Programs below meet at the Interpretive Center unless otherwise noted. Come see the center’s display of the Giant Ground Sloth replica, wildlife exhibits, live reptiles and birding station: 912-598-2300. $5 for parking.
For details about the different children’s activities scheduled Wednesdays through Sundays every week, click here.
Programs below meet at the Interpretive Center unless otherwise noted. Come see the center’s display of the Giant Ground Sloth replica, wildlife exhibits, live reptiles and birding station: 912-598-2300. $5 for parking.
For details about the different children’s activities at Skidaway Is. State Park scheduled Wednesdays through Sundays every week, click here.
Wed. Sept. 28:
7:30 AM Bird Walk: Come meet Mrs. Nell and join her on a walk to observe birds of the saltwater marsh and maritime forest. Bring binoculars and bird guide (also available to borrow). Meet at Interpretive Center.
11 AM Interpretive Center Tour: Join in a tour of the museum and see and touch fossils, reptiles, and more.
Thurs. Sept. 29:
12 PM Marsh Talk: Georgia has 1/3 of the salt marsh on the East Coast. Learn about this diverse and critical ecosystem.
5 PM Giants of Skidaway: Come learn about the amazing Giant Sloth and others that roamed Skidaway 10,000 years ago.
7:30 PM Sensory Awareness Night Hike: Learn all about the different creatures that come out at night. Then awaken your senses with experiments on this hike.
Fri. Sept. 30:
11 AM Sandpiper Nature Hike: Come for a 1.5-mile walk to learn about native plants and animals that inhabit the marsh.
2 PM CRAFT: God’s Eyes
4 PM Coastal Reptiles: Learn all about lizards, turtles, and snakes… Oh My! See and touch live examples.
For weekend Oct 1 & 2 activities, call Skidaway State Park at (912) 598-2300
or check SouthernMamas.com weekend events listings & calendar later this week.
Light and beauty.
Those are the two words that come to mind when looking at a Sarah Ayer Photography portrait.
As a natural light photographer, Sarah Ayer makes the most of what is given by nature and she loves to see the beauty it adds to the photographs. She specializes in children and family portraits.
Another attractive feature: her prices for newborn portraits, family/children portraits and more are extremely affordable. High quality portraits at reasonable prices – you can’t beat that.
Stay connected by liking the Sarah Ayer Photography on Facebook by clicking here.
Sarah Ayer Photography, www.sarahayerphotography.com , email Sarahayerphotography@gmail.com , 843.906.4527. Sarah Ayer Photography is a SouthernMamas.com sponsor.
Win an iPad 2
It’s a great time to host an Usborne Books & More Home Show. As an August Hostess you can receive additional free product plus the chance to enter the August App-reciation Drawing to win an iPad 2! (Minimums apply)
Hosting: Share the love of reading with your family and friends and discover why Usborne and Kane Miller children’s books are celebrated around the world. Host a show this month and you can receive
• FREE product
• 1/2 Price product
• and an additional $50 in books
• Plus, all hosts with a $500 show will be entered in a drawing to win an iPad 2 (16GB, Wi-fi)
Minimums Apply. Drawing will be held Sept. 7, 2011.
Schedule your show today. Contact your local Usborne Representative, Melissa Mallory for more information or to schedule your fundraiser. Contact Melissa at 912-856-1450 or mmallory@myubah.com . Usborne Books & More is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Cards for a Cause is an exciting and generous fundraising program: Usborne Books & More proudly offers a unique program with value-for-money greetings cards and a high return to the organization raising funds. The Cards for a Cause Fundraising Program offers two boxed sets of 30 beautifully embellished, handmade cards with matching envelopes. Either box makes a thoughtful gift or provides a beautiful selection of cards to have on hand.
Funds Raised:
Your group earns $13* per box of cards sold, with no maximum earning potential.
Earning Potential: Sample Group Size: 20 participants.
Every person sold 20 boxes: 400 boxes sold = $5,200 raised
Every person sold 15 boxes: 300 boxes sold = $3,900 raised
Every person sold 10 boxes: 200 boxes sold = $2,600 raised
Every person sold 5 boxes: 100 boxes sold = $1,300 raised
*Please be aware that if your organization is not tax exempt, the amount due for taxes will be deducted from the total amount raised.
Who Could Benefit from this Fundraiser?
• The number of groups who could benefit from this program is limitless, for example:
• Cheerleaders for uniforms – travel – competitions
• Churches for summer camps – mission trips
• School Parent Associations – library books – field trips – sports equipment
• Sororities – supporting literacy
• Hospital Auxiliary Groups
• Charity walks
• and many more
Contact your local Usborne Representative, Melissa Mallory for more information or to schedule your fundraiser. Melissa can be contacted at 912-856-1450 or mmallory@myubah.com. Organizer information can be downloaded from here. Usborne Books & More is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
The Interpretive Center ( i.e. Nature Center) at Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah is a kid-friendly educational spot that’s often overlooked.
It’s surrounded by easy hiking trails including the 1-mile Avian Loop Trail, 1-mile Sandpiper Trail Loop, and the 3-mile Big Ferry Trail Loop. The Big Ferry Loop is also open to bicycles for those kids who don’t mind bumping over tree roots.
Cool off after your hike in the air-conditioned Interpretive Center which includes a display of the Giant Ground Sloth replica (pictured here); wildlife exhibits; live reptiles including a terrapin turtle; and birding station where right now you have a good chance of seeing Painted Buntings, which are currently nesting there.
Free kid-friendly structured activities are regularly held at the park. We’ve heard great things about the evening hikes and really want to check those out. For a complete listing of August 2011 Free Skidaway Island State Park Kid-Friendly Events, visit our new Skidaway State Park children’s activities page by clicking here.
Interpretive Center hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10 AM-5 PM at Skidaway Island State Park. Cost: $5 for parking.
52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, 31411, 912-598-2300, http://www.gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland
Plan to attend 90 Day Challenge Body by Vi Party, 6:30 PM Aug. 25 at Parkway Church – 4360 Ogeechee Road
For more information, visit www.bodybyvi.com/KaylaJohnson or contact Kayla Johnson at 912.508.1858 or via email at KaylaJohnson@myvi.net Body by Vi is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
The popular Mommy and Me Saturday programs start Sept. 10, 2011 at UGA’s Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Island.
The Fall 2011 4-week Mommy and Me program session are on Saturdays only this Fall.
Visit www.marex.uga.edu/aquarium and click on community events for the pre-registration form needed to register for Mommy and Me. A maximum of 20 pairs can be accepted into the program for the fall semester. Reserve your spot as soon as possible. Call 912-598-2356 or email kpaquin@uga.edu.
The educational programs for children between the ages of 1 and 4 include learning techniques that allow for the development of motor skills, understanding of different sizes, shapes, weights, and movements among a variety of marine animals native to Georgia waterways and the ability to identify the difference between fish, crabs, turtles, and invertebrates. The programs will include hands-on experiences with different animals, arts and crafts, a story time, and a game.
UPDATE: Winner is Cecilia Tineo!! Congratulations!
In August, a SouthernMamas.com reader will win a brand new Wingflyer, a new category of outdoor activity for kids and families.
Faster than a scooter, more portable than a bike, WingFlyer reportedly creates the smooth sensation of “flying at ground level.” This new product looks to be an effective and fun cardiovascular workout. The Wingflyer is billed as “plexercise” – exercise disguised as play.
To enter to win, “like” the WingFlyer Facebook page by clicking here. Then answer this question on the Wingflyer Wall, share a tip (or a trick) on how you get your child (or children) to exercise. Please say that SouthernMamas.com sent you! Not into Facebook? Then you can enter to win by answering the above question below this post (Click on comments). Deadline to enter noon Aug. 31, 2011. We’ll pick a winner at the end of the month and announce it here.
Congratulations to Caroline Pace Edwards of Savannah who won last month’s SouthernMamas.com giveaway: a Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper bag from sara jane children’s boutique in Savannah! Congratulations Caroline and thank you sara jane children’s boutique and thanks to all the SouthernMamas.com who entered to win.
Scribble Art Studio in Savannah offers a variety of children’s art classes. See the schedule here. Reserve your spot before Aug. 19 and receive a 10% discount. Learn more about Scribble Art Studio by visiting their Web site here.
“Like” Scribble Art Studio Facebook page here to stay connected and updated about art classes and events. Please tell them SouthernMamas.com sent you!
Scribble Art Studio, CONTACT: Carrie Christian | 912-323-0123 | carrieachristian@hotmail.com | www.thescribbleartstudio.com, .
Come shop consignment at it’s finest. High Cotton Kids is THE place to save a lot of money, make a lot of money and have a great time doing both!
This fall’s upscale resale shopping event will include high-end boutique children’s brand clothing sizes 0-12 and a variety of new merchandise from several local retailers.
Get ready to rack up on all your favorite children’s brands and more at a fraction of the retail price! There is something for everybody’s taste and budget from adorable smocked frocks to funky threads to even high cotton play clothes, just in time for going back to school!
Consignor registration is now open! Clean out and cash in, all consignors keep 65% of your sales! Bring your gently loved children’s items to our consignment marketplace and let us do the selling. High Cotton Kids also accepts high-end maternity clothing, children’s furniture, art work, baby and nursery necessities (ie. bouncers, exercausers, etc.), strollers, toys, books, dvds and more. For a complete list of items, High Cotton Kids accepts and does not accept, click here
High Cotton Kids 2011 Fall & Winter Show Hours
Thurs, Sept. 15
5- 6 pm: Shop for a Cause Presale benefiting The Next Generation. Check the details to shop early!
6-8 pm Open to the Public
*Military and Expecting/First Time Moms with Children under 12 months of age may register with High Cotton Kids for early entry during the presale by emailing info@highcottonkids.com .
Fri. Sept. 16 9 am – 3 pm
Sat. Sept. 17 9 am – 1 pm (Select items will be 40% OFF)
Mark your calendars for Savannah’s biggest children’s consignment event: High Cotton Kids is coming soon! September 15-17, 2011 in a new location.
Come shop consignment at it’s finest. High Cotton Kids is THE place to save a lot of money, make a lot of money and have a great time doing both!
Save the dates Sept. 15-17 for this fall’s upscale resale shopping event that will include high-end boutique children’s brand clothing sizes 0-12 and a variety of new merchandise from several local retailers.
High Cotton Kids is spreading out its huge selection of consignment inventory in a larger central location at 706 Mall Boulevard, formerly Seeds of Faith Christian Bookstore.
Get ready to rack up on all your favorite children’s brands and more at a fraction of the retail price! There is something for everybody’s taste and budget from adorable smocked frocks to funky threads to even high cotton play clothes, just in time for going back to school!
Consignor registration is now open! Clean out and cash in, all consignors keep 65% of your sales! Bring your gently loved children’s items to our consignment marketplace and let us do the selling. High Cotton Kids also accepts high-end maternity clothing, children’s furniture, art work, baby and nursery necessities (ie. bouncers, exercausers, etc.), strollers, toys, books, dvds and more. For a complete list of items, High Cotton Kids accepts and does not accept, click here
High Cotton Kids thanks it’s sponsors The Monogram Place & Robyn’s Nest Children’s Boutique , Bahama Joe’s , and Zaxby’s Sandfly
Stay connected and get updates about the highly-anticipated event by liking High Cotton Kids on Facebook here
High Cotton Kids 2011 Fall & Winter Show Hours
Thurs, Sept. 15
5- 6 pm: Shop for a Cause Presale benefiting The Next Generation. Check the details to shop early!
6-8 pm Open to the Public
*Military and Expecting/First Time Moms with Children under 12 months of age may register with High Cotton Kids for early entry during the presale by emailing info@highcottonkids.com .
Fri. Sept. 16 9 am – 3 pm
Sat. Sept. 17 9 am – 1 pm (Select items will be 40% OFF)
High Cotton Kids, 706 Mall Boulevard (formerly Seeds of Faith Christian Bookstore), www.highcottonkids.com , email info@highcottonkids.com High Cotton Kids is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
For the second year in a row, Georgia ditched the sales-tax holiday that offers shoppers a weekend of relief at the cash register. But you can still save during South Carolina Sales Tax Holiday. Qualified items include certain clothing, school supplies, computers and computer software and many other items. For details, visit the South Carolina Department of Revenue Website.
Tax free weekend begins Friday, August 5, 2011 at 12:01 a.m. and ends Sunday, August 7, 2011 at midnight.
Midnight Garden Ride from Forsyth Park
Admission: $20
www.midnightgardenride.com
Sample the nocturnal sights and sounds of the streets of Savannah from behind your handlebars on the second annual Midnight Garden Ride.
The Midnight Garden Ride is a non-competitive, nighttime charity bike ride through Historic Downtown Savannah, benefiting the Savannah Bicycle Campaign – a non-profit advocacy organization working for better bicycling for Savannah and Chatham County. This year’s route will again feature 6 and 12 mile options passing signature sights of Savannah under our beautiful live oak canopy. Lights and helmets are required.
Make a weekend of it!
Join hundreds of others for rides on Saturday morning, Sept. 3 and Sunday morning, Sept. 4 for the Savannah Century . Rain or shine! Details here: http://www.savannahcentury.com/
SouthernMamas.com hearts Scribble Art Studio kids classes and birthdays!
If your little one has not taken an art class with artist and Scribble owner Carrie Christian, then now is the time to sign up. Check out the Fall 2011 Art Schedule above. Due to an overwhelming response, Scribble Art Studio has added new classes to the line up. Reserve your spot before Aug. 19 and receive a 10% discount. Learn more about Scribble Art Studio by visiting their Web site here.
“Like” Scribble Art Studio Facebook page here to stay connected and updated about art classes and events.
Scribble Art Studio, CONTACT: Carrie Christian | 912-323-0123 | carrieachristian@hotmail.com | www.thescribbleartstudio.com, 212 E. 37th St., Savannah, 31401. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.
5th Annual Luminary Fun Night with Santa
Bring your kids and pets for pictures with Santa, then walk our enchanted luminary trail, do holiday arts and crafts and enjoy caroling on hayrides. There will be holiday treats and hot chocolate. Hayrides are $1/person. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
Haunted Trail and Falloween at Skidaway Is. State Park, Savannah
Thursday, Oct 25, 2012 7:30 PM to 9 PM
Friday, Oct 26, 2012 7:30 PM to 9 PM
Saturday, Oct 27, 2012 1 PM to 5 PM
Thursday and Friday night come out for a frightening haunted trail.
Saturday the whole family can join in Falloween with an afternoon of games, crafts and hayrides.
And don’t forget trick or treating through the campground at 4-5 PM.
Haunted Trail $5 per person. Falloween $2 per child. $5 parking.
912-598-2300.
52 Diamond Cswy Savannah, GA 31411
Details here.
Take the day off and watch a reptile show and awaken your senses with a night hike. Join in a volleyball game, family games, hayrides, a campfire and hoppin’ frog hike. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
Sat. Sept. 3
11 AM Interpretive Center Tour: Join in a tour of the museum and see and touch fossils, reptiles, and more! Try to spot a painted bunting at the bird feeders!
2 PM Giants of Skidaway: Come learn about the amazing Giant Sloth and others that roamed Skidaway during the Ice Age, more than 10,000 years ago. See and touch real fossils!
4 PM Hayrides ($2/person): Ride through the park on an ol’ fashioned hay-filled wagon!
7:30 PM Campfire ($2/person or a donation to the S’mores): Join us as we trade stories and put together some S’mores. Meet at the Amphitheatre across from Picnic Shelter #4.
8:30 PM Frog Hike ($2/person): Come see and hear frogs at night. Meet at the Big Ferry Trail.
Sun. Sept. 4
11 AM Sandpiper Nature Trail Hike: Come for a 1.5-mile walk to learn about native plants and animals that inhabit the marsh.
2 PM Toads and Turtles: Learn the difference between reptiles and amphibians and see
and touch live examples.
4 PM Roving Ranger: Ask the Roving Ranger any questions and see our creature of the day.
Mon. Sept. 5
11 AM Marsh Madness: Georgia has 1/3 of all the salt marsh on the East Coast. Learn about this diverse and critical ecosystem.
3 PM Snakes Alive! : Learn all about snakes. See and touch live examples!
-ALL PROGRAMS BEGIN AT THE INTERPRETIVE CENTER UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED-
For more activities and events at Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites, visit the SouthernMamas.com Georgia State Park Events page here.
Story Time with Sara Jane
Wed. Oct 5, 2011
Storytime includes reading an exciting book, creating a fun craft that goes along with the book, as well as having a yummy snack. There will also be special promotions in the store for all of shoppers. Don’t forget to bring your imaginations and your listening ears!
Wed. Oct. 5: “Dooby Dooby Moo” by Doreen Cronin
Story Time with Sara Jane
Sept Time Dates will be:
11 AM Wed. Sept. 14, 2011 & Wed. Sept. 28, 2011
Storytime includes reading an exciting book, creating a fun craft that goes along with the book, as well as having a yummy snack. There will also be special promotions in the store for all of shoppers. Don’t forget to bring your imaginations and your listening ears!
Wed. Sept. 14: “If you give a cat a cupcake” sponsored by Gigi’s Cupcakes
You are invited to the Orient Expressed Show at Robyn’s Nest Children’s Boutique in Savannah.
The two shows will be 10 AM-5:30 PM
Tues. Aug. 2, 2011
Wed. Aug 3, 2011
To receive a 10 percent off coupon from Robyn’s Nest and The Monogram Place in Savannah, simply “like” their Facebook page here and you will be emailed the coupon.
Robyn’s Nest Children’s Boutique, The Monogram Place, 7601 Suite H Waters Ave Savannah, 31406, 912.354.7869, www.facebook.com/pages/Robyns-Nest-and-The-Monogram-Place/176512955735988 Robyn’s Nest is a SouthernMamas.com sponsor.
Carmike 2011 Summer Kid Series at Wynnsong 11 Savannah offers $1 kids’ blockbusters at 10 AM Thursdays during a 10-week festival from June 23-Aug. 25 2011.
912-920-3994
10 AM Aug. 25 2011: Last Airbender
For more local free or discounted children’s activities happening this summer, click here.
Carmike 2011 Summer Kid Series at Wynnsong 11 Savannah offers $1 kids’ blockbusters at 10 AM Thursdays during a 10-week festival from June 23-Aug. 25 2011.
Wynnsong 11 Savannah
1150 Shawnee Street behind Savannah Mall
Savannah, 31419
912-920-3994
10 AM Aug. 18 2011: Shrek 2
For more local free or discounted children’s activities happening this summer, click here.
4th Annual Labor Day Beach Bash. Enjoy the ocean breezes, live music and fireworks from Tybee Pier & Pavilion at the 4th Annual Tybee Island Labor Day Beach Bash. Free live entertainment starts at 7 p.m. featuring the Swingin’ Medallions. This high-energy band has performed live with Bruce Springsteen and been featured in the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. The Labor Day Beach Bash fireworks display can be enjoyed from the pier, the beach or anywhere on Tybee Island after dark (around 9:15 p.m.). Free and open to the public.
Visit www.TybeeFest.com online or call 912.786.5444
Razzle Dazzle!
Master Storyteller Lillian Grant-Baptiste presents a magical journey into the world of storytelling with stories from around the world in her “Razzle Dazzle” program. The session features “Krik! Krak! The Rabbit’s Back,” “The Magic Tree,” “The Chicken and the Eagle,” and “Why Mosquitoes Buzz in Your Ear”. Ages 5 and up.
Oglethorpe Mall Library, Thursday, August 11 @ 11 a.m.
Carnegie Library, Thursday, August 18 @ 11 a.m.
For more local free or discounted children’s activities happening this summer, click here.