January 9, 2009

Spot the Dot

Can you spot the dot at Crunchy Granola Baby?
Cuz our January tag SALE is happening right now!

Come check out great natural products at low prices! A green tag indicates 50% off, a blue tag 25% off, a red tag 15% off, and no tag?

No tag indicates the item is 10% off! Which means . . .

10 - 50% storewide*!
*excludes consignment items, Hip Baby Gear items, and web items

Come check out Kate Quinn dresses at 15% off, Under The Nile pajamas at a 25% discount, and Imagiplay toys at a staggering 50% discount!

Not to mention 10% off diapers, babywearing wraps, skin care and more!

But hurry! The CGB January SALE starts Friday, January 9 and lasts until Sunday January 18. And then it's over!

It pays to be crunchy.

January 8, 2009

Who Does She Think She Is?

"In a half-changed world, women often feel they need to choose: mothering or working? Your children's well-being or your own? "Who Does She Think She Is?" is a documentary film by Academy Award winning filmmaker Pamela Tanner Boll that explores this problematic question." This adventurous and innovative film features five fierce women who refuse to choose."

"Who Does She Think She Is?" is playing at the MFA January 7 - 18. The specific dates and times are listed below.
  • Jan 7, 6pm
  • Jan 9, 8:15pm
  • Jan 10, 1:15pm
  • Jan 11, 11am
  • Jan 17, 11am
  • Jan 18, 11am
Q&A panels will take place after each screening and a discount of 25% is available for groups of 10 or more.

'Cuz seriously, who does she think she is?

January 7, 2009

Child Yoga Series at North Shore Yoga


I am so excited that Toddler Yoga is starting again this Tuesday 1/13!
Tommie and I had such a great time the first class!
Marnie does a great job keeping him focused, and for those of you who know Tommie know that can be a task!
Check out all the info below:

YOGA ED PARENT/CHILD YOGA SERIES (ages 2.5 – 5)
  • Tuesdays 10:15 AM - 11 AM ~ 6 weeks: Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10 & 17
  • Tuesdays 10:15 AM - 11 AM ~ 6 weeks: Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & Apr 6
  • Fridays 10:15 AM - 11 AM ~ 6 weeks: Mar 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3 & 10
Class fee = $75 ($25 per additional sibling); cash or check only; sorry no credit cards If you are interested in registering for the class, kindly let me know by responding to this email or calling the studio: 978-857-9063. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. We are located on Cabot Street in downtown Beverly and we are in the lower level of the Registry of Motor Vehicles building. For detailed directions and parking information, visit our website: http://www.northshoreyogastudio.com/directions.html.

January 6, 2009

Running out of time . . . CSA Deadline!

Registration deadline for our Winter CSA has been extended until Tuesday 1/13! But that doesn't mean you should procrastinate . . . register now!

Crunchy Granola Baby has teamed up with Heaven’s Harvest Farm in New Braintree to provide you with a unique opportunity – the chance to become a shareholder in a Winter CSA.

The CSA will run for eight weeks through January, February and March. Dates and pickup times have yet to be determined, but Crunchy Granola Baby will keep shareholders posted.

All produce is guaranteed organic and comes from farms in Florida, North Carolina and locally from Enterprise Farm. Produce will include: apples, arugula, cabbage, carrots, kale, corn, cucumbers, mustard greens, garlic, onions, green beans, oranges, peppers, potatoes, thyme, squash, turnips and tomatoes. Shareholders have a choice between a full and half share.

Prices are as follows:

8 Week Half Share: $240
8 Week Full Share: $352

*Please Note: Half shares are for 2 or fewer people who will not be big veggie eaters. A full share is easily eaten by 2 or more people in a week.

Register at Crunchy Granola Baby NOW. Checks should be made out to Heavens Harvest Farm and dropped off (or mailed) to Crunchy Granola Baby.

Include your:

Name
Address
Phone #
Email

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jennie or Amy at 978.741.0800 or at crunchygranolababy@verizon.net

January 3, 2009

Sweet Sounds of Free Music

Lookng for something to do? Why not try a FREE CLASS at Music Together in Beverly?


Music Together is a nationally recognized music and movement program for infants through kindergarten. Why not try a free class and see how your child can benefit from the joy of music, singing, instrument play, and movement?


Free classes will take place on January 5 at 9:30am and on January 9 at 9:30am. Please register at www.musictogetherarts.com.


Music Together is located at Red Brick Arts Center at 95 Rantoul Street in Beverly. For more information, call 781.307.7373.

Home EcO - Register Soon!

Spots are filling quickly for our Home EcO Sewing Class, so register soon!

In this class, you'll learn basic machine and hand sewing techniques to help you start creating unique and beautiful apparel, accessories and toys using repurposed and recycled fabric. No experience necessary.

Classes run from January 20 through February 6, from 7 to 9 pm.

January 20 (Week One)Felt Toy: Basic hand and machine sewing techniques. We will create a small felt toy. All materials will be supplied.

January 27 (Week Two)Pillow Cover: Bring an old sweater or a piece of fabric that you would like to repurpose and a pillow that you would like to re-cover (or a new pillow form) and we will create a beautiful new accessory for your home.

February 3 (Week Three)Baby Clothes: Bring a no longer used sweater and I will show you how to give it new life by transforming it into a baby jumper or pants and cute beret hat.

February 10 (Week Four)Tote Bag: Bring any fabric you like and learn how easy and fun it is to make your own simple handbag or shopping tote.

Following the Sewing Block, we will also host a Knitting Block (February 17 through March 10) and an Eco-Homemaking Block (March 17 through April 7).

If you're interested in taking any of these classes, please contact Jennie or Amy at 978.741.0800 or crunchygranolababy@verizon.net

Go forth and be creative! But register soon!

January 2, 2009

Ruthy's Kitchen

Sick of cooking? Too expensive to eat out? Bored with the same old chain restaurants?

Check out our friends over at Ruthy's Kitchen at 102 Webb Street in Salem. This charming, locally owned cottage kitchen serves prepared meals that are fresh, nutritious, tasty and unbelievably affordable!

Ruthys's got everything from mac and cheese to wild mushroom and goat cheese tartlets, from cookies to smoked salmon canapes with horseradish cream. And another helpful tidbit of information? Ruthy's Kitchen is open Monday through Friday from 10am - 7pm and on Saturdays from 10am - 3pm. So take a chance and try something new. Something fresh. Something LOCAL! And tell Ruthy that Crunchy Granola Baby sent you. Call Jan for more details. Or if you want her to set aside one of her mouthwater oatmeal raisin cookies. 978.745.5545.