FREE Holiday Family Movies @ Trustees Theater, Savannah, Dec. 19

December 9th, 2015

Free holiday movies Savannah 2015 SCAD Trustees Theater You’re invited to these family-friendly holiday movies @ Trustees Theater in Savannah on Sat. Dec. 19 2015.

Trustees Theater
Saturday, Dec. 19
11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Trustees Theater will show these free screenings:

11AM The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
3PM Rise of the Guardians
7PM Miracle on 34th Street

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.

Meet the Star Wars Characters @ Jumping Jacks of Savannah

December 8th, 2015

December is SLAM PACKED with fun events @ Jumping Jacks of Savannah indoor play center.

 

Upcoming holiday events @ Jumping Jacks include:
20th Meet your favorite Star Wars Characters

Book your Party Today-912.920.2474

Jumping Jacks is a locally-owned fun center with huge inflatables, over 50 arcade games, mini-bowling, laser tag, a large concession counter and the best redemption counter in the Savannah area.

With almost 20,000 square feet, there are 4 party rooms and six jump zones including one for children ages 6 and younger.

Like their Facebook page here to stay connected about their specials.

912.920.2474

FOR DETAILS ON JUMPING JACKS BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES & DISCOUNTS, CLICK HERE. 

Jumping Jacks,  On Facebook here. 5918 Ogeechee Rd, Savannah, Georgia 31419, 912-920-2474, email jumpn.jacks@yahoo.com, On Twitter here, www.jumpingjacksga.com Jumping Jacks is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Open holiday studio drop-off & kids’ movie night @ Everyone’s An Artist studio, Pooler

December 8th, 2015

Art studio Pooler birthday parties kids art classes Everyone's An Artist

Pooler parents, there’s a new art studio in Pooler: Everyone’s An Artist studio at 115 Canal St. in Pooler.

Bring your kids to check it out this Sat. Dec. 12 for Kids’ Movie & Craft Night. Your kids will enjoy crafts, movie, pizza & fun while you enjoy a childfree night out

Kids’ Movie Night
Saturday, Dec. 12
6-9PM
Crafts, movie, pizza & fun!
Movie: “How to Train Your Dragon”
$30/child or $40/siblings
Call to register. 912-755-4567

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Open Studio for Kids

Get your holiday shopping & errands done with the help of Open Studio at Everyone’s An Artist studio.  Bring your child in for an hour of fun arts and crafts.

Kids can do supervised art work while you cross items off on your holiday to-do list

Below the December open studio schedule for the studio.

Cost: $15/child for one hour + an art kit
Call to register. 912-755-4567

Monday, Dec. 14th 10-1
Tuesday Dec. 15th 10-1
Thurs. Dec. 17th 10-1
Sunday, Dec. 20th 12-5
Monday, Dec. 21st 12-5
Tues, Dec. 22nd 10-1
Sunday, Dec. 27th 12-5
Monday, Dec. 28th 12-5
Tuesday, Dec. 29th 10-1
Thurs., Dec. 31st 10-1

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Adult Paint Night

Adult Painting Night @ Everyone’s An Artist studio is this Friday Dec. 11.  You’ll be painting a funky Christmas tree. 6:30-8:30PM, $35/adult. BYOB. Please call to register. 912-755-4567

Everyone’s An Artist studio, 115 Canal St. Pooler, offers group & private art classes, birthday parties, kids’ movie nights, adult art parties & more. On Facebook here. Everyone’s An Artist studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Winter Holiday Kids’ Cooking Camp in Savannah, Dec. 28-30

December 8th, 2015

Winter Holiday Kids Cooking Camp Savannah

Winter Holiday Kids’ Cooking Camp in Savannah with Tummy Time Foods  Dec, 28-Dec. 30.

This 3-day camp for ages 8-11 teaches kids how to select & prepare healthier food options from scratch.  Kids will learn basic cooking skills,  kitchen safety, dining etiquette and more. Each day will focus on a different lesson and menu, and kids will dine on their own culinary creations.

Cooking Camp Tickets make a great Christmas present for your child. Purchase your ticket by Fri. Dec. 18 and you will receive a ticket in the mail to place under the tree for your child to receive on Christmas Day!

For the camp schedule & the link for camp registration, click here.

Tummy Time Foods – growing the next generation one tummy at a time.

Tummy Time Foods, www.tummytimefoods.com, (912) 996-7120 email info@tummytimefoods.com. On Facebook here.  Tummy Time Foods is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

FREE Family Day @ Telfair Museums, Jan. 30, Savannah

December 8th, 2015

Free Family Days Telfair Museums Savannah Aug. 8  Telfair Museums hosts Free Family Days each month in Savannah, 1-4PM.

All Free Family Days are free and open to the public thanks to the sponsorship of the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Georgia Power Foundation, Inc.

 

Upcoming Family Days

Saturday, January 30
PULSE Art + Technology
Jepson Center

Celebrate STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art and Math) and family fun at the most popular event of the PULSE Art + Technology Festival! See demos of amazing technology, work by local makers and students, and more!

Sunday, February 7
Super Museum Sunday Celebration
Jepson Center

Super museum Sunday is a great day to celebrate museums and art with family friendly art projects and exhibitions. Come explore our 3 sites and participate in art making demonstrations and fun crafts at the Jepson Center!

Saturday, March 12
Jepson Center Birthday Family Day: Were Turning 10!
Jepson Center

Happy birthday to the Jepson Center! Learn about architecture and the making of this unique building. Take time to appreciate the beauty of our architecture as you explore the nooks and details that make our building unique.

Saturday, April 23
Technology Then and Now at the Owens-Thomas House
Owens-Thomas House

Did you know the Owens-Thomas house had running water before the White House? Explore the technology of the past and compare it to what we have today.

FOR MORE LOCAL KIDS’ EVENTS, VISIT OUR EVENTS CALENDAR BY CLICKING HERE.

Telfair Museums Jepson Center, 207 W. York Street on Telfair Square, 912.790.8800, www.telfair.org Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

 

Stay fit over the holidays with Stroller Strong Moms of Savannah

December 7th, 2015

Stroller Moms Fitness Workouts Savannah Santa is watching! Stay fit over the holidays with Stroller Strong Moms of Savannah.

Stroller Strong Moms have 11 classes a week in four different locations, M-F, 9:30-10:30am. Your first class is FREE!

Learn more here. 

Stroller Strong Moms’ seasoned instructors have a knack for finding your limits and pushing you past them.

Newcomers are welcome. First class is free.

Check the Stroller Strong Moms web site & Facebook page for updates, as this every growing group of moms are always adding classes and events.

Stroller Strong Moms, 12 East Park Ave. Savannah, 31401, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com On Facebook here. On Twitter here, www.strollerstrongmoms.com/wp/  Stroller Strong Moms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Melisssa & Doug Easel Package Deal @ Barnett Educational Supplies, Savannah

December 7th, 2015

Melissa & Doug Easel Deal Savannah Barnett Educational Supplies Check out the Melissa & Doug Easel Package Deal @ Barnett Educational Supplies in Savannah .
Only $100 and it includes:
• Melissa and Doug Easel
• Easel Paper
• Assorted Chalk
• White Chalk
• 4 Washable Paints
• 4 Brushes
• Eraser
• Spill Proof Paint Cups
• Paper Roll

Shop local. Shop Barnett. Barnett is celebrating 70 years of serving the Coastal Empire.

Store Hours:
M-F 9am – 7pm
Sat 10am – 5pm
Sun 1-5pm (Closed Sundays in the months of April, May and June)

Please like Barnett on Facebook here to stay updated on their sales.

Barnett Educational Supplies, 38 W De Renne Ave., Savannah, 31405, 912-356-1878 email barneduc@bellsouth.net  www.barnetteducationalsupplies.com , Barnett Educational Supplies is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Win Tickets to Star Wars The Force Awakens

December 6th, 2015

Free Star Wars movie Tickets Savannah The movie event of the decade is just a few short days away, and Two Sisters Travel is giving you a chance to WIN 4 tickets to see Star Wars The Force Awakens opening nationwide in theaters Dec. 18.

It’s easy to enter. Simply…

Follow Two Sisters Travel on Facebook.

Subscribe to their e-news.

Share the contest on your Facebook page to get a bonus entry (this is the very top post on our page).

And if you’re already a fan of Two Sisters Travel page and/or already on their email list, thank you! They don’t want you left out of the fun so just write Two Sisters Travel a message on their Facebook page and they’ll add your name to the drawing. Two Sisters Travel really appreciates all of their awesome clients & fans, and want everyone to have a chance to win.

Winner will be selected at random & announced on Dec. 15. Good luck and may the FORCE BE WITH YOU!

Get full contest details here. 

Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Two Sisters Travel  843.284.3241 Two Sisters Travel is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

FREE kids’ Valentines workshop @ Home Depot, Savannah, Pooler, Hilton Head Is./Bluffton

December 3rd, 2015

Free Kids' Home Depot Workshops in Savannah, Pooler, Hilton Head The Home Depot Kids Workshop is a free class for kids held the 1st Saturday of every month at The Home Depot stores between 9 AM-Noon. More info here.

When a child goes to the Home Depot Kids Workshop, they’ll get a free project kit they can complete and take home during they workshop. They’ll also get a free kid sized orange apron and an achievement pin for a job well done.

The Home Depot Kids Workshop is similar to the Lowe’s free Build and Grow Clinics for kids held on weekends at Lowe’s stores. For info on the Lowe’s Build and Grow free workshops, click here.

Home Depot Kids Workshop Schedule

Valentines Mailbox

  • Join this hands-on workshop and build a wooden Valentines mailbox to hold all your child?s valentine cards from their favorite friends. After the mailbox is built, your child can personalize their project with paint.
  • Feb. 6 2016 9AM-Noon
  • All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.

REGISTER HERE. 

 

  • Offered the 1st Saturday at all The Home Depot stores between 9AM- Noon. Please do not arrive before 9AM
  • Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment.
  • All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin.
  • One workshop kit, apron and pin per child, while supplies last.
  • Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin.
  • Kids Workshop activities are scheduled on a first come/first served basis.
  • Thank you for registering online to help organizers better plan our craft kit quantities needed. Register here. 

The free kids’ workshops are available at Home Depot stores in Savannah, East Savannah, Hilton Head Is/Bluffton, & Pooler. More info here.

Register for Storm Soccer Academy Savannah soccer programs for 2016

December 3rd, 2015

Storm Soccer Academy Savannah Sweet Feet Storm Soccer Academy Sweet Feet Krush 2015

Registration for Winter 2016 soccer

Sweet Feet Academy (Boys program) and Sweet Feet Krush (Girls program) in Savannah are designed for children between the ages of 4 and 8 to participate in a soccer environment of fun and learning.

Sweet Feet teaches skill development, character building, and fun activities to promote the love of exercise and soccer.

Join this program in Savannah for training on Tuesdays (4:30-5:30) and games on Fridays (5:30-6:30) at Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex.

With a registration fee of $185, this program is the biggest bargain in town. Training begins February 23rd and runs through May 13th. Register today by clicking here.

The Storm Soccer Academy aims to increase opportunities for players in Savannah, Hilton Head and the surrounding area to train and play at the highest levels. Contact info: 912-257-3989, email BradNein@StormSoccerAcademy.com,
www.stormsocceracademy.com, On Facebook here. The Storm Soccer Academy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Donate toys for Miracle on May Street, Savannah

December 3rd, 2015

miracle on mayHelp the West Broad Street YMCA collect toys for the 34th Annual Miracle On May Street event, which is a holiday gift give away for the families that the YMCA and Loop It Up Savannah serve.

Organizers are in great need of enough toys to make the event a success.  Families are also needed to volunteer as the “elves” at the event and the day before.

Miracle on May Street in Savannah is 9AM-1PM on Sat. Dec 12 2015.

Donated toys can be new or lightly-used, preferably unwrapped so that the parents can “shop” for their kids.

Toy drop-off locations:

– The West Broad Street YMCA – 1110 May Street
– Loop It Up Savannah @ Jelinek Creative – 103 N. Fahm Street
– Sulfur Studios – 2301 Bull Street
– Starlandia Creative Supply – 2438 Bull St.
– United Way – 428 Bull Street
– Vernon Donovan State Farm – 1935 E. Victory Drive #300
– Cumulus Broadcasting – 214 Television Circle
– 520 Wings- 2705 Bull Street

Interested in volunteering? Sign up by clicking here.

2015 SkateFest @ Savannah Civic Center, Dec. 12-Jan. 2

December 3rd, 2015

Ice skating Savannah Skatefest 2015-2016SkateFest is the annual family-oriented ice skating event @ inside Savannah Civic Center.

Multiple skate sessions from December 12, 2015-January 2, 2016.

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, savannahcivic.com/event/2015-skatefest/

“Grinch” & “The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe” free programs @ Live Oak Public Library branches

December 2nd, 2015

Free Grinch Christmas library programs Savannah “How The Grinch Stole The Polar Express!” starts this Fri. Dec. 4.

Shows through Dec. 16 at various Live Oak Public library branches.
Garden City Library: Friday, Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m.
Hinesville Library: Monday, Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m.
Midway Library: Monday, Dec. 7, 4 p.m.
Thunderbolt Library: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 11:15 a.m.
Islands Library: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m.
Tybee Library: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1 p.m.
W. W. Law Library: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m.

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Free Lion Witch Wardrobe Savannah Hampstead Stage Company presents the C. S. Lewis classic, “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe,” which runs Sat. Dec. 5 through Thurs. Dec. 10.

Step through an old wardrobe and enter a snowy world laced with fantasy and wonder. There you will meet magical creatures as you accompany two intelligent and imaginative children, Lucy and Edmond, on their adventures. Ages 5 and older.

Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305
Saturday, Dec. 5, 3 p.m.

Rincon Library, 826-2222
Monday, Dec. 7, 4;30 p.m.

Islands Library, 897-6233
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 11:30 a.m.

Hinesville Library, 368-4003
Thursday, Dec. 10, 10:30 a.m.

Garden City Library, 629-5070
Thursday, Dec. 10, 4:30 p.m.

Best holiday light & home decorations in Savannah, 2015

December 1st, 2015

Best home holiday lights Christmas decorations in Savannah

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

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Confirmed 2015 displays not to be missed

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New addition: 18,000 lights and 4 blow ups and sparkling crown at 24 Greatwood Way Savannah 31407 in the Highlands subdivision.

* NEW ADDITION (pictured above): 18,000 lights and 4 blow ups and sparkling crown at 24 Greatwood Way Savannah 31407 in the Highlands subdivision.

*  NEW ADDITION:  Computerized and static display at 165 Bald Cypress Lane off of Little Neck Road, 5:30-9:30PM nightly in Cypress Creek subdivision. Entrance to subdivision is 5 miles from Savannah Christian Church. There is also a display on Cypress Street in Bloomingdale.

* New addition: 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. The inflatables weren’t up last year so we didn’t have it on this year’s list of best Savannah home decorations. Glad to see them back.

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

* 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.

* 1 Nina Court in Paradise Park, Savannah,  31406: light display that plays along to music. There’s also a talking Santa.

* 1915 Linnhurst Drive, Savannah, 31404: traditional lights display accompanied by blow ups. (Expected to be up by Dec. 5 2015)

* 9 Yorkshire Place (Expected to be up by Dec. 5 2015)

*125 Sea Palm Road in Palmetto Cove subdivision off Walthour Road on Wilmington Island

*6022 Betty Drive. Should be up by Sat. Dec 5 2015.

* 82 Coffee Pointe Drive. 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.

* 130 Smoke Rise Rd. in Creekside at Richmond Hill Plantation. Dancing Lights. Nightly viewing 6-10 PM. Through Dec. 31. Creekside at Richmond Hill Plantation is located off of Highway 144 on Brisbon Road. Visitors should tune into 107.1 FM to sync up with the Dancing Lights and enjoy the show.

*Taking the 2015 season off: 182 Mills Run Drive near Chatham Parkway is taking 2015 holiday season off. We hope this favorite dancing house will be back in 2016.

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Traditional home decorations

*202 Blue Marlin Drive off Jamaican Run in Seagate, Whitemarsh Island

*504 E. 52 St, Ardsley Park

If you know of other homes that we should include in this list, please email anne@southernmamas.com.

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Not sure yet

Below are a few of last year’s amazing house light displays that we hope will be great again this year BUT WE AREN’T SURE YET IF THEY ARE UP YET. We’ll keep you updated when/if they are.

Savannah Quarters subdivision in Pooler
*116 Sussex Retreat
*124 Kingfisher Circle
*5 Cobham Draw
*194 Kingfisher Circle

*Keystone Drive & Dyches Drive 

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

* 208 Cypress St. Bloomingdale,  31419: Dancing Lights!

* 39 Holly Springs Circle @ Lakeshore, Port Wentworth off Hwy 30

* Several houses on Silverleaf Court (off Gilliam & Norwood avenues near La Roche Ave.), Savannah with beautiful displays of lights.
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Public Holiday Lights Displays in Savannah

December Nights & Holiday Lights 2015 @ 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 Jan. 2. 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

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” musical @ Savannah Children’s Theatre

December 1st, 2015

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A Charlie Brown Christmas @ Savannah Children’s Theatre

December 4-6, 10-13 and 18-20 2015

Fridays at 7:00 pm
Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 pm

$20/adults $15/childrens, seniors (65 and up) and military

Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 E. Victory Drive, Savannah, www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org

Plan your holiday party @ The Melting Pot of Savannah

November 30th, 2015

Places to host Savannah Holiday parties Melting Pot Savannah
You’re invited to an Ugly Holiday Sweater Party @ The Melting Pot of Savannah.

Ugly Holiday Sweater Party, Sun. Dec. 13 2015

There is nothing better than good friends, fondue and a tempting martini. The Melting Post of Savannah will feature a themed Ugly Sweater Party in December. So pull out your best/worst Holiday sweater and come ready to celebrate the season. Those guests who participate will receive complementary chocolate with their 4-course purchase. *not valid with any other offer, discount, or promotion.

Plan Your Holiday Party at the Melting Pot of Savannah

Allow The Melting Pot of Savannah to assist you with all of your holiday planning. From private parties with family & friends to corporate luncheons & events, The Melting Pot has all the ingredients to make your party both spectacular & memorable.

Three course fondue parties starting at $23 per person (4-courses from $32.95). Please call for more details. Book a party of 13 or more and receive a $50 DIP card for yourself.

Book a party by calling The Melting Pot of Savannah (912) 349-5676

The Melting Pot, 232 E. Broughton St. Savannah, Ga 31401 tel: 912-349-5676 for reservations,www.meltingpot.com/savannah  The Melting Pot of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Drop off your kids at Holiday Open Studio, Savannah

November 30th, 2015

Drop and shop open studio in Savannah Get everything done this holiday season with the help of Holiday Open Studio at Scribble Art Studio in Savannah,

This December 2015, 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.

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

Open Studio requires no registration, parents can just drop off kids for an hour or so, kids get to choose from 5 adorable Holiday Art Kits ($15 each).

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

 

50% Clearance Sale @ Once Upon A Child, Savannah

November 30th, 2015

Holiday Sale Once Upon A Child Savannah Starting Saturday December 5, 2015 @ Once Upon A Child Savannah: All Marked Clearance Apparel Now 50% Off!*

*Offer ends December 18, 2015.  Not valid with any other offer.

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Sell. Buy. Repeat.

1100 Eisenhower Drive
Savannah, GA 31406
912-351-0555
www.onceuponachild.com

Once Upon A Child Savannah, 1100 Eisenhower Drive, Eisenhower Square, Savannah, 31406 tel: 912-351-0555, www.onceuponachildsavannah.com/  Once Upon A Child Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

20% off all online orders during Cyber Week @ Gigi’s Cupcakes Savannah

November 30th, 2015

Cyber Week 20% discount at Gigi's Cupcakes Savannah This week Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah  is offering 20% off online orders ALL WEEK LONG.

Forget Cyber Monday. It’s Cyber WEEK at Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah  Mon. Nov. 30-Sun. Dec. 6.

Get 20% OFF your online order. Use discount code JOY2015.

Order online at www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/orderahead

Gigi’s is also featuring a new menu just for the month of December. See it here,

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is at 5521 Abercorn St., across from the Publix Twelve Oaks Shopping Center.

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah, 5521 Abercorn St, Suite 100,  912.349.2778 or email savannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com , www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia. On Facebook here. Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas advertiser. 

Holiday TV Specials 2015

November 30th, 2015

TV Christmas specials Rudolph Savannah 2015Ready for your annual Burl Ives fix?

Here’s the 2015 TV holiday classic specials wrap-up:

— “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, CBS. The 1964 special in which Rudolph and buddies Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Misfit Toys rescue Christmas, with narrator Burl Ives’ dulcet tones an added bonus.

— “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, NBC. The Dr. Seuss tale of a hostile hermit who threatens Whoville’s joy is narrated by Boris Karloff, who also voices the dastardly Grinch in the 1966 program.

_  “Toy Story That Time Forgot” 8 p.m. and “Shrek the Halls” 8:30 p.m. on Thursdsay, Dec. 3 ABC.

_ “It’s a Wonderful Life,” 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, NBC. Filmmaker Frank Capra’s holiday fable starring James Stewart and Donna Reed has been reminding audiences about what’s important in life since 1946.

— “The Little Drummer Boy,” 12 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, ABC Family. Young Aaron, who can’t afford to buy a present for baby Jesus, discovers that nothing is better than the gift of music.

— “Miracle on 34th Street,” 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, AMC. Santa Claus goes to court and a little girl stands by his story in the 1947 movie starring Edmund Gwen, Maureen O’Hara and Natalie Wood as the young believer in St. Nick.

— “White Christmas,” 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, AMC. Bing Crosby croons the title song and Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen add to the festivities at a struggling Vermont inn in need of help.

_ “A Christmas Story,” 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, TBS. A boy and a longed-for BB gun make for holiday cheer in writer Jean Shepherd’s wry 1983 tale that stars Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon and Darren McGavin.

_ “It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown” ABC 8 PM , “A Charlie Brown Christmas” ABC 9PM Thurs. Dec. 24

_ “Happy New Year, Charlie Brown” ABC 8PM & “Rudolph’s Shiny New Year” ABC 9PM Mon. Dec. 28

Of course, ABC Family airs 25 days of Christmas specials like “The Year Without A Santa Claus”, “Santa Claus is Coming To Town” and more throughout December so your kids can watch all the classics & new holiday specials anytime. See the schedule here.

Kindermusik Savannah December monthly play date & new weekly classes

November 30th, 2015

Kindermusik Savannah music toddlersKindermusik in Savannah   announces December monthly play date theme and new December weekly classes.

Join Kindermusik in Savannah with 88 Keys Piano for December’s play date: “Ring-a-ling and Sing!”

Come explore the wonder of bells as we sing, play instruments, move, listen, read stories and more.

All participants receive the Kindermusik class, an instrument, 10 Kindermusik songs, and a bonus gift (valued at $10) at the end of class. Class is open to newborns through 7 years old.

Class cost: $15, and siblings pay only $5. Enroll online @  www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik .

Weekly Kindermusik Classes

Brand new Kindermusik in Savannah  December themes begin Monday, December 7.

Babies meet at 9:20am for “Old MacDonald” and toddlers ages 2+ meet at 10:15am for “Silly All Over.”

Call for more info: 912.988.KEYS (5397) or enroll online at  www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik 

Piano sale

December Special only: 88 KEYS PIANO offers $100 off any piano marked over $900.00. Pianos include delivery, set up and one complimentary tuning.

All enrolled weekly Kindermusik families automatically always get an additional 10% off any piano for sale.

Make 88 Keys Piano your one stop shop for your child’s early musical education.

Instruments, singing, dancing, books, movement and more- it’s Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Affordable Holiday Portrait Sessions with Emma Hopson Photography, Savannah

November 30th, 2015

Holiday family children portraits with Emma Hopson Savannah Photographer Sign up for your HOLIDAY PORTRAIT session with Savannah photographer Emma Hopson!

$75 for 30 minute sessions with up to 20 minimally retouched hi res digital files.

Contact Emma today at: emma.hopson@gmail.com. See more of her amazing work here. 

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Savannah Holidays 2015: Children/Family Events (Santa photos, Christmas parades, The Nutcracker, Skatefest)

November 29th, 2015

Holidays Christmas 2014 Kids Events Savannah Hilton Head Is.

Enjoy the Holiday Season 2015 in Savannah & surrounding area by checking out our Savannah Holidays & Winter Fun Guide 2015.

This list will be updated throughout the season. To stay updated, visit our Savannah Holidays Fun 2015 Guide by clicking here & bookmark the page.

 

Bluffton Christmas Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting 2015

November 29th, 2015

Bluffton Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting Bluffton’s Christmas Tree Lighting: 5PM Fri. Dec. 4 (includes presentation by the M.C. Riley Chorus & a visit from Santa)

Light up the Night on Calhoun St. 3-8PM Fri. Dec. 4 (includes free rides aboard Old Town Trolley’s Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 p.m. Featuring live holiday music from 4-7 p.m., with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 p.m., a presentation by the M.C. Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa. Shops will be open late.) More details here. 

Bluffton’s Christmas Parade: 10AM Sat. Dec. 5 (See the parade route here.)