Learn how to throw an Explorer Party this week from Boston Mamas, plus giveaways galore on this week’s Clever Parents Blog Roundup.

Boston Mamas: Fun & Simple Explorer Party. Got curious kids? Check out this how-to on throwing a fun and simple Explorer Party.

One Chic Mama: Go Green, Go Gorgeous. Elwood makes chic yet comfortable and casual clothing from organic and renewable resources. Enter to win a Simone hooded Poncho!

MomFinds: Two Readers Will Win a Pair of Robeez Baby Shoes. Baby will be marching—er, crawling—to the beat of his or her own drum in these comfy, stay-put shoes from Robeez. Just tell us what size you want, and these rock ‘n roll shoes can be yours!

Moms Buzz: Bone Comic Book Giveaway (Kids Pack). Start the new school year with brand new stories to read to your children. In the Bone Comic Book Giveaway, there are 5 prizes of the comic book BONES! The grand winner gets a pack of Bone comic books #1-3 plus other goodies, and the other 4 winners get one book, the “Out from Boneville.”

This 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.

This 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!

This week the Parent Blog Roundup shares an article on fiscally responsible children from The Donald himself. Plus, the latest from Cabbage Patch Kids and the Cuddoozle Nursing Pillow reviewed, a Fleurville diaper bag and $100 giveaway, and an interactive Chinese gender chart - does it work for you?

Moms Buzz: “What You Owe to Your Kids” by Donald Trump Here is an interesting article Moms Buzz found in Trump University blog written by Donald Trump himself about “What You Owe to Your Kids.” In his article, the famous business whiz gives parents of older children an advice on how to make your children financially responsible, how to deal with financial setbacks and manage money.

Classy Mommy: Cabbage Patch Kids Fun to Feed Baby Talk about a blast from the past! How fun to see my little girl enjoying one of these dolls. Check out review here on the latest Cabbage Patch Doll.

One Chic Mama: Feed Your Baby in Cushy Comfort We review the Cuddoozle Nursing Pillow. It’s make from memory foam and has it’s own little sidekick pillow to offer extra support.

Boston Mamas: Chittypulga Goodies! There’s just a few days left to enter to win a Fleurville diaper bag PLUS a $100 gift certificate to fill up the Fleurville with fabulous finds from Chittypulga!

Healthy Bump: Win a Zoobie! Zoobie Pets are patented, award winnng, plush animals that turn into pillows and blankets. Enter now by visiting the Healthy Bump Blog.

MomFinds: Win a $100 Shopping Spree at Joggermom.com Need a new stroller? Enter this week’s giveaway by telling us how you’d spend the $100 if you won the prize.

The Nest Baby: Interactive Chinese Gender Chart Found in an ancient royal tomb near Beijing, this Chinese gender chart — now in flash and interactive — is said to be over 90% accurate. Skeptical? Try it out yourself and help us figure out just jow accurate it really is.