Infant Massage at CGB

CGB is thrilled to host a four-week Infant Massage program. Classes will be facilitated by Christine DiPaolo.

Infant massage is a way in which to bond with your baby through gentle touch. Touch is extremely important to a baby's well-being, especially during the earliest weeks of life. Every time you hold, kiss, cuddle, rock or touch your baby, you are communicating your love for your child.

Infant Massage may provide relaxation for your baby, strengthen immune system, ease discomfort from colic, gas and constipation, increase circulation, aid in digestion, improve sleep, develop a parent-baby bond are a few of the benefits from infant massage.

Classes will be held at Crunchy Granola Baby. Classes will take place from 5:30 to 7PM from Wednesday, June 23 through Wednesday, July 14. Register at CGB - please include a check for $100 made out directly to Christine DiPaolo, your contact information, and the age of your child.

Contact CGB at 978.741.0800 with any questions.

US Premier: "A Breech In The System"

Ok guys, this is a good one. Really good. CGB and CinemaSalem are teaming up again to screen the United States premier of a riveting, inspiring documentary by Australian film-maker and natural childbirth advocate Karin Ecker. "A Breech in The System" is the story of a woman who fights to give birth to her breech baby naturally, despite her hospital's insistence that she get a cesarean section. We guarantee it's the most exciting movie you will ever see about a birth.

The screening will take place at CinemaSalem on Saturday, June 26th at 10AM and will be immediately followed by a panel discussion. Tickets are only $10 and available at CinemaSalem or online at www.cinemasalem.com. We expect to sell out, so make sure you get your tickets today!

We love this movie and we know you will too. Its tagline reads, "An inspiring documentary about a woman on a mission to give birth naturally against all odds." How perfect is that? We can't wait to see you there.

[ The screening is sponsored by Hamilton Wenham Family Chiropractic, hosted by CinemaSalem, and all proceeds benefit CGB's Childbirth Outreach and Education Program. ]

Eco-Friendly Art Classes at CGB

We welcome curious imaginations to learn creative art-making using recycled materials straight from our community!

During our Eco-Friendly Art Classes, your child will learn basic techniques in painting, drawing and collage, with an eco-friendly twist. All projects have been inspired by our collection and donations of safe, clean, found materials from the city of Salem.

This class is for 2-4 year olds. Attention parents and caregivers: We are excited to help you work together with your child! Please know that we do expect you to stay for the length of each session. Fee is $90 for 4 weeks (additional child in the same family is $75), most materials included, we will let you know if you need to bring anything each week. Classes run from Monday, June 28 through Monday, July 26 at 10:30AM. Register at Crunchy Granola Baby 978-741-0800. Checks made out to Courtney Fallon.

About our Instructor Courtney Fallon: "I was raised in Townsend, Massachusetts. In 2006, I graduated from Rhode Island School of design with a BFA in Painting. After graduating, I enrolled in the Master of Arts in Teaching Art program at Salem State College. Currently, I have a wonderful time working with the imaginations of my elementary students. I enjoy gouache painting, baking batches of cookies, and exploring unique places."

Handmade Hats from Harper Olive

CGB is so psyched about these adorable knit hats from sisters Alycia and Nikki at HarperOlive! Handmade with 100% organic cotton in a rainbow of colors and styles, these cute toppers (with names like Ava, Margo, and Eloise) are each one-of-a-kind, just like your little one!




















This is another one of those times when we say, "I wish these came in adult sizes!" But we'll just have to live vicariously through the lucky kids who'll get to wear HarperOlive hats.















Come in today and check them out!

Welcome Mud Puddle Toys!

CGB would like to extend a warm welcome to Mud Puddle Toys, the newest addition to downtown Salem! A family owned business, Mud Puddle Toys offers safe, eco-friendly toys from thoughtful, conscientious companies that hold children's safety at a higher standard than the bottom line.

Mud Puddle Toys is open at 221 Essex St. on the Pedestrian Mall, just behind Rockafellas, but the Grand Opening will take place today - Saturday, June 5. So be sure to visit Salem for all your baby needs - this town is bursting with great shopping!

Salem Arts Festival

CGB is stoked to be part of the Salem Arts Festival this weekend, June 4-6.

This fantastic, fun, and family-friendly festival features over 75 artists and performed in downtown Salem. Learn more about Salem Arts Festival here.

Here at CGB, we'll be hosting an artist, Molly Donovan, so be sure to take part in the Arts Walk on Saturday, June 5 and check out the work of Ms. Donovan.

See which other local shops are hosting artists here.

More about Molly: Molly Donovan is a visual artist and art therapist who studied fine art at Boston College, and graduated from Lesley University in 2009 with Master of Art’s degree in art therapy. Her mixed media collages combine watercolor, acrylic, oil, paper, photography and found objects, and can be classified as a combination of illustration, design and abstraction. The themes of human connection, memory, environment and nature, and the kinds of emotions that they elicit and ways that they affect people, inspire Molly’s art. Through painting she captures and celebrates the beauty that she perceives in nature, architecture and people. The pieces that are apart of the Salem Art Walk are inspired by the unique and enchanting beauty of Salem. Molly is a recent resident of Salem, and her works reflect how she perceives the city through fresh eyes as a vibrant and whimsical fairytale city rooted in rich history by the sea.

CGB is Hiring!

Crunchy Granola Baby is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team!

As a growing retail outlet, we’re looking for outgoing candidates with a passion for natural living. We are well-known for our superior customer service, so applicants should enjoy working with people, especially children. Applicants should also be self-motivated and driven individuals with a desire to excel.

Applicants should also have a passion for merchandising our ever-growing collection of products, be computer-literate, and be willing to help with our behind-the-scenes work, such as event organization, web maintenance, social networking, etc.

Part times sales consist of 10-20 hours a week providing customer service, but applicants should also have the flexibility and availability to work evening and weekend shifts.

Other Responsibilities:

• Love talking with people? You should relish in assisting customers because, trust us, we have some of the best customers.
• Prefer a clean house? We need somebody who doesn’t mind a little cleaning and light lifting.
• Interested in learning more about natural living and parenting? You should be willing to educate yourself about our products and their benefits.
• Are you community-oriented? We need an individual who wouldn’t mind helping out at workshops and events.

If all this sounds like you, please send resume and / or letter of interest to crunchygranolababy@verizon.net. No phone calls please.

More about Crunchy Granola Baby: CGB is a unique Salem shop that specializes in organic and natural items for babies and young children. But we’re also much more than a retail shop – we see ourselves as a community resource. Some of what we offer includes: classes and workshops in birth, breastfeeding, newborn care, parenting and healthy living; support and play groups for families; along with various fundraisers, events and community outreach.