We can put a man on the moon, but we still haven’t figured out scratch ’n’ sniff online posts. Which is really a pity, because if we could, you’d be swooning over all the yummy smells you experience every time you walk into Nourish, a mood-shifting boutique teeming with handmade, all-natural bath and body products.

Products from Nourish– with retail stores in downtown Savannah & on Hilton Head Is. – are all made in Savannah; are all-natural & good for your skin; and, as a result, make perfect, affordable gifts.

Pop the top on Nourish’s Fountain of Youth facial moisturizer and free the essences of aloe, shea butter and rosehip oil along with subtly scented essential oils from rosewood, vetiver and clary sage, which combine with essential vitamins, like A and D, to give skin a long-lasting drink and repair cells.

Toss some Savannah Garden glycerin soap into the tub and be taken away by a warm floral bouquet of rich, nourishing aloe and coconut oil, which provide vitamins and nutrients to restore your spirit and your skin.

Nourish also carries baby products such as their popular two-in-one baby shampoo & body wash which has no detergents or harsh chemicals to irritate baby’s sensitive skin. This new recipe includes pure distilled water, coconut oil and olive oil for a wash that’s gentle, effective and 100% biodegradable.

Lucky for you, Nourish is giving away one of their popular large gift baskets (value $85) to a SouthernMamas.com reader. You’ve got to enter this giveaway! Enter to win by liking Nourish on Facebook here & on their FB wall, tell us your favorite Nourish product to give as a gift or which one you’d like to give as a gift after checking out their Web site here.

PLEASE SAY SOUTHERNMAMAS.COM SENT YOU!

Nourish’s large gift baskets contain all the makings for many perfect Spa Days: 2 bars of handmade soap, a 3 oz shea butter salt scrub, a shea butter lotion, 3 shea butter bath fizzies, small glass jar soy candle, a slice of handmade glycerin soap , cotton soap bag, liquid soap – all arranged in a lovely handmade seagrass basket.

Deadline to enter is Dec. 16. We’ll announce the winner here & on our SouthernMamas.com Facebook page. Meanwhile, check out Nourish’s goodies online here &share what you like best on the Nourish Facebook wall!

Nourish in Savannah & Hilton Head Is.
Downtown Savannah, 202 West Broughton Street, Georgia 31401, 912.232.3213
Hilton Head Island, Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Suite E1, SC 29928, 843.785.3213
email: swalker@nourishsavannah.com
https://www.nourishsavannah.com/
Nourish is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Art Kits & Gift Certificates from Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler. Give the gift of art. These art kits – which contain a variety of Scribble’s favorite art supplies – are only available for a limited time. Gift certificates available for group and private lessons, plus parties.

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler offers private & group art classes, birthday parties, adult art parties. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Just in time for the holidays!

Don’t miss out on the BEST sale for designer brands on upscale children’s clothing and shoes.

Join Kottage Kids Boutique, Tater Tots Embroidery and Gifts & TréBella Photography at their
Children’s Holiday Expo
November 10, 2012
11 am – 4 pm
@ Southbridge’s Grand Lake Lodge & Spa
815 Southbridge Blvd., Savannah, Ga. The Children’s Holiday Expo is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Check out some of the new brands Savannah Baby Co. will start carrying!

Maxi-Cosi, Quinny USA, Wee Gallery, Charlie Banana, Jellystone Designs, Green Toys, Rockin’ Green Soap, The Sili Squeeze. It’s Not a Bottle. It’s a Squeeze., Puj Baby, BabyLegs, and more!

Please “like” the Savannah Baby Co. Facebook page here to stay updated on sales & deals!

To make room for new items, Savannah Baby. Co. just discounted all of their in-stock cribs up to 50% off. All in-stock furniture is on sale up to 50% off. Prices starting at $145.

Savannah Baby Co. is looking forward to announcing this Wed. Oct. 17 (tomorrow) All of the new brands they will stock. You are gonna love it.

Please “like” the Savannah Baby Co. Facebook page here to stay updated on sales & deals!

If you only buy one children’s music CD this season, make it “Blue Clouds” by Elizabeth Mitchell & You Are My Flower.

It’s rather common in reviews of kids’ music to say that the tunes are so solid and fun, you’ll find yourself listening to it (and crooning along) long after you dropped off the kids at school. But never has it been more true than for this beautiful album.

We here at the SouthernMamas.com have been listening to this family-centric CD non-stop since the review copy arrived. And the kids like it, too.

See what we’re talking about: listen to Kooks, Blue Clouds & Froggie Went A Courtin’ by clicking here.

Mitchell transforms classic rock songs by David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Van Morrison, and others into folk songs that will just break your heart. Speaking of heart-break, prepare yourself for Mitchell’s rendition of “I Wish You Well” by Bill Withers. If you’re a parent, chances are you won’t make it through without tearing up.

Listening again and again to “Blue Clouds,” it’s easy to see that Mitchell looks to her childhood memories of 1970s radio on road trips in the family station wagon, and the result is her moving versions of “Kooks” by David Bowie, “May This Be Love” by Jimi Hendrix, “Blue Sky” by The Allman Brothers Band, “Everyone” by Van Morrison.

We also adore the CD cover illustrations by renowned children’s illustrator/writer Remy Charlip, whose 1969 book Arm in Arm provided artwork for the album package and lyrics for the song of the same title. Charlip also helped inspire the 2007 Caldecott Medal-winning book The Invention of Hugo Cabret (adapted for the Academy Award-winning film Hugo), written and illustrated by Brian Selznick (who also contributes to the liner notes in Blue Clouds).

Selznick writes: “You listen to [Mitchell’s] voice and instantly feel like her friend…. The songs on this album seem like a patchwork of memories we’ve always shared.”

We couldn’t agree more. If only Mitchell’s concert tour included Savannah!

Get updates at www.youaremyflower.org

Disclosure: We received CDs at no cost to review.

Pure Barre – the fastest, most effective way to change the shape of your body – is coming to Savannah.

Pure Barre opens in Savannah on Nov. 1 at 5521 Abercorn Street, Suite # 500.

View schedule/prices and sign up for classes by clicking here. (Be sure to click over to Nov. 1)

Mention you read about Pure Barre Savannah on SouthernMamas.com & receive 10% off!

When registering for classes online, enter ‘soma10’ as the promotion code in the online store. This 10% discount can be used three times, does not apply to gift cards and expires January 5, 2013.

The Pure Barre technique uses small isometric movements at the ballet barre set to motivating music, Pure Barre lifts your seat, tones your thighs, abs and arms and burns fat in record breaking time.

Clients see results in just 10 classes, lose inches in weeks and have fun doing it!

Like Pure Barre Savannah on Facebook here.

Pure Barre Savannah, 5521 Abercorn Street, Suite # 500, Savannah, 31405 Emailsavannah@purebarre.com , http://purebarre.com  Pure Barre Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

All Melissa & Doug products are now 20% off  at Barnett Educational Supplies, Savannah. Not just the art products.

This special will go until the end of October 2012!

October is a good time to start holiday shopping. The holidays will be here soon – Christmas is a frightening 83 days away -and this Barnett sale has never happened before!

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

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.

BUY 2 GET 1 FREE Melissa and Doug Art Supplies now at Barnett Educational Supplies, Savannah.

We love Barnett! Barnett’s has long been the go-to place for carnival goods, float supplies, art & educational supplies. But did you know the store also carries holiday decorations and is teeming with great fall & Halloween decorations right now?

Teachers know best. And teachers are always recommending Barnett’s to parents.

The store on West DeRenne Avenue is not only centrally-located, they also have working-parent friendly hours:
Mon – Fri: 9 AM-7 PM; Sat: 10 AM-5 PM. So you certainly can swing by on the way home from work to pick up new challenging workbooks for your kids or some of those hard-to-find special writing tablets that your child’s teacher specifically asked students to use.

While there, remember to take advantage of the current deal on Melissa and Doug art supplies.

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

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.

DolceMia Clothing is an upscale but AFFORDABLE online boutique where you can find classy smocked and monogrammed clothing for babies and children up to size 8y.

DolceMia uses high-quality fabrics and pay a lot of attention in details to make each of their outfits special without the overprice. They personalize children’s outfit with your child’s name or monogram.

Check out DolceMia Clothing’s new adorable holiday outfits here including smocked reindeer dresses, smocked nativity dresses, monogrammed float dresses for all occassions, matching sister dresses, Thanksgiving outfits and more.

GIVEAWAY: This week, DolceMia is giving away a personalized Thanksgiving jumper to a lucky SouthernMamas.com reader.  The winner selects from these available sizes: 3m,6m,12m,18m,2T,3T,4T,5T,6y,7y. See the cute jumper here. To enter to win, “like” DolceMia’s Facebook page here and comment  on the FB wall what your favorite DolceMia dress is. Please say SouthernMamas.com sent you! Winner will be selected at random. Deadline to enter is Sat. Sept. 29 at midnight. Winner will be announced on Monday Oct. 1.

(Giveway tip: Are you a subscriber to the weekly FREE SouthernMamas.com e-letter? The free weekly e-letter is an easy way to keep up with all the kid-friendly events happening in Savannah, Hilton Head Is. & beyond! It also helps us be able to quickly contact giveaway winners. If we don’t have your email address & you win, we might not be able to contact you via Facebook in a speedy manner. To subscribe, just click here. )

For flash sales, samples sales, giveaways and more, “Like” the DolceMia Clothing Facebook page by clicking here.

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

Petite Feet – Savannah’s children’s shoe and accessories boutique – now has John Deere children’s boots. Just arrived!

Toddlers size 6 to an adolescent size 6. Boy’s and Girl’s boot.

Petite Feet also now has UGG boots in stock for toddlers and kids.

Petite Feet’s knowledgeable personal service ensures that each child is fitted correctly. The boutique has hard-to-find sizes. And you don’ t have to fight for parking spot. Petite Feet at 5521 Abercorn next to Fresh Market and across from Publix is in a super convenient location with easy in-and-out parking. The kid-friendly store even has puzzles, TV, children’s book and toys keep the tots busy while you shop.

But best of all are the popular brands Petite Feet carries – all the ones you’ve been searching for, but have a tough time finding in our area: UGG boots for toddlers and kids; Lilly Kelly, Keen, Merrell, Michael Kors, Morgan & Milo, Naturino, Ralph Lauren, Robeez, Roxy, Sanita, See Kai Run, Simple, Sketchers, Sperry Top-Sider, Teva and many more.

Visit their website at www.petitefeetsavannah.com for more brands and information.

Petite Feet, 5521 Abercorn Street, Savannah, 31405, www.petitefeetsavannah.com, Petite Feet is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Photographing children is Alison Epps passion and something that she truly believes should be done often during their first fleeting years of life.

Alison, owner of Alison Epps Photography in Savannah, absolutely loves capturing their sweet innocence and hilarious expressions that need to be documented before they grow up too fast.

Professional photographs of your new baby and child will forever preserve those delicate and precious moments that you cherish.

Alison has collected so many wonderful and creative props over the years. Allowing moms to choose from these props adds uniqueness and fun to their child’s session. Not to mention the props are ADORABLE!

Alison’s props include hats and headbands, angel wings, vintage wagon, a french bathtub, teddy bears and matching hats, ornate gypsy background (with matching romper and headband for 6mo-3yr), and a variety of beautiful baskets.

And moms, you are encouraged to bring your own props and ideas as well.

Some of our favorite pictures of children are not of forced poses and smiles. Alison thinks it’s important to encourage an environment where little ones are free to play and run and jump and laugh. Allowing this freedom gives Alison the chance to photograph the expression of your child’s personality…..plus…. it’s really FUN!!!

Not only will she capture wonderful portraits of your child but they will have a great time and memorable experience together.

Please “like” Alison Epps Photography on Facebook here to stay connected about updates & specials.

What all is included in an Alison Epps Photography newborn or child’s portrait session?

On location shoots
A large variety of timeless props
1-2 hours of photography
In-person portrait ordering session
Retouching of proofs

Alison Epps Photography, 912-349-9971, www.alisonepps.com,  email alison@alisonepps.com , On Facebook here Alison Epps Photography is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

At last tally, you’ve taken 2,502 pictures of your baby.

However, you can count on one hand the total number of images you’ve printed and framed.

Which is why the idea of a custom oil portrait of your child (or pet or loved one) is so appealing when it comes to rediscovering memories and moments that would otherwise be lost forever — no matter how small.

Oil portraits by Savannah artist Karen Bradley will wow you or the person to whom you are giving the custom portrait. She specializes in portaits by commission of children, pets and adults.

For more information, please email or call Karen Bradley at 912-507-7138 or kbillustration@mac.com

Karen Bradley, 912-507-7138, email kbillustration@mac.com, www.kbillustration.com, 3103 Waters Ave., Savannah, GA 31401, Karen Bradley is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

UPDATE: Winner is Lori Alvarez!

September is here & Autumn isn’t far behind.

Here’s a giveaway to help you get ready: One lucky SouthernMamas.com reader is going to win their pick of one of Classic Kids Designs new adorable Fall 2012 Designs. The winner will win their pick of either the girls Applique Tee with Ruffled pants or the boys Pocket Pants with Bow tie. (both pictured here.) Winner picks the size. Sizes run up to 8 for both.

To enter to win, “like” Classic Kids Designs on Facebook here then answer this question on the Classic Kids Facebook wall: What do you love most about September- weather, lighting, activity, tradition etc? Please say SouthernMamas.com sent you! Deadline to enter to win is 9 PM Sun. Sept. 16. We’ll pick a name and announce it here and on SouthernMamas.com Facebook. Facebook is not sponsoring this giveaway. Not into Facebook? Please answer the question by commenting below this post.

Classic Kids custom make each outfit and pay close attention to detail. Check out the designs here.

Classic Kids Designs is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Get ready for the DVD release of the complete classic series of The Magic School Bus, guaranteed to get your kids excited about science!

As kids get back into the new school year, THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: THE COMPLETE SERIES, delivers fun-filled lessons and adventure in equal measure across 52 episodes – many never before released to any format

The milestone 25th Anniversary release of GET OUT THERE AND EXPLORE” WITH THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS® on DVD is Sept. 4 2012.

On September 4, Scholastic Media and New Video, the distributors of the award-winning Scholastic Storybook Treasures series are partnering to release the Emmy Award winning TV series in several configurations featuring all new packaging and never-before-released content.

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: THE COMPLETE SERIES ($79.95srp) brings together all 52 episodes of the program – including 30 which are available for purchase for the first time – on 8 DVDs. Featuring a striking 3D lenticular cover with new artwork that makes the vibrant characters leap off the page and that will encourage kids to ask the question “how did they make that?” , the collectible thin-pack set also includes a guide for kids with teasers, trivia and experiments, plus a Parents’ Guide with lessons and learning options. This interactive guide creates wholesome and healthy entertainment for the entire family.

There will also be two special 3-pack configurations, which will each include more than four hours of THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS adventures! Join Ms. Frizzle to explore everything from the smallest cell to the largest galaxy in the universe with THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: BLAST OFF! FROM SEA TO SPACE and THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: FIELD TRIP FUN AND GAMES. Both, priced to add to every home library at $24.95srp, feature 12 episodes, some releasing for the first time.

Finally, released day-and-date will be four THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS singles ($12.95srp ea.), each featuring 90 minutes of science fun with Ms. Frizzle and her students:
· The Human Body – Science topics include digestion and body mechanics.

· Super Star Power – Science topics include stars and cells.

· Takes a Dive – Science topics include coral reefs and tidal zones.

· Takes Flight – Science topics include weather and flying.

More info at www.scholastic.com .

MOMMY SESSIONS!

Now that your older kids are back at school, how about a morning Stayce Koegler Photography photo session with your toddler?

Or, perhaps the hubby could take the morning off for breakfast and a quick morning photo session?
Sound fun? The price is even more enticing: $125 includes an hour photo session and a $50 print credit.

Stayce Koegler Photography specializes in relaxed, natural Family and Child portrait photography serving the coast of Georgia and North Florida. A whiz with natural light, Stayce playfully captures her pint-sized subjects so clearly, you feel as though they are going to jump off the page.

Stayce aims to make your photo session a fun and memorable experience.

Stay connected with Stayce K Photography by “liking” her Facebook page here.

Stayce Koegler Photography, www.staycekoegler.com, staycekoegler@hotmail.com Stayce Koegler Photography is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Now is the perfect time to book  London Owen Photographic as your photographer!!

Contact London Owen Photographic for details on this amazing one time sale! 44% off session retainers and fees!!! That means its ONLY a $150 for a session PLUS CD!!

50% of the deposit is due when you book your session and the additional is due once you have to your session!
Find out more about London Owen Photographic! Stay updated on London Owen Photographic’s news & specials, by liking it on Facebook here. And follow Sheryl on Twitter here.

London Owen Photographic, tel: 1 (630) 803-6056, email SherylSalik@LondonOwenPhoto.com, http://www.londonowen.com, Londown Owen Photographic is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Fantastic hide-ees biker shorts are available in lots of colors at Petite Feet in Savannah, just in time for school. Sizes from 2T to big girls.

Better than bloomers, Hide-ees are what to wear under skirts, dresses, and tutus so girls can run, jump, swing, climb, and flip carefree.

Petite Feet is Savannah’s children’s shoe and accessories boutique.

Petite Feet’s knowledgeable personal service ensures that each child is fitted correctly. The boutique has hard-to-find sizes. Petite Feet at 5521 Abercorn next to Fresh Market and across from Publix is in a super convenient location with easy in-and-out parking. The kid-friendly store even has puzzles, TV, children’s book and toys keep the tots busy while you shop.

Petite Feet, 5521 Abercorn Street, Savannah, 31405, www.petitefeetsavannah.com , Petite Feet is a SouthernMamas.com sponsor

La Dee Da Children’s Boutique in Rincon is holding their annual summer clearance sale!

Enjoy 40-60% OFF all spring and summer apparel to make room for their gorgeous new fall inventory. Bailey Boys, Mis-tee-v-us, Baxter& Beatrice, Jelly the Pug, Little Threads, Zuccini and LaJenn’s are all way below retail price so come take advantage of the amazing savings. Mention Southern Mamas at check out and your name will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift certificate!

La Dee Da , Goshen Park Plaza on Hwy, 21 in Rincon, open Tuesday-Friday from 10am-5pm, and Saturday from 10am-3pm 912.295.5470, www.ladeedakids.com  La Dee Da is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

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.

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.  

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