Cypriana's Baby Registry

Are you planning a baby shower, christening or baptism? Your guests will appreciate a list of baby’s needs located in one place for their shopping convenience. Cypriana offers a Baby Registry and items to fit every budget: beautiful, 100% organic “coming-home” layette items from Under the Nile; chemical-free Organic Blessings “Little Angel” bath and body collection; posh and natural EcoBaby Organic bedding; toxin-free EcoBaby mattresses; whimsical bibs with unexpected details; and the 100% organic leak-free cloth diapering system from Mother-ease.

And no Baby Registry would be complete without a few items to pamper Mom and Dad: pesticide-free DreamSacks® sheets, Nandina® bamboo/organic towels, French soap, and lotions. We also offer Cypriana Gift Cards, perfect for all occasions!

To sign up for Cypriana’s Baby Registry, please stop by our store at 205 1st Avenue South in downtown Kent, Washington. [P.S. – See our ad in the January issue of the Kid’s Directory!]


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Why buy organic and natural products?

Cypriana, the natural home store, specializes in organic products for your home, baby and family. We take great pride in finding well-made, natural and organic products, some of which are 100% certified organic. Located in Kent, Washington, our store offers products from trusted brands such as Under the Nile, EcoBaby Organics, LeBlanc Laundry Soap, DreamSacks®, Nandina®, Mother-ease Diaper System and Organic Blessings.

Why organic? Popular demand over the last several decades for cotton textiles has led to the increased use of pesticides, resulting in ¼ pound of pesticide to produce the cotton in every T-shirt made by conventional means. The impact of such pesticide use on our environment has been staggering: 50 million pounds of pesticides used in just one year depletes the soil and pollutes your family’s water supply. Add to that the use of bleach and chemical dyes in the commercial process of fabric production, and it is evident that the conventional process of manufacturing is unsustainable. As a result, organically grown cotton is gaining popularity and consumers are demanding an increase in the availability of organic products.

As new suppliers of organic cotton products become available, Cypriana aims to be your destination for natural and organic baby wear and bed and bath products. By offering natural and certified organic goods, Cypriana promotes the use of safe, toxin-free and natural fertilizers, compost and soil amendments, and pest control. Stop by today and we’ll show you that it is easy to be green!

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Cypriana has stocking stuffers!

If you haven't finished your holiday shopping yet, stop by Cypriana to pick up stocking stuffers this week. Cypriana has reusable totes that fold up into a pocket-size square for storage, natural soaps, lotions, deodorants and more.

A new customer favorite is our Running Wild Spirit line of all-natural soaps and lotions that are made right here in Washington. Available in different sizes, our varieties include:

Warm Clove
Sandalwood with Frankincense & Myrrh (my favorite!)
Seattle Sunshine
Lavender & Shea Butter
Achy Days
Complexion
Wake-up

Priced affordably, the Running Wild Spirit products make ideal stocking stuffers.

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Frankincense and Myrrh

At this time of year, we are reminded of the reason for Christmas which evokes certain memories, sounds and smells for all of us. Frankincense and myrrh are two of my favorites, so I thought I'd share a bit of information about them. Enjoy! ~ Susan

Treasured by kings, wise men and people of discriminating taste for millenia, the aroma of frankincense and myrrh evokes feelings of warmth, comfort, majesty, reverence and peace.

Frankincense & Myrrh have the rich aroma of two time-honored majestic oils. Frankincense and myrrh, aromatic resins from spindly trees, were once highly-prized from Rome to India, and deemed essential for a variety of uses ranging from religious to cosmetic to medicinal. According to Christian belief, the three wise men who traveled to Bethlehem to worship the Christ Child brought gold, frankincense and myrrh as gifts: sweet deep aroma with hints of citrus and vanilla. What a lovely gift!

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Great Last Minute Gift Ideas from Cypriana

With only 6 shopping days left until Christmas, you are bound to have some last minute gifts to buy. Skip the mall and head to Cypriana on First Avenue South (Kent) to pick up those final items on your list.

Gift idea #1: Try our new Running Wild Spirit soaps and lotions, handmade in Washington, and available in Warm Clove, Sandalwood with Frankincense and Myrrh, plus others.

Gift idea #2: If you’re tired of traffic and ice or know someone who needs a little sunshine, our new product “Seattle Sunshine” is perfect. Available in both soap and lotion, “Seattle Sunshine” includes blended essential oils of pink grapefruit, orange and lime & lemon. Breathe in the fresh scent and feel immediately refreshed.

These delicious-smelling body products make ideal gifts for your holiday hostess, office gift exchange, hair stylist or neighbor.

More gift ideas: Other gift options from Cypriana include our collection of unique, handmade jewelry, DreamSacks® bedding and throws, organic Nandina towels®, Ecobaby organics and more.

Stop by Cypriana today to shop for your last minute holiday gifts. You’ll find something for everyone on your list and, for those who seem impossible to shop for, Cypriana has gift cards available!

Happy Holidays from Cypriana!
~ Susan Thomas

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The importance of a chemical-free crib mattress

No single other purchase for an infant will make as great an impact in the well-being of a baby than his or her crib mattress. Typically used until a newborn infant reaches toddlerhood, crib mattresses are heavily utilized as the child sleeps for 10 to 14 hours per day. While sleeping, a newborn’s still developing and fragile respiratory system is usually separated only by a crib sheet or mattress pad from the surface of the mattress, where traditional mattresses can leech out residual chemicals from the manufacturing process. These chemicals include phthalates, recently banned from plastic baby bottles, teethers, and toys, and a class of compounds called PBDEs, commonly used as fire retardants, but which have been banned in 11 states due to their deleterious health effects in animal studies.

Cypriana is proud to offer parents a safe mattress alternative – Ecobaby mattresses. Our Ecobaby mattresses are comprised of organic and chemical-free cotton, wool, and rubber core and exceed California flame retardant guidelines. Cypriana carries a 6-inch thick Ecobaby Innerspring mattress and a 5-inch thick Ecobaby natural rubber core mattress, each layered with organic cotton and organically-processed wool batting. These superior, natural materials are better able to ventilate heat and provide optimal comfort compared to synthetic materials, while providing a safe, toxin-free sleeping environment for your baby.

In addition, Cypriana offers mattress pads, crib bumpers, covers, sheets, towels, blankets and more. Go green for baby’s sake!

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Green Gifts for Everyone on Your List!

Give “green” gifts this Christmas to surprise everyone on your list with delightfully natural and organic products from Cypriana. Here are some great gift ideas that are good for you and the environment!

DreamSacks® bedding: Our luxurious DreamSacks® sheets, pillow shams and throws are wonderfully soft and pesticide free. Made from bamboo, this luxurious bedding comes in your choice of white, chocolate, natural, blue and green. Once you’ve felt bamboo bedding against your skin, nothing else will do.



Nandina towels®: Made from a natural blend of certified organic cotton and plantation-grown bamboo, Nandina towels® are naturally hypoallergenic, anti-microbial and eco-friendly. Cypriana offers the plush towels in several sizes and styles and in dozens of colors. These towel sets make lovely gifts.




Under the Nile® babywear: Surprise the expectant mother on your list with organic gifts for baby. Made with 100% certified Egyptian cotton, our Under the Nile® line features adorable baby gowns, one and two-piece outfits, towels, bibs and more.



Do you have a hard-to-buy-for shopper on your list? No problem. We’ll make it easy for you. Choose a Cypriana gift card so the shoppers on your gift list can make their own selections. Available in varying denominations. Avoid the mall rush and stop by Cypriana for your shopping today! We’ll show you how easy it is to be green.

Cypriana ~ the natural home store
Now with layaway, gift registries and gift cards