There’s a fun and FABULOUS event taking place this Saturday (February 27th) that you’ll want to take the kiddies to.

In honor of Dr. Seuss, ALL Target stores across America will feature a reading of the Dr. Seuss classic, Oh, The Places You’ll Go! as well as in-store events that include readings by volunteers and local notables, giveaways and other fun reading-related activities.

Read Across America Day coincides each year with Theodore “Dr. Seuss” Geisel’s birthday, and Target, along with the National Education Association, support this day as the nation’s largest celebration of children’s reading.

 The more you read, the more things you will know.  The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.

Winter Olympics fever is spreading and our friends at Patemm Pads got it bad!  In honor of the Winter Olympics they’re offering 20% off ALL patemm pads.  Just enter coupon code: GOLD when ordering.

This offer is good through Sunday, February 28, 2010 – the final day of the Olympics!   This round and innovative changing pad has long been one of The Baby Planners’ Picks, and what better way to honor the Olympics than with this made in the USA product.  Go for the gold!

A fabulous, new documentary is hitting theaters this April about, you guessed it, Babies!  The film follows four infants in Namibia, Mongolia, Tokyo and San Francisco from birth to their first steps.  We caught a glimpse this weekend and we coo hardly wait!

You can watch the trailer here.

Almost every minute, Heart Disease, the #1 killer of women, claims another life.  In honor of American Heart Month , Storksak, one of our all time favorite diaper bags, will donate 20% of February sales at for the Storksak Suzi Red Label in navy to the American Heart Association to help support their efforts to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

But if that’s not enough to tempt you, check out their latest Emily Bag in purple – you can find it at Saks Fifth Avenue at the end of this month -gorgeous!

Fans of the Emily bag include Angelina Jolie, Tori Spelling, Jenna Elfman and of course, Ellie & Melissa!

Race to Nowhere is a powerful documentary film that asks the question we all ask ourselves – are we pushing our kids too hard and too fast?    The film-makers hope to encourage families, educators, experts and policy makers to examine current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America to become the healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens of the next century.   We think this is one film that is a must-see for parents everywhere.

We’re not sure whether to laugh or cry over this one!  Interesting study on “pregnancy brain” here.

We wanted to give a shout out to our favorite go-to Green Gal, Alegre Ramos.  Not only is she the owner of LA’s premiere Green boutique, Green and Greener, but she’s also pregnant with her first baby.  Who better to write an informative and insightful article on going green during pregnancy.  We wanted to share her six tips for a green pregnancy here.  Enjoy!

We love practical baby items and as any new parent knows, you can never have too many bibs.  Our newest find, the Baggino Learner’s Bib, gets our thumbs up because it can be used from table time to play time.  Long sleeves, long front, and the cute, simple design are what makes this bib a stand out.

And now through the end of February, Baggino is donating 50% of all website sales to Haitian relief.  Now that’s what we call seal worthy!

As busy working moms, we know that quiet, “alone” time often takes place while driving -shuttling between school, soccer, meetings – you name it.  We also know how easy it is to use that time to check in with our hubbies, friends, make a doctor’s appointment, or even dinner reservations.  Starting today, all that will change.  We’ve taken Oprah’s (yes, we love her!) No Phone Zone Pledge and encourage you to, as well.  As hard a habit this is to break, remember, distracted driving is dangerous driving.

I pledge to make my car a No Phone Zone. Beginning right now,  I will do my part to help put an end to distracted driving by not texting or using my phone while I am driving.  I will ask other drivers I know to do the same.  I pledge to make a difference.

Spread the word…. and of course, when you get our voice mail, now you’ll know why.