This week’s Saved by the Deal: 50% of Polka Dots in Savannah. See the deal details here.

It is official, Savannah’s best gift shop, is offering a $20 Gift Card for $10!

The Vera Bradley Collection is Perfect for Mothers, Babies with Style, Beach and Summer Fashion.

Take a Tour of the Store!

Sandles, Candles, Cards, Crafts and More!

Men’s Fashion, Gift Registry, Team Pride or a heart for Savannah

Support Young life today: Buy a voucher and share it with your friends by clicking here. Join the Polka Dots mailing list for updates on sales and new products! Click Here

Polka Dots, 107 Charlotte Rd, Ste E, Savannah, GA 31410 tel: 912.898.3730, http://www.polkadotssavannah.com/  Saved the Deal is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

The Carousel Returns to Savannah Mall. Grand Opening is Saturday, March 23! Festivities include $1 Easter Train rides,  The Puppet People strolling characters & face painting, Savannah Balloons, balloon art for kids & more.

Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn St.., http://www.savannahmall.com/events Savannah Mall is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Petite Feet is giving a lucky SouthernMamas.com reader your choice of a child’s pair of in-stock CHOOZE.

CHOOZE to have a colorful Spring Break!

This month, Petite Feet is giving away one pair of CHOOZE shoes. To enter, “like” Petite Feet on Facebook by clicking here, and share on their wall what creative activities you’re doing with your little ones this Spring Break. Don’t forget to say that SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Deadline to enter to win is March 31 2013! We’ll announce the winner here & on our SouthernMamas.com Facebook page.

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

To better serve their customers, Bend Out A Shape Balloons is changing it’s name to Savannah Balloons! They have the same great balloons, parties, shows, and programs, but with an easier name to remember!

Are you looking for a fun, unique birthday party you that you, your children and their friends will remember for lifetime?

Lynnae Weller, owner of Savannah Balloons, has that and more! Lynnae has been doing parties for over 6 years with many happy clients.

Birthday party package: Each birthday child gets a large, unique balloon sculpture that is tailored to your theme. Every child at the party will get the chance to “Stump the Balloon Artist” by requesting their own individual creation. There are always plenty of games and fun with a party from Savannah Balloons.

If you want to have crazy amounts of fun at your next birthday party, please contact Lynnae with Savannah Balloons at 912-228-3024 or e-mail info@savannahballoons.com , www.savannahballoons.com/

Like Savannah Balloons on Facebook here.

Savannah Balloons, 912-228-3024, e-mail info@savannahballoons.com , www.savannahballoons.com/  Savannah Balloons is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

English Portrait Artist Tony Troy will be back in Savannah accepting a few more commissions for classical portraits. These would make very special Mother’s Day gifts!

For appointments and sittings please call 609-231-6195 or email Tony from via his web site: www.tonytroyart.com  (The Classical Portrait Page is where the portraits are displayed.)

Tony Troy Art, email tonytroyart@gmail.com. ,609-231-6195 On Facebook here . Tony Troy Art is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

We love Funky Monkey Embroidery.

And you will, too!

Funky Monkey Embroidery specializes in monogrammed and personalized children’s clothes and boutique baby items. Their sweet items are perfect for baby showers, new babies, and to celebrate your holiday cheer.

Even better, Funky Monkey would love to work with you on creating a custom gift for the special little one in your family.

Check out more adorable Funky Monkey products by clicking here.  Don’t miss the personalized burp clothes & bibs, Easter shirts & onesies, St. Patrick’s shirts & so much more.

Be certain to “like” Funky Monkey on Facebook by clicking here to stay connected.

Funky Monkey Embroidery, http://funkymonkeychildren.etsy.com, Funky Monkey is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

PETITE FEET

END OF SEASON FINAL CLEARANCE SALE

BUY ONE PAIR SHOES OR BOOTS AT 25% OFF

AND GET 40% OFF EACH ADDITIONAL PAIR

SELECTED ACCESSORIES 25% OFF

Sale Ends Feb. 2, 2013

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

Savannah’s biggest children’s consignment event – High Cotton Kids – is set for February 28-March 2 in the same great central Savannah location at 706 Mall Boulevard, Formerly Seeds of Faith Bookstore!

Come shop consignment at its 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 spring’s upscale resale shopping event will have thousands of high-end boutique children’s brand clothing sizes 0-12 and many other items. There will also be a variety of new merchandise from several local retailers.

Get ready to rack up on all your favorite children’s brands 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 your kids will love to throw on all spring and summer.

Consignor registration will open soon! Clean out and cash in, consignors can receive 60-70% of their sales! High Cotton Kids also accepts high-end maternity clothing, children’s furniture, artwork, baby and nursery necessities (e.g. 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 Consignment Event is sponsored by The Monogram Place & Robyn’s Nest , Spices Etc., Coach Val’s Tumblegym, Christine Hall Photography and J Paige.

Stay connected and get updates about the event by liking High Cotton Kids on Facebook here.

Chances are you are already familiar with the beautiful high-quality portaits by Sarah Ayer Photography .

Which is why you’ll be as delighted as we were to find out that the popular natural light photographer, Sarah Ayer is offering the following discounts. Book today until Feb. 28 2013  for 10% off any session from March until the end of May 2013!

MORE DISCOUNTS: Mention SouthernMamas.com to receive an additional $5 off! So don’t forget to say SouthernMamas.com sent you!

Sarah Ayer specializes in children and family portraits.

Stay connected by liking the Sarah Ayer Photography on Facebook by clicking here.

Sarah Ayer Photography, www.sarahayerphotography.com  On Facebook here  Contact: sarahayerphotography@gmail.com   tel: 843-906-4527, Sarah Ayer Photography is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser  

How cute are these Valentines Minis?

12 for $20 or 24 for $39 @ Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah!

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is at 5521 Abercorn St., next to Petite Feet and across from the Publix Twelve Oaks Shopping Center.

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah, 5521 Abercorn St, Suite 100,  912.349.2778 or email savannahga@gigiscupcakesusa.com , www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannahgeorgia. On Facebook here. Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah is a SouthernMamas advertiser.

Spring dates for the popular Coastal Kids Market Upscale Spring 2013 Consignment Sale in Pooler are set: March 6-9!

You’ve probably already started pulling clothes and toys and it’s time to get the wrinkles out and scuff marks gone! The results of the Coastal Kids Market survey from the fall market showed that shoppers want CKM to expand but keep up the same excellent quality and high standards that CKM has always exhibited.

Survey suggested the top 4 items you want more of are:
•Toys & Outdoor Toys – bikes, scooters, cozy coupes, power wheels etc. et etc Etc.
•Boy Boys Boys – esp sizes 5T and up
•Boutique Brands – esp smoked clothing
•Girls – sizes 8 and up

•Brands to include: Carters, Osh Kosh, & Old Navy especially in boy sizes will be accepted (no discount stores including Target, Wal-Mart, Kmart etc.) Please be discriminatory on what you bring and remember to price to sell. CKM will only accept these brands if they are in like new condition. Only boutique brand pajamas & onesies please.

SALE DATES & TIMES

Wednesday,March 6th,6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Preview Party)
Volunteer hour at 5:00pm & Charity Power 1/2 hour at 5:30pm)-details to come
Thursday, March 7th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Charity Hour 5:00 pm)
Friday, March 8th, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 9th, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (some items 50% off)-New extended hours!

Be on the lookout for information regarding registration for consignors and volunteers as well as vendors and advertisers coming soon!

Please check out CKM Facebook page frequently as you want to make sure you don’t miss any big announcements and giveaways! Also, please hover over the “Liked” button and click “Show in News Feed” to help CKM’s posts show up in your news feed.  Visit the CKM Facebook page here.

Coastal Kids Market, Upscale Spring 2013 Consignment Sale is March 6-9 , Pooler, GA, http://coastalkidsmarket.com/ (912) 655-4686, email contacts@coastalkidsmarket.com Coastal Coastal Kids Market is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

English Portrait Artist Tony Troy will be available for portraits in Savannah from Wednesday Jan. 9 onwards for classical portraits and commissions.

For appointments and sittings please call 609-231-6195 or email Tony from via his web site: www.tonytroyart.com  (The Classical Portrait Page is where the portraits are displayed.)

Illustrations by Tony Troy, email info@tonytroyillustrations.com , 1-609-470-0774, www.tonytroyart.com  On Facebook here. Illustrations by Tony Troy is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

sara jane children’s boutique in Savannah is having a HUGE season finale event, meaning amazing savings on some pretty darn cute stuff. Hurry on in though, with savings up to 65% off this stuff won’t last long!

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.

Savannah Baby Co. is MOVING! Savannah Baby Co joining hands with Sherry’s Designer Furniture and Outlet & now will be located at 541 E Liberty St in downtown Savannah!

Savannah Baby Co.’s old location at 5301 Paulsen St will be closing Saturday and Savannah Baby Co. will re-open next Wednesday Jan 2, 2013 at a yet-to-be-announced downtown Savannah location.

Give the gift of Fine Art Photography this year.

In the spirit of the Christmas season, Shuman Fine Art Photography is bringing back their popular holiday bundle! You must call the studio to book before the deadline deal, December 31st before 5pm.

Christmas Bundle consists of:

A private photo session with Jill and Jillane
1 8×12 image custom framed
3 gift prints (1 8×10 or 2 5×7’s or 4 4×6’s = 1 gift print)

Call the Shuman Fine Art Photography studio (912.826.4447) to schedule and submit your session fee. Session must be held on an available between January 1st and March 31st.

912.826.4447
www.shumanfineartphotography.com
Like Shuman Fine Art Photography on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/UblveJ

See Shuman Fine Art Photography professional work also here: www.shumanfineartphotography.com For more information, email Jillane Tucker at jillanes@shumanphoto.com or call 912.826.4447.

Jillane Tucker, Shuman Fine Art Photography.com, email jillanes@shumanphoto.com, 912.826.4447 http://www.shumanfineartphotography.com/ Shuman Fine Art Photography is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Savannah Baby Co. is having a BOGO SALE! They’re trying to make room for new brands.

ALL Clothes and Shoes (Livie & Luca excluded) are BUY 1, GET 1 FREE until the end of the year. Shop away.

Savannah Baby Co. has a good stock on shoes and this also includes Under Armour gear!

Savannah Baby Company, 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

Need Last Minute Gifts or Fresh, Local food for your Holiday Feast?

The Savannah Food Co-op will be open to the public for shopping hours on Thursday, Dec. 20th from 2-6pm.

Non-members are welcome to check out the co-op’s holiday bounty. You don’t have to be a member of the co-op. The Savannah Food Co-op will have a little of everything from toys, gift bags, and handmade soaps to produce, dairy and dry goods. Stop by to say hello and see why the co-op’s members love to ‘shop the co-op’!

Savannah Food Co-op is centrally located at the corner of Waters Ave & E 59th St, tucked right behind Savannah Tire in a cream colored warehouse. Look for the wheat logo sign, it’s visible from Waters Ave. The address is 1106 E. 59th St, 31404 (right across from Columbus Ave).

Savannnah Food Co-op has two amazingly simple and totally gratifying recipes on their blog this week – one a craft, the other a treat. Cinnamon Ornaments are made with three simple ingredients – cinnamon, applesauce and glue! Check out the Savannah Food Co-op team’s experience making these with their kids,  included all of their tips for making things easier and more fun. The treat is Chocolate Peppermint Coconut Fudge. We probably don’t need to say anything else, but in case anyone’s not sold yet… it’s pretty darn healthy, takes less than 10 minutes to make and is waaay easier than cookies if you’re looking for a quick bit of edible holiday cheer. (On a personal note, I made this fudge last night for gifts & was trying not to “test” any, but I did & it was so yummy)

Savannah Food Co-op, http://savannahfoodcoop.com/, email managers@savannahfoodcoop.com , Savannah Food Co-Op is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Lovelane wants to know: What was your favorite stuffed animal growing up?

‘Like’ lovelane’s Facebook page by clicking here and on their Facebook wall, tell about your favorite fluffy friend from childhood or your child’s favorite stuffed toy to enter to win a little lovelane hat. This giveaway will randomly select one winner from all entries that liked and commented on the Loveland Facebook page. Drawing will be Monday, December 17 @ 10am

The perfect accessory for anyone that loves “handmade”, lovelane fuses vintage design and edgy functionality. From linens to pillows to larger custom pieces, her work will brighten any home with a unique blend of kitschy themes, classic patterns, and polished craftsmanship.

Lovelane is committed to sustainability and “upcycling” by creating tea towels, totes and reusable produce bags, as well as full line of luxury home goods made with eco-friendly, water-based inks and dyes on organic and regional materials. The lovelane designs showroom and studio, Swamp Kitty, is located in Savannah’s Starland District.

Lovelane Designs, Lane Huerta, 25 East 40th St., Savannah, 31401, 415.378.4474, email lovelanedesigns@yahoo.com , http://www.lovelanedesigns.com/, On Facebook 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.

The products are announced the Monday before the sale. This will allow the parents and grandparents time to decide when to stop by the store the next day to get the product.

Check out this week’s 10% off items to the right.

Shop Local, Shop Barnett!

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

Don’t forget: Santa will be @ Barnett from 1-5 PM this Sunday Dec. 16 for Pictures with Santa. There will be a little goodie for each child and coffee for the parents.

Receive a free picture with Santa when you purchase $10 dollars of merchandise. Otherwise, cost is $5 for a photo.

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 creative minds behind Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler have come up with the perfect gift for kids: turn your child’s favorite drawing into a stuffed toy!

Scribble Art Studio is now taking orders for Stuffys. Bring your child’s artwork to life. Scribble will turn your favorite drawing into a unique, stuffed toy.

To learn more about Scribble’s Stuffys, call 912-323-0123 or email ScribbleArtStudio@hotmail.com .

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah & Pooler also offers private & group art classes, adult art parties. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates . 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.

>Lovin’ Spoons is “Lovin’ Santa!”

Say “Lovin’ Santa!” all week for 10% off your yogurt.

Even better, come SEE Santa this weekend at the stores. See the banner to your right for a schedule. Bring your camera and kids!

Post on the Lovin Spoons Facebook page by Sunday night your pic of the kids and Santa for a chance to win a $10 gift card! And during Santa’s appearance in each store your yogurt is 2 for 1, cup of lesser value! Say SouthernMamas.com sent you! Please do not combine offers.

Lovin’ Spoons self-serve froyo is making your holiday shopping easier with a great deal on gift cards!

Buy $25 in gift cards and receive a $5 gift card free–OR a T-shirt, $15 value! Give ’em some Lovin’!

Lovin’ Spoons FroYo offers 12 ever changing flavors, over 40 fresh toppings, hot syrups served up with a groovy 70s vibe at stores in Savannah, Pooler, Richmond Hill and Bluffton.

Local store locations:

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

Bluffton 95 Towne Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910 843.837.5683

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

You’re invited to bring the kids for photos & visits with Santa at Barnett Educational Supplies in Savannah.

Santa will be @ Barnett from 1-5 PM Sunday December 16 for Pictures with Santa. There will be a little goodie for each child and coffee for the parents.

Receive a free picture with Santa when you purchase $10 dollars of merchandise. Otherwise, cost is $5 for a photo.

Shop Local, Shop Barnett! Don’t forget, Barnett is also offering a holiday special: For 25 days in December, Barnett Educational Supplies will promote a particular item each day and offer a 10% discount on that particular product. More details here.

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.

Want to take your children to have their photo taken with Santa in a smaller and less chaotic atmosphere than the mall?

Savannah Baby Co. to the rescue! The boutique will offer photos with Santa on Fri. Dec. 7 & Sat. Dec. 8. Angela Hopper will be the photographer.

To make an appointment & reserve your space, please email Amelia at amelia@savannahbabyco.com or call Savannah Baby Co. @ 912-480-0212.

The photo sessions will take place on Friday, Dec. 7 from 1-4 PM and Saturday, Dec. 8 from 9:30 AM-2 PM Payment is preferred in cash or check and cost will be $20 for 2-5×7 photos OR 1-5×7 photo and 1 digital copy. If you’d prefer to just have a digital copy, cost is $10.

Printing of photographs will take place on site, so you’ll be able to receive them right away.

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