Participate in this Savannah Holiday run for a great cause on Sat. Dec. 17 2016.

Reindeer Run participants will enjoy an 8K, a kiddie race, and lots of after-race games and activities perfect for all ages at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center on Hutchinson Island.

There will also be a Best Cookie contest among top pastry chefs in the area.

This Reindeer Run benefits the important work of the Rape Crises Center of the Coastal Empire. Proceeds will support the Prevention Education program at the Rape Crisis Center which offers healthy relationship resources and training for local schools, colleges and organizations, including Safer, Smarter Kids, Anti-Bully, Safe Dates, and Sexual Harassment curriculum.

Younger kids can enjoy a FREE kiddie race at 8:45AM. The 8K for youth and adults will begin at 9AM on Sat. Dec. 17 2016.

All youth over the age of 12 are encouraged to raise funds for their $30 race entry fee for the 8K, which includes a T-shirt, food, and post-race festivities. Prizes will be awarded to youth with most funds raised. Prizes will also be awarded to best overall in women and men in each age category.

T-shirts will be available to the first 100 registrants

Register here. 

Looking for ways to make the holidays better for others in Savannah?

You’re invited to donate new or gently used toys, books, children’s clothing to the West Broad Street YMCA by Wed. Dec. 14 for the 35th Annual Miracle on May Street 2016. Donations will go to all the families that West Broad Street YMCA serves.

West Broad Street YMCA is also looking for volunteers to help with the big day on Sat. Dec. 17 from 8AM-2PM to help families “shop” and run children’s activities

This year’s event will feature a festive gift and clothing give-away for local families as well as holiday crafts and treats for kids and live music.

Families who would like to participate are asked to fill out a registration form at the Y before Wed. Dec. 14. After filling out the form, participants are invited to come to the West Broad YMCA on Sat. Dec. 17 between 9AM – 12PM to pick up their items and enjoy art projects for the whole family.

Please contact the West Broad Street YMCA with any questions by calling 912-233-1951!

35th Annual Miracle on May Street 2016 at the West Broad Street YMCA
Where: The West Broad Street YMCA, 1110 May St. Savannah GA 31401. 912-233-1951
When: Saturday December 17th, 2016. 9am- 12pm
What:The West Broad Street YMCA will host the 35th Annual Miracle on May Street holiday gift give away on Sat. Dec. 17 from 9AM – Noon.

About the West Broad Street YMCA

The West Broad Street YMCA has been the heart and soul of the downtown communities of Savannah for more than 74 years. Established in 1942 to address the recreational and social needs of the then segregated African American communities, the WBSYMCA now serves several thousand children and families each year, offering education, recreation, health and social support to those who need it most. The West Broad Street YMCA places special focus on serving the children and families of Savannah’s west side public housing communities by providing affordable and high quality education and health focused programs designed to serve and engage children, teens, adults and senior citizens.

New exhibit @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center

William Wegman: Improved Photographs

JEPSON CENTER
May 12–Aug. 13, 2017

William Wegman (American, b. 1943) is an internationally-renowned & seminal American artist with a prolific career spanning more than five decades. He became a household name for his enigmatic photographs of his beloved Weimaraners, an ever-growing cast beginning with his first dog & 12-year collaborator, Man Ray, in Los Angeles in 1970.

JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St. Savannah, 31401

FREE Admission for children 12 & younger daily @ Telfair Museums Jepson Center.

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Free Family Days

Telfair Museums in Savannah offers regular free Family Days, daily drop-in studio & a monthly art start program.

One Saturday Each Month from 1-4PM (unless otherwise noted)

Sponsored by the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs and the Georgia Power Foundation, Inc.

Saturday Aug. 5

Free Family Day: William Wegman
1-4pm, Aug. 5, Jepson Center

Say goodbye to the “dog days” of summer and kick off the start of the school year with a family
day devoted to the art of William Wegman. Participate in gallery activities, make your own
altered photos and postcards, and find out more about Savannah dogs available for adoption.
Admission is free and open to the public.

JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St. Savannah, 31401

Sponsored by the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs and the Georgia Power Foundation, Inc.

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Art Start: Stroller and Toddler Tours
3rd Thursday of Every Month
10:30-11:30AM
$5 per child / adult members free / adult non-members $20

Start your day with art with our new and combined programs! Once a month, our youngest patrons are invited to the museum for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here. Come play and learn with us!

REGISTER HERE.

Upcoming Art Start themes

Thurs, Aug. 17 2017

Art Start: Animal Instinct, 10.30-11.30am, August 13, Jepson Center
Jepson Center’s youngest patrons are invited to the museum for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, and older siblings are all welcome here. Come play and learn.
$5 per child, adult members free, adult non-members $12.

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Drop-In Studio
Daily | 1-4pm
Jepson Center
FREE with museum admission

Every day, Jepson Center opens their studio doors and loads the tables with creative exploratory activities for kids and adults.
Work at your own pace and comfort level with watercolors, coloring books (for grownups, too!), or take our “What can we make?” open-ended challenge. You can also explore your crafty side with books and materials for calligraphy, origami, and more. Each month also includes a new themed project, designed to connect with a specific exhibition on view. A studio assistant is always available to help with any questions or needs. Open to all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Free with museum admission.

Drop-In Studio themes:
o Khalil Gibran Portrait Drawings (May)
o Various Projects (June-July)
o William Wegman and Animal Instinct (August)

Follow Telfair Museums on Facebook here. 

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Sponsored by the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs and the Georgia Power Foundation, Inc.

TAKE THE RING READY FITNESS CHALLENGE

Get ready to make 2017 your best year ever! Byrd’s Korean Martial Arts in Savannah is passionate about helping people get stronger, in great shape, and ring ready for life.

Their Ring Ready fitness challenge is a program that encompasses self-defense training, fitness, and motivation. It will get you “ring ready” for whatever life throws at you.

The program runs for 6 weeks. Early bird registrants get 50% off and includes free gloves and a team uniform or T-shirt. Use the promo code “RING READY” at checkout. Let’s do this! Click here to register now and save.

Byrd’s Korean Martial Arts
912-898-0406
byrdsmartialarts.com

Byrd’s Korean Martial Arts, 4717 East Highway 80 Suite A next to Publix, Whitemarsh Is. Savannah, (912) 898-0406 www.savannahafterschool.com, On Facebook here. Byrd’s Korean Martial Arts is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Two fun reasons to visit The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head during the Holidays 2016.

Twas the Night Before Christmas @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum
Dec 24 | 10AM-2PM at The Sandbox
What could be better than hot cocoa, cookies and Santa on Christmas Eve? Join us at The Sandbox Children’s Museum where we’ll be decked out for the holidays and hosting a special guest, Santa! As you might imagine, he is quite busy so he’ll only be visiting from 11:30am-12:30pm—so plan your visit accordingly. We’ll also have a special DIY Christmas Craft, hot cocoa and cookies, too!
All included with your admission.
General Admission: $6/person
Seniors and Active Military: $5/person
Members: FREE!
First come, first serve!
Admission for children 12 months and younger is free!

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Noon Year’s Eve @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum
Dec 31 | 10AM – 2PM at The Sandbox
Want to celebrate the New Year without staying up to midnight? Then ring in 2017 with your family at The Sandbox!
Festivities include special games and activities – both indoors and out! In addition to scavenger hunts, games, fun arts & crafts and a picnic lunch, attendees will ring in 2017 with party favors and a balloon drop at 12 noon.
Event admission is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Military and senior discounts are available.
General Admission: $10/person
Members: $5/person
First come, first serve!
Sorry, coupons not valid for special event. Military and senior discounts are available.
(Space and activities are limited in the event of inclement weather)

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December 2016 Hours

Sunday-Monday: Closed | Tuesday-Saturday: 10AM – 5PM

SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS!
Christmas Week Hours – Dec. 19-24
Monday-Friday, Dec 19-23: 10AM – 5PM | Saturday, Dec 24: 10AM – 2PM

New Year’s Hours – December 26-31
Monday-Friday, Dec 26-30: 10AM – 5PM | Saturday, Dec 31: 10AM – 2PM

The Sandbox Children’s Museum
18A Pope Avenue,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
843.842.7645

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Nestled under the moss draped majestic oaks on a five acre tract, time, space and creativity are beautifully intertwined.
The result?
Cohen’s Retreat: a destination where Art, Food and Community converge… and where every thoughtfully curated drink, dish and design element beckons its guests to be inspired.

What’s Happening At Cohen’s Retreat

Music and Munchies
Mondays
Two-for-One Happy Hour from 4-9
Complimentary Munchies
Live Music from Eric Britt
Clap your hands and tell a friend that Monday is the New FUNday!

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Book Your Holiday Party 

Cohen’s Retreat possesses a genuine commitment to giving each one of their guests a flawless experience. While the Art Tank at Cohen’s Retreat is large enough to accommodate 100+ guests, The Porch and Library Bar are also available and provide a smaller, more intimate setting to choose from.

Call 912-355-3336 ext 1 to reserve.

Learn more here.

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Book Chef’s Table Private Tasting

For more information or to reserve one of Cohen’s Retreat’s Private Dining Experiences, contact Wendy Williby at 912-355-3336 ext. 2. Or send her a message online here.

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Book The Perennial Room

For more information or to reserve one of Cohen’s Retreat’s Private Dining Experiences, contact Wendy Williby at 912-355-3336 ext. 2. Or send her a message online here.

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New Year’s Eve Bash December 31

Enjoy a 3-course pre-fixe menu $45 or $65. Optional wine pairings available.

5PM, 7PM, 9PM.

Call 912-355-3336 ext 1 to reserve.

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You and your kids can send notes of encouragement to America’s Gold Star families for the holidays.

Click here to send a Gold Star family a Christmas note.

These will be a warm reminder of that there are many grateful Americans who appreciate their sacrifice.

School children who want to mail letters to the Gold Star families can mail them to the following address:
11420 US Hwy 1 PMB 122
North Palm Beach FL 33408

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The House That Love Built

Even a donation of $5 can help make this Christmas miracle happen.

Help a Gold Star family who lost their son, then lost their home due to financial problems.

Here’s how you can help get a new home for this Gold Star family by Christmas.

BelieveWithMe.com is hosting a donation drive. Donate any amount — $5, $10, or even more — to help give a home to one of America’s Gold Star families this Christmas. Learn more here. 

You’re invited to these family-friendly holiday movies @ Trustees Theater in Savannah on Sat. Dec. 17 2016.

Trustees Theater
Saturday, Dec. 17
11AM, 3PM and 7PM

Trustees Theater will show these free screenings:

11AM Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
3PM ELF
7PM White Christmas

FREE cookies, candy canes, popcorn, and sodas. Please bring canned food to benefit Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia. 

Doors open one hour before show time. Trustee’s Theater is @ 216 E. Broughton St., Savannah, 31401.

For more information about the events at Trustees Theater, call 912.525.5050 or click here.

Enjoy discounts at Low Country Dermatology in Savannah.

Low Country Dermatology is offering their patients 10% off all cosmetic services and products  through Dec 31. Call today to make an appointment: (912) 354-1018

ABOUT LOW COUNTRY DERMATOLOGY

Low Country Dermatology specializes in the treatment of adult and pediatric diseases of the skin, hair and nails. Dr. Corinne Howington is a board certified dermatologist with expertise in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology.

Low Country Dermatology, 310 Eisenhower Dr. Suite 12A Savannah, GA 31406, lcderm.com (912) 354-1018 Low Country Dermatology is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Gift idea: golf lessons @ The Club at Savannah Harbor  on Hutchinson Island, next to Westin Savannah.

Special holiday deal: Buy 2 lessons and get the 3rd free to celebrate the holiday season. Adult packages are $160 & $125 for juniors.

Interested in lessons? Contact Paul Killgallon for more information at 912.201.2240, email paul.killgallon@westin.com

The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is., 2 Resort Drive, Savannah, 31421, 912.201.2240, On Facebookhere. Email Golf.savannah@westin.com,www.theclubatsavannahharbor.com  The Club at Savannah Harbor is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

SkateFest is the annual family-oriented ice skating event @ inside Savannah Civic Center.

Multiple skate sessions from December 16, 2016-January 1, 2017.

Ice skating sessions last 1.5 hours and all ticket purchases include skate rental.

Single session tickets and punch passes are available for sale at the Savannah Civic Center box office, and in the arena’s Skateshop during the event.

Single session tickets: $7 each.
Punch Passes: $35 for 6 sessions

Savannah Civic Center, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah, 31401, http://savannahcivic.com/ 

Gingerbread House workshops for parents & children of any ages during December 2016 in Savannah.

Come to Chef Darin’s Kitchen Table during the month of December for one of several Gingerbread house workshops. They’ve already assembled the homes for you, it’s your job to do the fun stuff….decorate!

Enjoy sipping cider, coffee or hot cocoa while chef Darin shows you how to easily assemble the house with caramelized sugar to avoid the extended drying time of royal icing and the mountain of stacked food it takes for support. You supply the creative juices to transform the gingerbread house into a colorful addition to your Christmas decor.

Gingerbread Workshop Information and Dates:
$40 per adult, $10 per child, 1 assembled gingerbread house per adult admission.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday December 10th, 4-6pm
Thursday December 22nd, 6-8pm

Register here.

There is still time to give the gift of safer and better beauty this holiday season! Beautycounter never uses approximately 1,500 ingredients in their products that are harmful or questionable to human health-all while producing desired results! Let Beautycounter consultant Andrea Towe help you select the perfect gift for your family, friends, co-workers and teachers! Holiday gift sets are available for everyone on your holiday list!

Plus, place an order by December 9th and you will receive a free Beautycounter product!

To learn more about Beautycounter’s mission and products, connect with Beautycounter consultant Andrea Towe here and on Facebook here . She can help you select safer products for you and your family.

Contact me and peruse all products at beautycounter.com/andreatowe

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Visit our Savannah Holiday Family Fun Guide 2016 for details family holiday events during December 2016 in Savannah & the Lowcountry.

We’ll also include the Skatefest 2016 schedule for indoor ice-skating during school break @ Savannah Civic Center once the schedule is available. Link to the holiday guide here.

Driving around Savannah, Pooler & Richmond Hill looking at home holiday light displays and decorations is a favorite family tradition.

From colossal Santa snow globes to computerized Christmas lights animated with music, we have your guide to local home holiday light displays.

Kids especially love those computerized “dancing” lights display animated with music. Lights choreographed to blink, twink and fade in red, blue, green and white, in sync with a custom-mixed soundtrack of holiday tunes.

Want to add a home lights display to this list? Please email us the info at anne@southernmamas.com

Confirmed 2016 displays not to be missed

• 701 Stuart St. off Waters Avenue. The huge collection of giant inflatable holiday decorations are back at 701 Stuart St. off Waters Avenue in Savannah.

• 24 Greatwood Way, Savannah, 31407 in the Highlands Subdivision (Godley Park). Pictured above. 28,000 lights, inflatables, archways of lights. Display is on nightly, 6PM till midnight

• 512 Gordonston Ave. Savannah: Old-fashioned holiday yard display that’s been a favorite for years.  On certain nights, they offer hot chocolate for visitors and even Santa visits.

• Giant inflatable reindeer, Santa & abominable snowman ‘Bumble’ on Wilmington Island Road (not sure of exact address but about 10 homes down from Paula Deen’s home)

• 9 Yorkshire Place, Classic display with LED lights, characters, inflatables. It is turned on around dusk. Display stays up until New Years. See a quick video of the display here. 

• 202 Blue Marlin Dr. , Seagate subdivision, Whitemarsh Island. The light display is on from about 6PM- 10PM through January 1 2017.

• 82 Coffee Pointe Dr. For years, these owners had a favorite display at their former home at 102 Junco Way in Georgetown. They continue to have a lights display at their new home; however it’s in a gated community. But the gates are usually open until 7PM so come early.

• 185 J. Hendley Ct., Richmond Hill (New addition)

• 165 Bald Cypress Lane, Bloomingdale (off Little Neck Road). Nightly 5:30-9:30PM. Computerized and static display in Cypress Creek subdivision. Entrance to subdivision is 5 miles from Savannah Christian Church.

• 225 Red Oak Drive Richmond Hill, Ga 31314

• 154 Lake Dr Midway GA 31320. Light display is on weeknights until 10PM. Weekends until midnight . The theme is a thank you to all our military and first responders

Unfortunately, a favorite @ 182 Mills Run Drive near Chatham Parkway is taking 2016 holiday season off.

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Not sure yet (If you know the status of any of these yet, please let us know)

• 116 N. Sheftall Circle on Wilmington Island. Roughly 40,000-50,000 lights.

• 504 E. 52 St, Ardsley Park

• 109 Wynngate Rd in Wilmington Park on Wilmington Island. (nearby are usually nice displays at 3 Lancaster and 106 Okatee and 110 Santee)

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Public Holiday Lights Displays in Savannah

December Nights & Holiday Lights 2016 @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Savannah. Details here.

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Holiday Lights worth the drive

Harbour Town Lights, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Is. FREE. ($6 per vehicle Sea Pines gate fee) Through January 1. Details here

Dove Street Festival of Lights at Shelter Cove Towne Center, Hilton Head Is. 6-10PM nightly through Dec. 31. Details here. 

Lights Before (& After) Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo, Columbia, S.C. Details here.

Holiday Festival of Lights Charleston S.C. Details here

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights @ Atlanta Botanical Garden.  Details here.

Want to add a home lights display to this list? Please email us the info at anne@southernmamas.com

By Megan Valdivieso, an occupational therapist with The Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial University Medical Center. She sees pediatric patients in the Savannah and Pooler offices.

You may think your child’s messy handwriting will naturally improve with time and practice. But producing legible, neat handwriting often requires skilled intervention with an occupational therapist.

Handwriting is impacted by several hand skills, including hand strength and endurance, fine motor coordination, and pencil grasp. Your child’s core strength and postural stability can also play a role.

Eye-hand coordination, visual memory and visual perceptual skills also can affect handwriting. Without refined visual skills, your child will have difficulty copying off the board, recalling a visual image from memory or writing on lined paper.

Occupational therapists often take a multisensory approach to helping children improve their handwriting. This reinforces learning and allows the child’s nervous system to integrate information efficiently. They may use scented markers, shaving cream and chalk to motivate a child who struggles with traditional paper and pencil activities.

If your child’s handwriting is a problem, talk to your pediatrician about a referral to an occupational therapist. Addressing the problem early improves your child’s chances of achieving successful handwriting skills.

Megan Valdivieso is an occupational therapist with The Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial University Medical Center (rehabinstitute.memorialhealth.com). She sees pediatric patients in the Savannah and Pooler offices. Memorial University Medical Center is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

TOTALLY NEW CLASS for ages 0-4

Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in Savannah is offering ‘Wiggle & Grow Together’ on Monday mornings at 10AM, available for newborns to 4-year-olds and their caregivers.

Come join in for a super fun family class this month!

You can enroll online by clicking here.  Can’t wait to see you in class!

Also, next week is playdate week: “Milk n Cookies” is open for children ages 0-7. Playdates will meet Dec. 14 & 17 at 10am.

Visit kindermusikwith88keysga.com or call 912.988.KEYS to enroll.

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St. Andrew’s School Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kelley Waldron as the next Head of School for St. Andrew’s. After serving as Interim Head of School for the past several months, Dr. Waldron received unanimous support from both the Head of School Search Committee and the Board of Trustees.

Dr. Waldron has been a part of the St. Andrew’s community since 2002. In that time, she has served as Director of Admissions, Academic Dean of the Upper School, Director of Studies, International Baccalaureate Coordinator, Lower School Head, teacher, mentor and so much more.

Dr. Waldron is an alumna of Leadership Savannah, serves on the board of Savannah Horizons, is co-founder of Teach the Future Fellowship, and was selected as a 2015 Rising Star by Savannah Magazine.
Last year, in preparation for the Head of School search, the Board of Trustees compiled a profile for an ideal candidate to lead the school. The Search committee found Dr. Waldron to possess the qualifications and characteristics that St. Andrew’s needs to prepare all students for the world of tomorrow. She has a strong understanding of the St. Andrew’s mission and holds student welfare at the core of each decision. Her history of success in leadership roles and her position in the forefront of educational innovation make her an asset to the community.

More about St. Andrew’s School 

St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island in Savannah – named Best Private School in Savannah by the readers of Savannah Magazine – is for ages 3 through grade 12. St. Andrew’s offers  the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

For more information on this Pre-K3 through 12th grade school, visit https://saslions.com

OPEN HOUSE: See St. Andrew’s in action at an open house for prospective families, 9AM this Thurs. Jan. 5. Details here. 

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941, email admission@saintschool.com On Facebook here.   On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Yes you can get everything done this holiday season – thanks to Holiday Open Studio at Scribble Art Studio in Savannah,

This December 2016, drop your child off @ Scribble Art Studio @ 212 E. 37th St. Savannah to do some holiday art while you take care of errands, shopping or cooking.

Open Studio is available 12:30-6PM each day Dec. 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29 & 3o.

Scribble is offering Open Studio hours to make holiday shopping/cleaning/cooking easier for parents.

Learn more here.

For more info, call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St. Savannah, GA 31401. Scribble also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Looking to escape the cold, celebrate something special, or just want a great all-inclusive family vacation, Two Sisters Travel has the deals on the newest family-focused, all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean, Nickelodeon Resort by Karisma.

Opening earlier this year the Nickelodeon Resort just outside Punta Cana offers families a five-star luxury, all-inclusive vacation experience that’s filled with playful surprises. The resort features an interactive water park, Aqua Nick, complete with slides & a lazy river and of course all of your kids favorite Nick characters like SpongeBob, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, & more. Parents will love the gourmet restaurants, 24-hour room service, and the spacious accommodations designed for families.

For a very limited time, take advantage of some amazing deals making a Nickelodeon Resort vacation an incredible value! For stays 5 nights or longer enjoy the Kids Stay Free promotion AND a Complimentary Character Breakfast. With this package Two Sisters Travel is also offering an exclusive FREE Swim Up Room Upgrade.

Yes, that’s right you pay for a standard suite, and Two Sisters Travel will upgrade you to a Swim Up Room!!

If you’re looking for the perfect spring break or summer vacation consider Nickelodeon Resort! Contact Two Sisters Travel today for a customized no-obligation quote online or call 843-284-3241 for details.

Let Two Sisters Travel help start your Caribbean vacation countdown!

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Spend time outdoors with your child during the Holidays 2016 at a special Holiday Parent-Junior Golf Tournament @ The Club at Savannah Harbor , Dec. 11 2016, 1:30PM on Hutchinson Island, next to Westin Savannah.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. 

The club’s tournaments and clinics are open to the public. $59 per parent-child team/$45 for Troon Junior Club Members. Includes 2 green fees on the 18-hole course, cart fees, use of practice facility and prizes. FREE Troon Junior Club membership to all winners.

Interested in signing up? Contact Paul Killgallon for more information at 912.201.2240, email paul.killgallon@westin.com

The Club at Savannah Harbor, Hutchinson Is., 2 Resort Drive, Savannah, 31421, 912.201.2240, On Facebookhere. Email Golf.savannah@westin.com,www.theclubatsavannahharbor.com  The Club at Savannah Harbor is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Students & teachers @ St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island in Savannah know more about microplastics and the impact they can have on sea life, thanks to a program launched by Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant and funded by the Landings Landlovers, Inc.

The students and teachers participating in the program went on a trawl aboard the R/V Sea Dawg and collected, sorted, identified and counted the organisms they caught, including shrimp, blue crabs and fish. They also collected water samples and took those back to the Marine Education Center lab to examine for the presence and abundance of microplastics.

Read about this program here.

More about St. Andrew’s School 

St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island in Savannah – named Best Private School in Savannah by the readers of Savannah Magazine – is for ages 3 through grade 12. St. Andrew’s is an International Baccalaureate World School.

For more information on this Pre-K3 through 12th grade school, visit www.saintschool.com

OPEN HOUSE: See St. Andrew’s in action at an open house for prospective families, 9AM this Thurs. Dec. 1. Details here. 

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941, email admission@saintschool.com On Facebook here.   On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Yes there is still time to have professional holiday family photos done in time for your holiday cards.

Thanks to private, affordable photo sessions with Family Tides Photography in Savannah .

Slots are available to have customized photos made this Sat. and Sun. Dec. 3 and 4 at Skidaway Island State Park with this pretty woodlands winter set pictured above.

Book your pre-scheduled photo session here. 

Family Tides Photography, 912-650-0242, email nancy@familytidesphotography.com, familytidesphotography.com, Family Tides Photography is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Mason Howington, Dr. Corinne Howington (owner of Low Country Dermatology) and Meg Howington (kneeling) drop off donated items to Bill Sorochak at the Ronald McDonald House of the Coastal Empire in Savannah.

For the third consecutive year, Low Country Dermatology will hold a holiday donation drive to collect needed supplies for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire and to help stock a “holiday store” for RMHC families.

Low Country Dermatology will accept donations through 5PM Monday, Dec. 19 2016.

“The stress of having a child in the hospital is often overwhelming, and having to think about buying holiday gifts has to be the farthest thing from a parent’s mind,” said Dr. Corinne Howington, who owns Low Country Dermatology. “That’s why I’m asking my patients and our community to help spread some cheer to these deserving families.”

Items donated to the holiday store will allow parents who are staying at the Ronald McDonald House to pick out presents for their children and other family members.

Gift ideas include:
• Infants/toddlers: Stuffed animals, musical instruments, bath toys, teething toys, board books and interactive toys (blocks, rattles)
• School-aged children: Nerf and Fisher Price toys; Legos and board games; toy trucks; dolls and dress-up clothes; puzzles and arts and craft kits.
and
• Teenagers: Footballs, volleyballs, basketballs; journals; adult coloring books and colored pencils; books and video games.
• Adults: Robes and slippers; Bath and Body Works lotions and sprays; books & interactive journals; electric razors and gift cards for coffee, movies and meals.

You can also donate wishlist items to the 13-bedroom Ronald McDonald House in Savannah to better serve families with a child in the hospital.

Wishlist items to support the operations of the house include: quick meals (soups, Ramen noodles, mac and cheese); individually packaged snacks, boxes of cereal and drinks; high efficiency free and clear laundry detergent and dryer sheets; hand sanitizer and hand soap; bathroom, shower and toilet bowl cleaners; Swiffer Wet Jet fluid and pads; disposable bowls, plates utensils and gloves; 33-gallon trash bags; 60-watt CFL light bulbs; toothbrushes and toothpaste, dishwasher tablets, sponges and liquid dish soap; Febreze; gallon zip-lock bags; tissues; disinfectant wipes and gas/grocery gift cards.

All gifts should be unwrapped. All donated items should be new, unopened and unused.

Items can be dropped off through Monday, Dec. 19, during office hours at the Low Country Dermatology office at 310 Eisenhower Drive, Suite 12A. The practice is open Monday through Thursday from 8AM to 5PM and Fridays from 8AM to noon.

The mission of the Ronald McDonald House Charities is to create, find and support programs that enhance the health and well-being of children and families. The house operates on a waiting list most of the year. For more information, click here.

ABOUT LOW COUNTRY DERMATOLOGY

Low Country Dermatology specializes in the treatment of adult and pediatric diseases of the skin, hair and nails. Dr. Corinne Howington is a board certified dermatologist with expertise in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology.

Low Country Dermatology, 310 Eisenhower Dr. Suite 12A Savannah, GA 31406, lcderm.com Low Country Dermatology is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser