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

6.21.09

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!