comcast.net

Sara Jane Children’s Boutique, 202 E 37th St, Savannah, GA 31401. Sara Jane Children’s Boutique is a SouthernMamas sponsor.

To find out more local kid-friendly events that are happening a few weeks down the line, be sure to check out the new SouthernMamas online calendar by clicking here.