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

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

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

Like the DolceMia Clothing Facebook page by clicking here.

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

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah offers extremely popular children art classes. New Spring 2012 schedule here.

For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com . Click here for more info.

Click here to follow Scribble on Facebook & stay updated on promos & classes. Scribble is also a great, creative spot for children’s art birthday parties.

Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St. Savannah, 31401. Scribble Art Studio a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Below is a guest post by Nicole Hubbard, owner of Hubbard’s Maid Service, a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

What’s Behind Your Refrigerator
Do you ever wonder what is lurking behind and underneath those dark corners? The mysterious areas which are underneath the bed and behind the couch? How about the refrigerator? EEWWW! Well, if you ever, ever have some spare time and have absolutely nothing to do and the Housewives of New Jersey isn’t on yet, why don’t you tackle one of those mysterious dark places?

Cleaning behind the refrigerator will, in fact, assist in it running efficiently. If you are able, pull your unit away from the wall. Sometimes they are tucked in snugly and have to be shimmied out of their position. Be careful not to pull too hard and too far or your water line might come out of the wall.

When removed, what you see may frighten you (dead roaches) – – or excite you if, you find that thingy you were looking for. In my years of cleaning, I have found some strange things behind refrigerators, the strangest being tampons (still in their packaging, thank goodness!). But if what you see frightens you then it’s time to clean!
Start with…

To read the entire guest post, click here.

Hubbard’s Maid Service, 912.961.9131, www.hubbardsmaidservice.com Hubbard’s Maid Service is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Not only is this week FREE ADMISSION week at Telfair’s Jepson Center for the Arts, but Saturday March 3 2012 is also Family Day. That means fun activities for all ages from 1-4 PM.

Activities will highlight technology available for all to explore. Georgia Tech Savannah students will lead 30-minute workshops for children and families introducing Scratch, a programing tool developed at MIT. Scratch enables children to learn basics of programming to create games, animations and art.

Hands on activities in the museum studio will allow children to make light up LED bugs and light toys. Performances include videogame inspired music and video by Geuka (Amiri Farris) and Dreamtime Synastry, a performance of live Didgeridoo music and live drawing projection by Mathew Cooper and Chelsea DeMercado.

Other activities at the Jepson Saturday include: “What Can We Make?” at the Jepson Center for the Arts, Savannah
Held Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
Drop-in visits, all-ages, free-form art activities from 10 AM-2 PM
Free to members and to visitors with paid admission.
Details here.

For more kids’ programs at the Jepson, click here.

For more local kids’ activities happening this weekend, click here.

Jepson Center, 207 W York St, Savannah GA 31401 Telfair Museums are a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

SouthernMamas.com is thrilled to tell you about ProTect Painters of Savannah which completes residential painting projects in Savannah, The Islands, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon and the Lowcountry.

ProTect Painters of Savannah specializes in both interior and exterior painting, and can also help you with proper color coordination of older homes and contemporary designs, interior design schemes, paint failure corrections, and other additional services.

Receive a 10 percent discount when you mention you read about ProTect Painters of Savannah on SouthernMamas.com!

As your local owner and project manager, Dan DeYoung is always accessible to answer questions or concerns. He regards communication as essential to his customer’s satisfaction, after all your approval is imperative to continued ProTect Painters of Savannah’s success.

ProTect Painters of Savannah takes great pride in the work they do – no matter how small or large the task. Their crews are well-trained, prompt, clean and courteous professional painters. They use only the best interior and exterior paint products, such as Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore paints to ensure a long-lasting and environmentally-friendly paint project.

When you call to discuss your painting needs, Dan DeYoung will set up no-obligation appointment that is most convenient with your schedule. During that meeting, he’ll provide a free quote and explain why ProTect Painters is the trusted choice for professional residential painting and commercial painting services in the Coastal Empire.

So leave the house painting to your local Savannah ProTect Painters with no hassles! Just the best home painting from Savannah’s painting company of choice.

“Like” ProTect Painters of Savannah on Facebook here to stay connected & informed about their deals & promos. Click on the Welcome tab for fun interactive “painting.”

Dan DeYoung, ProTect Painters of Savannah, Proudly serving the home painting needs of Savannah, 22
West Bryan Street #206, Savannah, GA 31401 912-344-9388. ProTect Painters of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Friday March 2 is Dr. Seuss’ BD! (which, along with the Friday opening of “The Lorax” movie, explains why Bull Street library is running really low on Seuss favorites this week)

Live Oak public libraries offers various FREE ways to celebrate it this month including a free The Cat in the Hat magic & clown show happening at branches next week March 5-9 2012.

For details on next week’s The Cat in Hat magic & clown show, click here.

Today & next week some branches are also hosting free Make It & Take It crafts where kids can make a Cat in the Hat hand puppet. For details on the puppet craft times & days click here.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ March Birthday by making a Cat in the Hat paper bag hand puppet!

Bull Street Library -Tuesday, March 6, 4:30 p.m.
Forest City Library – Wednesday, March 7, 4 p.m.
Islands Library – Thursday, March 15, 4 p.m.
Pooler Library – Wednesday, March 7, 4:30 p.m.
Port City Library -Tuesday, March 13, 4 p.m.
Port Wentworth Library – Tuesday, March 6, 4:30 p.m.
Southwest Chatham Library – Tuesday, March 13, 4:30 p.m.
Thunderbolt Library – Wednesday, March 7, 4 p.m.
Tybee Library – Wednesday, March 7, 3 p.m.
West Broad Library – Thursday, March 9, 4 p.m.

The Cat in the Hat Comes Back!
Dr. Seuss’ BD is March 2! To celebrate, attend one of these free shows happening March 5-9 2012 at your local Live Oak Public Library branch.
Reuben Haller (magician, clown and former Cirque de Soleil performer) brings this classic Seuss story to life.

Hinesville Library – Monday, March 5, 10:30 a.m.
Oglethorpe Mall Library – Monday, March 5, 4:30 p.m.
Port City Library – Tuesday, March 6, 10:30 a.m.
Pooler Library – Tuesday, March 6, 4:30 p.m.
West Broad Library – Wednesday, March 7, 11 a.m.
Rincon Library – Wednesday, March 7, 4:30 p.m.
Thunderbolt Library – Thursday, March 8, 11 a.m.
Islands Library – Thursday, March 8, 4:30 p.m.
Bull Street Library – Friday, March 9, 10:30 a.m.
Southwest Chatham Library – Friday, March 9, 4:30 p.m.

You’re invited to First Saturday on the River
9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat Aug. 4, 2012
On River Street in Historic Savannah
Free!
www.riverstreetsavannah.com/events/first-saturday/
Arts and crafts, entertainment and fun for the entire family on historic River Street. This is free and open to the public. Fire engines, fireworks, fish and fiestas for First Saturday on the River.

You’re invited to Richmond Hill 50th Anniversary
8:00am to 7:00pm Sat. March 3 at J. F. Gregory Park
Come on out to J. F. Gregory Park and help the City of Richmond Hill celebrate its 50th Anniversary. All of the events are FREE and open to the public. day Party
The event is FREE and open to the public. It will include food, a FREE concert, a kids funland, and fireworks.
8:00am – Noon
Family Fishing (yes, the ponds will be stocked prior to the event, so prepare to catch some beauties!)
8:00am – 3:00pm
Community Garage Sale (Bring out your stuff to sell – booths are to be reserved at City Hall for $20 for a full booth and $10 for a half booth. Call City Hall for details 912-756-3345)
10:45am
Military quartet play at Veterans Monument
11:00am – 11:30am
Laying of wreath at Veterans Monument and 21 Gun Salute
11:30am – 1:30pm
FREE Hotdogs, Chips, Soda/Water (While supplies last) and Birthday cake under the pavilion!
11:30am – 7:00pm
Free rides for the kids (bouncy houses, rock wall, etc…)
4:00pm – 6:00pm

FREE Hotdogs, Chips, Soda/Water (While supplies last) and Birthday cake under the pavilion!
4:00pm – 7:00pm
Heart and Soul Band (www.theheartnsoulband.com)
7:00pm
Fireworks
More details here.

This week, Monday Feb. 27-Sunday March 4 is free admission at Jepson Center, 207 W York St., Savannah, 31401!

The art museum is offering free admission everyday, all day to the public Feb. 27 through March 4.

Enjoy the downtown Savannah museum at no cost & explore the Jepson’s ArtZeum, a two-level children’s museum.

For more information call 912.790.8800 or click here

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

Details here.

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

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

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

Savannah Baby Company, 5301 Paulsen at the corner of Paulsen St and 69th in the Medical Arts neighborhood, Monday-Friday, 10-6. Saturday 10-4. 912-480-0212, www.savannahbabyco.com, Savannah Baby Company is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

A Mommy-to-Be Expo is Sat. March 3, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Richmond Hill City Center, 520 Cedar St.

The Mommy-to-Be Expo will feature a pregnancy question-and-answer session w/ an OB/GYN, a spring maternity fashion show, prenatal yoga, healthy cooking for two, and more. There will be more than 30 vendors exhibiting products and services of interest to expectant parents.

Admission to the expo is free. Prize drawings will be held throughout the day for a variety of items, including baby equipment, massages, gift certificates, and much more.

The first FREE Spanish Story Time for Children will be 11-11:45 AM Wed March 14 . Your children will have lots of fun learning Spanish through story and song!

This free event will be held Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday through May at Bilingual Speech Therapy & Language Center, 9100 White Bluff Road, Suite 202.

For more information, call Lorena Luna-Bradfield M.S. CCC/SLP at 912.335.8486 or click here . For Ages 3 and up. Free.

Bilingual Speech Therapy & Language Center, 9100 White Bluff Road Suite 201, Savannah, 31406. On Facebook here. 912.335.8486, www.bilingualspeechtherapy.net/ Bilingual Speech Therapy & Language Center is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Got a case of bad breath? Sweeten your breath with these 4 tips, courtsey of Savannah dentist and SouthernMamas sponsor Steven G. Berwitz, DMD, :

1. Practice good dental habits by brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and flossing regularly. Aim to brush for 2-3 minutes. Most people brush too quickly.

2. Brush your tongue. Your tongue can be a hotbed for stinky bacteria. The back of the tongue is the most important part to clean because that’s where most of the bacteria is.

3. Rinse your mouth with water or mouthwash. Bad breath is easily caused by a dry mouth. Stimulate your saliva flow to wash the bacteria out.

4. Don’t have a toothbrush with you? Decrease the amount of bacteria in your mouth by chewing gum, preferably cinnamon gum. The oils in cinnamon gum effectively kill the germs in your mouth.

This is a friendly reminder from Steven G. Berwitz, DMD to keep your teeth and oral health in check! Persistent bad breath may also be a sign of poor health and diseases like periodontal disease. A checkup with a dentist two times a year can help prevent chronic bad breath and keep your smile fresh.

Steven G. Berwitz, DMD, 7805 Waters Ave., Suite 1A. For more information or to make an appointment, call (912) 355-5004. Visit the Dr. Steven Berwitz Website www.stevenberwitzdmd.com/ or email Dr. Berwitz with any questions at rebecca@stevenberwitzdmd.com

Didn’t sell all your children’s outgrown items at some of the other local spring consignment sales? Drop them off at First Presbyterian Preschool 520 Washington Ave., Savannah, 31405 to sell the preschool’s Little Lambs Spring Sale March 23 & March 24.

If you are interested in returning as a seller or becoming a new seller, please send an email to Katherine Durkin at littlelambsfpp@gmail.com .

In the email, please include your First and Last name, your Email address and a Phone number where you can be reached. Please mention if you are a returning seller or a new seller.

Seller numbers, detailed information packets and inventory sale sheets will be emailed out to all interested sellers. This year, we have set a deadline for sign-up. You must have requested a seller number (returning or new) by Friday, March 16th at 5 PM in order to participate in the sale.

Items for sale include clothing (infants, children and maternity), toys, books, CD’s, baby items (strollers, car seats, boppies, etc) furniture, trikes.

The sale is a fund-raiser for First Presbyterian Preschool  as well as Thornwell Presbyterian Home for Children and Savannah Care Center .

Sunday, April 29, 2012
Billy Joel Dinner Theatre
$72 per person

Door at 5 PM
Dinner at 5:30 PM
Band at 6:45 PM

“A bottle of white, a bottle of red.
Perhaps a bottle of rose instead.
We’ll get a table by the street, in our old familiar place
You and I, face to face, at Savannah’s JEA”

‘The Stranger’ is the complete premiere tribute to the music of the Piano Man himself, Billy Joel. Fronted by accomplished pianist & vocalist Mike Santoro, and backed by some of the finest seasoned musicians in the business, this 6 piece band brings together an authentic replication of Billy’s timeless music, crowning it with soulful, spot on vocals that makes a Billy Joel song what it is.

So much so that you will find yourself taking a second look. You’re invited to an amazing evening as the JEA is transformed into an Italian restaurant, serving up a traditional Italian dinner with wine and beer, proceeded by a night of wonderful entertainment with music by everyone’s favorite Piano Man, Billy Joel, performed by Mike Santoro and his 6 piece band. Tickets can be purchased at www.savannahjea.org or by calling 912-355-8111. Childcare is available with advanced reservation.

This week, Monday Feb. 27-Sunday March 4 is free admission at Jepson Center, 207 W York St., Savannah, 31401!

The art museum is offering free admission everyday, all day to the public Feb. 27 through March 4.

Enjoy the downtown Savannah museum at no cost & explore the Jepson’s ArtZeum, a two-level children’s museum.

For more information call 912.790.8800 or click here

Junior League of Savannah is now accepting Kids Who Care Scholarship Applications

KIDS WHO CARE is a program designed to salute high school seniors who have made a positive difference in the lives of others by volunteering. Five $1,000 college scholarships will be awarded to local seniors from the Low Country area in recognition of their outstanding volunteer service and outstanding community involvement. These scholarships are not based on academic or athletic ability.

The Junior League of Savannah would like you to help them identify these Kids Who Care by nominating high school seniors who have been active volunteers. Nominations may be made by anyone – principals, counselors, students, community groups and individuals, as well as self-nomination by the student.

Please visit the Junior League of Savannah website at www.jrleaguesav.org  (under Community Impact) for more information and to complete the application. Application Deadline: March 15, 2012.

For more information, please contact Lisa Pinyan via email at lpinyan@greenlinearch.com .

Kids 2 Kids Consignment  sale is March 8-11 at the Savannah Mall.

Registration and tagging is currently underway. Don’t miss out on great incentives for your gently used or new items. Receive 70% compensation for your items. Consign more to get more. Consign 100 gently used or new items and receive 75% compensation! Check out their website here for details.

Sale Dates:
Thurs. March 8 3p-7p
Frid. March 9 10a-7p
Sat. March 10 10a-7p
Sun. Mar.11 11a-2p (Select Items will be 40% off)

Want to Shop Early? Volunteer and shop March 8 10a-3p

Drop Off is March 6 & 7.

Kids 2 Kids Consignment Sale, http://kids2kidsconsign.net/, March 8-11 2012, Kids 2 Kids Consignment Sale is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Interested in putting your child’s name into the lottery for the 2012-2013 Savannah-Chatham public schools FREE pre-kindergarten program? Here are some important dates:

Applications for the 2012-2013 Pre-Kindergarten Program will be available Monday, February 27, 2012 through Friday, March 23, 2012. The child must be four years of age on or before September 1, 2012. Parents must provide proof of residence and a certified birth certificate when submitting the application. Please note: Contact Coastal Empire Montessori for that school’s application dates as the school has a seperate enrollment process.

Only one application per child may be submitted at a maximum of three sites. If applying at three sites, your first choice must be in your attendance zone. The application with the appropriate documents must be submitted to each school. Submission of more than 3 applications will result in the child being disqualified.

Children will be selected through a lottery drawing which will be held April 3, 2012 at school sites. Parents will receive written notification of acceptance or waiting list status at the end of April.

Parents may go to any of the sites with the program to obtain an application. The Information Desk at 208 Bull Street will also have applications. Click here for local schools that offer the free pre-K program. Learn more about the program here.

Youth ArtsFest at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.
Sat. March 3
Variety show-style performances featuring young singers, dancers and musicians, free mini art workshops and a youth art exhibition in celebration of National Youth Arts Month.
14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 842-2787 or artshhi.com.

Tea at Mrs. Davenport’s
5 PM Thursdays and Fridays (and one Wednesday) in March 2012
Program dates and times: March 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, and 21 at 5 p.m.,
March 22, 29, 30 at 4:30 p.m.
60 to 75 minutes
Mar 01-30, 2012
@ Davenport House Museum, 324 E. State Street, Savannah – on Columbia Square
Admission: $18
Website: www.davenporthousemuseum.org
Phone: 912.236.8097
Reservations recommended. Limited attendance.
Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in the historic atmosphere of the Isaiah Davenport House Museum. Patrons will tour areas of the historic home where tea service took place and will participate in an afternoon tea with costumed interpreters.
The performance requires that guests be able to walk up and down stairs.