We’re thrilled to share with that the popular Music with Mar classes will start in January 2013 in Pooler, Rincon & on Skidaway Island, in addition the Savannah class.

Music with Mar is a fun & smart music & movement parent-and-me class.

Classes in Savannah:
11 AM Tuesdays in the music room of St James Catholic Church (8412 Whitfield Ave. Fronts on Montgomery Cross Road), Savannah;

Classes in Pooler

9:30 AM Mondays @ St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Pooler

Classes on Skidaway Island, Savannah

1 PM Tuesdays, Skidaway Island Presbyterian Preschool

Classes in Rincon

10 AM Wednesdays in the Ashley Education Building at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Rincon

Classes start in January 2013

For children ages 6 months-6 years old and a parent/caregiver. Cost is $7/class per family (up to 4 children) or a block of 5 classes (to be used any time during a 2 month period) is $30. For more information, email megank@musicwithmar.com . “Like” Music with Mar on Facebook by clicking here to stay updated on classes.

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Savannah Sharks Cheerleading & Tumbling has a new gym in the perfect convenient location. It’s at the corner of Victory Drive & Skidaway Road, 2123 East Victory Drive, Savannah – the former spot of Bouncing Angels!

Tumbling classes start Jan. 7 2013. Register now for classes. More info here.

Ages 2 & 3: Mommy & Me
Monday 10:00am-10:45

Ages 3-5 Preschool Tumbling
Monday 6:00-6:45
Wednesday 3:45-4:30
Thursday 3:45-4:30

Ages 6-8
Monday 6:00-7:00
Wednesday 4:30-5:30
Thursday 4:30-5:30

Ages 9-14
Tuesday 4:30-5:30
Wednesday 4:30-5:30
Thursday 6:30-7:30

Age 15 & Up Varsity Tumbling/workouts
Wednesday 7:30-8:45
Thursday 7:30-8:45

Tuition:
$35 registration fee per family
(non-refundable)
1 class per week………$55/month
2 classes per week…..$85/month
3 classes per week…..$100/month
*Tuition must be paid bi-monthly

*All-star team member discount

1 class per week…….$25/month
2 classes per week…$45/month
3 classes per week…$55/month

Savannah Sharks Cheerleading & Tumbling, 2123 East Victory Drive, Savannah, 31404, email savsharks@gmail.com, http://savsharkscheer.com On Facebook here. Savannah Sharks is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

We love this! A Sitter Swap – the perfect way to find a reliable babysitter!

Join Sara Jane Children’s Boutique for their very first Sitter Swap, 5-7 PM Wed. Feb. 6, 2013! We’ve all had those mommy moments when you’ve needed that last minute sitter and wish we had that magic book of reliable babysitters to go to. Voila- that’s where Sara Jane’s Sitter Swap comes in.

Moms (or Dads…. Grandparents, or friends are welcome too!!) best part is all you have to do is show up! That’s right…. Sara Jane’s will have fun flirty drinks, snacks, and showcase all their fabulous spring fashions and have giveaways (yes, giveaways!!) And you get to go home with your very own look book of all the attending babysitters! (can’t get much better than that) All Sara Jane asks is please RSVP so they can have enough books. So Please RSVP via email sarajanekids@comcast.net or phone 912-234-5266

Babysitters: Please send a picture, along with your age, where you attend school, your telephone number, availability, email address, references, experience, and anything else special that would make you stand out as a great babysitter! Please send to sarajanekids@comcast.net

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.

Kindermusik by “88 KEYS PIANO” announces the opening of a NEW location in Bluffton SC!

Beginning in January, Kindermusik will be holding classes on Monday mornings in Bluffton at Play!, located at 53 Persimmons St. FREE DEMO DAYS will be held on Mon. Jan. 7 & Mon. Jan. 14 to introduce everyone to Kindermusik’s newest location. You can enjoy a free Kindermusik class with their child.

Classes will be available for babies (0-20 months) and for toddlers (18 months – 4 years old). Even though the DEMO classes are free, families need to enroll online at the Kindermusik website (www.88keysga.com ) because enrollment is limited.

Also, classes in Savannah will be held on Wednesday and Thursday mornings, and online ongoing enrollment is available NOW. Classes in Richmond Hill begin in January on Monday mornings.

For more info, call 912.988.KEYS (5397), email music@88keysga.com , or visit www.88keysga.com today!

Kindermusik…Offering Music & Motion Classes for ages newborn to 7….where A Good Beginning Never Ends

More info on all of the above by clicking here.

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

Kindermusik by “88 KEYS PIANO” announces the opening of a NEW location in Bluffton SC!

Beginning in January, Kindermusik will be holding classes on Monday mornings in Bluffton at Play!, located at 53 Persimmons St. FREE DEMO DAYS will be held on Mon. Jan. 7 & Mon. Jan. 14 to introduce everyone to Kindermusik’s newest location. You can enjoy a free Kindermusik class with their child.

Classes will be available for babies (0-20 months) and for toddlers (18 months – 4 years old). Even though the DEMO classes are free, families need to enroll online at the Kindermusik website (www.88keysga.com ) because enrollment is limited.

Also, classes in Savannah will be held on Wednesday and Thursday mornings, and online ongoing enrollment is available NOW. Classes in Richmond Hill begin in January on Monday mornings.

For more info, call 912.988.KEYS (5397), email music@88keysga.com , or visit www.88keysga.com today!

Kindermusik…Offering Music & Motion Classes for ages newborn to 7….where A Good Beginning Never Ends

More info on all of the above by clicking here.

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

Winnie the Pooh and Balloons Too!

Come celebrate the birthday of A. A. Milne, author of the “Winnie the Pooh” book series with balloon artist Lynnae Weller. She will take children on a balloon art adventure with music, audience participation, and most of all, Winnie the Pooh!

Tybee Library, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 11 a.m.
Hinesville Library, Monday, Jan. 14, 10:30 a.m
Midway Library, Monday, Jan. 14, 4 p.m.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 10:30 a.m.
Southwest Chatham Library, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 4:30 p.m.
Bull Street Library, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 10:30 a.m.
Rincon Library, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 4:30 p.m.
Islands Library, Thursday, Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m.
Thunderbolt Library, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 11 a.m.
W. W. Law Library, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 4 p.m.
West Broad Library, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 11 a.m.
Pooler Library, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 4:30 p.m.

If you want to have crazy amounts of fun at your next birthday party, please contact Lynnae with Bend Out A Shape Balloons at 912-228-3024 or e-mail bendoutashape@gmail.com, www.bendoutashape.com/

Like Bend Out A Shape Balloons on Facebook here.

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Winnie the Pooh and Balloons Too!

Come celebrate the birthday of A. A. Milne, author of the “Winnie the Pooh” book series with balloon artist Lynnae Weller. She will take children on a balloon art adventure with music, audience participation, and most of all, Winnie the Pooh!

Tybee Library, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 11 a.m.
Hinesville Library, Monday, Jan. 14, 10:30 a.m
Midway Library, Monday, Jan. 14, 4 p.m.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 10:30 a.m.
Southwest Chatham Library, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 4:30 p.m.
Bull Street Library, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 10:30 a.m.
Rincon Library, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 4:30 p.m.
Islands Library, Thursday, Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m.
Thunderbolt Library, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 11 a.m.
W. W. Law Library, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 4 p.m.
West Broad Library, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 11 a.m.
Pooler Library, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 4:30 p.m.

If you want to have crazy amounts of fun at your next birthday party, please contact Lynnae with Bend Out A Shape Balloons at 912-228-3024 or e-mail bendoutashape@gmail.com, www.bendoutashape.com/

Like Bend Out A Shape Balloons on Facebook here.

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Winnie the Pooh and Balloons Too!

Come celebrate the birthday of A. A. Milne, author of the “Winnie the Pooh” book series with balloon artist Lynnae Weller. She will take children on a balloon art adventure with music, audience participation, and most of all, Winnie the Pooh!

Tybee Library, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 11 a.m.
Hinesville Library, Monday, Jan. 14, 10:30 a.m
Midway Library, Monday, Jan. 14, 4 p.m.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 10:30 a.m.
Southwest Chatham Library, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 4:30 p.m.
Bull Street Library, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 10:30 a.m.
Rincon Library, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 4:30 p.m.
Islands Library, Thursday, Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m.
Thunderbolt Library, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 11 a.m.
W. W. Law Library, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 4 p.m.
West Broad Library, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 11 a.m.
Pooler Library, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 4:30 p.m.

If you want to have crazy amounts of fun at your next birthday party, please contact Lynnae with Bend Out A Shape Balloons at 912-228-3024 or e-mail bendoutashape@gmail.com, www.bendoutashape.com/

Like Bend Out A Shape Balloons on Facebook here.

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The New River Auto Mall Hilton Head Snow Day is on Sat. Jan. 26 from 11 am – 4 pm at Shelter Cove Community Park. Come frolic in the snow that day when the park will be converted into a winter wonderland. Plus check out all the inflatable rides which will truly make this annual event a winter carnival.

There will be a fire pit for roasting marshmallows and concessions that will include hot dogs and pizza from Giuseppi’s. Coca-Cola and Budweiser can also be purchased.

Admission is $10 for children 2 to 17 and will once again include the snow field and all the rides you can ride. Adults and children 2 and under get in free.

When was the last time you threw a snowball or built a snowman? Or have you never had that opportunity? Then Snow Day with its’ huge snow field is where you want to be! There is an area in the snow field just for the little ones and with inflatable rides like a 35 ft. high inflatable slide on hand so what better way to entertain your family and friends then at Snow Day? So don’t miss the chance to be part of “When Snow Found Hilton Head.”

Proceeds benefit the Island Recreation Association’s scholarship fund. For more information and sponsorship opportunities visit www.islandreccenter.org, email info@islandreccenter.org or call 681-7273.

The annual Bring One for the Chipper Christmas tree recycling event will be held Saturday, Jan. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents who bring a tree to recycle will receive free plant seeds while supplies last.

The free service is available at the following locations:
• Home Depot, 11180 Abercorn
• Home Depot, 190 Pooler Parkway
• Home Depot, 1901 Victory Drive
• Dean Forest Landfill, 1325 Dean Forest Rd.
• Bacon Park Landfill, Shorty Cooper Rd.

Christmas tree mulch will be used by the City for parks and neighborhood beautification projects throughout Savannah. The program has been a holiday tradition in Georgia for 20 years and is the largest tree recycling program in the nation. For more information, please contact Nathaniel Glover with the City of Savannah at (912) 651-1967.

The Tybee Polar Plunge returns to Tybee Island on Tuesday, January 1, 2013! Join thousands of people and take the plunge into the brisk Atlantic Ocean at 12:00 noon on New Year’s Day. It’s a great way for the ENTIRE FAMILY to start off the New Year!

WHERE: Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion – Tybee Island, GA 31328

WHEN: January 1, 2013

COST: $25.00 Sign up to be a Tybee Post Theater member and SAVE! Member price is only $22.50.

Online registration is no longer available. Please see below for registering in person.

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION

You can register for the Polar Plunge or the Gang of Goofs contest in person at the Tybrisa Roundabout on Saturday, December 29, Sunday, December 30 and Monday, December 31st from 12pm – 3pm or on Tuesday, January 1 from 9am – 11:30am at the Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion (deadline to register for the Gang of Goofs contest on January 1st is 10:30am).

Thinking about the pain the parents of the Newtown, Conn. victims this season. Here is our response to the inexplicable mass shooting “We can do better, parents, we can.” Read it by clicking here,  

For 25 days in December, Barnett Educational Supplies in Savannah is promoting a particular item each day and offer a 10% discount on that particular product.

Check out this week’s 10% off items above.

Also, Barnett has a can’t-miss deal right now on Melissa & Doug Easels.
Barnett’s Easel Package Deal for only $125.68 includes:
• Melissa and Doug Easel
• 8 Dry Erase Markers
• Melissa and Doug Brushes
• Easel Paper
• Assorted Chalk
• 48 count Crayola Crayons
• 4 Washable Paints
• 2 Sponge Brushes
• Eraser
• Spill Proof Paint Cups

Shop Local, Shop Barnett!

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

Store hours: Mon – Fri: 9 AM-7 PM; Sat: 10 AM-5 PM; Sun: 1- 5 PM.

Barnett Educational Supplies, 38 W De Renne Ave., Savannah, 31405-6742, tel: 912-356-1878, email barneduc@bellsouth.net www.barnetteducationalsupplies.com , Barnett Educational Supplies is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. is having a visit from Santa Wednesday, December 19, Thursday, December 20, Friday, December 21, and Monday, December 24, at 10:30am!

Bring your kids for a special visit from Santa all the way from the North Pole. He will read traditional Christmas stories including “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Santa will talk to your child and find out what he or she would like for Christmas. Get your child’s picture made with Santa and then create a frame to put it in! Enjoy special holiday treats and The Sandbox all decked out for Christmas.

This special holiday program is included in admission ($7 per person and under 1 are free).

The Sandbox will also have special holiday arts and crafts activities throughout the holiday season.
Holiday Arts and Crafts
December 22: Reindeer Gift Bag
Cost: FREE with admission

Visit www.thesandbox.org  for information on other upcoming events and activities.

The Sandbox, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew By-the-Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Is., S.C. 29928
843.842.7645, www.thesandbox.org

You’re invited to a Living Nativity Scene at Wilmington Island Presbyterian, 450 North Cromwell Road, Savannah 31410.

The nativity scene (including camels) will be on Tuesday, December 18th from 4-7pm. Everyone is welcome.

FOR MORE LOCAL HOLIDAY KID-FRIENDLY EVENTS, VISIT SOUTHERNMAMAS.COM ULTIMATE HOLIDAY GUIDE HERE. OR VISIT OUR ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR HERE.

FOR OUR PICKS FOR BEST LOCAL HOLIDAY LIGHTS DISPLAYS & HOME DECORATIONS, CLICK HERE.

Planning on taking the kids to look at home holiday lights? Click here for our picks for the 2012 best home holiday lights displays/decorations.

You’re invited to Holiday on Broughton Street, Savannah.

Join the Savannah Downtown Business Association for Holiday on Broughton noon until 7 PM this Saturday, December 15. Fun for the whole family with dance, choir, jazz, and theater performances
Performances by:
• Savannah Dance Festival
• Savannah Arts Academy Choir
• Savannah Arts Academy Jazz Band
• Holiday Movie at Trustee’s Theater
• And MORE Family Fun!

Sponsored in part by the City of Savannah

You’re invited to a Living Nativity Scene at Wilmington Island Presbyterian, 450 North Cromwell Road, Savannah 31410.

The nativity scene (including camels) will be on Tuesday, December 18th from 4-7pm. Everyone is welcome.

FOR MORE LOCAL HOLIDAY KID-FRIENDLY EVENTS, VISIT SOUTHERNMAMAS.COM ULTIMATE HOLIDAY GUIDE HERE. OR VISIT OUR ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR HERE.

FOR OUR PICKS FOR BEST LOCAL HOLIDAY LIGHTS DISPLAYS & HOME DECORATIONS, CLICK HERE.

How The Grinch Stole the Polar Express – A Balloon Caper (Free balloon show)

This Saturday Dec. 15 at 2:00 p.m., you need to help Lynnae Weller, Owner of Bend Out A Shape Balloons, make sure the Grinch doesn’t steal Christmas for the entire world. Come have a fun, hilarious time at the Southwest Chatham Library (the one by Target at Savannah Mall). You might even get to see a snowball fight! Great for all ages.

If you want to have crazy amounts of fun at your next birthday party, please contact Lynnae with Bend Out A Shape Balloons at 912-228-3024 or e-mail bendoutashape@gmail.com, www.bendoutashape.com/

Like Bend Out A Shape Balloons on Facebook here.

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Best local holiday light displays. Planning on driving around and checking out the best local holiday house decorations? From giant Santa snow globes to computerized Christmas lights animated with music, we have your guide to local home holiday light displays.

Displays not to be missed include:

1. The Whitemarsh Island home of the Kesslers. In the Battery point subdivision at 105 Mapmaker Lane: 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.

2. A beloved old-fashioned holiday yard display that on certain nights features hot chocolate for visitors and even Santa visits at 512 Gordonston Ave., Savannah.(UPDATE: on 12/1/12 this display was still in the prep stages & not ready yet. But this favorite is expected to be up again & glowing this season!)

Ones that we haven’t checked out yet this year but in the past have been great. We’ve been told many of these are still brillant this year.
• 711 South Drive
• 202 Blue Marlin Drive in Seagate, Whitemarsh Island
• 203 Windsor Road, Windsor Forest
• 18 Cutler Drive, Georgetown area (in the same area, drive down Lions Gate (also in Georgetown), there are several brightly-decorated homes as well as a house on Waynesboro)
• 136 Chimney Road, Rincon
• 13008 Largo Drive, Windsor Forest
116 Community Road in Faulkville Lakeside Farms
• 16 Godley Park Way in Pooler
• 504 E. 52 St

PUBLIC HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAYS, SAVANNAH

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

Savannah Harbor of Lights Festival @ Road Course on Hutchinson Is. Details here.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS WORTH THE DRIVE!

Harbour Town Lights, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Is. FREE. Details here

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

Holiday Festival of Lights 2012, Charleston S.C. Details here

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights @ Atlanta Botanical Garden. Through Jan. 5 2013. Details here.

You’re invited to The Sounds of Winter Holiday Concert @ Savannah Arts Academy.

Don’t miss the spectacular sounds of the SAA Choruses and Orchestra. The Sounds of Winter Holiday Concert will take place this Wednesday and Thursday, December 12 and 13 beginning at 7 PM in the school theater.

Tickets may ONLY be purchased online at www.seatyourself.biz/saa until 60 minutes before show time. General admision is $10. Students and Seniors is $6.

Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave., Savannah, 31405

FOR MORE LOCAL HOLIDAY KID-FRIENDLY EVENTS, VISIT SOUTHERNMAMAS.COM ULTIMATE HOLIDAY GUIDE HERE. OR VISIT OUR ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR HERE.

Chris Rumble’s Reading Pep Rally

Thurs., Dec. 20, 10:30 a.m. at Springfield Library
Thurs., Dec. 20, 3:30 p.m. at Pooler Library
Fri., Dec. 21, 10:30 a.m. at Bull Street Library
Fri., Dec. 21, 3:30 p.m. at Islands Library
Sat., Dec. 22, 10:30 a.m. at Hinesville Library
Sat., Dec. 22, 2:00 p.m. at Southwest Chatham Library

In the high-energy Reading Pep Rally, author-illustrator-musician Chris Rumble uses upbeat songs, the tunes of which are easily recognized, to get kids excited about reading. Chris also incorporates art into the performance as he introduces his characters by drawing for the kids on a big sketch pad. He then spends some time reading to the students from his books. He fields questions from the older kids and then wraps it up with a final song and additional words of encouragement.

Each performance is 45 minutes long and includes significant audience participation.  Learn more about Chris Rumble.

We’ve got it all: caroling, public ice skating, holiday lights tours. Find out where to find Santa and where to watch holiday films for free.

Visit our Holidays 2012 Guide frequently this holiday season for updates about kid-friendly holiday events.

For your convenience, the link to the SouthernMamas.com Holidays 2012 Guide will posted on the SouthernMamas home page in the column to the right throughout the holiday season & via a rotating banner at the top of this page. Enjoy! Click here. Also check out online Events Calendar here for oodles of local kid-friendly activities.