The Mosquito Authority in Coastal Georgia  will offer 50% off your first backyard mosquito treatment.

If you decide to continue with regular yard treatments, The Mosquito Authority says, if you are bothered by mosquitoes in the three weeks between treatments, they will come back and re- treat free of charge.

To get your discount (and start your mosquito-free outdoor living) go to bugsbite.com/coastal by clicking here.  Use offer code “MAMA” (all caps) at checkout for either one time or recurring service and get a 50% discount on the first treatment at checkout.

The Mosquito Authority’s barrier spray treatment makes a tremendous difference in your quality of life in the yard, and they do it in a safe and effective way. Learn more about the service by clicking here.

Questions? Call The Mosquito Authority at 912-414-2681.

The Mosquito Authority, serving Coastal Georgia and The South Carolina Lowcountry PO Box 2153, Savannah, 31402, email justin@themosquitoauthority.com , 912-414-2681, www.bugsbite.com/coastal The Mosquito Authority is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

We’re all about local free kids entertainment this summer. And playgrounds definitely qualify as free kid-friendly entertainment! Here are a few of our favorite Greater Savannah area playgrounds. Feel free to share yours by emailing us at anne@southernmamas.com

Daffin Park @ 1500 E Victory Dr, Savanah 31404 includes walking trail, picnic area, lake, somewhat shaded playgrounds, tennis courts

Toddler playground at Forsyth Park (next to the Visitors' Center cafe) includes a rocking toucan

Forsyth Park @ 700 Drayton Street, Savannah 31401, includes two playgrounds with bathrooms, café, spray pool, paved sidewalk for walking, biking. Pack a lunch (or eat at the café) & spend the day in this landmark, historic park. Check out the gated garden for the blind if it’s unlocked, the park fountains & kids can dance to their heart’s content on the bandshell’s canopied stage.

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Hull Park Spray Pool, Ardsley Park, Savannah

Hull Park, @ 55th St./Atlantic Avenue, Savannh 31405 includes playground, sheltered picnic area, spray pool, baseball field. A great, popular playground with a merry-go-round perfect for playdates.

Jaycee Park Playground, 27 Van Home Ave., Tybee Island, 31328. Fenced playground, within walking distance to the beach

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Newly renovated Lake Mayer playground three new climbing structures complete with climbing walls, tunnels; plus new swing sets, new baby swing sets, new mulch, new swivel seat, new twirling toy & oh-so-modern sleek see-saw!

Lake Mayer @ 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads Savannah, 31406 includes a completely redone playground with new equipment, mulch; also picnic tables, two pavilions available for rent, tennis courts, lighted basketball courts, 1.5 jogging/bike paved trail with fitness course, lake, boat ramps, restrooms, baseball field, lighted hockey rink, dog exercise area. Details here.

Memorial Park Playground, behind Tybee Is. Library, Tybee Is. @ 405 Butler Ave. , Tybee Is. 31328 Features include fenced play area, bath rooms, covered picnic area, faux pirate ship, see-saw whale rocker and more.

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Mother Mathilda Beasley playground.

Mother Mathilda Beasley @ 500 E. Broad Street Savannah, 31401 includes two playgrounds, picnic tables, field, paved trail, dog Exercise Area & Dog Station & coming soon, park pavilion with bathrooms, sheltered picnic tables (We can’t wait for the posh pavilion to open with bathrooms. Our only complaint about the pack is lack of shade on the playground. Great playgrounds that are never crowded. An overlooked gem in downtown Savannah. Details here)

Scott Stell Park, 195 Scott Stell Community Park Savannah, 31419 includes playground, restrooms, three pavilions available for rent, tennis courts, lighted basketball courts, jogging/bike paved trail w/ fitness course, baseball fields, dog exercise area, volleyball play areas, archery range

Tom Triplett Community Park @ 100 Tom Triplett Rd Pooler, 31322
Two Pavilions available for rent, conference rm available for rent, tennis courts, lake, 1.5 jogging/bike paved track with fitness course, restrooms, dog exercise, playground, disc golf course

West Chatham YMCA playground, off Pooler Parkway between the YMCA and Pooler’s new municipal recreation complex. It’s Chatham County’s first play facility compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and features a music station, a tractor, a climbing wall and therapeutic swings for special-needs kids.

FOR MORE LOCAL SUMMER FREE (OR ALMOST FREE) KIDS EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

FOR LOCAL EATERIES WHERE KIDS EAT FREE ON CERTAIN DAYS, CLICK HERE.

Hailey Mae’s Boutique: Where Adorable is Affordable!

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Hailey Mae’s Boutique offers handmade children clothing and several unique gifts.

Hailey Mae’s is the Etsy of Pooler/Savannah area with $5 monogramming during June/July.

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www.facebook.com/HaileyMaesBoutique
990 Pine Barren Rd Pooler, GA 31322 off Pooler Parkway 912-330-0229

Haily Mae’s is looking for a few models for their fashion show July 21 2012. For more info, email laura@haileymaes.com  or haileymaesboutique@gmail.com .
Photography done by Dawn Etheridge Photography

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Hailey Mae’s Boutique, 990 Pine Barren Road, Pooler, Ga. 31322, 912.330.0229, On Facebook here, Hailey Mae’s Boutique is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Leopold’s I Pledge for Ice Cream Project returns in July 2012.

From 4-7 PM July 1 through July 30, children 12 and younger who can recite the Pledge of Allegiance from memory will be rewarded with a free child’s scoop of ice cream at Leopold’s Ice Cream, 212 E. Broughton St. Savannah, 31401.

“I Pledge” started in Savannah and has spread to ice cream shops nationwide, so click here or visit the Facebook page here for participating stores in other states.

FOR MORE LOCAL SUMMER FREE (OR ALMOST FREE) KIDS EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

FOR LOCAL EATERIES WHERE KIDS EAT FREE ON CERTAIN DAYS, CLICK HERE.

The last thing you want to be known as on the Savannah birthday party circuit is the mom who gives every child the same dull, er, coloring books.

Mix things up with a visit to Four Kids Toy Store, a locally-owned and operated cool hip gem in our city’s toy store scene. The new Sandfly shop stocks a range of outdoor games/toys, playthings, sundresses, accessories, t-shirts, baby gifts and decorative items you’re not likely to find anywhere else.

There’s something for every age and interest, including super green & super cool PLAN toys, Plasma cars, and Bike Brightz – so kids can trick their rides and be safer – and Radio Flyer all steel wagons

You’ll have to drag your mini from Four Kids’ classic and original toys & games for children of all ages.

On Facebook here

Four Kids, 8511 Ferguson Ave. Suite C, Savannah, 31406 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10:30 am – 5:30 pm. Tel: (912) 238-1919, Four Kids is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.  

Here’s an updated 2021 list of Savannah-Pooler-Hilton Head Is. area restaurants that offer Kids Eat Free specials on certain nights.

Most will offer one free kid’s meal for children 12 years old and younger on certain nights with the purchase of an adult entree. Typically, Kids-Eat-Free nights deals cannot be combined with any other offer. Valid in-store only at participating locations. Please call ahead to confirm.

Know of more kids-eat-free nights to add to this restaurant list? Please email details to anne@southernmamas.com.

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Sundays

Sundays, Kids Eat Free w/ purchase of adult meal @ certain Moe’s Southwest Grill locations including:
Moe’s Pooler (246 Pooler Pkwy, Suite H)
Moe’s Savannah (7801 Abercorn St.)
Moe’s Bluffton (3 Malphrus Road, Bluffton, SC 29910

Sundays, Kids Eat Free @ Dickey’s BBQ Savannah

Sundays, Kids Eat Free (w/purchase of adult entree) @ Barberitos Habersham Village location, Savannah
Call to confirm: (912) 349-6750

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Mondays

Mondays after 4PM, $1.99 Kids’ Meals @ Mellow Mushroom, Pooler
Call to confirm: (912) 330-7133

Mondays 11AM-10PM, 99-cents Kids’ Meals & Desserts @ The Tin Fin Restaurant, Rincon
Call to confirm: (912) 295-5837

Mondays & Tuesdays, Kids Eat Free (w/ purchase of adult entree) @ Huddle House, Rincon

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Tuesdays

Tuesdays 5PM until close, Kids Eat Free @ Ruby Tuesday Pooler

Mondays & Tuesdays, Kids Eat Free (w/purchase of adult entree) @ Huddle House, Rincon
Call to confirm: (912) 826-6940

Tuesdays, 99-cent macaroni or hot dog kids’ meals @ Texas Roadhouse, Pooler
Call to confirm: (912) 748-7878 (Pooler)
(912) 961-5650 (Savannah)

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Wednesdays

Wednesdays, Kids Eat Free (w/purchase of adult entree) @ Riley’s in Rincon
Call to confirm: (912) 295-2851

Wednesday, Kids Eat Free 3-9PM @ Jersey Mike’s. One free mini sub with a regular sub purchase.

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Fridays & Saturdays

Fridays & Saturdays, Kids Eat Free, Fish & Chips @ Pie Society, Pooler location
Call to confirm: (912) 856-4785

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Hilton Head Is. 

Tuesdays, Kids Eat Free (w/purchase of adult entree) @ Reilley’s Grill & Bar, Hilton Head Is.
Call to confirm: (843) 842-4414

Saturdays, Kids Pay What They Weigh (w/purchase or adult sandwich, bowl or tavern plate) @ Street Meet American Tavern, Hilton Head Is.
Call to confirm: (843) 842-2570

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More Deals

Denny’s offers Kids Eat Free days, but participation varies depending on your location.

Firehouse Subs: Birthday deal at Firehouse Subs. By filling out THIS FORM, you can get either a free kids combo or a free medium sub for your child on their BD. The free deal requires the purchase of medium or large sub, chips and drink.

Because of changes on Facebook, status updates don’t always show up in all of your news feeds, even though you have “liked” our page indicating you want to see posts from us. However, there is a way around it!

To make sure you stay connected to SouthernMamas.com Facebook fan page & see all our updates  (and not just what FB decides you can see), go to our FB fan page here,  hover over the button on our FB page where it says “Like” and then make sure you are check-marked to “Show in News Feed” so you will continue to get our daily updates.

We love this!

Starting Monday (today), Lovin’ Spoons self-serve frozen yogurt will be offering one ounce off for every ‘A’. See the details above. Valid at all stores, offer ends June 30, 2012.

Your kids can show their report card at the register & Lovin Spoons will reward them with 1 ounce off your purchase for every ‘A’! (One visit per report card, not combined with other offers).

Lovin’ Spoons FroYo offers 12 ever changing flavors, over 40 fresh toppings, hot syrups served up with a groovy 70s vibe. Local store locations include:

Savannah
Savannah Centre by Toys R Us on Eisenhower Drive
912-355-2723

Pooler
Pooler Marketplace by Publix
912-748-1444

Richmond Hill
60 Exchange St.
912-459-1490

Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12pm-10pm

Lovin Spoons, 912.355.2723, email info@lovinspoons.com , www.lovinspoons.com, Lovin’ Spoons is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Art Bash Studio's Crab Painting for Family Programs

Art Bash Studio's Peacock Painting for Family Program

The Art Bash Studio in Savannah will offer “Family Time” again some Saturdays during Summer 2012 beginning June 30th and July 14 @ 1:30-3:30 for ages 12 to 112 on a 16X20 (our reg adult size) canvas, $30. NO sangria served.

The Art Bash Studio is the place for painting parties. One of the studio’s local artists will guide you from start to finish in creating a featured painting.

“Feeling Crabby” and “PeaCocky” paintings are first up for Family Time! To make your reservations, please visit The Art Bash Studio website www.artbashstudio.com and click on “Calendar/Register”. Bring your tweens & teens and let’s paint!

The Art Bash Studio, 1526 Bull and 32nd streets, Savannah, 31401, (912) 484-3438 Email fun@artbashstudio.com , www.artbashstudio.com The Art Bash Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Art Bash Studio's Crab Painting for Family Programs

Art Bash Studio's Peacock Painting for Family Program

The Art Bash Studio  in Savannah will offer “Family Time” again some Saturdays during Summer 2012 beginning June 30th and July 14 @ 1:30-3:30 for ages 12 to 112 on a 16X20 (reg adult size) canvas, $30. NO sangria served.

The Art Bash Studio is the place for painting parties. One of the studio’s local artists will guide you from start to finish in creating a featured painting.

“Feeling Crabby” and “PeaCocky” paintings are first up for Family Time! To make your reservations, please visit The Art Bash Studio website www.artbashstudio.com  and click on “Calendar/Register”.  Bring your tweens & teens and let’s paint!

The Art Bash Studio, 1526 Bull and 32nd streets, Savannah, 31401, (912) 484-3438 Email fun@artbashstudio.com , www.artbashstudio.com The Art Bash Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

BLUE CRAB DISCOVERY

Every Tuesday and Thursday, May through September

9:30 – 11:30 am

Visit Jarvis Creek to learn about the life cycle and importance of the Atlantic Blue Crab. Participants will have a hands-on experience of harvesting, cooking, picking and tasting. Adults $15; Child (ages 5-12) $10 (no children under 4 years of age) FISHING CAMP Every Friday June 15 through August 17 (except 6/22 and 8/10) 10:30 am An interactive day camp where kids learn the basics of fishing, crabbing and shrimping. The program will help kids discover the sport of fishing and give them all the tools necessary to continue fishing for years to come. $35 per child

Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29926, tel: (843) 689-6767, email info@coastaldiscovery.org , www.coastaldiscovery.org

BLUE CRAB DISCOVERY

Every Tuesday and Thursday, May through September

9:30 – 11:30 am

Visit Jarvis Creek to learn about the life cycle and importance of the Atlantic Blue Crab. Participants will have a hands-on experience of harvesting, cooking, picking and tasting. Adults $15; Child (ages 5-12) $10 (no children under 4 years of age) FISHING CAMP Every Friday June 15 through August 17 (except 6/22 and 8/10) 10:30 am An interactive day camp where kids learn the basics of fishing, crabbing and shrimping. The program will help kids discover the sport of fishing and give them all the tools necessary to continue fishing for years to come. $35 per child

Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29926, tel: (843) 689-6767, email info@coastaldiscovery.org, www.coastaldiscovery.org

Every Tuesday and Thursday, June through August 8-10 PM An evening lecture and beach walk to educate participants about the threatened loggerhead sea turtle. Presentation given to entire group, then 2 groups of 10 proceed to the beach to examine the nesting habitat and nestsites. No guarantee of turtle sightings.

Adult $15; Child (ages 5-12) $10 (no children under 4 years of age)

www.coastaldiscovery.org

Every Tuesday and Thursday, June through August 8-10 PM
An evening lecture and beach waqlk to educate participants about the threatened loggerhead sea turtle. Presentation given to entire group, then 2 groups of 10 proceed to the beach to examine the nesting habitat and nestsites. No guarantee of turtle sightings.

Adult $15; Child (ages 5-12) $10 (no children under 4 years of age)

www.coastaldiscovery.org

August 14
10:30 – 11:30 am

This fun, interactive family program led by a professional archaeologist will introduce you to the field of archaeology. Participants will ‘excavate’ a simulated site, identify artifacts, and use real archaeological methods.

Children four and younger are free with a paying adult – One adult must accompany child; $10 per person

http://www.coastaldiscovery.org/

August 15
10:30 – 11:30 or 11:30 – 12:30 pm

See Lowcountry animals and learn about their habits. Reptiles and mammals scheduled to appear would be: alligator, owl, flying squirrel, opossum, corn snake and more @ Coastal Discovery Museum, Hilton Head Is.

Adult $12, Child $7 (ages 4-12)

http://www.coastaldiscovery.org/

The Art Bash Studio in Savannah is where busy moms go for a relaxing, unforgettable evening of fun, friends, music and art! It is not an art class…it is a painting pARTy!

Join us for an art bash where one of our local artists will guide you from start to finish in creating a featured painting. We provide everything you need, including a little “liquid encouragement”.

A few sips of sangria, a few strokes of paint and in about 2 hours you will leave with you own “masterpiece”! Come alone, bring friends or arrange a private party.

The Art Bash Studio is a unique MOMS NIGHT OUT! Go to ARTBASHSTUDIO.COM for details and please visit our FACEBOOK page here.  Unserious art, serious fun!

The Art Bash Studio, 1526 Bull and 32nd streets, Savannah, 31401, (912) 484-3438 Email
fun@artbashstudio.com , www.artbashstudio.com The Art Bash Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

A HUGE yard sale will take place at Mitchell’s Automotive on the corner of Highway 17 and Quacco Road, on Saturday June 23rd starting at 7:30am.

The yard sale is to help two local families adopt children overseas. The Halloway family
(http://everyoneeatrice.blogspot.com/  ), is adopting a 7 year old boy from China and the Knofcynski family (http://anothersuperk.blogspot.com/  ) is adopting a baby girl from the Ukraine, both with special needs.

The yard sale will have TONS of baby and kids items as well as antiques, collectibles, antiques, housewares and so much more!

A HUGE yard sale will take place at Mitchell’s Automotive on the corner of Highway 17 and Quacco Road, on Saturday June 23rd starting at 7:30am.

The yard sale is to help two local families adopt children overseas. The Halloway family
(http://everyoneeatrice.blogspot.com/ ), is adopting a 7 year old boy from China and the Knofcynski family (http://anothersuperk.blogspot.com/ ) is adopting a baby girl from the Ukraine, both with special needs.

The yard sale will have TONS of baby and kids items as well as antiques, collectibles, antiques, housewares and so much more!

We love this foolproof tip on how to teach your child to swing – which a friend at the neighborhood playground shared.

To get your child to pump, stand a safe distance in front of her/him, hold your hands within tippy toes distance & then have the child try to “kick” your hand. The motion you are aiming for is to have your little swinger put their feet up high in the air & then bend their legs — i.e. to pump.

So hold your hand flat in the air where you want them to get their feet . Have another adult stand a safe distance behind them, so as they go back down, tell them to bend their knees. Repeating “Kick and Bend, Kick and Bend.”

Then have them try to touch the other adult’s hand w/ their feet bent underneath. Hopefully, your child will be swinging on their own!

Kick summer off right! Check out the Summer Kick-Off Sale at Savannah Baby. Co. Sale ends Mon. June 25.

Swimwear, ruffle butts & tutus: 50% off.

Zutano & Hats: 40% off.

Under Armour: 30% off.

Shoes & Sandals: 25% off.

Savannah Baby Co., 5301 Paulsen at the corner of Paulsen St and 69th in the Medical Arts neighborhood, 912-480-0212, www.savannahbabyco.com, Savannah Baby Company is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser