September 30, 2009

Sherrell Photography Autumn Portrait Special








For the months of October and November we are including a free 8x10 with your Lifestyle Portrait Session for Crunchy Granola Baby fans. Please call Tabitha at 978-232-9772 for scheduling. Our sessions make the whole family happy and make shopping for holidays a cinch!

September 29, 2009

Fall = Corn Mazes!


Looking for a fun fall activity? Visit Marini Farm's Corn Maze!

Explore the 'trails' cut through thousands of living cornstalks in the 8 acre life-size maze. From above, the corn maze takes the shape of a tractor; one of the farmers greatest tools. Explore what it takes to keep the world fed through agriculture! Your educational journey through the maze of pathways allows you to make decisions and find your way out.

September 24, 2009

Guest Speaker: Baby Signs

Be sure to stop in tomorrow at 9:30 AM for our Parenting Group Guest Speaker: Baby Signs!

Learn how to effectively communicate with your baby before he/she can talk! Parents and their babies are invited to participate in an interactive Baby Signs seminar, led by Jennifer Carr, a Certified Baby Signs Instructor. Join CGB to learn several starter signs and experience why the Baby Signs program is the world's leading sign language program for babies!

September 21, 2009

New Featured Artist: Laure Dennery



Laure's work will be on display and available for purchase at CGB October thru November.



Laure Dennery – Bio
http://www.dennerydesign.com/
I was born in New York City and moved to Paris, France when I was 12. As difficult as this change was, it was at this time that I started using art as a way to express what I could not with words. I found that the canvas afforded me a venue to express myself that was much easier than trying to navigate the different languages and cultures running through my head.
I often use animals as a source of imagery. For me, they embody the simplicity of life; a life devoid of the seemingly endless complexities of human society. Animals are always true to themselves and it is the beauty that comes from understanding their essence that I try to convey in my pieces. Through my work, I explore colors, forms and abstractions to create intimate scenes that reveal serene simplicity in a complex world.
I first started painting penguins after seeing the documentary “March of the Penguins.” As I began to experiment, I started falling in love with their simple shapes and colors and discovered the endless possibilities that these birds inspired in me. I took a break from painting them for a while, but then found that I always seemed to come back to them for they brought me comfort to paint (I mean, who can resist them, really?).
I now live in Cambridge, MA where I devote all of my time to my art. I hope that you enjoy my work!

New Product: Action Baby Carrier





INTRODUCING THE ACTION BABY CARRIER

Here at Crunchy Granola Baby, we're always looking for the best products for you. We like great quality and American made products, as well as eco-friendly, woman and family owned businesses. And guess what? We just found an amazing new product that captures all those qualities! Created by owners Scott and Angela [last name], the Action Baby Carrier is a lightweight soft structured baby carrier offering comfort and style at an affordable price. The Action Baby Carrier is designed to be a great infant baby carrier as well as a great toddler baby carrier and is used for front and back carries. We even had our babywearing "expert", Vickie Dawson, (who, not so secretly, dislikes carriers with buckles) borrow our sample Action Baby Carrier for a few days to test it out. Here's what she had to say "I like it, the back is higher than other structured carriers, so I wasn't at all worried about Cora, she was nice and close to me. It was extremely comfortable all around, usually I feel pressure on my hips and shoulders with the structured carriers I've tried in the past, this was very soft and secure. Cora likes it and is very comfortable riding in it."

Available in solids and super cool prints for all tastes, this carrier is made in the USA and priced right. Stop by Crunchy Granola Baby today to try our new Action Baby Carrier.

September 19, 2009

World Peace Day!

Salem Celebrates World Peace Day on September 21, 2009! Show your support for world peace by visiting these great local retailers!
  • Visit Rouge Cosmetics and have a makeup artist apply your very own peace cheek sign, free of charge.
  • Derby Deli Cafe and Grill: $1 from every lunch special to Make a Wish foundation to help children with life-threatening diseases.
  • Ben & Jerry's: "Peace Now Brown Cow Sundae," buy one and get one free!
  • In a Pigs Eye: Open mike at 9PM, $1 of every local draft beer is donated to Salem Jazz and Soul Festival to support local music.
  • Cinema Salem: Manhattan Short Film Festival 4 and 7PM (happening worldwide). Mention you are celebrating World Peace Day on September 21 and receive free small drink.

September 18, 2009

Gone, Gone, Gone

"So I'm fleeing the country for a month and heading to London for a vocational exchange, courtesy of Rotary International Group Study Exchange.

To chronicle my trip, I've started a blog. Check it out here: http://msamyrose.wordpress.com/

Otherwise, I'll be back in Salem just in time for Halloween! (Can't tell if I'm excited or irritated about the Halloween bit.)
See everyone in a month!"

-Amy

September 17, 2009

Stroller 101 with Hip Baby Gear

Are you a new parent overwhelmed by all the stroller options out there?

Or are you unhappy with your current stroller and looking for something new?

Perhaps you are ready to have your second and not sure you need a double stroller?

Then attend CGB and Hip Baby Gear's Baby Stroller 101 class on Saturday, September 19 at 10:30am for a demonstration of some of the most popular strollers out there, including standard, all-terrain and lightweight models.

Best of all, class participants will receive a discount coupon for Hip Baby Gear merchandise! [Certain brand restrictions apply. ]

This event is free, but please RSVP space is limited. Call 978.741.0800 or email us at crunchygranolababy@verizon.net.

September 15, 2009

Have you seen this?

Parents' work leads to playground meeting

By Amanda McGregor
STAFF WRITER

September 14, 2009 09:32 am

SALEM — When Jenn Santo and her family moved to the Salem Common neighborhood four years ago, something immediately caught her eye: the playground.

Of the 25-year-old wooden structures on the southeast corner of the nine-acre park, Santo said: "This is the central park for our city, and it's boring and unsafe."

She is among a group of Salem Common neighbors, mainly parents, who have been on a crusade the last three years to build a new playground. They researched and helped design a structure they hope will replace the current equipment — and they raised more than $35,000 to do so.

Tomorrow night, the city's Park and Recreation Commission will take up three designs for a new Salem Common playground, including the one supported by the parent group.

Read the rest of the (fairly lengthy!) article here.

*Congrats Parents United and everyone who has helped raise funds for this wonderful playground!

September 14, 2009

Special Request

We just received this news from the director of Fox Hill School about Tommie's class mate well actually more than class mate she is his lunch mate too (they are both gluten free so they get to eat together)


I am writing to request your assistance in helping one of our Fox Hill families. A returning student to our classroom upstairs. On July 1st, she and her family suffered a terrible loss. Their home, and all its contents, was lost to a fire. Luckily they were away at the time and were unharmed, but they have literally lost everything. We would like to organize a clothing drive. They are in need of fall and winter clothes. If you have any clothes, shoes, coats, etc (see sizes listed below) that you can donate to this family, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your assistance. It means a lot to us to know that our Fox Hill family can come together to help a family in their time of need.

2 girls:
Size 4-5T and 9 1/2-10 shoe.

Size 3T and 7 1/2 -8 shoe.

We are so lucky to have such a giving community. I know we will receive many donations.
You can drop the donations off at Crunchy Granola Baby.
And thank you all so much!










September 13, 2009

Shop Notes: Closing Early

CGB will be CLOSING at 2PM on Monday, September 14.

We apologize for any inconvenience, but will be back to our regular hours on Tuesday, September 15.

Psss . . . GO PATRIOTS!

September 12, 2009

New Class: Sing Baby Sing

Sing Baby Sing is a special introduction to the wonderful world of music.

The baby class is an opportunity for parents to improve their own singing skills, which is done by learning new songs, dancing to new tunes, making music as a group, and learning about and playing instruments. These abilities and songs are then passed on to your children over time. Attending theses classes puts in place an organized structure for you and your child about music and singing and to share it. Your child will respond to being surrounded by people singing together.Through songs, fingerplays, soothing lullabies group instrument exploration, the babies are exposed to a wide variety of songs and musical pieces.


Sing Mommy Sing is for babies 0 - 6 months old. The price is $145 for an 8 week session, with one 30-minute class each week. To register contact Kellie directly at Kellie@singkidssing.com or call her 781-990-3165.


September 10, 2009

Music Together Demo on Saturday

This Saturday, join Teresa Coelho from Music Together of Salem (and Marblehead) for a demonstration and introduction to this wonderful music education program designed specially for the early childhood (from birth to age 5).

Come and sing, play instruments, explore fingerplay, movements, dance and have great fun! Music Together is a research based program to foster musical ability in children from newborn – kindergarten.

September 8, 2009

Vaccine Talk: Tomorrow

What are you doing tomorrow night?

Well, be sure to schedule in CGB's Vaccine Talk with Sargent L. Goodchild, Jr., Executive Director of Active Healing, Inc.

He will be at the shop discussing vaccines and the side of the story not covered by the popular media. He will touch upon: alternate vaccine schedules, how to vaccinate more safely through supplementation, and a look at high quality web resources.

Attendees should expect to leave with a much broader knowledge of vaccines and tools to help prevent vaccine reactions.

Please Note:
  • Space in limited, please RSVP.
  • This workshop is free, but donations for Active Healing Inc. are encouraged.

September 6, 2009

MORE New Product: Little Birds Fly Dresses

SO STOKED to have more of Jennifer Cunha's fabulous Little Birds Fly outfits! Celebrate fall with cute dresses and jackets featuring corduroy, owl, deer and puppies! Check out more of Jennifer's amazing work at LittleBirdsFly.blogspot.com

(Don't Forget: CGB is CLOSED on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. We'll see everyone on Tuesday morning at 10AM!)

September 5, 2009

CGB Loves Charlie Hope!

Wow! What a great turnout for our Charlie Hope concert this morning! The kids (and parents) had a great time dancing and singing to music from Charlie Hope's two CD's: "I'm Me!" and "Lullabye." Forgot to pick up a copy of her CD earlier this morning? No worries! Purchase it online at CGB!

And stay tuned: we'll be posting more (less blurry) photos in the coming days. To learn more about Charlie, visit her MySpace page.

September 3, 2009

Infant Massage

Not sure about the benefits of Infant Massage? Check 'em out:
  • Help your baby sleep better
  • Relieves discomfort from constipation, gas and colic
  • Helps improve muscle tone and circulation
  • Stimulates brain development and improves sensory awareness
  • Helps babies cry less and helps parents become more responsive to babies' cues As Promotes bonding and attachment.

So why not register for the 4-week Infant Massage workshop at North Shore Yoga?!

In the 4-week series, learn how a gentle and loving baby massage has many benefits for both parents and children. The relationship between a parent and baby is enhanced and strengthened through the nurturing touch of infant massage. Parents often find that their baby sleeps better, fusses less, and gains more weight when massaged regularly.

Details:
  • Classes take place at North Shore Yoga (180-186 Cabot Street in Beverly)
  • Classes run for 4 weeks: September 12, 19, 26 and October 3 (Saturdays) from 11:30AM to 12:30PM
  • Classes are for babies 2 - 12 months of age.
  • Course fee = $150 (includes 2 parents/caregivers & baby) OR Intro class only (week 1) = $25 for 1 parent/caregiver and 2nd caregiver attends 1/2 price.
  • Pre-registration required by contacting marnie_mysnyk@hotmail.com

September 1, 2009

End of Summer Sale!

We're kicking off our End of Summer Sale! Stop by for great deals on select organic clothes, fun Buddha Belly soaps, some NatraCare products, Green Sprouts bottles, and more!