Ganesha’s Place, Savannah’s new therapeutic yoga studio offers the following June workshops:

Dream Circle Workshop
Come and learn to by-pass the chatter around core issues which occur in your dreams.
Understand the language of your dreams.
Discover what recurring dreams mean.
Join Kate Jacobson RYT, LISW-CP
Ganesha’s Place
2323 Barnard St. Savannah
Saturday, June 23, 2012 – 1-3:30pm
$25
Kate@ganeshasplace.com  to register

Flow Into iRest®
A workshop geared to balance body & mind
ONLY at Ganesha’s Place!
Sunday, June 3
10:00-12:30
$20 . .
10-11 AM
Empowerment Yoga: Release tension during this 60 minute practice. Youwill move with your breath, stretch and
strengthen your body while cultivating balance in your mind. This practice will help to release any
tension while enhancing your clarity and focus. Prior yoga experience is not necessary,
Sue Finkle, RYf 200 .
11:15-12:30pm
Integrative Restoration or iRest@
‘This modern adaptation of yoga nidra will flow you into a form of meditative self-inquiry.
iRest is a research based practice that transforms you to develop thought patterns that
will assist you to be able to meet any and all circumstances that you may encounter in
your life. A brief history and overview will be given about the iRest protocol to prepare
you for this rich practice. Prior meditation or yoga experience is not necessary.
Stepbanie Moon ERYT2oo/ Level II iRest Teacher

To register or for more info, call 912-665-4199 or click here. 

Ganesha’s Place, at the corner of Barnard & 40th St. @ 2323 Barnard St., 912-665-4199, http://ganeshasplace.com/ Ganesha’s Place is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Brandy Williams of Savannah, who lost her leg while texting & driving, poses with her team of therapists at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

No text is worth losing a life or limb over.

Just ask Brandy Williams. A year ago this month, Brandy, 21, of Savannah lost her left leg and suffered a stroke after her Chevy Malibu veered off the road and into a tree. She was texting a friend at the time of the wreck.

Brandy is the focus of my Savannah Morning News column this week. She hopes sharing her story will help you see that texting while driving is as dangerous as drinking and driving. Brandy’s story is definitely one worth sharing with any teen drivers you know or drivers who regularly text while at the wheel. Read Brandy’s story here.

Learn more about distracted driving dangers at www.distraction.gov.

We’re so thrilled to learn about the May opening of Ganesha’s Place, which is offering a variety of therapeutic classes including yoga for special needs kids & restorative yoga for caretakers. There is such a need for something like Ganesha’s Place in Savannah.

You’re invited to the Grand Opening of Ganesha’s Place, Sat. May 5, 2012.

The ribbon cutting will be held at 11 am, followed by class demonstrations until 3 PM.
In celebration of their Grand Opening, Ganesha’s Place is offering “Bring a Friend & Get the Class Free” for all classes during the month of May. Thai Massage & Reiki sessions discounted to $75 per session.

What we love about Ganesha’s Place is that it’s spot to explore, heal and have fun. Ganesha’s can be a place for the whole family: you’re not required to be athletic or wear special outfits. Yoga therapy at Ganesha’s regulates and improves the balance between health and wellness without the intimidating images of body contortions and “pretzels”.

Keep up with Ganesha’s Place on Facebook here.

Ganesha’s Place, at the corner of Barnard & 40th St. @ 2323 Barnard St., 912-665-4199, http://ganeshasplace.com/ Ganesha’s Place is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Below is a guest post published on SouthernMamas.com in 2011 by Tybee Island marine scientist/biologist Dr. Joe Richardson. We are republishing it again this spring because it was so popular and helpful. Dr. Richardson leads Tybee Island Beach Ecology Trips . These beach walks are an excellent way to educate your kids and entertain your visitors. Read a list of activities and topics the beach ecology walk covers by clicking here. To book a family, scout, school and tour group beach walk call (912) 596-5362 or email joe@ceasurf.com . For updates regarding what Dr. Joe is finding and doing on his ecology beach walks, check out (and “like”) the “Tybee Beach Ecology Trips” FACEBOOK page by clicking here.

Cannonball Jellyfish are very abundant right now on our beaches, and they are harmless.

The large flat Moon jellyfish will become more common as summer comes, but their sting is mild.

Jellyfish: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not

It’s not unusual to find jellyfish on our beaches, but most of the time the ones we see are harmless and will not sting you. Right now (mid May) the most abundant jellyfish on the beach is the Cannonball Jelly. They are ball-shaped (as opposed to flat), relatively firm, and have a broad reddish-brown band wrapping around an otherwise cloudy white body. The thick structure extending out from under the bell is a system of multiple mouths. Cannonball Jellies do not have stinging tentacles hanging from the bell, so as long as you handle them on the outside of the bell or mouths, there is nothing to sting you. Only if you stick your fingers way up inside the bell could you contact any tiny tentacles, and even then they would give you only a slight tingle. So, don’t mind the Cannonball Jellies – they aren’t going to sting you.

Our common winter-time jellyfish, the Lion’s Mane Jelly, has pretty much finished its season for this year. I haven’t seen any Lion’s Mane Jellies in a few weeks now that the water has warmed up. They are round and fairly flat, and they often have some pink color. Their tentacles are fairly short and form a “hairy-looking” circle of tentacles hanging from the underside of the flat

The Lion's Mane jellyfish is our winter-time jelly and have pretty much disappeared from our beaches now

The Sea Wasp Jellyfish will become a problem in mid July through mid August, and their sting is intense.

jellyfish. This thick circle of short tentacles supposedly resembles the hairy mane around the neck of a male lion. Lion’s Mane Jellies produce a very mild sting; and I personally don’t consider it a “sting” but more of an irritation.

As the water warms into the summer, we will start seeing Moon Jellies. They are very flat, round and clear, and usually have 4 horseshoe shaped structures visible near the center. Moon Jellies have a fringe of short tentacles extending from the very outer edge of their flat body. I’ve seen Moon Jellies on Tybee Island as large as a dinner plate. Moon Jelly tentacles produce a mild sting. It is not really painful, but you know that you have been stung; but it’s not likely going to cause you much discomfort.

It’s during late July and the first couple of weeks of August, on average, that we reach the peak of the Sea Wasp season on Tybee. The Sea Wasp jellyfish are our “bad guys” around here. (We rarely have trouble from floating, blue Portugese Man of War on Tybee, especially compared to some beaches in Florida). But the Sea Wasp jellyfish in late summer do cause us problems. They are clear, and we can’t see them in the water. Although their body is fairly small (2-3 inches), they produce a number of long thin tentacles that extend from 4 hand-like structures that hang from the bottom of their box-shaped body. Even when they are dead and washed up on the beach, Sea Wasp tentacles can still sting. Their sting is an instant intense burning sting, and these stings will make you want to get out of the water and seek some relief. Although the intense pain subsides after a few minutes, the stung area will still hurt a while, and usually some red marks will appear where the tentacles contacted your skin. For me, the stung areas itch for a few days later also.

The above is a guest post by Tybee Island marine scientist/biologist Dr. Joe Richardson, who leads Tybee Island Beach Ecology Trips . These beach walks are an excellent way to educate your kids and entertain your visitors.

We are so jazzed to learn that Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah will host a FREE screening of the documentary film “The Business of Being Born”, 6 to 8 PM Wed. April 4, 2012.

The award-winning film will be followed by a discussion with local health professionals. (Fingers-crossed that among the childbirth issues discussed will be the lack of local OBs who will do VBACs)

The screening will be at University Hall, Room 156, Armstrong Campus, 11935 Abercorn St., Savannah.

“The Business of Being Born”  is about the implications of the medicalization of childbirth and the ways in which many women are turning away from invasive medical models of delivery. It examines modern models of child delivery in America and what some women are doing to take back their rights to birth.

This event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Center for Public Health Media and Research , the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health & the Armstrong Master of Public Health program. Contact Leigh Rich at leigh.rich@armstrong.edu  for more information.

Below is today’s Savannah Morning News column:

Dear Whole Foods,

Word on the street is you, a multinational “supernatural” grocer, are considering opening a store in Savannah.

I am not sure I am strong enough to handle it.

Especially since the proposed location — in the old pink Backus Cadillac site on Victory Drive — is just an organic pomegranate seed throw from my house and a spot I drive by regularly. As a faithful Kroger-card holder (who can pass up those gas-discount points in this economy?), if you move into town, I’d be tempted to “cheat” multiple times a day by your endless rows and endless abundance of alluringly displayed, healthy, sustainably-raised food.

The developers won’t name the grocery store eyeing the site, but all indications are that it will be you, the Austin-based market that’s been dubbed America’s healthiest grocery store. Foodies and arugula-o-philes call you mecca. People like me who love you but are on a Family Dollar budget, call you Whole Paycheck.

I’ve been to Whole Foods in other cities. This is what happens when I enter your wonderfully haute-crunchy stores….
Read the rest of the Savannah Morning News column here.

Below is a guest post by Nicole Hubbard, owner of Hubbard’s Maid Service, a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

What’s Behind Your Refrigerator
Do you ever wonder what is lurking behind and underneath those dark corners? The mysterious areas which are underneath the bed and behind the couch? How about the refrigerator? EEWWW! Well, if you ever, ever have some spare time and have absolutely nothing to do and the Housewives of New Jersey isn’t on yet, why don’t you tackle one of those mysterious dark places?

Cleaning behind the refrigerator will, in fact, assist in it running efficiently. If you are able, pull your unit away from the wall. Sometimes they are tucked in snugly and have to be shimmied out of their position. Be careful not to pull too hard and too far or your water line might come out of the wall.

When removed, what you see may frighten you (dead roaches) – - or excite you if, you find that thingy you were looking for. In my years of cleaning, I have found some strange things behind refrigerators, the strangest being tampons (still in their packaging, thank goodness!). But if what you see frightens you then it’s time to clean!
Start with…

To read the entire guest post, click here.

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

For National Children’s Health Month, please come join Simply Children’s Dentistry on Feb. 24, 2012 from 9am to 11 AM for a healthy snack and a free tooth brush. Staff at Simply Children’s Dentistry look forward to seeing you then. The practice is at 613 Stephenson Ave Suite 201 Savannah 31405. (912)353-9993.

Dr. Kamiti Harden at Simply Children’s Dentistry regularly hosts such children’s dental health awareness events that are open to the public.

Simply Children’s Dentistry, 613 Stephenson Ave Suite 201, Savannah 31405; www.simplychildrens.com , email: businessassistant@simplychildrens.com , (912) 353-9993. Simply Children’s Dentistry is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Restaurant food is generally served in large portions and typically high in calories, sodium & fat, contributing to childhood obesity.

We’re all looking for tools to help make smarter dining out choices for our children. The National Restaurant Association launched Kids LiveWell, a website providing nutritional information for healthier meal options for restaurant dining.

You’re invited to a Twitter party hosted by @resourcefulmom this Thurs. Feb. 9 from 2-3 PM to celebrate the growth of Kids LiveWell. A registered dietitian will answer participants’ questions about eating well on-the-go, and will share info about new restaurant partners, and the mobile site.

Twitter party attendees using the hashtag #kidslivewell are eligible to win gift cards from participating restaurants such as Outback Steakhouse, Au Bon Pain, and IHop.

Visit http://m.healthydiningfinder.com/ –Kids-LiveWell to find a Kids LiveWell meal
http://resourcefulmommy.com/category/twitter-parties/  to RSVP or learn more about the Twitter party

Time to get those pearly whites pearly white again – just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Make plans to attend the White Wine and Whitening Event at the Savannah office of Dr. Steven G. Berwitz DMD Mon. Feb. 13.

You will receive a reduced rate on the whitening trays with a portion going to charity, specifically to raise money for The Nathan’s Something Special Scholarship Fund, Inc., which promotes inclusion in college and adult life for students with disabilities.

Come enjoy an evening of white wine, teeth whitening and other services to pamper yourself including: Just Desserts ( Cupcakes); Massage services (free 15 min. massage) ; Ivanabitch Vodka; and much more.

Get started on your new and brighter smile at a special reduced price by calling or emailing the office of Dr. Steven G. Berwitz DMD to schedule a quick appointment to see if you’re a candidate. Please RSVP by Thurs. Feb 9th. Everyone is welcome to attend this event.

Then make plans to go to the office of Dr. Steven G. Berwitz DMD for an evening of appetizers and libations on Mon. Feb. 13 2012 from 5:30PM – 7:30pm when you will pick up your trays and whitening kit. Already have trays? Then come and stock up on refill material and enjoy all other event sponsors.

For more information or to RSVP please call or email Dr. Berwitz’s office at (912) 355-5004, email info@stevenberwitzdmd.com or click here for more info.

Steven G. Berwitz, DMD, 7805 Waters Avenue Suite 1A, Savannah, 31406, (912) 355-5004, www.stevenberwitzdmd.com, email info@stevenberwitzdmd.com. Dr. Berwitz is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Crossfit Hyperformance wants to help you provide your kids with a life of Wellness. Their Crossfit Kids program is designed to create a lifelong love of Health and Fitness.

Crossfit Kids Pairs Fitness with FUN! Crossfit believes kids should be exposed to potent, effective, and functional movement with appropriate coaching and cueing. However, Crossfit’s ultimate goal is linking fitness with fun.

February Focus: THE DEADLIFT!!

Each month,  Crossfit Kids focuses on a different skill or movement. During the duration of February,  Crossfit Kids will focus on the safe and proper technique of the Deadlift!! The deadlift is a functional movement. This means the deadlift is the proper and safe way to pick up any object in the gym and throughout everyday life!

 You and your child can practice the deadlift along with us at home while picking up toys, playing outside, or as part of a game! Use these proper and safe techniques to turn everyday activities into opportunities to exercise and learn!

 The Set-up:

1) Have Child stand over object. Can be a weightless ball, toy, or a light weight or Kettlebell.

2) Tell Child to bend over and grab the object. The object should remain on the floor.

3) Tell Child to get an “angry gorilla” back. In this position lower back will be protected as shoulders will be rolled back, chest will remain up so you can see the front of your childs t-shirt, and hips will naturally push back so knees bend… Thus, simulating a very angry gorilla. Encourage your child to mimic how an angry gorilla might sound!

 The Lift:

4) Tell your Child to “Stand-up”!

 The Finish/ Reset:

5) Tell your child to keep an “angry gorilla back” and set the object down.

 Ages:
CF Hyperformance offers progressive classes for: elementry school (ages 6-10), middle school (ages 11 – 14), and teens (14-17). Kids classes last 30-45 minutes. Research has found there is optimal learning capacity of the brain for 20-40 minutes after exercise. Crossfit strongly encourages athletes to use the time directly after class for study sessions.

Class Schedule:
Crossfit Kids/ Teens: Tue/ Thr: 4:30pm-5:15 pm
Saturday: 10:00-10:45 AM

Cost:
The cost for the program is $75 per month. The monthly rate includes access to 3 classes per week (2 weekday plus Saturday). You may drop-in to any Saturday class for $6.
DISCOUNT: 10% discount on the registration fee if you mention you read about the classes on SouthernMamas.com.

Saturday Drop-ins: Kids (6 or older) can come to on Saturdays for $6!

Questions? Please Call or E-mail Crossfit. Coach Eileen: 630-624-0613
To register and to make a reservation, call 912-335-3615.
Crossfit Hyperformance: 904 East 70th St. Savannah Ga

Crossfit Kids,www.crossfithyperformance.com/p/kids.html, Crossfit Kids is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Below is a guest post from Nicole Hubbard, owner of Hubbard’s Maid Service, a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. The post will make you want to sterilize your sheets immediately!

Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Dust Mites
By Nicole Hubbard, owner, Hubbard’s Maid Service

Dust Mites are some gross critters that you never can see but they can pack a punch in your home on the annoyance scale. The old style cleaning of taking rugs and household furnishings outside to smack with a broom are actually quite effective in reducing dust mites. Think of all those microscopic carcasses, feces, hair, and dead skin floating through the atmosphere, away from where you live!

“Frequent vacuuming is the key to reducing dust mites,” states local Oreck Store manager, Steve Bussius. “You can’t totally get rid of them, but vacuuming behind the headboard of beds, behind furniture, and between the mattress and bedsprings is a good way to reduce dust mites.” Steve also recommends using Oreck vacuum cleaners and their green HEPA filter vacuum bags as well as mattress & pillow protection covers, all of which Oreck sells. Steve also noted that typically when you purchase a brand new mattress, 5 years later it is 30% heavier due to the carcass and feces residue that dust mites leave behind. Yummy!

The feces of dust mites is what causes allergic reactions in human beings…To read the entire guest post, click here

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

The pink Backus site at Victory Drive & Truman Parkway in Midtown Savannah will be undergoing renovations. We hope the high-end grocery store that is supposed to be housed in the former Cadillac dealership spot will be Whole Foods, as rumored.

The prospective buyers of the Backus property, Atlanta-area development firms Knightwood and S.J. Collins Enterprises, plan to convert the Victory Drive frontage to parking and construct three new buildings to house retail on the site.

The Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission approved the redevelopment plan last week. The largest building planned for the site will measure 35,000 square feet. The developers have been in negotiations with a “high-end retail grocer” to lease the spot.

Word on the street that high-end grocer is Whole Foods. Keep those fingers crossed. Stay tuned here for updates.

Congratulations Dr. Cara DeLeon, DMD Pediatric Dentist in Savannah. Dr. DeLeon recently completed her certification examinations and is now a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry!

Dr. DeLeon’s practice, Pediatric Dentistry of Savannah  is at 310 Eisenhower Drive No. 6. Tel: 912-349-4021. It’s an honor to have become a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry so early in her career.

The Mission of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry is to verify to the public and to the health professionals that a pediatric dentist has successfully completed both an advanced educational program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and a voluntary examination process designed to validate the knowledge, application and performance requisite to the delivery of exceptional care in pediatric dentistry. The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry is the only certifying Board recognized by the American Dental Association for the specialty of pediatric dentistry.

Pediatric Dentistry of Savannah, 310 Eisenhower Dr. Building #6 Savannah, 31406 tel: 912-349-4021 email: Drcara@pds-kids.com , www.pediatricdentistryofsavannah.com Pediatric Dentistry of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

This holiday season give your children the gift of Wellness by creating a lifelong love of Health and Fitness with Crossfit Kids.

Crossfit Kids Pairs Fitness with FUN! Crossfit believes kids should be exposed to potent, effective, and functional movement with appropriate coaching and cueing. However, Crossfit’s ultimate goal is linking fitness with fun.

About the Program.
Crossfit Kids (CFK) is for children in elementary school, middle, and high school. It combines gymnastics, body weight calisthenics, and weightlifting elements to develop a broad capacity across ten general physical skills:
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Power
Strength
Stamina
Speed
Agility
Flexibility
Balance
Accuracy
Coordination

Additional elements that encourage bone density development, cross body movements, and the vestibular balance system are also incorporated. Children and teens have a greater opportunity (relative to adults) to maximize their physical skills when exposed to this stimulus during years of peak development. The elements are combined to keep children engaged and entertained, while teaching them proper movement technique and creating a broad athletic foundation. Nutrition is also discussed as the basis of athletic performance and health within a supportive community. For CFK, it is imperative to pair fitness and fun, to create a lifelong love of health and fitness for our children.

Ages:
CF Hyperformance offers progressive classes for: elementry school (ages 5-10), middle school (ages 11 – 14), and teens (14-17). Kids classes last 30-45 minutes. Research has found there is optimal learning capacity of the brain for 20-40 minutes after exercise. Crossfit strongly encourages athletes to use the time directly after class for study sessions.
Class Schedule:
Crossfit Kids/ Teens: Tue/ Thr: 4:30pm-5:15 pm
Saturday: 10:00-10:45 AM
*New Class Times Start Jan 1st, 2012.*

Cost:
The cost for the program is $75 per month. The monthly rate includes access to 3 classes per week (2 weekday plus Saturday). You may drop-in to any Saturday class for $6.
DISCOUNT: 10% discount on the registration fee if you mention you read about the classes on SouthernMamas.com.

Saturday Drop-ins: Kids (6 or older) can come to on Saturdays for $6!

Questions? Please Call or E-mail Crossfit. Coach Eileen: 630-624-0613
To register and to make a reservation, call 912-335-3615.
Crossfit Hyperformance: 904 East 70th St. Savannah Ga

Crossfit Kids,www.crossfithyperformance.com/p/kids.html, Crossfit Kids is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

You’re invited to take part in new Zumba classes being offered at Hull Park at noon on Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays in November.

Classes start today Wed. Nov. 9 2011. The classes are open to the public and all ages.  Donations are welcome.

Hull Park is at 504 E. 54th St., near E. 55th Street and Atlantic Avenue, Savannah, 31405.

No more excuses. Now you can get in shape while you have your baby with you! Stroller Fitness Boot Camp begins this upcoming week of Nov. 7.

Monday & Wednesday starting Nov. 7
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Forsyth Park
(across from Brighter Day Natural Foods Market
1-5 Classes = $15 Per
5-10 Classes = $12 Per
10+ Classes = $10 Per

Instructor: Katy Schubert
IFTA Certified Personal Trainer & proud Mother of Two
RSVP: 912-660-4507 / info@trainme247.com

What is Stroller Fitness?
Stroller Fitness is a mobile way for you to get a full body work out and still be able to attend to your baby’s needs. Each class includes intervals of power walking, functional strength training and cardio drills followed by postnatal-specific core work and flexibility. Our mobile intervals are ideal for babies who like to be on the move. Come out and meet other moms in your community!
Women should be 4+ weeks postpartum (6 weeks for caesareans). All fitness levels are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. You do not need a jogging stroller. For safety reasons, mobile babies & tots should remain in their strollers/carriers/mom’s arms until core work is performed.

We’re all looking for resources to help our children with speech and language development.

A new Web site called Little Stories helps us do just that.

Little Stories is a community created by Savannah-area speech-language pathologist Kim Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP to offer information and support to families interested in early speech and language development. Little Stories has something for everyone, whether your child is having difficulty learning language or is learning language easily.

Little Stories wants to help you hear your child’s story!

Little Stories will be posting new information weekly, so be sure to subscribe to the blog or like Little Stories on Facebook here to get updates. You can follow Little Stories via Twitter @lilSTORIESblog.

Kids can get cash, prevent cavities & support our troops at Simply Children’s Dentistry’s Candy Buy-Back Program in Savannah.

In an effort to promote healthy teeth and raise a cavity-free generation, Dr. Kamiti Harden at Simply Children’s Dentistry holds this Halloween candy buy-back program each year.

Staff will weigh the candy & pay your child $1 per pound of candy up to 5 pounds. In addition, each child will receive a new toothbrush. All the candy will be mailed overseas to the troops.

The candy buy-back will be 9 AM-2 PM Sat. Nov. 12 (giving kids plenty of time to enjoy some of their candy without going overboard) at Simply Children’s Dentistry, 613 Stephenson Ave Suite 201, Savannah GA 31405. For more info, call: (912) 353-9993. Open to all kids up to age 16.

Simply Children’s Dentistry, 613 Stephenson Ave Suite 201, Savannah 31405; www.simplychildrens.com , email: businessassistant@simplychildrens.com , (912) 353-9993. Simply Children’s Dentistry is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

UPDATE: Winner is Angie Mohr! Congratulations!

Update: If you want a FRESH organic and/or free range turkey for Thanksgiving you can order & reserve yours now at Brighter Day Natural Foods Market in Savannah. Frozen will also be available, but this year the price of fresh will actually be lower than frozen. Call 912.236.4703. Pls. say SouthernMamas.com sent you!

This week’s SouthernMamas.com giveaway is good for you!

Win a $25 gift certificate to Brighter Day Natural Foods Market at 1102 Bull St., Savannah 31401. To enter to win, visit Brighter Day on Facebook by clicking here. “Like” the Brighter Day FB page. Then on their wall, share your tip for keeping kids healthy though the winter. (handwashing long enough to sing Happy Birthday twice, favorite vitamins etc?).

Not into Facebook? You can also enter to win by answering the above question by commenting on this post. Just click on Comments below.

Deadline to enter is 7 PM Sun. Oct. 30. We’ll pick a winner and announce the winner here and on SouthernMamas.com Facebook.

Check out these great kid-friendly products available at Brighter Day:

Blue Bonnet’s new children’s line sweetened with Xylitol. Check it out here. Introductory prices right now. Details on health benefits of xylitol here.

Nature’s Way just introduced 2 children’s vitamins: one is a gummy (sweetened with tapioca syrup and evaporated cane juice) and one is a chewable. The vitamins contain 26+ fruits and vegetables along with the usual vitamins & minerals. Introductory prices at 30% off beginning Nov. 1, 2011.

Hylands reformulated children’s cough syrup. It used to contain honey, which meant children younger than 1 year could not take it. Now the honey is removed so it’s avaiable for children 6 months and older. Brighter Day expects to have this product coming in this week of Oct. 24.

Brighter Day Natural Foods Market, 1102 Bull St., Savannah, 31401  912.236.4703  www.brighterdayfoods.com, Mon – Sat: 10 AM-7 PM, Sun 12:30 PM-5:30 PM. On Facebook here.