Are you ready?!?

High Cotton Kids  2018 Fall Consignment Sale is Sept. 20-22 and you won’t want to miss this sale!

There will be thousands of high quality, gently-used items available.

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Fall Sale 2018

Come shop consignment at its finest. High Cotton Kids is THE place to save a lot of money, make a lot of money and have a great time doing
both!
Location: 2164 East Victory Drive, Crossroads Shopping Center (formerly
The Fitness Club, next door to Savannah Children’s Theater)

Shop Early For a Cause:
Thurs. 09/20 5PM $5 Donation benefiting #LilyStrong in honor of CURE
Childhood Cancer

Sale Hours:
Thurs. 09/20 6-8PM
Fri. 09/21 9AM-7PM
Sat. 09/22 9AM-3PM
(some items discounted on Saturday)

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The Little Lambs Spring Consignment Sale is a great place to find amazing deals on gently used Spring/Summer clothing, children’s furniture, toys or books.

The dates of this years Spring Sale are: Fri. April 6 & Sat. April 7 2018.

If you would like more information about shopping, selling or volunteering at the sale, please click here to learn more.

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Little Lambs Consignment Sale Spring 2018

Thurs. April 5: Preview Sale for volunteers and sellers only

(Volunteers shop  4:30-7:30PM; Sellers shop  5:30-7:30PM)

Sale opens to the public Fri. April 6, 9AM-1PM and 5-7PM

Sat. April 7, 9AM-Noon

Questions? Click here. 

Little Lambs Consignment Sale benefits First Presbyterian Preschool in Savannah and the sale takes place at the preschool at 520 Washington Ave, Savannah 31405.

Little Lambs Consignment Sale, First Presbyterian Preschool, 520 Washington Ave., Savannah, Ga. 31405,  http://fpcschool.com/little-lambs/ 

Have a budding artist on your list this holiday season?

Score the perfect creative gift for them at Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center gift store!

Inspire the next great artist with a variety of games, toys and educational books to keep their young minds engaged.

Ringo the Puppet – You can never go wrong with a classic puppet toy for your favorite chatterbox. Choose from a wide selection of puppets to suit their personality. $28

Touch and Learn board book – Your youngest artists will be naming colors with ease in no time with this interactive way to learn colors. $5.99

Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty – One of our most popular items, this trendy toy comes in various colors and is sure to keep kids of all ages busy for hours! $15.00

Buttons – A stocking stuffer your kids will actually use. Great for accessorizing your backpack, jackets and more, there are dozens of designs to choose from! $1.25 each

Let’s Paint book by Alborozo – Inspire your next Monet with this fun approach to painting. $16.99

Colorful Creatures Memory Game – Exercise their young minds with a colorful memory game filled with creatures they’ll recognize. $13.95

Fold-A-Flap Shapes book – Toddlers will love learning shapes and colors with this simple book. $9.99

Telfair museum members also enjoy a double discount throughout the month of December so it’s the perfect time to tick everyone off your list! Restrictions apply.

Store open during regular museum hours. Museum admission is not required for you to come shop.

For more information, visit the store at the Jepson Center or call 912.790.8831.

Jepson Center Museum Store Hours

Sunday – 12-5pm
Monday – 12-5pm
Tuesday – 10am-5pm
Wednesday – 10am-5pm
Thursday – 10am-5pm
Friday – 10am-5pm
Saturday – 10am-5pm

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Give the Gift of Museum Membership 

Give a gift that’ll continue to give this holiday season, a Telfair Museums membership!

Whether it’s your child’s art teacher or that wonderful family that you get along with so well, this gift is sure to impress.

A Telfair Museums membership not only offers unlimited admission to Telfair’s three sites, engaging programming and member discounts, but also gives back to those in need.

Proceeds from membership purchases go toward educational programs for at-risk youth, art therapy outreach workshops for adults, and much more!

Consider gifting a Telfair Museums membership this holiday season and give the gift of art. For more information and to purchase a membership, visit www.telfair.org/support/membership or, call 912.790.880

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FREE HOLIDAY PARKING

The City of Savannah is offering a holiday parking deal every Thursday and Friday through Dec. 22.

The first three hours in any city-owned garage is free. Any time over three hours is the daily rate.

Garages included: Bryan Street, Liberty Street, Robinson garage on Montgomery Street, State Street Garage and the Whitaker Street Garage.

Details here. 

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JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St. Savannah, 31401

Jepson Center for the Arts, 912-790-8800 or visit www.telfair.org. Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

High Cotton Kids Consignment Show is this week, Nov. 18 and 19, at 2134 East Victory Drive, Crossroads Shopping Center

High Cotton Kids is Savannah’s biggest upscale resale shopping event and THE place to find high-end boutique children’s brand clothing sizes 0-12, bedding, furniture, toys, baby equipment, maternity clothing and more at a fraction of the retail price. New merchandise will also be available from several local retailers.

There will be something for everybody’s taste and budget from adorable smocked frocks to funky threads to even high cotton play clothes your kids will love to throw on all fall and winter.

Come to High Cotton Kids’ Shop for a Cause Presale this Saturday, November 18th from 9-10 AM. High Cotton Kids is partnering with the Humane Society of Greater Savannah. Please bring a $5 cash donation and shop one hour early, before the show opens to the public!

High Cotton Kids Fall and Winter 2017 Show Hours

2134 East Victory Drive, Victory Drive Shopping Center

Sat. Nov. 18 9-10 AM Shop for a Cause Presale . Check the details to shop early!

10AM-5PM: Open to the public

Sun. Nov. 19 1-5PM (Select items will be 40% OFF) Open to the public

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Skip the shopping. The lines. And the wrapping. Give your family a gift that will last far beyond the holiday season, the gift of vacation memories!

We all know that toys will lose their joy (and not to mention, their pieces and parts) within a few short weeks but vacation memories will last forever. Experience something new, revisit a favorite destination, or maybe check off the bucket list, regardless of what your interests are Two Sisters Travel will help you plan an amazing family vacation. Two Sisters Travel concierge travel planning service is complimentary… yes, that’s right you don’t pay anything extra to let Two Sisters Travel help you plan your travels. And Two Sisters Travel knows moms are busy, so they’ll make the vacation planning stress-free by eliminating hours of the overwhelming research of the seemingly endless options.

Want to getaway for spring break? Summer vacation? Two Sisters Travel will help plan a vacation anytime of the year. Most packages are available with low deposit options and payment plans, making it easier to afford your dream family vacation.

Can’t decide where to go? Unsure of what destination is best for your family? Two Sisters Travel will help you find the perfect destination to fit your style, preferences and budget. A few of Two Sisters Travel favorite family vacation destinations are all-inclusive resorts (Beaches Resorts & Hard Rock Resorts), Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, & cruising. Or if you’re thinking something more exotic, Two Sisters Travel can definitely help with that too!

Contact Tara McCoy at 843-284-3241 today to discuss a few personalized options for your family or request a quote online. Let Two Sisters Travel help make your holidays a little easier and help you arrange the perfect family vacation.

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Two Sisters Travel

843.284.3241

Become a Facebook fan at facebook.com/twosisterstravel

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(UPDATE: Congratulations Beth Davis on winning the $25 gift certificate giveaway to High Cotton Kids consignment sale Nov. 18-19. Happy Shopping!)

This week, a SouthernMamas.com reader will win a $25 gift certificate to High Cotton Kids Fall/Winter 2017 consignment event, held Nov. 18 & 19 2017 in Savannah. Come check out this popular event at 2134 East Victory Drive (former location of CVS Pharmacy, behind Starbucks).

To enter to win, like High Cotton Kids on Facebook here. Then, answer this question on their FB wall: What bargain do you most hope to find at this season’s HCK sale? (e.g. Thanksgiving outfit, Christmas outfit, maternity clothes, a stroller, bike, a great deal on a boutique item from a local vendor). Deadline to enter is 9 PM Sun. Nov. 12th. We’ll pick a name at random & announce it here.

Come shop consignment at its finest. High Cotton Kids is THE place to save a lot of money, make a lot of money and have a great time doing both! Savannah’s biggest upscale resale shopping event will include high-end boutique children’s brand clothing sizes 0-12 and many other items. There will also be a variety of new merchandise from several local vendors. Get ready to rack up on all your favorite children’s brands at a fraction of the retail price! There is something for everybody’s taste and budget from adorable smocked frocks to funky threads to even high cotton play clothes your kids will love to throw on all fall and winter.

Do you want to shop early for the best selection? Come to Shop for a Cause Presale on Saturday, November 19th from 9-10 AM. High Cotton Kids is partnering with The Human Society. Please bring a $5 cash donation and shop one hour early, before the show opens to the public!

Consignor registration is open now through Tuesday, November 14th! Clean out and cash in, consignors keep 60-70% of your sales! Bring your gently loved children’s items to our consignment showroom and let us do the selling. High Cotton Kids also accepts high-end maternity clothing, children’s furniture, artwork, baby and nursery necessities (e.g. bouncers, exercausers, etc.), strollers, toys, books, DVDs and more. For a complete list of items that HCK accepts and does not accept, click here.

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High Cotton Kids Fall and Winter Show Hours

2134 East Victory Drive, Crossroads Shopping Center

Sat. Nov. 18 9-10 AM Shop for a Cause Presale Check the details to shop early!

10 AM-5 PM Open to the public

Sun. Nov. 19 1-5PM (Select items will be 40% OFF) Open to the public

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It’s time for some FUN!

Nourish is so excited to be offering parties at their Abercorn Street store, next to Lucky’s Market in Midtown Savannah.

Small groups can enjoy creating natural bath products while celebrating together.  Create your own glycerin soap, bath salts, lotion bars and more.

Email partysavnourish@gmail.com or call 912-777-5479 for more information.

Nourish Natural Bath Products; On Facebook here; 912.777.5479 Nourish is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

‘Tis the Season lighting & entertainment spectacular
Shelter Cove Towne Center, Hilton Head Is.

Activities & entertainment includes visits from Santa & Mrs. Claus, Horse & Carriage Rides, Rock Wall, Skating Rink, Bounce Houses, Movies in the Park, Zip Line, Local Group Performances.

Park your car, stroll through the lights, enjoy nightly events. Part of proceeds to benefit People for Parks.

Presented by Kroger, Belk & the merchants of Shelter Cove Towne Centre, ‘Tis the Season will run from Nov. 20 – Dec. 30 and will be open to the public nightly from 5:30-9PM.

Schedule of events (more to come):

Sat. Nov. 18
8AM The Meatball Run

Every Night, Nov 20 – Dec 30
5:30-9PM Lights are on!

Fri. Dec. 1
4-8PM – Winter Wonderland Festival
5-7PM – Mr. and Mrs. Claus

Sat. Dec. 2
5-7PM – Mr. and Mrs. Claus

Thurs. Dec. 7
6PM- Movie in the Park- Polar Express

Fri. Dec. 8
5-7PM – Santa Claus

Sat. Dec. 9
5-7PM – Mr. and Mrs. Claus

Thurs. Dec. 14
6PM- Movie in the Park- Elf

Fri. Dec. 15
5-7PM – Mr. and Mrs. Claus

Sat. Dec. 16
5-7PM – Mr. and Mrs. Claus

Thurs. Dec. 21
6PM Movie in the Park- Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Fri. Dec. 22
5-7PM – Mr. and Mrs. Claus

Sat. Dec. 23
5-7PM – Mr. and Mrs. Claus

Fri. Dec. 29
9AM-1PM – Red Cross Blood Drive

Sammy and Grammy in Downtown Savannah, a laugh-out-loud children’s book with valuable life lessons to be learned and written by local author, Maxine Pinson, is scheduled for release in early December 2017–just in time for holiday shopping!

Readers of SouthernMamas.com are offered $1 off each book ordered, plus FREE shipping (up to 4 books sent to same address) if ordered by Dec. 1, 2017.

Just visit www.sammyandgrammy.com, then go to “Where to Buy Book Page” and follow the directions.

Please use PROMO CODE SM to receive your discount.

Learn more about Savannah author Maxine Pinson here. 

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Savannah’s biggest children’s consignment event – High Cotton Kids – is set for November 18 & 19 2017.

Location: 2134 East Victory Drive, Crossroads Shopping Center (formerly CVS, behind Starbucks)

Hours: Sat. Nov. 18 10AM-5PM and Sun. Nov. 19 1-5 PM.

Come shop consignment at its finest. High Cotton Kids is THE place to save a lot of money, make a lot of money and have a great time doing both! This fall’s upscale resale shopping event will have thousands of high-end boutique children’s brand clothing sizes 0-12 and many other items. There will also be a variety of sponsors and vendors with great products, merchandise and services!

Consignor registration is open! Clean out and cash in, consignors can receive 60-70% of their sales! High Cotton Kids also accepts high-end maternity clothing, children’s furniture, artwork, baby and nursery necessities (e.g. bouncers, exercausers, etc.), strollers, toys, books, DVDs and more. For a complete list of items we accept and do not accept click here.

Deadlines

Registration deadline: Tues. Nov. 14 2017 at 11:59PM.
All tag information must be entered by Wed. Nov. 15 2017 by 11:59PM

Stay connected and get updates about the event by liking High Cotton Kids on Facebook here. High Cotton Kids has some exciting giveaways this year including preview party passes, line-hopper passes, merchandise from select vendors and gift certificates to the show!

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Come shop gently used baby and kids clothes, toys, books and more @ one of Savannah’s most popular children’s consignment sales: Little Lambs Sale.

Little Lambs Fall 2017 Consignment Sale will be Oct. 13 & 14.

The Little Lambs Fall Consignment sale is a great place to buy gently used Fall/Winter clothing or children’s furniture or toys or books.

If you would like more information about shopping, selling or volunteering at the sale, visit Little Lambs Sale.

Little Lambs Consignment Sale benefits First Presbyterian Preschool in Savannah and the sale takes place at the preschool at 520 Washington Ave, Savannah 31405.

Little Lambs Fall 2017 Consignment Sale

Thur. Oct. 12: Preview Sale for volunteers and sellers only (Volunteers shop 4:30-7:30, Sellers shop 5:30-7:30)
Fri. Oct. 13: Sale opens to the public, 9AM-1PM and 5-7PM
Sat. Oct. 14: Sale is 9AM-Noon. (Many items are 50-percent off)

Little Lambs Consignment Sale, First Presbyterian Preschool, 520 Washington Ave., Savannah, Ga. 31405,  http://fpcschool.com/little-lambs/ 

Junior League of Savannah 2017 Thrift Sale and Preview Shopping

1-Day Sale, Sat. Oct. 7
The Junior League of Savannah’s 70th Annual Thrift Sale will be held at the Civic Center on Sat. Oct. 7, 2017, 7:30AM-3PM. The Thrift Sale brings together thousands of community members, each one making a difference through donations, volunteering, and purchasing of thrift. The money raised goes back to support the community improvement projects of the Junior League.

Thrift Sale Preview Shopping, Fri. Oct. 6

Thrift Sale Preview Shopping is an opportunity to get a first look at all the great items available to the community during the annual Junior League of Savannah Thrift Sale. Your preview shopping ticket allows you to gain entry to the Civic Center floor from 5:30-7:30PM Friday. All thrift items will be available for purchase at 2x (two times) the marked Thrift Sale price. All net proceeds then go back into the community, funding the community efforts of the Junior League of Savannah.

What Is It?

The Annual Thrift Sale, is one of the largest of its kind in the South East. Each year people come from all over the Low Country to shop for treasures and bargains. The Sale, held each fall, is a primary source of funding for the Junior League. All of the proceeds from the sale are returned to the community through Junior League community improvement projects as well as developing the leadership of the Junior League members. The sale also provides the community with a low-cost option to purchase needed household goods.

All of the net proceeds go directly into the community through a combination of League-sponsored volunteer projects, community grants, and development of leadership skills of our members.

What can you find?

This is a great way for students and others to furnish their apartments or dorms on a limited budget. Many families do their holiday shopping at the sale. There are always a lot of cool, vintage items as well as sofas, tables and chairs, and desks. Other finds include: appliances, bed linens, bicycles, and holiday décor, and plants. The children’s area comes stocked with clothing, swings, strollers, cribs and more.  New Boutique offers items that are brand new at amazing discounts. This year the sale will also feature women’s business and formal attire.

2017 Preview Shopping Tickets

Oct. 6, 5:30-7:30PM
Admission: $20
No strollers or carts allowed. Cash only
All items are double the marked ticket price

2017 Thrift Sale Ticket Information

Oct. 7, 7:30AM-3PM
Admission: $5
No strollers or carts allowed. Cash Only.

Parking is free. Doors will be open from 7:30AM to 2PM. At 2PM doors close and the “Brown Bag Bolt” begins.

For $10 each, ticketholders can purchase brown bags. At 2:30PM when the doors re-open, everything you can fit in the Brown Bag(s) is yours until 3PM.

Questions? Call the Junior League office 912.790.1002.

FREE HOLIDAY PARKING

The City of Savannah is offering a holiday parking deal every Thursday and Friday in December.

The first three hours in any city-owned garage is free. Any time over three hours is the daily rate.

Garages included: Bryan Street, Liberty Street, Robinson garage on Montgomery Street, State Street Garage and the Whitaker Street Garage.

No sales tax-free weekend in Georgia for 2017. But just across the bridge, South Carolina will have the annual sales tax holiday weekend Aug. 4 to Aug. 6 this year to help save on your back-to-school. Which will make it worth the trip to hit the Tanger Outlets, Target etc. along US 278 in Bluffton, SC.

South Carolina 2017 Sales Tax Holiday Aug. 4-6 (3 days)

South Carolina’s Tax Free Weekend applies to the following items:
Clothing, Accessories, Footwear, School supplies, Computers, Computer equipment.

Not exempt: Jewelry, cosmetics, eyewear, furniture and layaway purchases.

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No Georgia tax-free weekend

Georgia State lawmakers failed to pass legislation during this year’s Legislative session to provide for any 2017 tax holidays, according to the Georgia Department of Revenue, ending the state’s two tax-free weekends.

Looking for even more ways to save? See our SAVANNAH & LOWCOUNTRY FREE EVENTS PAGE 

Introducing Matilda Jane Clothing’s first ever swim line – just in time for beach season.

Picture darling ruffles, dainty prints & vintage-inspired details. Pieces for baby, girls, tween & women  – something for all ages.

Senior Team Leader Matilda Jane Clothing Robyn Shirley – serving Bluffton/Hilton Head Is. & the Savannah area – is looking forward to sharing this beautiful MJC swim line with you.

You’re invited to Robyn’s Matilda Jane Clothing trunk shows Monday May 1 2017, 10-1PM @ 11 Okatie Road in Bluffton or @ The Landings in Savannah Friday May 5, 10AM-Noon. Contact Robyn for more info via email robynS@matildajaneclothing.com or call 843-384-3842

Robyn is now booking trunk shows for those interested and is looking to add a trunk keeper to help her in Savannah.

To book a show in your area, email Robyn: robynS@matildajaneclothing.com or call 843-384-3842

Shop directly from Robyn’s personal MJC website here.  To get the inside scoop – request to join Robyn’s private Facebook group here.

Robyn Shirley, Matilda Jane Team Leader and Trunk Keeper #124, Bluffton, SC, email RobynS@matildajaneclothing.com, tel: 843-384-3842, Robyn Shirley is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser