Yummy Summer Produce - 2009!

Do you crave fresh produce? Do you want to support a local, organic farm? Our 2009 CSA is now open to the general public!

In case you're unfamiliar with concept, a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) is a way for people to build a relationship with a farm. By making a financial commitment to a farm, the people become “shareholders” of the CSA and receive weekly baskets of produce. It’s a perfect (and affordable) way to eat healthy and support a local farm.

And for the second year in a row, Crunchy Granola Baby has teamed up with Heaven’s Harvest Farm in New Braintree to offer local North Shore residents the opportunity to become shareholders in a CSA.

For 15 weeks (June through October), fresh produce will be delivered to Crunchy Granola Baby on Thursday afternoons. Shareholders simply stop by and pick up their share! Payment is due in advance of the season (March 22) and a full share is $600, while a half share is $375.

Want to become a shareholder? Then register at Crunchy Granola Baby as soon as possible, no later than March 22. Checks should be made out to Heavens Harvest Farm and dropped off (or mailed) to Crunchy Granola Baby.

Please include:
• Name
• Address
• Phone
• Email

The final deadline March 22. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jennie Cudmore or Amy Tetreault at 978.741.0800 or at crunchygranolababy@verizon.net

Got Books . . . To Recycle?

The Salem Recycling committee is hosting a book swap on Saturday, February 28th at St. Peters Church from 9:00 am - noon.

Folks can bring in any unwanted books, videos, CDs, DVDs etc and choose anything that they like.

All leftover materials will be recycled through "Got Books".

Silly Monkey.

Sock Monkeys have arrived!

And these monkeys are hand-made in the U.S. (in Allston, actually!) from American-made materials.

They are also machine washable, suitable for all ages and insanely adorable.

February Citrus Share

Attention all February Citrus Shareholders!

Because we cannot rush Mother Nature, Heaven's Harvest Farm has been forced to move our citrus delivery back one week to Saturday, March 7.

We apologize for this inconvenience. If you have any questions/concerns, please contact Jennie at 978.741.0800.

New Hours

Beginning NEXT week, CGB will have new hours.

We will be OPEN on Mondays (beginning March 2) and CLOSED on Tuesdays (beginning March 3).

Although this is only temporary (probably through April), we do apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.

Beating the February BLAH's at CGB!

We have a TON of events coming up over the next few weeks! Check them out below!

Birth Circle: Thursday, February 19 at 7pm
Birthing with a Midwife? Join the Birth Circle! A birth circle is a meeting of like-minded moms interested in sharing support, information and personal experiences about their birthWhile this event is free, we ask that you please pre-register at Crunchy Granola Baby. Call or stop by to reserve your spot

Baby Stroller 101: Saturday, February 21 at 10am
Are you a new parent overwhelmed by all the stroller options we offer? 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 Baby Stroller 101! Hip Baby Gear will demo six of their most popular strollers, 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

Guest Speaker Kate Luchini from Peabody Essex Museum: Friday, February 27, 9 – 9:30 am

Granola Films “The 11th Hour”: Thursday, February 26 at 7pm
Join CGB on the fourth Thursday of each month as we host a movie night for adult moviegoers. The film selection will vary from environmental documentaries to health-related films to anything about kids and beyond. This event is free, but please RSVP.

CPR: Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 pm
$50 Fee; please register at CGB

Learn How They Learn: Why Touch, Movement and Love are So Important for Childhood Development
Monday, March 16 at 7 pm
$10 fee; Workshop by Dr. Jerry Gould of Hamilton-Wenham Family Chiropractic

Essential Oils Workshop: Thursday, March 19 at 7 pm

Home EcO – EcoHomemaking: March 17 through April 7, from 7 to 9 pm
Learn ecologically and economically smart homemaking strategies.$35 for four week class. Register at CGB.

BabyWearing Demo: Saturday, March 21 at 10 am
Learn how to wear you baby in a tie-wrap, ring sling, etc. Free Event. Register at CGB.

Holistic Fertility Workshop: Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30 pm

Guest Speaker Julie Hough w/Happy Family Baby Food: Friday, March 27 at 9am

And don't forget to check out our full schedule of events online at www.crunchygranolababy.net/events

The 11th Hour

Join CGB on the fourth Thursday of each month as we host a night for adult moviegoers. The film selection will vary from environmental documentaries to health-related films to anything about kids and beyond. Let us know if you have any film ideas!

So join us for GRANOLA FILMS on Thursday, February 26 at 7pm as we view . . .

The 11th Hour: Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, this captivating documentary explores the perilous state of our planet, and the means by which we can change our course. Contributing to this crucial film are noted politicians, scientists and other ambassadors for the importance of a universal ecological consciousness.

If you're interested in attending "Granola Films," please RSVP. After all, we gotta know how much popcorn to make!

Please Note: Granola Films is BYOB. Bring your own beer, wine, juice, snacks, dinner, brunch, whatever.

If you have any questions about “Granola Films” call Jennie or Amy at 978.741.0800