Step right up and step right in – it’s time for Kindermusik Savannah’s October playdates – “Carnival of Music”!

You will experience the bright colors and sounds of the carnival, with all its thrills and musical delight on October 26 & 30 at 10AM.

Join Kindermusik Savannah with your 0-7 year old for music, movement, instruments, stories and more.

All children will receive the playdate, 10 Kindermusik songs, an instrument and a $10 coupon for our weekly classes.

Enroll online today at kindermusikwith88keys.com or text 912-432-5885 for more info!

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

Kindermusik Savannah, kindermusikwith88keys.com,  email music@kindermusikwith88keys.com or info@kindermusikwith88keys.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Connect with other moms this school year in Richmond Hill.

Richmond Hill MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) & MomsNext open house will be Tues. Aug 20 2019, 10AM-Noon. Meet new moms, win some prizes, and get registered for the upcoming year.

There will be plenty of goldfish and coloring pages to keep kids occupied while you meet new people and fill out forms. Child care not provided for this event, but it is kid-friendly.

The group meets at First Baptist Church Richmond Hill. 9184 Ford Ave, Richmond Hill, GA 31324.

Email with any questions: FBCRH.MOPS@gmail.com

MOPS (Mothers of Pre-schoolers) connects moms all over the world to a community of women, in their own neighborhoods, who meet together to laugh, cry and embrace the journey of motherhood. MOPS groups are rallying women to be more honest, to feel more equipped and to find our identity by journeying alongside one another.

MomsNext is a part of MOPS that caters to moms of school aged children and provides extra activities where childcare is not needed. Feel free to ask any other questions you may have!

Richmond Hill MOPS & MomsNext Open House
Tues. Aug. 20 2019, 10AM-Noon
9184 Ford Ave
Richmond Hill, GA 31324-3634,

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More local MOPS groups

Find details about the Aug. 21 Pooler MOPS open house here.

If you’re looking to join a group of moms for brunch, conversation, crafts, speakers and a little break from the children, Pooler MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) might be just what you need!

Come learn more about Pooler MOPS and sign up for the 2019-20 MOPS session @ the Pooler MOPS Open House, Wed. Aug. 21 2019, 9:30-11:30AM @ First Presbyterian Church of Pooler.

There will be information sessions at 9:45AM & 10:30AM, for moms who want to learn more about MOPS. For moms who already know they want to join, registration can be done anytime during the open house.

No childcare will be provided at open house, but there will be snacks and activities for the little ones while moms fill out paperwork.

Free Admission. Kid Friendly

Pooler MOPS Open House
Wed. Aug. 21 2019
9:30-11:30AM
First Presbyterian Church of Pooler
1115 US Highway 80 E
Pooler, Georgia 31322

Learn more here. 

There’s a donation-based postpartum support group in Savannah for moms seeking community and connection during baby’s first year.

This supportive, non-judgmental group is for moms seeking connection and community during baby’s first year. Come on out to meet other mamas who are in it with you. You’ll explore topics such as health and wellness, relationships, mood changes, bonding with your baby, body image, sexuality, and more.

The group meets at the Midwife Group & Birth Center but you do not have to be a patient there to attend. Babies 12 months and under are welcome to join you.

Saturday mornings, 10-11AM starting Aug. 24 2019-Oct. 19 2019
@ the Midwife Group + Birth Center
1692 Chatham Parkway, Savannah
Suggested donation of $20

Suggested donation of $20.

Nurture meets on Saturdays 10-11AM starting Aug. 24 2019 and running through Oct. 19 2019 (no group on Oct. 12). Feel free to drop in as you are!

If you have any questions or would like more information, contact bridget@bridgetcrossLCSW.com / (912) 495-8549.

Bringing a baby into the world is a wonderful experience, but having a baby can also lead to feelings of anxiety, being overwhelmed, and feeling down. What exactly are normal feelings after having a baby?

Click here to find out what a Waters Edge Counseling expert says about the baby blues and postpartum depression.

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Waters Edge Counseling in Savannah
912-319-5552
Email: christina@watersedgecounseling.com

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Connect with other moms

Join the MOMS Club of Richmond Hill.

This chapter of MOMS Club serves the 31324 zip code, and is one of many chapters around the world dedicated to the support of stay-at-home moms. From park playdates and museum outings, to mom’s night out, there is always a way to connect with other local moms and their kids.

Find more information about the Richmond Hill chapter of MOMS Club here.

Send us the group information via the group’s website, or email momsclubofrichmondhillga@gmail.com.

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FIND MORE SAVANNAH-AREA MOMS GROUPS HERE. 

There’s a donation-based postpartum support group in Savannah for moms seeking community and connection during baby’s first year. The group meets @ 10AM Fridays and will meet for 8 consecutive weeks:

This weekly support group welcomes moms who are seeking support, connection, and community during baby’s first year. Life with a new little one can be both wonderful and very, very challenging. Come together with like-minded women as we explore topics such as health and wellness, relationships, body image, sexuality, mood changes, bonding with your baby, and more.

Friday mornings at 10AM
@ the Midwife Group + Birth Center
1692 Chatham Parkway, Savannah
Suggested donation of $20

You do not have to be a patient of the Birth Center to attend. Children younger than 2 are welcome.

Learn more here. 

Questions? Email bridget@bridgetcrossLCSW.com or call (912) 495-8549.

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FIND MORE SAVANNAH-AREA MOMS GROUPS HERE. 

Preschool searching in Savannah?

Come learn about preschools & meet the schools representatives at a FREE Islands Preschool Expo, Sat. March 2, 9AM-Noon  @ the Frank Murray Community Center on Wilmington Island.

This is a great opportunity for families to come out and meet people from many of the preschools out on the Islands. There will also representatives from organizations that have toddler and preschool activities. This event is free and open to the public.

There will be crafts for the children and Library in Motion will be doing one of their legendary story time readings at 11AM.

The Pooler MOPS will host its free annual school fair 9:30- 11:30AM Wed. Feb. 27 2019 at Pooler First Presbyterian Church.

If you have questions about educating your child, come get answers.

Representatives from preschools, private schools and public schools Chatham and Effingham counties will tell you everything you need to know. There will also be representatives from home school co-ops, after-school options and other fun opportunities for children and families.

It’s your one-stop shop to check out all your options, and it’s FREE! It’s also stroller and child friendly.

Free & open to the public.

Everyone is invited. You do not need to be a MOPS member to attend.

The fair will be held at Pooler First Presbyterian Church, 1115 U.S. Highway 80 E, Pooler, GA 31322.

For more information about the free Pooler MOPS school fair, click here or email PoolerMops@gmail.com.

The second annual Pooler MOPS Touch-a-Truck will be Sat. Feb. 16 2019.

Check out the equipment and vehicles that build and protect the community and that keep our area safe and clean. Plus, there will be several food trucks.

This event is open to the public and all are welcome.

New this year: The first hour of the event will be a “quiet hour,” so families with sensory issues can enjoy the fun, too.

Cost: $5 for everyone older than 1, with a maximum of $20 per family living in the same home. Cash or cards will be accepted at the event.

Touch-A-Truck
Sat. Feb. 16, 2019
10AM – 1PM
Pooler Recreational Complex
200 Preston Stokes Dr.
Pooler, Georgia 31322
Hosted by Pooler MOPS

You’re invited to a free Halloween Open House with MOMS Club of Savannah  @ Lake Mayer in Savannah on Tues. Oct. 30 2018, 10AM-Noon.

Come along & meet some other moms in the area and find out what Savannah MOMS Club is all about!

Dress your little ones up for some Halloween fun (Costumes encouraged but not required).

If you would like more information or have questions, please email momsclubofsavannahga@gmail.com

Free Halloween Open House
Oct. 30 2018, 10AM-Noon
Lake Mayer
1850 E Montgomery Cross Rd.
Savannah, GA

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About MOMS Club of Savannah

MOMS Club of Savannah is a group dedicated to the support of moms.

MOMS Club is not solely a group for playdates. The club is run by members and collectively members plan weekly activities, both in the morning and afternoons.

Learn more about the Savannah moms group here. 

There’s a new nonprofit that’s looking to get started in Savannah that needs your input: The Village, an upcoming parent community-and- educational indoor playspace for kids aged 0-7.

The proposed playspace organizers are trying to gauge interest in the project before moving forward & are asking for input from Savannah & Lowcountry-area parents.

Please check out the playspace website here and take a few seconds to fill out the survey linked on the site.

Connect with other moms this school year in Richmond Hill.

Richmond Hill MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) & MomsNext open house will be Tues. Aug 28 2018, 10AM-Noon. Meet new moms, win some prizes, and get registered for the upcoming year.

There will be plenty of goldfish and coloring pages to keep kids occupied while you meet new people and fill out forms. Child care not provided for this event, but it is kid-friendly.

Richmond Hill MOPS & MomsNext meetings will be the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each momth, 9:30AM-Noon, starting Sept 11 2018. The group meets at First Baptist Church Richmond Hill. 9184 Ford Ave, Richmond Hill, GA 31324.

Email with any questions: richmondhillmops@hotmail.com

MOPS (Mothers of Pre-schoolers) connects moms all over the world to a community of women, in their own neighborhoods, who meet together to laugh, cry and embrace the journey of motherhood. MOPS groups are rallying women to be more honest, to feel more equipped and to find our identity by journeying alongside one another.

MomsNext is a part of MOPS that caters to moms of school aged children and provides extra activities where childcare is not needed. Feel free to ask any other questions you may have!

Richmond Hill MOPS & MomsNext Open House
Tues. Aug. 28, 10AM-Noon
9184 Ford Ave
Richmond Hill, GA 31324-3634,

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More local MOPS groups

Find details about the Aug. 22 Pooler MOPS open house here. 

Find details about meetings for MOPS at Compassion Christian Church’s East campus here.

If you’re looking to join a group of moms for brunch, conversation, crafts, speakers and a little break from the children, Pooler MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) might be just what you need!

Come learn more about Pooler MOPS and sign up for the 2018-19 MOPS session @ the Pooler MOPS Open House, Wed. Aug. 22 2018, 9:30-11:30AM @ First Presbyterian Church of Pooler.

There will be information sessions at 9:45AM & 10:30AM, for moms who want to learn more about MOPS. For moms who already know they want to join, registration can be done anytime during the open house.

Childcare will not be provided, but we will have activities for the little ones while moms fill out paperwork.

Free Admission. Kid Friendly

Pooler MOPS Open House
Wed. Aug. 22 2018
9:30-11:30AM
First Presbyterian Church of Pooler
1115 US Highway 80 E
Pooler, Georgia 31322

Learn more here. 

Connect with other moms this school year! Attend MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) at Compassion Christian Church East Campus.

MOPS (Mothers of Pre-schoolers) connects moms all over the world to a community of women, in their own neighborhoods, who meet together to laugh, cry and embrace the journey of motherhood. MOPS groups are rallying women to be more honest, to feel more equipped and to find our identity by journeying alongside one another.

Moms who are pregnant or have children through kindergarten are invited to the MOPS group at Compassion Christian Church East Campus.

MOPS Popsicle Party in the Park

MOPS @ Compassion Christian East Campus invites you to a MOPS Popsicle Party in the Park event on Fri. Aug. 17 2018, 10-11AM.
Hull Park (55th Street & Atlantic Avenue in Ardsley Park).

Please RSVP by Aug. 13 via email to ccceastmops@gmail.com .

MOPS @ Compassion Christian East Campus Meetings 2018-19

Dates for the upcoming year 2018-2019: Sept: 20 Oct: 4 & 18 Nov: 1 & 15 Dec: 6 Jan: 17 Feb: 7 & 21 Mar: 7 Apr: 4 & 18 May: 2
Where: Compassion Christian East Campus 9150 Old Montgomery Rd SAV, GA 31406
When: 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month from September 2018- May 2019, 9:15-11:30AM

You’re invited to the Pooler MOPS Touch-a-Truck will be a perfect way to spend a day with kiddos who love fire trucks, ambulances, the WTOC StormChaser & other exciting vehicles.

Pooler MOPS Touch-a-Truck
Sat. Feb. 17
10AM-1PM
at Pooler Rec Dept
Pooler, Georgia 31322

Entry: $5 per person with a maximum cost of $20 per family. You may pay at the event, which is open to the public.

If you are interested in bringing your vehicle for children to explore, please contact Pooler MOPS via email at PoolerMOPS@gmail.com

Moms group

Mothers of Pre-Schoolers (MOPS) in Pooler

Pooler MOPS is a fellowship & support outreach to mothers of children from birth through kindergarten for the Pooler and West Chatham area.

This is a great opportunity for moms to get together for fellowship and encouragement, as well as a great place for your children to interact with others.

Learn more at the Pooler MOPS Facebook page

Guest Post by Jennifer McKenzie, owner of Crossfit Hyperformance Athletics in Savannah

Fitness Starts With Habits – These Habits work together to make you healthier and happier

We see it everyday. Folks ready to get back in shape, wanting to tone up and have more energy. Parents wanting to be a healthy role model for their kids. As a gym owner – I want that for you too! But what many people do not realize is that before you can get fit – you’ve gotta get healthy.

Being healthy is way more than breaking a sweat a few times a week, although that’s parts of it. Healthy means much more than looking leaner and seeing some muscle. It’s the ability to participate in fully in life, deal with stress, and fight illness. If you rely on medications to make it through the day, you are not healthy. If you need to have a glass of wine or sleep aid to fall asleep, you are not healthy. If you rely on an energy drink at 2pm, that is not healthy either.

Health and fitness are part of the same continuum. Once you are healthy – it’s easy to keep doing the same things to get fit. How do we help people get there? Practice the OTHER habits too.

Activity – sweat for at least 10 minutes a day
Mobility – functional stretching for 10 minutes a day
Hydration – get half your body weight in ounces of water
Nutrition – eat a wide variety of God-made food
Sleep – like 7 hours, develop a consistent routine
Reflection – Pat attention to the wisdom of your own experience

Starting THIS Saturday, Jan. 20 2018, we’ll be practicing these habits for 6 weeks as a team. It’s called the Whole Life Challenge and we welcome anyone that wants to dive into these habits to join us.

Click here join our team.

We kickoff the Challenge at 10am Sat. Jan. 20. Want more information on getting your family happier and healthier? Visit crossfithyperformance.com for more information.

CrossFit Hyperformance​, 904 E. 70th St.Savannah, 31405
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It’s time for some FUN!

Nourish is so excited to be offering parties at their Abercorn Street store, next to Lucky’s Market in Midtown Savannah.

Small groups can enjoy creating natural bath products while celebrating together.  Create your own glycerin soap, bath salts, lotion bars and more.

Email partysavnourish@gmail.com or call 912-777-5479 for more information.

Nourish Natural Bath Products; On Facebook here; 912.777.5479 Nourish is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

MOMS Club of Savannah is a group dedicated to the support of stay-at-home moms.

MOMS Club is not solely a group for playdates. The club is run by members and collectively members plan weekly activities, both in the morning and afternoons.

Want to learn more about MOMS Club of Savannah? Come to their Thanksgiving Potluck on November 17 for mingling and letting the kids run off some energy.

This is a great event to come and ask questions about the club and meet other moms in the area. Just RSVP to this Facebook Event page and invite all of your stay-at-home mom friends!

Learn more about the Savannah moms group here. 

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MOMS Club of West Chatham County & Effingham County

Connect with other moms. Check out a MOMS Club of West Chatham & Effingham meeting.

This MOMS Club serves the Pooler, Bloomingdale, Garden City, Port Wentworth, Guyton, Rincon, and Springfield areas within West Chatham and Effingham counties. This chapter is one of many around the world, but all are part of the international MOMS Club organization.

From park playdates to playgroups, and museum outings to moms night out, there is always a way to connect with other moms and their kids. Members are happy to provide you with more information about joining. Please send inquires to momsclubofwestchathameffingham@gmail.com and be sure to include your contact information.

Mommy & Me play dates are offered three days a week @ Savannah Sharks. 

Play dates @ this gym are every Monday, Tuesday & Friday 10:30AM-Noon. Attend just one day or all three.

For crawlers to age 4.

These “play dates” are an unstructured play time with our toys,swings,slides,bouncy house and more. It is great way to get your child out the house and around other children in a safe and fun environment.

An adult is required to be present to supervise your child at all times as supervision is not provided.

$8 per session or $65 for a punch card including 10 sessions.
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Siblings are free.

Learn more here. 

Savannah Sharks gym
1686 E. President St
Savannah GA 31404
(912) 335-2234
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Date Night

Need a childfree night out?

Savannah Sharks often offers Open Gym, Fridays 5:30-7:30PM. For ages 7+ . Cost: $10 per child. Call  (912) 335-2234.

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Savannah Sharks Children’s Birthday Parties

Have your child’s next birthday at Savannah Sharks gym.

Book your party online here. 

Stay connected by liking Savannah Sharks on Facebook here. 

Savannah Sharks Cheerleading and Tumbling, (912) 335-2234, 1686 E President St, Savannah, GA 31404
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Connect with other moms in Savannah. Come to the Halloween Open House with MOMS Club of Savannah, Ga.,  Thurs., Oct. 26 @ 10AM @ Daffin Park (Fenced Playground) in Savannah.

Bring your little ghouls and join the group at Daffin Park for food and fun. Learn about all MOMS Club of Savannah, Ga has to offer. Snacks will be served. Don’t forget your costume!

MOMS Club is a group dedicated to the support of stay-at-home moms. This is not solely a group for playdates. The club is run by members and collectively plan weekly activities, both in the morning and afternoons.

For more info, email momsclubofsavannahga@gmail.com

Location: Daffin Park fenced playground
1 Waring Dr, Savannah (corner of Waters & Washington Ave)
Date: Thurs. Oct. 26, 10AM

Interested in MOMS Club of Savannah but can’t make the event?Learn more about the group here. 

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FOR MORE SAVANNAH FALL & HALLOWEEN EVENTS, VISIT OUR FALL FUN GUIDE 2017.

Connect with other moms in Savannah. Come to the Halloween Open House with MOMS Club of Savannah, Ga.,  Thurs., Oct. 26 @ 10AM @ Daffin Park (Fenced Playground) in Savannah.

Bring your little ghouls and join the group at Daffin Park for food and fun. Learn about all MOMS Club of Savannah, Ga has to offer. Snacks will be served. Don’t forget your costume!

MOMS Club is a group dedicated to the support of stay-at-home moms. This is not solely a group for playdates. The club is run by members and collectively plan weekly activities, both in the morning and afternoons.

For more info, email momsclubofsavannahga@gmail.com

Location: Daffin Park fenced playground
1 Waring Dr, Savannah (corner of Waters & Washington Ave)
Date: Thurs. Oct. 26, 10AM

Interested in MOMS Club of Savannah but can’t make the event?Learn more about the group here. 

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FOR MORE SAVANNAH FALL & HALLOWEEN EVENTS, VISIT OUR FALL FUN GUIDE 2017.

If you’re looking to join a group of moms for brunch, conversation, crafts, speakers and a little break from the children, Pooler MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) might be just what you need!

Come learn more about Pooler MOPS and sign up for the 2017-18 MOPS session @ the Pooler MOPS Open House, Aug. 23, 9:30-11:30AM.

Make sure to register your child(ren) as classroom spaces fill up quickly.

Pooler MOPS meets on the first and third Wednesdays of most months from 9:30-11:30AM at First Presbyterian Church of Pooler.

There will be snacks and some activities to occupy the kiddos while you chat and fill out registration forms.

Free Admission. Kid Friendly

Pooler MOPS Open House
Wed. Aug. 23
9:30-11:30AM
First Presbyterian Church of Pooler
1115 US Highway 80 E
Pooler, Georgia 31322

Learn more about Pooler MOPS here. 

Connect with other moms this school year! Attend MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) at Savannah Christian Church East Campus.

MOPS (Mothers of Pre-schoolers) connects moms all over the world to a community of women, in their own neighborhoods, who meet together to laugh, cry and embrace the journey of motherhood. MOPS groups are rallying women to be more honest, to feel more equipped and to find our identity by journeying alongside one another. We are moms, and we believe that better moms make a better world.

Moms who are pregnant or have children through kindergarten are invited to the MOPS group at SCC East Campus.

Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, with the first meeting starting Sept. 21 2017-May 3 2018.

For more info, email is ccceastmops@gmail.com .

Compassion Christian Church East Campus
9150 Old Montgomery Rd.
Savannah, GA 31406