ecodoughCheck out a natural craft dough that you don’t have to make yourself, plus giveaways for children’s books, a Cabana Life shopping spree and a personalized charm necklace.

Eco-Dough: Looking for a natural craft dough, but don’t have the time to make it from scratch? Then check out the fabulous eco-dough (also available gluten, soy, or dairy free) by green art supplier Eco-Kids. Read the rest »

Check out a fun new way to exercise, tips for improving your gas economy, giveaways and more.

Boston Mamas: Happy Hooping For a departure from traditional exercise, try out the fun, unexpected workout provided by Hoopnotica’s awesome hoops and hoopdancing DVDs.

Car & Caboodle: Good Tips & Busted Myths on Fuel Economy Learn to improve your gas economy

Coochicoos: All-in-One Beaba Babycook Here, But Not BPA-Safe? Cool French Babycooker Not BPA-Free Read the rest »

jeannietateThis week on the Parent Blog Roundup, clever tips for coping with parent/child separation, the hilarious Jeannie Tate Show filmed in her minivan, Kimochi dolls and more!

Separation is never easy; here are tips from Boston Mamas – for both the parent who is leaving and the one who is staying – for coping with separation.

Catch Jeannie Tate’s Show from her minivan on Car & Caboodle. Read the rest »

Giveaways galore on this week’s Friday picks from around the web.

Boston Mamas: Win a Britax Convertible Car Seat! Does your kid need a cool new ride? Enter to win a Britax Diplomat Convertible Car Seat in the style of your choice!

Classy Mommy: Win $100 Gift Card to Toys R Us To celebrate VeggieTales:‘Lessons from the Sock Drawer’ DVD Release we’re giving away 1 Grand Prize of a $100 Toys R Us Gift Card so you can “Stock up on Summer Fun!” . 5 Runners Up will get a copy of the new Veggie Tales DVD titled “Lesson from the Sock Drawer”.

MomFinds: Win a Giant Gift Basket from Neat Solutions Always on-the-go? You’ll love this week’s goody basket filled to the brim with fun, practical baby products that are NEAT in every sense of the word.

One Chic Mama: You’re Jingling, Baby Hurry – enter to win a mother/daughter set of Cambodian jingle bells anklets from Baby Emi Jewelry. Deadline is midnight, tonight.

The Nest Baby: Book Club — Porn for New Moms We love this non-stop laugh fest. Pick up a copy and join our discussion now!

Suri’s Drinking Habits Becoming “Bottle-Gate”? Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise’s daughter, Suri, was spotted sucking on a bottle in NYC earlier this week, spawning comments and criticism from various news outlets who say that at two years old, the tot should no longer be drinking from a bottle.

earthThis week, the Clever Parents Blog Roundup is all about being green. Use these ten easy green tips from Boston Mamas to cultivate your family’s awareness about the earth and its limited resources. Take this green poll and tell the Moms Buzz what you do to stay green at home. Green your shopping with The Find Green, a search engine that One Chic Mama writes about this week. Read the rest »

Boston Mamas: Let Them Eat Cake! Thanks to Cherrybrook Kitchen baking mixes, kids and adults with allergies can happily indulge in treat time.

Classy Mommy: Interview with Dr. Bob Sears author of the Vaccine Book
Classy Mommy had a chance to do a Q&A chat with Dr. Bob Sears, author of The Vaccine Book. Read all about it here!

Healthy Bump: Bummis The Bummis complete diapering kit is a perfect start for new moms.

MomFinds: Win a Deluxe Learning Kit for Your Little Reader Teach your baby to read with over $120 worth of books, word cards and interactive DVDs from Your Baby Can Read.

Moms Buzz: Keep Your Husband in Style! Men’s Trend for Spring 2008 Fashion is also hot for men this Spring 2008. There is always something trendy for all men’s style. This Spring season, men’s trend is characterized by…find out!

One Chic Mama: Tangerine Dream With bold colors hot this season, citrus spiked hues add a dash of warmth and a burst of color.

The Nest Baby: Bump Contest Don’t forget to submit your belly pic to the bump contest! Then, browse and vote for your faves — winner gets a trip to Jamaica!

We Covet: Life Saver We Covet
The brilliant Shemergency Survival Kit has just about old thing you might need in a pinch

Moms Buzz: Teaching Kids How to Give Compliments This video that you will watch is about the importance of teaching kids how to give compliments. This may sound a bit strange at the beginning to you since it is one of the few people skills we do not usually emphasize on your kids because for some reason we do not expect kids to give compliments.

Boston Mamas: Seeing Green Thanks to some fabulous picks from See Kai Run’s spring line you’ll be seeing green in no time.

MomFinds: Win Two Fabulous Hip-Ts to Cover Your Assets Battle the bulge, smooth out muffin tops and cover up peek-a-boo undies with these ingenious fashion fixes.

One Chic Mama: Mommy-to-be chic Ann Taylor LOFT has added maternity clothing to their offerings, and we’re giving away a $100 gift certificate.

The Nest Baby: American Terry Giveaway
Give us your best bathtime tip to win a gift bucket from American Terry filled with a hooded towel, bubbles, toys and more!