{"id":1206,"date":"2025-12-10T06:20:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T06:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/savannahmadesimple.com\/Magazine\/?p=1206"},"modified":"2026-02-16T10:32:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T10:32:15","slug":"why-does-savannah-made-simple-magazine-exist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savannahmadesimple.com\/Magazine\/why-does-savannah-made-simple-magazine-exist\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does Savannah Made Simple Magazine exist?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align:left; font-weight:bold;\">So, why are we doing this? The answer is, well, simple.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\">Too often, the best of what this city offers gets drowned out by the noise of the familiar, the tourist traps, or the flashy ads that don\u2019t deliver on their promises. We\u2019re here to cut through that clutter. To elevate what matters. To celebrate what\u2019s real, what is authentic.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\">Savannah is more than cobblestone streets, Spanish moss, and historic charm. Yet, in a world overwhelmed by endless options, finding what is authentic can feel daunting. That\u2019s where Savannah Made Simple comes in.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\">Through our print magazine, online platform, and social media presence, we aim to simplify your choices while amplifying what makes Savannah special. Every restaurant we feature has earned its place. Every festival we highlight celebrates the city\u2019s vibrant creativity. Every hotel that we recommend will serve as a true base to explore this magnificent city.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\">We\u2019ve gone even further by including curated maps of where to eat, where to stay, and where to explore. All thoughtfully designed to guide you through what Savannah Made Simple believes is heartbeat of Savannah. Can you buy your way on these maps? Nope! Are these maps perfect? Absolutely not. But they are authentic. And I can promise that you we tried our very best.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\">Even the advertisements in Savannah Made Simple have been carefully curated because we believe that trust begins with consistency. Not everyone can advertise with us; only those who align with our mission of authenticity and quality are featured here. We\u2019ve turned down campaigns that don\u2019t reflect the heart of Savannah. Every ad you see represents a business or experience that we genuinely believe.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\">So as you flip through these pages, know that every feature has been thoughtfully chosen with you in mind. We hope this magazine becomes your trusted companion as you explore all that Savannah has to offer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\">This magazine isn\u2019t about what\u2019s trending, it\u2019s about what\u2019s true. Whether you\u2019re a visitor with 48 hours to explore or a local who thinks you\u2019ve seen it all, we\u2019re here to help you see Savannah with fresh eyes. And our goal is to make all of this, well, simple.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad_width2\">\n<div class=\"fl-lt1 ad_width2a\">\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\">Best regards,<br \/><strong><em>Brett Bigelow<\/em><\/strong><br \/>Savannah Made Simple<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-rt1 ad_width2a\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/savannahmadesimple.com\/Magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Brett-Bigelow.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"width:100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/savannahmadesimple.com\/Subscribe.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/savannahmadesimple.com\/Magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/September_2025_Issue-1.webp\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"authorbio\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad_width1\" style=\"padding:2%;box-shadow: 0 4px 8px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 6px 20px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.19);\">\n<h3>About The Author<\/h3>\n<div class=\"fl-lt ad_width6a\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/savannahmadesimple.com\/Magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Brett.png\" alt=\"Brett\" style=\"width:100%;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:0;\">Brett Bigelow<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-rt ad_width6b\">\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\">\n        <!--Bio Text will Go Here-->\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, why are we doing this? 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