Spooktacular Savings - Save 20%

No tricks, just treats all the way. For one week only take 20% off store wide with savings code "treat" at checkout. Happy Halloween!

* pictured: paintings from the Lotsa series by Cici Art Factory

Get Creative With Photofunia

Have fun with your photos with Photofunia, an online imaging tool that lets you apply great effects with just a few simple clicks. And it's free! But be warned, it's completely addictive.

Amoralia's "Love From" Giftset - The Perfect Gift?

We love the idea of giving a new mama a gift that will pamper her as well as a gift for baby too and now it just got a whole lot easier with Amoralia's "Love From" giftset.

With a super-stylish nightdress for mama (with easy nursing access and just the right amount of feminine touches like the frill detail) and a cute babygrow made from supersoft bamboo with trim that matches the nightdress, this may just be the best (and cutest) new mama gift ever. And it comes packaged in a sweet muslin bag with a gifttag so that's another thing taken care of! $87.50 from Purl Mama & Baby.

Canada First to Ban Bisphenol A in Baby Bottles

Bouquets to Ottawa for leading the way in banning the chemical bisphenol A commonly used in polycarbonate baby bottles.

The Department of Health announced earlier this month that bpa has been officially added to its list of toxic substances and regulations prohibiting the importation, sale and advertising of baby bottles containing bpa will come into force in Canada in 2009. The government has also set aside $1.7 million over the next three years for research into the effects of bpa.

To celebrate this exciting news Purl Mama & Baby is delighted to offer a 10% discount* on Green to Grow and ThinkBaby bpa-free bottles. Click here to save.

* offer valid until October 31 2008.

And the Winner is.....Yoyomama!

Congratulations to Yoyomama, the online resource helping moms on-the-go stay in the know, for winning the BC and Territories regional section of the SavvyMom Mom Entrepreneur of the Year.

You could be a winner too. Purl Mama & Baby has partnered with Yoyomama to offer you the chance to win a $100 shopping spree at Purl Mama plus your choice of a cute blabla bird rattle. But hurry - the contest closes on October 31. Click here to enter.

New Maternity Collections From Egg by Susan Lazar and Ramalama

Two of our favourite brands have just launched their hotly anticipated new maternity collections. Susan Lazar, the designer behind the gorgeous Egg Baby clothing range has just announced the launch of her new maternity range and Australian designers Ramalama, creators of luxe leather bags that don't scream diaper bag, have released their Organic Maternity Essentials range.

Egg Maternity's design philosophy is simple yet sophisticated, comfortable and chic and their new collection of basic pieces with a modern twist promises clothes that mamas will love to wear - layered separates of supple jersey in a beautiful palette of earth tones - and because Egg Maternity doesn't look like typical maternity wear, they can be worn after baby arrives. The collection is due in stores spring 2009.

Ramalama's Organic Maternity Essentials range features a soft blend of organic cotton and elastane (for just the right amount of stretch) with bamboo for its silk like feel. And in keeping with Ramalama's eco approach the wrap dresses, tees and singlets have all been dyed with gentle organic dyes.

Watch this space for updates on where to buy.

Delicious Delice - New From Amoralia

Part of luxe lingerie brand Amoralia's new fall line, the Delice nursing bra and shorts feature 1950's style glamour with plum satin, soft spot mesh and cute bow detail. But, in trademark Amoralia style, this collection isn't just about good looks. It's also as practical as it is pretty with supportive straps and comfy, stretch cups and both the shorts and the bra are lined in ultra-soft, breathable and bacteriostatic (no germs!) bamboo.

free shipping: for a limited time get free shipping* when you purchase any Amoralia product with code "delice"

* free standard shipping available within Canada and the US

Isabella Oliver Fall Sale

Save* on your favs...

* Canadian customers use code "favourites"

Baby Purity Mother's Conference

Feeling confused and overwhelmed by all the allergies in our children, the debate between organic versus non-organic and the frequent green living conversations? Then be sure to check out Baby Purity's Mother's Conference this Saturday at the Sheraton Wall Centre in Vancouver.

At the one day event speakers from leading organisations like Healthy Child Healthy World and the Environmental Working Group will be discussing topics including family nutrition, first foods for your baby and safe household products.

Tickets are $38 and include lunch, the speakers' sessions and a Green Swag Bag. And if you can't make the conference check out Baby Purity's website for product information, tips and research.

Secret Savings - Save 15%

Set up an account in Purl Mama's new Members Area now and save 15% when you purchase anything from our Mama section (gorgeous lingerie and swimwear, bags, carriers and accessories). Just enter the secret savings code from the members area page at checkout to save.

Setting up an account couldn't be easier and takes just a few moments. Just click on the "my account" icon on Purl Mama & Baby's homepage (or click on "members area" above), enter your details and start saving. And don't forget to check back often - exclusive savings and special offers are added to the members area every month.

Beep Beep Slings - Not Your Ordinary Sling

It was definitely love when we spied Beep Beep Slings for the first time. With four fabulous, unique, and limited edition designs to choose from, hanging with mom has never been so fun (or so stylish). Even better, because each sling reverses to a plain colour you get two slings for the price of one. Made from 100% cotton the pouch slings can be worn in four carrying positions - hip carry, infant, nursing and kangaroo - and with an easy on/off design and easy sizing what's not to love? Available from Purl Mama & Baby for $69.

Special Offer: get free shipping* when you purchase a Beep Beep sling. Just enter code "beepbeep" at checkout.

* free standard shipping available to Canada and US

Last Chance to Win a Dwell Diaper Bag

Don't forget - October 15 is the last chance to enter our draw to win a fabulous Dwell Diaper Bag. How to enter? It's very easy (we promise!). Just set up a gift registry - perfect for baby showers, christenings, birthdays... and you'll automatically be entered. Click here or on the gift registry icon on our home page to get started.

Happy Thanksgiving - Save 20%

We'd like to thank our loyal blog readers with an extra special savings code - enter "thanksgiving" at checkout and you'll save 20% off your order.*

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend everyone! From the team at Purl Mama.

*offer valid through Monday

New Oobi Baby - Free Shipping

The new fall/winter Oobi Baby collection is now available online at Purl Mama & Baby and, in trademark Oobi style, it's absolutely gorgeous. Featuring quirky cotton knits in a refreshing palette of blues, reds and yellows the collection showcases new styles like the adorable "smittens"(mittens on a string), retro cool legwarmers, sweater dresses and zippie jackets.

There's also the return of some of last winters favourites like the knee-high booties, the Little Bear hat, and the capelette. And to celebrate the arrival of one of our favourite ranges we're offering you the exclusive chance to get free shipping* when you purchase any item from Oobi Baby this week. Just enter code "oobibaby" at checkout to redeem. You can check out the new range here.

* exclusive offer for our blog readers. Free standard shipping available to Canada and USA only. Offer valid until Saturday 11 October 2008

Maternally Beautiful

We are loving the new collection from Australian designer extraordinaire Stephanie Schell. Featured this week on Babyology, one of our favourite blogs for all things mama and baby, the collection features luxurious maternity and breastfeeding clothes with simple, elegant lines.

Each piece has been cleverly designed to easily translate into breastfeeding pieces post-pregnancy with the addition of discreet breastfeeding access (such as invisible zippers). The clothes are undoubtedly gorgeous but the emphasis is also on comfort with fabrics like silk and cotton jerseys, chiffon and stretch silk satins.

Currently the collection is only available in Australia. Check here for online stockists (the collection should be available online this month).