La Dee Da Children’s Boutique in Rincon, is proud to announce the addition of Bloch and Mirella dancewear to their store!

In addition to their children’s fine apparel, footwear and gifts, La Dee Da now carries a complete assortment of dance apparel, footwear, bags, tights, skirts, tutus and ballet dresses. Bloch makes a comprehensive range of dance apparel and accessories designed specifically for dancers. David Bloch, says their philosophy is simple, “Working with the dancers is an essential part of designing garments that will perform well, enhance movement and feel great. Our greatest pleasure is when dancers tell us they love our products.”

Julie Lanham, mother of 6 and store owner says, “What makes our boutique special and unique is the diversity of our inventory, convenience, our commitment to offering low prices and a flexible layaway plan. We understand that our customers, in these difficult economic times, want quality that’s affordable and that is what we provide”.

The boutique also boasts a playroom, kitchen, and changing table to make shopping both pleasant and convenient for moms on the go.  ”As a mother myself, I understand how challenging it can be to shop with little ones in tow,” says Julie, “and that is why it was important to us when opening the store, to offer a fun and conventient shopping experience for parents and children alike.”

Located in the Goshen Park Plaza in Rincon next to Baibry’s coffee and sandwich shop.

Simone Curry, co owner says,”Our boutique is located in a shopping center that is extremely family friendly, The Loft Cafe offers a Kids Eat Free day every Thursday and we have extremely talented newborn and child photographer, Nicole Williams of Memories for Keepsake right upstairs.”

La Dee Da is open Monday-Friday from 10am-6pm, Thursday & Friday10am-7pm and Saturday from 10am-3pm
912.295.5470, www.ladeedakids.com  La Dee Da is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

The week of May 14 only: a shower curtain monogram sale @ 2 Cutie Patooties, Savannah.

Bring your shower curtain to 2 Cutie Patooties for a monogram – one letter: $40. 3 letters: $55. This is a steal! Bring, mail them, UPS them, Fed-Ex them, just get them in.

2 Cutie Patooties, 224 Stephenson Ave, Suite C, Savannah 31405, tel: (912) 856-7096 email
2cutiepatooties@gmail.com, www.2cutiepatooties.com On Facebook here,  2 Cutie Patooties is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

UPDATE: Winner is Suzanne Work Hokanson!! Congratulations Suzanne!

This week’s giveaway is going to make you nostalgic for your favorite childhood doll. Win a handmade Little Lady Belles doll stitched with love and attention right here in Savannah.

 Little Lady Belles are unique, handmade soft form dolls designed as a treasured toy, family heirloom & long-lasting keepsake for display. Each belle has a unique personality and story to tell. Some represent the grand styles and fashions of the past, while others the sweet city and country girls of today.

To enter to win, “like” the Little Lady Belles family on Facebook here, then on the Little Lady Belles Facebook wall, share the name of your favorite childhood doll or simply a memory of your doll or playing dolls (or another favorite toy for the non-doll playing moms) Be sure to say that SouthernMamas.com sent you! Deadline to enter to win: noon Sun. April 22. We’ll pick a winner at random & announce it here Mon. April 23.

Little Lady Belles  are handmade with high-quality vintage fabrics and buttons. Their bodies are all new, 100 percent cotton; their hair is wool felt, polyester fleece, or cotton chenille fabric. Clothing is made from pre-washed repurposed materials. The belles have embroidered facial details.

Due to the use of buttons and small pieces, the dolls are best suited for ages 3 and older The belles measure from 26 to 31 inches tall, with an arm span of 22 inches. Each belle comes with one accessory and a small portrait.

Customized handmade dolls also can be commissioned for birthdays and other special events. Prices for the belles featured on the Little Lady Belles Facebook page here range from $50 to $75. (Customized orders are priced based on design and materials.)

The belles design and fabrication were developed by Abigail Kokai and Scribble Art Studio owner Carrie Christian, both graduates of the Savannah College of Art and Design.

You can meet the dolls in person at the Springtime in Paris: Art & Fashion Show, a kids’ art & fashion show presented by Scribble Art Studio & Sara Jane’s Children’s Boutique. All proceeds of the show will help to start-up Scribble’s charitable program Scribble On Wheels, a program that works with local hospitals in an effort to bring art to every little artist. The goal of Scribble on Wheels is to work with pediatric patients in groups or one-on-one sessions, providing fun, interesting art projects that provide a nurturing and inspirational creative experience to every child,

Springtime in Paris is 5-8 PM Sat. April 28 @ Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St.  Details here.

For more information, custom orders, or to purchase a doll you “like” on the Little Lady Belles Facebook page, please e-mail Joyce McDonald at: JoyceAMcDonald@yahoo.com.

For more information on Scribble or Springtime in Paris, contact artist Carrie Christian at 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

2 Cutie Patooties - at 7701 Waters Avenue Inside JUST FOR BABY & MORE, Savannah - just started a massive sale today.

Visit their Facebook page here to see $10, $15, and $20 photo albums of ALL ITEMS ON SALE INCLUDING MONOGRAM!

Cutie Patooties “Embroidery & Gifts for the Busy Woman” , 912-856-7096, email 2cutiepatooties@gmail.com www.2cutiepatooties.com, 7701 Waters Ave. inside JUST FOR BABY & MORE. 2 Cutie Patooties is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

We’re so excited to tell you about the new, oh-so-cute handmade toy stitched with love and attention right here in Savannah.

Meet Little Lady Belles, unique, handmade soft form dolls designed as a treasured toy, family heirloom & long-lasting keepsake for display. Each belle has a unique personality and story to tell. Some represent the grand styles and fashions of the past, while others the sweet city and country girls of today.

The belles are handmade with high-quality vintage fabrics and buttons. Their bodies are all new, 100 percent cotton; their hair is wool felt, polyester fleece, or cotton chenille fabric. Clothing is made from pre-washed repurposed materials. The belles have embroidered facial details.

Due to the use of buttons and small pieces, the dolls are best suited for ages 3 and older The belles measure from 26 to 31 inches tall, with an arm span of 22 inches. Each belle comes with one accessory and a small portrait.

Customized handmade dolls also can be commissioned for birthdays and other special events. Prices for the belles featured on  the Little Lady Belles Facebook page here range from $50 to $75. (Customized orders are priced based on design and materials.)

The belles design and fabrication were developed by Abigail Kokai and Carrie Christian, graduates of the Savannah College of Art and Design.

View members of the Little Lady Belles family on Facebook here. For more information, custom orders, or to purchase a doll you “like” on the Little Lady Belles Facebook page, please e-mail Joyce McDonald at: JoyceAMcDonald@yahoo.com.

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.

Help MetalPressions.com  hit 5,000 “likes” on their Facebook page here so you can receive a 40% coupon from Metal Pressions, which specializes in exceptionally designed & handcrafted gold and silver jewelry.

After MetalPressions.com hits 5,000 likes, they will let you know in advance on Facebook when the coupon code will be posted. When it is posted, it will be active for 48 hours. The minimum order will be $200 (before discount).

“Like” MetalPressions.com on Facebook here.

MetalPressions.com is almost halfway there & if everyone shares this offer, they will reach 5,000 fans in no time.

MetalPressions.com is the quintessential American small business success story of Savannah Jewelry Designer and Artist, Elisha Argentinis and her husband Andreas.

The two teamed up three years ago to take Elisha’s jewelry designs to the next level and make huge waves in the online personalized jewelry market. Over the past three years while growing the jewelry business, they have developed a revolutionary online jewelry design tool that will change the way people shop for personalized custom jewelry.

MetalPressions.com is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser, www.metalpressions.com

 sara jane children’s boutique in Savannah will have a March Madness sale Wednesday & Thursday March 21 & 22 in store only. Everything* in the store will be 25% off! Stop by the boutique after 2pm and you may even witness a little surprise.
(*some exclusions apply. Sale valid in store only March 21st- March 22nd. Not valid on monogramming, special orders, party bookings, and other restrictions may apply.

Discount on photography sessions

 sara jane children’s boutique has teamed up with Daly & Salter Photography to bring you a sweet deal!

From now until the end of May, Daly & Salter Photography is offering a $25 discount on a professional photo shoot when you spend $100 or more at sara jane children’s boutique. This offer cannot be combined with any other promotion. The coupon must be present upon session and expires Aug. 1 2012. Call Daly & Salter at 912.233.7708 or email studio@dalyandsalterphoto.com  to make appointements.

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.

Hailey Mae’s is a new adorable children boutique in Pooler specializing in high-quality handmade items.. To celebrate the boutique’s opening, Haily Mae’s is giving a lucky SouthernMamas.com reader a free Crayon Roll Up.

To enter to win, “Like” Hailey Maes on Facebook by clicking here. Answer this question on the Hailey Mae’s wall: What is the item you would like to see most at the new boutique?

Hailey Mae's Crayon Roll-Up

Deadline to enter to win is noon March 23rd! We’ll announce the winner here.

Hailey Mae’s is a new children boutique. This week is their first week opened!! Be sure to stop in & check out Hailey Mae’s @ 990 Pine Barren Road in Pooler off Pooler Parkway near Lowe’s & UpScale Resale. Boutique Hours: Tue – Fri: 9 AM -7 PM; Sat: 9 AM - 6 PM

Hailey Mae’s children’s boutique, Email laura@haileymaes.com  Like Hailey Mae’s on Facebook to stay updated on their sales & promotions here. Hailey Mae’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Petite Feet in Savannah giving a lucky SouthernMamas.com reader a child’s in stock pair of Tsukihosi shoes, winner’s choice on style & size.

To enter to win, “Like” Petite Feet on Facebook by clicking here. Answer this question on the Petite Feet wall: what’s your St. Patrick’s survival tip? Example: favorite spot to watch the parade; chip in w/ friends & family to rent a porta-potty during parade; load up the stroller with snacks & drinks for parade; skip parade) or How do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

Deadline to enter to win is noon March 18! We’ll announce the winner here.

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

DolceMia Clothing is an upscale but AFFORDABLE online boutique where you can find unique and adorable cute smocked, appliqued and monogram outfits for this Easter.

To see more pictures of DolceMia’s cute clothing than those pictured, click here

Dolcemia takes pride of the quality of all their boutique children’s clothing and will gladly answer any of your questions.

Like the DolceMia Clothing Facebook page by clicking here.

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

Just for Baby & More has a great Living Social deal going on: Spend $10 to get $20 to spend in-store on kids’ clothing and gifts, including brand-name merchandise from Luna Lullaby, Little Giraffe, bumGenius, Kissy Kissy, Miracle Blanket, Bottle Pets, and many more. From the perfect outfit for your infant or toddler to diapers and teething jewelry, you’ll find it at Just for Baby & More.

Details here.

“Like” Just for Baby & More on Facebook here to stay connected and informed about deals and special events like this.

Just for Baby & More has friendly and knowledgeable staff who would love to show you our variety of products and help you find the perfect items for your family; Sunday Closed. 912.355.4455. Located at 7701 Waters Ave., Savannah, 31406, http://www.justforbaby.net/start.php Just for Baby & More is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Savannah Baby Co. has a sale going on that you don’t want to miss: 50% OFF the entire BOON collection until March 14 and SEE KAI RUN shoes are 45% off.

Savannah Baby Company, 5301 Paulsen at the corner of Paulsen St and 69th 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

You are going to love the cute Spring kids’ products at Petite Feet ,  Savannah’s children’s shoe and accessories boutique! Salt-Water Sun-San sandals, Chooze shoes and….

KEENS shoes have arrived. Lots of colors for girls & boys. Big kids & toddlers, too.

Hide-ees are available in lots of Spring colors. Better than bloomers, Hide-ees are what to wear under skirts, dresses, and tutus so girls can run, jump, swing, climb, and flip carefree

Petite Feet’s knowledgeable personal service ensures that each child is fitted correctly. The boutique has hard-to-find sizes. 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.

Tell them SouthernMamas.com sent you!

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

Looking for another chance to win tickets to this weekend’s Southern Women’s Show Savannah?  Savannah Baby Co.. has two ticket giveaways under way. Deadline to enter is 11:59 PM Wed. Feb 15.

Ways to win:

1. Write Savannah Baby Co a review on Google and one person will randomly be selected to win TWO tickets. Reviews must be truthful and written after visiting the store. Must also “like” Savannah Baby Co. on Facebook here.

2. Write some advice to new moms on the Savannah Baby Co. Facebook page and whoever has the most “likes” on their advice by the deadline will receive FIVE tickets. Must also “like” Savannah Baby Co. on Facebook here.

Savannah Baby Co. will be at the Southern Women’s Show Savannah this weekend Feb. 17-19 so stop by and visit their booth!

Savannah Baby Company, 5301 Paulsen at the corner of Paulsen St and 69th 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

Spend $200 in  La Dee Da Children’s Boutique between now and March 1 2012, and receive a $75 gift certificate to Memories for Keepsake photography with Nicole Williams!

If you haven’t seen Nicole’s amazing work, please visit her site by clicking here .

How does it work? You will receive a customer punch card with your initial purchase at La Dee Da. For every $25. you spend you will receive a punch on your card. Once you have spent $200.00, you will receive a gift certificate to Memories for Keepsake! It is that simple! (Special ends March 1, 2011 and is not valid with any other offers)

La Dee Da Children’s Boutique carries fine children’s apparel, gifts, furnishings and accessories. Bailey Boys, Peaches-n-Cream, Baxter & Beatrice, Mis-tee-v-us, Mudpie, Mayoral, Petit Ami, Lajenn’s, See Kai, run, Rileyroos, 3 Marthas, and Kalencom are just a few of the hundreds of brands we carry. Our boutique is fun, whimsical and child friendly, complete with a playroom to keep the most active little ones busy so you can shop in peace. Stop by today and see why more moms and grand moms choose La Dee Da.

La Dee Da Children’s Boutique is at 135 Goshen Road Extension in Goshen Park right on Hwy 21 in Rincon, For more info call 912.295.5470, visit www.LaDeeDaKids.com. or like the boutique on Facebook here! 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

MetalPressions.com is the quintessential American small business success story of Savannah Jewelry Designer and Artist, Elisha Argentinis and her husband Andreas.

The two teamed up three years ago to take Elisha’s jewelry designs to the next level and make huge waves in the online personalized jewelry market. Over the past three years while growing the jewelry business, they have developed a revolutionary online jewelry design tool that will change the way people shop for personalized custom jewelry.

The software is user friendly, highly intuitive and provides each customer the ability to design, online, the exact piece of jewelry they envision in their own mind. With no limitations and no restrictions, the online jewelry design tool goes wherever the customers’ imagination leads them.

At Metal Pressions you can add text, diamonds, and other embellishments to necklaces, bracelets, rings, cufflinks, tie clips and more.

Exceptionally designed & handcrafted gold and silver jewelry with an exclusive online design tool have set MetalPressions.com apart from their competition.

Visit or contact them today to get your one of a kind Metal Pressions original jewelry design.

For a limited time – Save 20% with coupon code SM20
1 use per customer – Expires February 6th – Cannot be combined with other offers.

MetalPressions.com is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser, www.metalpressions.com /

UPDATE: Winner is Katie Johns!

Sure it’s January, but Spring will be here before you know it. Here’s a giveaway to help you get ready: One lucky SouthernMamas.com reader is going to win their pick of one of Classic Kids Designs new adorable Spring and Summer 2012 Designs. The winner will win their pick of either the Addysn skirt in Strawberry Fields or the boys Pocket Pants in lowcountry madras (both pictured here.) Winner picks the size. Sizes run up to 8 for both. 

To enter to win, “like” Classic Kids Designs on Facebook here then answer this question on the Classic Kids Facebook wall: What are you most looking forward to about Spring – a local spring event, activity, vacation, tradition etc? Please say SouthernMamas.com sent you! Deadline to enter to win is Feb. 12 . We’ll pick a name and announce it here and on SouthernMamas.com Facebook. Not into Facebook? Please answer the question by commenting below this post.

Classic Kids custom make each outfit and pay close attention to detail. Check out the designs here.

Classic Kids Designs is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

The first sign of spring in our area isn’t pollen, robins or the start of baseball. It’s that favorite spring tradition: Coastal Kids Market Spring 2012 consignment sale, set for March 1-3 2012.

You simply cannot afford to miss this event, which is the spot to hit for boutique bargains in the Coastal Empire. Coastal Kids Market sells only gently-worn designer items deemed too cute to resist!

Consignment registration is currently under way. Sell your upscale children’s clothing, shoes and accessories for cash! Details here. Designed to make resale easy for moms, Coastal Kids Market ’s busy mom’s tagging service allows you to consign your children’s outgrown items even if you don’t have time to enter your inventory and tag your items. Let Coastal Kids Market do the work for you. Tagging service consignors receive 50 percent of their items selling price. Email or call Coastal Kids Market to make arrangements for them to pick up your items.

Advertise with Coastal Kids Market , which now offers FOUR ways to advertise. Details here.

Seven popular vendors are already signed up for the upcoming sale. Click here to see who the vendors are or to sign up to become a vendor at an upcoming sale. 

Register now to get your first choice of volunteer shifts and drop-off times. Check out the Coastal Kids Market Web site here for info.

Stay connected and get updates about this popular sale by liking Coastal Kids Market on Facebook here.

Coastal Kids Market Spring 2012 SALE DATES
Thursday, March 1, CHARITY HOUR: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Details here)
Open to Public: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday, March 2, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 3, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
**Select items will be half price on Saturday

Coastal Kids Market, The Shops at Godley Station ~ Pooler Parkway, 107 Grand Central Blvd. Suite 202 (formerly Moonlight Mattress), www.coastalkidsmarket.com Coastal Kids Market is a SouthernMamas.com sponsor.

Savannah’s biggest children’s consignment event – High Cotton Kids - is set for February 23-25 2012 at 706 Mall Boulevard, Formerly Seeds of Faith Bookstore!

Come shop consignment at it’s finest. High Cotton Kids  is THE place to save a lot of money, make a lot of money and have a great time doing both! This spring’s 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 retailers. 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 spring and summer.

Do you want to shop early for the best selection? Come to the Shop for a Cause Presale on Thursday, February 23 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. High Cotton Kids is partnering with The Next Generation at Memorial Health Backus Children’s Hospital to help brighten the day of a child in the hospital.  HCK will be collecting gift cards to be used for birthday celebrations and/or end-of- chemotherapy parties. Please bring your gift cards to Target, Walmart or Toys-R-Us and shop one hour early, before the show opens to the public! Minimum amount of $5 is requested and more is greatly appreciated! Monetary Donations of $5 or more will also be accepted at the door as your entry pass. Join The Next Generation now and receive two Preview Party tickets!

Consignor registration is open now through Sunday, February 19th! Clean out and cash in, all consignors keep 65% of your sales! Bring your gently loved children’s items to our consignment marketplace and let HCK do the selling. High Cotton Kids also accepts high end maternity clothing, children’s furniture, art work, baby and nursery necessities (ie. bouncers, exercausers, etc.), strollers, toys, books, dvds and more. For a complete list of items HCK accepts and do not accept, click here

High Cotton Kids thanks it’s sponsors The Monogram Place & Robyn’s Nest , Pediatric Dentistry  and JPaige. Stay connected and get updates about the event by liking High Cotton Kids on Facebook here

High Cotton Kids Spring & Summer 2012 Show Hours
Thursday, February 23rd
5:00 – 6:00 pm Shop for a Cause Presale  benefiting The Next Generation. Check the details to shop early!
6:00 – 8:00 pm Open to the Public
*Military and Expecting/First Time Moms with Children under 12months of age may register for early entry during the presale by emailing HCK at info@highcottonkids.com .

Friday, February 24th 9:00 am – 3:00pm
Saturday, February 25th 9:00 am – 1:00pm (Select items will be 40% OFF)

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