It's A Deal: Spirit Wellness Center!

Crunchy Granola Baby has arranged for you to receive a one hour massage at Spirit Wellness Center for only $65, discounted from the full rate of $85!

Crunchy Granola Baby patrons will also receive special rates on yoga and workshops. You can find Spirit Wellness Center by walking down Essex and turning right onto Derby Square, to the right of Old Town Hall in Salem Center.

Save Your Local Economy . . . Three Stores at a Time.

The 3/50 Project: Saving The Brick and Mortars Our Nation is Built On

3: Think about which three independently owned businesses you'd miss most if they were gone. Stop in and say hello. Pick up a little something that will make someone smile. Your contribution is what keeps those businesses around.

50: If just half the employed U.S. population spent $50 each month in independently owned businesses, their purchases would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue. Imagine the positive impact if 3/4 of the employed population did that.

68: For every $100 spent in independently owned stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other expenditures. If you spend that in a national chain, only $43 stays here. Spend it online and nothing comes home.

1: The number of people it takes to start the trend . . . you.

Pick 3. Spend 50. Save your local economy. Visit the350project.net.

Salem Farmers Market!

Not only is today CSA Thursday, but it's also the kickoff of Salem's Farmers Market! Head down to Derby Square around 3:30 PM to hear from the Mayor, check out the yummy produce and even listen to some great local music!

What a great day for Salem produce lovers . . .

Salem Farmer's Market Opening Day Celebration!

3:30	Mayor will arrive to meet committee members and farmers and take photos.
4:00	Opening bell for the Market
4:15-5:30	Musical performance: Qwill: Acoustic, soul, roots
5:00	Chef Tony Bettencourt from 62 on Wharf doing chef demonstration
5:45-7:00	Emily Russo and Will Faust: Acoustic duo
7:00	Market closes followed by a fundraiser at the Lobster Shanty which will donate a percentage of proceeds from the evening to the Salem Farmers’ Market.

Local Parenting Groups

Looking for a local parenting group? Look no further! Check out CGB's List of Local Parenting Groups!

Crunchy Granola Baby Parent’s Group
Crunchy Granola Baby @ 72 Washington St., Salem
978.741.0800 or www.crunchygranolababy.com
Friday @ 9 am or Wednesday @ 10 am

Free MotherTime Support Group
North Shore Birth Center @ 85 Herrick St., Beverly
978.927.7880 or 978.927.9103.
Wednesdays from 10 am to noon

Connecting With Your Moms: Free Program for Young Mothers
Beverly Hospital: Women's Health Building
@ 85 Herrick St., Beverly
978.922.3000, ext. 2720
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 12:00 p.m.

Free Postpartum Adjustment Group
Beverly Hospital: Doctor's Conference Room.
@ 85 Herrick St., Beverly
978.922.3000, ext. 2716.
First and third Friday of each month
from 10 to 11 am

Support for Grandparents
Salem Hospital @ 81 Highland Ave., Salem
866.676.2239
First and third Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m.

The Parent to Parent Program: For Parents of Children with Special Needs
Children's Friend and Family Services in Salem
@ 110 Boston St., Salem
339.440.1195 or 978.744.7905 or www.childrensfriend.netLa Leche League of Beverly
St. John's Lutheran Church @ 32 Ellsworth Rd., Peabody
Call Julie at 978.745.5586.
Second Wednesday of the month at 10 am

North Shore Mothers of Multiples
First Church of Danvers (Basement) @ 41 Centre St., Danvers
978.646.9406 or www.nsmom.org.
Second Wednesday of every month at 7 pm

Parents United of Salem: An organization that brings Salem
parents together through community service, recreation,
enrichment and educational programs
www.parentsunitedofsalem.org

Boston Babywearers
Arlington Enrichment Collaborative, 2nd Fl.
@ 1100 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington MA
info@bostonbabywearers.com or www.bostonbabywearers.com
Third Wednesday of each month from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Infant Loss Support Group
Beverly Hospital: Kauders Conference Room
@ 85 Herrick St., Beverly
978.927.9103
Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 pm

D.A.D Inc. (Depression After Delivery) @
800.944.4773 or www.postpartum.net

Parental Stress Hotline @ 800.632.8188

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To all the crunchy (and non-crunchy) dads out there . . .
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Psst . . . Read President Barack Obama's Official Father's Day Proclamation here.

Does the rise of consumer culture bother you?

...If so, then check out "Consuming Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood" on Saturday, June 20 at 10 am at CinemaSalem . . . for FREE! (CinemaSalem has generously donated its facilities)

Are your kids always nagging you for stuff? Do you want kids to be happy for who they are, and now what they own? Are you worried about children growing up too fast? Are gender stereotypes cramping their style? Do you want kids to think for themselves? Do you value kids' imagination? Does the rise of consumer culture bother you?

Join CinemaSalem for "an eye-opening account of the pervasive and pernicious effects of children's advertising on the health and well-being of kids" and a lively discussion afterwards in CinemaSalem's cafe.

For more information, visit www.consumingkidsthemovie.com or www.commercialfreechildhood.org

PSSST . . . Today is the first day of CGB's 2009 CSA! Can't wait to see all the shareholders at the shop this afternoon for some yummy produce! (And don't forget to follow us on Twitter for real-time updates about when the CSA arrives!)

Guest Speaker: Rouge Cosmetics

A big THANKS to Andrea Ducharme from Rouge!

We were so spoiled at our Parenting Group on Friday when Andrea visited! I loved that even though she is a diva (obviously, and in a good way) the most important thing to Andrea is that we take care of ourselves and our skin. In other words: sunscreen! She showed us several to choose from: all mineral based, paraben free, organic!

And personally, I liked the BareMinerals Powder, which was nice and light and super, super easy. Perfect for low maintenance me!

But let me tell you, I felt like I was glowing after my makeover. Andrea kept it nice and simple and I got so many compliments on Friday! I can't wait to stock up.

We hope to have her back again. . . and again and again. Thank you Rouge!

Living Green and Renewable Energy Fair

Be sure to come visit CGB this Saturday at Salem's Living Green and Renewable Energy Fair! We're running the kids/baby section, which will be located upstairs in Old Town Hall. We will have cloth diapering info, crunchy crafts for the kids and a comfy area for the babes to play! Stop by to get your coupon for savings at CGB!

The fair, whose purpose is to promote products, services and information that encourage healthier, more sustainable consumption and lifestyles for businesses and families, will take place throughout the city on Saturday from 10am - 3pm.

There will be vendor booths in Old Town Hall (32 Derby Square), a screening of "Addicted to Plastic" at CinemaSalem at 10 am, and a Green Speaker Series from 11 am - 3 pm at The Gathering.

To learn more, visit http://www.salem-chamber.org/livinggreenfair34.html

Guest Speaker: Rouge Cosmetics

Have some fun with Andrea Ducharme, makeup artist from rouge cosmetics, on Friday, June 12 at 10am!

Ducharme will be demonstrating how you can get even more beautiful using all-natural, paraben-free cosmetics and skincare.

Andrea was just chosen one of Boston’s Top 5 Makeup Artists by The Boston Globe and Fashion Boston, so be sure to take advantage of her visit and learn some great makeup tips.

Not familiar with Rouge? This wonderful Salem shop carries a large selection of skincare and makeup including bareMinerals, theBalm, Stila, Caudlalie, Darphin, B. Kamins, Coola Organic Suncare and much more. Check out their website to learn more at www.rouge.com

What a Great Morning!

This morning was our "Once Crunched Launch Party," which was a huge success!

Locals perused our new line of gently-used clothing, we raised money for the amazing non-profit "For Jake's Sake" (more below), and we snacked on amazing food donated by Gulu Gulu Cafe! We couldn't have asked for anything more!

“For Jake’s Sake" is the current non-profit who will receive a portion of the proceeds from "Once Crunched." A local non-profit dedicated to offering financial assistance for autistic children in Massachusetts, "For Jake's Sake" was founded in 2008 by Dawn Cobak and works to help autistic children gain access to effective therapies they otherwise could not afford. To learn more about this wonderful organization, visit www.forjakessake.org.

Once Crunched Launch Party - TODAY!

To kick off “Once Crunched,” CGB is hosting a “Once Crunched Launch Party.” Today from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, we will be showing off our gently used baby and children's items, munching on yummy treats (donated by our AMAZING friends at Gulu Gulu Cafe!) and learning about the wonderful organization "For Jake's Sake."

“For Jake’s Sake" is the current non-profit who will receive a portion of the proceeds from "Once Crunched." A local non-profit dedicated to offering financial assistance for autistic children in Massachusetts, "For Jake's Sake" was founded in 2008 by Dawn Cobak and works to help autistic children gain access to effective therapies they otherwise could not afford. To learn more about this wonderful organization, visit www.forjakessake.org.

If you can’t attend our party, but would like to schedule an appointment to donate gently used items (like organic clothing, wooden toys, cloth diapers, etc) or have questions, please contact Jennie or Amy at 978.741.0800 or crunchygranolababy@verizon.net.

More About Once Crunched: CGB recently launched a new line called “Once Crunched,” which consists of gently used baby and children’s items.Items closely resemble current CGB products (organic, fair trade, etc) and are both donated by and sold to eco-conscious customers.The aim of “Once Crunched” is to give families another way to go green. By donating their items, families are supporting a local business, recycling their own products and giving other families the opportunity to buy eco-products secondhand. Additionally, CGB provides a shop discount voucher for donated items and a 5% donation of “Once Crunched” proceeds to local, non-profit organizations.

It's Time for Produce!

Are you a 2009 Summer CSA shareholder?

Well, we have good news! The CGB / Heaven's Harvest Farm CSA kicks off on Thursday, June 18!

Details are noted below:

*Pick-up is on Thursdays from 3:00 - 6:30 pm. If you cannot make it during this time or are traveling, please find friends or neighbors who would be willing to pick up produce. If you cannot find anyone to pick up your share, please notify CGB in advance so we may donate it to a Salem charity.

*There are two pick-up checklists: full and half shares. When picking up your share, please check off your name. Additionally, there is a registration form that needs to be completed during the first CSA pickup.

*Please Note! When picking up your share, please take produce from the box with your name! Additionally, you will need your own tote bag to carry home your share since the farm re-uses the boxes each week.

*CGB tries to be as accommodating as possible, but please remember that we are still just retail shop that is not capable of storing produce.

*If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Jennie or Amy at 978.741.0800 or crunchygranolababy@verizon.net

And we're introducing a few new concepts this time:

1.) Word of mouth isn't reliable. Paper wastes trees. The Google Group crashed and burned.

So we're kickin' off our Crunchy Granola Baby CSA Blog!

Visit our blog to view recipes, photos, ideas and anything else related to our weekly yummy produce! And if you're really interested in what we've got to say, subscribe to our blog and share your own produce stories!
Also, we hope to introduce the "Bamboo Spoon Award", check the blog often for all the details!

Link to us at: http://crunchygranolababycsa.blogspot.com/

2. Want to know exactly when your produce has arrived at CGB?!

Follow Crunchy Granola Baby on Twitter to receive our real-time tweets!

3. Egg Share, Anyone?

A local company is now offering a certified organic egg share! The eggs would be delivered for 15 weeks, right alongside your regular produce share.

And did we mention the price is great? A 1/2 dozen organic eggs cost just $45 and a dozen cost $90.

If you are interested in participating in our new egg share, please contact Amy or Jennie by Sunday, June 7!

Once Crunched Launch Party

To kick off “Once Crunched,” CGB is hosting a “Once Crunched Launch Party.” On Saturday, June 6 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, we will be showing off our gently used baby and children's items, munching on yummy treats (donated by our AMAZING friends at Gulu Gulu Cafe!) and learning about the wonderful organization "For Jake's Sake."

“For Jake’s Sake" is the current non-profit who will receive a portion of the proceeds from "Once Crunched." A local non-profit dedicated to offering financial assistance for autistic children in Massachusetts, "For Jake's Sake" was founded in 2008 by Dawn Cobak and works to help autistic children gain access to effective therapies they otherwise could not afford. To learn more about this wonderful organization, visit www.forjakessake.org.

If you can’t attend our party, but would like to schedule an appointment to donate gently used items (like organic clothing, wooden toys, cloth diapers, etc) or have questions, please contact Jennie or Amy at 978.741.0800 or crunchygranolababy@verizon.net.

More About Once Crunched: CGB recently launched a new line called “Once Crunched,” which consists of gently used baby and children’s items.Items closely resemble current CGB products (organic, fair trade, etc) and are both donated by and sold to eco-conscious customers.The aim of “Once Crunched” is to give families another way to go green. By donating their items, families are supporting a local business, recycling their own products and giving other families the opportunity to buy eco-products secondhand. Additionally, CGB provides a shop discount voucher for donated items and a 5% donation of “Once Crunched” proceeds to local, non-profit organizations.