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2010-06-21T09:59:00.001-07:00

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Cool Mom Picks - Snack Bag Review

2010-06-10T12:47:00.000-07:00

Do you love our Snack Bags? Want to win a FREE Snack Bag?

Check out this great review on Cool Mom Picks & enter their Itzy Ritzy contest by clicking here.

April Parent Profile From Sunny Florida!

2010-04-19T08:50:00.000-07:00

Read our April parent profile on the Itzy Ritzy Facebook Fan Page!

Fabulous Mommies - 5 Spring Fashion Tips from a True Fashionista

2010-03-31T15:17:00.000-07:00

Want to know what's in for spring? Become an Itzy Ritzy Facebook fan and check out our note featuring fashion blogger and Itzy Ritzy fan Courtney Winslow filling us in on the hottest trends for the season. Then tell us some trends you've been noticing and where you get your runway looks for less!

March Parent Profile

2010-03-31T15:12:00.000-07:00

Meet Edye, a first-time expecting mom and her husband, Paul.

Name: Edye Wilkowski

Occupation: Account Manager with a Prescription Benefit Management Company

Due Date? How far along are you?
Due date is July 29 - about 4 ½ months along.

Hometown:
Chicago, IL

Other cities where Edye has lived:
Enfield, CT; Iowa City, IA

Edye's favorite Itzy Ritzy fabrics:
Avocado Damask - My two Wet Happened?™ Wet Bagsfor traveling are in this print.

Edye's first reaction to learning that she was nominated for Itzy Ritzy's Parent Profile:
I thought a new picture of me was needed ASAP, so I asked if I could get a spray tan first. (I am translucent right now) Otherwise, very excited! I am a fan of the Itzy Ritzy Newsletter!

Edye's pregnancy food cravings:
Fudgesicles, pomegranate seeds, Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl with spicy salsa and Milky Ways (my mom craved these too when she was carrying me).

How Edye has been feeling:
Great! Other than that random week I had vertigo.

Is Edye finding out the sex of her baby:
Absolutely! I can't wait to start shopping. Well, maybe I already have, just a bit, so I will need to return a few things or save them for presents depending on what we find out in a couple of weeks.

Edye's must-haves for the new baby:
At least one pair of fancy jeans for a boy or girl.

Unsolicited advice Edye has received from friends, family or strangers:
Oh yes...dumb things like "make sure you drink lots of water" - duh! And my favorite: My dear mom who has not flown for over 20 years told me not to go through the "x-ray" machines at the airport. Well after my first embarrassing pat down because of refusing the "x-ray", I learn the machines you walk through are just like the metal detectors that you walk through in department stores.

The cutest thing Edye's husband has done during her pregnancy thus far:
When I told him I could feel the baby moving for the first time, he put his hand on my stomach to try and feel it too. I had to explain that at 4 ½ months it was only the internal feeling and that he would not be able to feel a kick or elbow for another few months. He also gets me orange juice and waffles before I get out of bed every morning-this was not the case pre-pregnancy!

What Edye is looking forward to the most about being a first-time mom:
I am looking forward to laughing when my child says or does something hilarious or naughty. Over the past several years, some of my fondest memories have been laughing with my girlfriends when their children do or say something hysterical.

What Edye swears she won't do as a mom:
I will not let my children watch trashy TV with me (see next question).

Edye's favorite guilty pleasure magazine and TV show:
"The Real Housewives of Orange County" and I am looking forward to the NYC season starting. My guilty pleasure magazine is "Conde Nast Traveler" - I love dreaming about my next getaway.

The one fashion item Edye cannot live without:
A Louis Vuitton purse or bag- original brown canvas. Based on experience, I know these are stain proof, which I know will be key once baby is in the picture too!

If Edye could go anywhere tomorrow on an all expense paid vacation, where would she go and with whom?
I would go back to Italy, specifically Positano, with my husband.

Thank you, Edye for your great answers. Congratulations and best wishes with your new baby!

Itzy Ritzy Fan

2010-02-11T10:31:00.000-08:00

Deanna Hernandez-Arza, a member of our Fabric Focus Group and Itzy Ritzy fan, sent us this picture of her adorable daughter dining in style with her Avocado Damask Ritzy Sitzy Shopping Cart & High Chair Cover!

ENK Trade Show

2010-02-11T10:28:00.000-08:00

Itzy Ritzy is excited to announce that we will be at the ENK Children’s Club in NYC March 7th - 9th 2010! Come and see us!

Parent Profile

2010-02-02T12:26:00.000-08:00

Meet Maria Barnes, our hilarious parent for February's Parent Profile, and her beautiful family! Maria was nominated by fellow Itzy Ritzy newsletter member Jillian. Jillian says "Maria handles motherhood unlike no one else I have ever met and is really an inspiration to me by continually laughing through her day with four children!"

Name: Maria Barnes

Occupation: Stay at home mom of 4. When I finish my training here, I will be qualified for a job as a taxi driver, cook, housekeeper, tutor, accountant, hostage negotiator, or peacekeeper with the United Nations.

Maria's children and what they're into:
Quentin, age 14 years: Involved in wrestling and track. He never leaves home without his iPod. We both have a love of music and spend a lot of time talking about new bands and songs. Single-handedly making Verizon rethink their unlimited texting plan. The hero of his younger siblings, he is wonderful with them. He has a great sense of humor, very quick-witted: to be with him is to be laughing.

Aidan, age 5 years: Plays soccer (go Little Sting!) and takes gymnastics. He has the most amazing smile: his whole face gets involved. He is very sweet, sensitive and kind. He loves to build with Tinker Toys and Legos, has a need to know how everything works and questions everything. He eats blocks of brie like they're apples, just like his dad. He snores like a jackhammer, again, just like his dad.

Wyatt, age 3 years: Loves to color and do art projects. He has his own catch phrase, "That's what I do" (closely related to "That's how I roll" in the urban dictionary). Tells me the food I cook "makes his eyeballs burn". Sometimes he sleeps inside his pillowcase with only his feet hanging out and sleeps with a picture of himself. He almost never wakes up in the same clothes he falls asleep in: he re-dresses in the middle of the night, sometimes putting on 3 or 4 shirts. He is funny without trying.

Tatum, age 2 years: Just started taking gymnastics. She loves her baby dolls, purses, and anything "Fancy Nancy". A great mix of sweet and tough, she's a perfect little sister to three older brothers. Her brothers don't let her act like a princess, which I think is great. She has a great, deep laugh. She brings a great energy to our family. I couldn't have picked a more perfect daughter.

Hometown:
Fort Thomas, KY

Other cities where Maria has lived:
Walton, KY; Chicago, IL and Naperville, IL

Maria's favorite Itzy Ritzy fabrics:
Central Park West, Rocket Man and Perfect Princess

Maria's one piece of advice for someone about to become a first time parent:
Even on the toughest of days, try to find the humor in parenthood. Don't be afraid to make mistakes and laugh at yourself. Tell people about your mistakes, because we want to laugh too.
Also, under no circumstances do you let your kids in on any secrets you don't want friends, family, teachers, and strangers to know. It brings toddlers great joy to hear people laugh at their parents. If you forget this rule, refer back to my advice on learning to laugh at yourself.

Maria's go-to quick and easy meal for her kids:
Chicken and cheese quesadilla with salsa on the side and fresh fruit.

Maria's parenting trick:
Let the little stuff go, pick your battles. Find a good balance of friend and parent with each of your children. Be willing to adjust your approach to parenting based on your child's individual needs.
Let your kids play with rolls of tape, sometimes they'll tape their mouths shut without you even needing to ask.
Quentin's advice: When you're upset with one child, don't take it out on the others. Be consistent in your parenting.

Maria's favorite guilty pleasure magazine and TV show:
US Magazine (although I call it U.S. Magazine so it sounds like I'm reading important, hard-hitting news and not celebrity gossip).
"Keeping up with the Kardashians", "The Hills", "The Real Desperate Housewives", "Giuliana & Bill"

The one fashion item Maria cannot live without:
I would say the one fashion accessory I can't live without is jewelry. It's amazing how just throwing a necklace, cute bracelet or earrings on can make you feel so much more pulled together. My husband would say the one accessory I couldn't live without is a Starbuck's Carmel Frappuccino in my hand.

If Maria could go anywhere tomorrow on an all expense paid vacation, where would she go and with whom?
I would love to go to sit on a beach with no one around but my husband for a few days. We haven't been on a real vacation in 6 years, so it's long overdue. It'd be great to miss our kids while sipping margaritas.

Anything else we should know about Maria:

1. After dating my husband for 6 months, he told me how much he loved my blue eyes.
2. I don't have blue eyes.
3. I have a Starbucks addiction. I've been put on a budget, but am currently researching things I can sell (kidney, anyone?) to support my addiction.
4. I like doing push-ups so much; my whole body shakes when I do them.
5. I do not enjoy exercising. I have a gym membership, but can't seem to make it past the delicious café in their lobby. They also have a spa in the lobby. It's like they don't want me to work out.
6. Growing up in Kentucky, I had a pet pig named Lenetta who would watch T.V. with us. When she got fat, we ate her. It's one of the most vivid, scarring memories of my childhood. Helpful tip to parents: Don't make your kids eat their pets.

Thank you, Maria for your great advice and for making us laugh!

Social Media Marketing -- Everybody’s Doing It!

2010-02-02T10:10:00.000-08:00

Social media is not a fad, it is a fundamental shift in the way we communicate. That means new rules, new opportunities, and new challenges – and businesses must understand this. Social media is a necessity for promoting your business, and it is a powerful strategy that will get you attention, word-of-mouth hype, and massive amounts of traffic to your website and brick-and-mortar store.

What’s There to Lose? There is no other low-cost promotional method out there that will easily give you large numbers of customers, some of whom may come back to your store again and again.

Where to Start? Facebook is your best bet. The online community now has over 300 million users and offers a very powerful platform on which to build a presence. If you are not already active on Facebook, you should get started right away.

How to Get Started: Set up an effective Facebook Fan Page. This not only attracts fans but is sticky, meaning fans keep coming back and may share the content on your page with their friends. Start adding fans to your page by identifying contacts from your profile that are either business connections, people working in a field related to your business, or who would otherwise benefit from the information your company provides, and invite them to become a fan of the Page. Email a short note explaining what you want to offer through your Facebook page, and include a link to the site.

Get the Word Out: Start promoting your Facebook page everywhere: put a Facebook page button on your website, spread the word on Twitter, send an email notification to your newsletter members and place a link on your business cards. Do whatever it takes to help people know that your company is on Facebook and want them to become a part of your community.

Maintaining Fans: In order to stay relevant on Facebook, you need to continually update your page and use the site. The more actions you take uploading pictures, sharing videos or posting notes, the more you appear on fans’ News Feed (the page a Facebook member first sees when logged in). This keeps your brand in their minds.

Encourage interactions with fans, asking them to vote on their favorite new products and what community activities they would like your boutique to host. When fans post comments on your Facebook page, the posts show up on their friend’s News Feeds further promoting your brand to potential customers.

Updating content on your Facebook page also encourages fans to remain supporters and visit your page for unique information that is beneficial to them. Examples include exclusive content, secret contests, special sales or insider access revealed to Facebook fans before revealed to non-fans.

GET STARTED TODAY!!!

Jon Biancardi is a marketing intern with Itzy Ritzy. He is a senior at North Central College studying Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management and Marketing.

Parent Profile - NYC

2010-01-29T12:58:00.000-08:00

Meet Jessie and her beautiful daughters Drew and Harper, our first Parent Profile family of the new year!

Name: Jessie Wixon

Family: Husband Miles and daughters Drew and Harper

Occupation: Stay at home mom and public relations freelancer

Jessie's daughters and what they're into:
Drew, age 26 months: Loves her baby sister and sometimes wants to hug her so tight she can't breathe! Just learned about princesses over Christmas and adores them. Loves to play dress up, run, sing, read books and play with her baby dolls all day. She's an independent girl and very ready for preschool!

Harper, age 7 months: Talking up a storm and loves to say "Dada" to her Daddy. Smiles and giggles through her nose all day and adores her big sister to the point where she'd rather watch her than eat! Such a happy, easy going baby. We are very lucky!

Hometown:
New York City

Other cities where Jessie has lived:
I grew up in Massachusetts, lived in Washington, D.C. and my parents currently live in Cape Cod.

Jessie's favorite Itzy Ritzy fabrics:
Central Park West and Funky Monkey Pink

Jessie's one piece of advice for someone about to become a first time parent:
I'd tell them to laugh a lot and enjoy their kids as kids. Don't structure them too much when they are young because you only have them at home with you for so long, so enjoy every moment-it really goes by so quickly!

Jessie's go-to quick and easy meal for her kids:
Hard-boiled eggs, whole wheat pasta and edamame - quick, easy and healthy!

Jessie's parenting trick:
Don't give into the whining! Kids are smart and they know they can get to you, so hold your ground and make sure they speak in their "nice" voice. And I am a firm believer in the Miracle Blanket for babies. Both my kids are great sleepers and I swear it's all because of this blanket!

Jessie's favorite guilty pleasure magazine and TV show:
US Magazine, The Hills and Gossip Girl

The one fashion item Jessie cannot live without:
My alphabet charm necklace with 'M', 'D' and 'H' on it for Miles, Drew and Harper. I wear it everyday.

If Jessie could go anywhere tomorrow on an all expense paid vacation, where would she go and with whom?
I'd probably go back to East Africa with my husband (and take the kids when they were old enough). We spent two weeks there for our honeymoon. Or I'd love to go scuba diving in the Red Sea.

Something else we should know about Jessie:
My oldest daughter gets car sick and I can't tell you how many times the Itzy Ritzy Ritzy Rider has saved me. I just take it off, throw it in the wash when we get to our destination and back on it goes! It's been a lifesaver.

Thank you, Jessie!

Itzy Ritzy is a Hit in the UK

2010-01-18T11:21:00.000-08:00

UK account Coochie Coo and blog My Funny Bunny are running a competition for Itzy Ritzy gear. Check out this quote a fan submitted about her favorite Itzy Ritzy product:

"I just love the Ritzy Sitzy shopping trolley cover to bits. What a brilliant idea - best thing I've seen in a long time! I cringe every time I take my baby granddaughter shopping and spend about ten minutes wiping the trolley down with Dettol wipes, and that's after drying it usually, I then spend the shopping trip trying to stop her chewing it! Not easy! This is such a simple, practical idea, and looks so stylish and comfy too - much better than being plonked in a cold metal seat covered in goodness knows what! She'd be the envy of all the other babies! Excellent idea too for babies who are a bit wary of shopping trolleys as it will make it look more familiar. Great for in restaurants too!" - Vee

Itzy Ritzy Fan

2010-01-04T08:04:00.000-08:00

Little baby Liam looks like a model posing with his Itzy Ritzy blanket! Local Chicago photographer, Alicia (www.alicias.com) took these gorgeous photos for Liam's newborn pictures.

Itzy Ritzy Fans!

2010-01-04T08:00:00.000-08:00

The O’Neill twins, Emma and Declan, are showing off their personal style with Itzy Ritzy!

Local Celebrity: Itzy Ritzy Fan, Elaine

2009-12-02T09:14:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to our local celebrity, Elaine and her miracle pregnancy!

Elaine and her husband Dave are an Illinois couple with two adorable twin boys, Alexander and Nathan, and expecting naturally-conceived, identical triplet girls. The chances of identical triplets? It ranges from 1 in 160,000 to 1 in 200 million! Elaine is set to deliver the three girls, Emma, Ainsley and Samantha, this Thursday. Itzy Ritzy wishes Elaine and her family the best of luck!

Want to learn more?
Check out Elaine's blog
Watch her feature on ABC 7 Chicago News under the section HealthBeat

Itzy Ritzy Fan

2009-11-20T12:00:00.000-08:00

Baker 'rides in style' with his Avocado Damask Ritzy Rider! How cute!

Parent Profile: All The Way From Europe!

2009-11-10T09:20:00.000-08:00

This month's Parent Profile takes us overseas to meet Lise, an Itzy Ritzy fan from Norway, and her three adorable sons! Lise recently visited the Itzy Ritzy headquarters in Chicago during a stay with her cousin, Itzy Ritzy's CEO Kelly Douglas. Lise met with the Itzy Ritzy Design Team and provided European fashion inspiration for our new custom fabric launching next spring.

Name: Lise Vold

Family: Husband Gunnar, and sons Filip, Fredrik & Nikolai

Occupation: Social worker and mother of 3 boys

Lise's kids & what they are into:
Filip (age 5)- Playdates, soccer, Playstation, Gameboy, movies, hiking and biking. Filip is super social and loves to talk - all the time!

Fredrik (soon to be 3)- Dressing up, playing outside, reading books and watching movies. Fredrik is active and always on the go, he really looks up to his big brother and is quite the copycat.

Nikolai (6 months)- Putting anything and everything into his mouth. He gets lots of attention, hugs and kisses from his brothers. He is one happy and easy baby.

Hometown:
Sandnes , Norway

Other cities where Lise has lived:
I have, in my childhood, lived in England and Holland and spent a year in Kansas as an exchange student. I have also lived in Oslo during my childhood years and again when I studied to be a social worker.

Lise's one piece of advice for someone about to become a first time parent:
Take it easy! Make and take time to enjoy every phase. Pick your battles and be consistent. Remember to laugh and have some fun too!
I guess that was more than one piece of advice!

Lise's go-to quick & easy meal for her kids:
Fruit & raisins - I cut up all types of fruit up and watch it disappear.

Lise's parenting trick:
It is not really a trick, but my boys always have to say thank you for dinner and carry their plate to the counter top by the dishwasher. It is amazing what little kids actually can manage and how most of the time, they enjoy helping out.

What are the biggest differences in parenting in the US and in Norway?
I think that Norwegian kids spend more time outdoors playing, biking, hiking in the mountains and skiing.

What are some hot European trends?
Retro fabrics, clothes and wallpaper and the colors purple and grey.

The one fashion item Lise cannot live without:
A nice big purse - I need the room with 3 kids.

If Lise could go anywhere tomorrow on an all expense paid vacation, where would she go and with whom?
I love traveling, so it is hard to decide we I would go - back to New York, Thailand or South Africa? Or somewhere were I haven't been, like Australia or Kenya?
Sorry kids...not coming! I think I would take my husband Gunnar to New York again. I think it is important to take time and just be girlfriend and boyfriend. Missing the kids is good thing!

Something else we should know about Lise:
I like to cook and include the boys when I have the time and energy to do so. They love to help and learn what is healthy, but they have also become good at trying different foods. My kids love avocados, tomatoes, fried onions, olives, feta cheese and parmesan cheese. My 5 year old wants a cook book for Christmas and says he can't wait till he can make us dinner!

Thank you, Lise, for being an Itzy Ritzy parent and sharing your thoughts!

The Man in the Yellow Hat Visits Itzy Ritzy!

2009-10-29T13:48:00.000-07:00

It was a standard day in the office here at Itzy Ritzy until The Man in the Yellow Hat stopped by! Happy Halloween from good-sport, General Manager Naz & The Itzy Ritzy Team!!

October Parent Profile

2009-10-12T13:30:00.000-07:00

For October's Parent Profile, Itzy Ritzy is proud to introduce you to Brandon, and his beautiful family!

Name: Brandon Powell

Family: Wife Jolie, son Jax, son Hudson & daughter Evangeline

Occupation: Family Owned Business - Oil and Gas

Brandon's kids & what they are into:
Jax - 6, who we like to call "Boss Hog" loves baseball and has a huge sweet tooth.

Hudson - 4, our Class Clown plays T-Ball and tries to do everything his big brother does.

Evangeline - 15 months, our little girl who we call Evan brings so much joy to our lives and has completed our family.

Hometown:
Dallas, Texas

Other cities where Brandon has lived:
Lubbock, Texas

Brandon's one piece of advice for someone about to become a first time parent:
You can do more than you think - they need you more than you think. I finally got it after our 3rd and have had the best bonding with our little girl. Find laughter in it all...and never forget their age.

The one thing that surprised Brandon the most about becoming a dad:
The spontaneity that comes with having kids. There is never a dull moment.

Brandon's parenting trick:
Each child is their own person - therefore they all cannot be approached the same way.

Brandon's favorite sports team:
Texas Rangers and the Boston Red Sox

Brandon's favorite one-on-one activities with his children:
Playing catch or watching a movie together.

If Brandon could go anywhere tomorrow on an all expense paid vacation, where would he go and with whom?
I would take my wife back to Cabo where we had our honeymoon 10 years ago. We have not been anywhere since...

Something else we should know about Brandon:
Becoming a father is a gift that we get to enjoy for just a short period of time. I feel so lucky and blessed to have been given the chance to be a dad to my three wonderful kids.

Snack Happened Story

2009-10-02T08:20:00.001-07:00

Heather from Surfside Baby, one of our accounts, shared this cute story about her son Alex and his new Snack Happend Snack Bag:

I just wanted to tell you that my son Alex started preschool last week. He is supposed to have a snack bag with is name on it. So I used the Snack Happened monkey bag you gave me as a sample at the ABC Show. He LOVES it and won’t let go out it. He finds his bag now and fills it up with his snack every day before school (well Tuesdays and Thursdays)...What an AWESOME idea for preschools that require a unique bag for the kids! Also, perfect for matchbox cars, according to Alex. Thought you would want to hear that. Thanks! Heather

Itzy Ritzy Fan

2009-08-13T10:53:00.000-07:00

Miss Aoife Bell looks absolutely adorable in her Pink & Chocolate Minky Dot Baby Ritzy Rider!

Baby Charlie Loves His Itzy Ritzy

2009-08-11T07:56:00.000-07:00

Adorable little Charlie poses with his Bitzy Burp & Wash Cloth!

Little Itzy Ritzy Fan!

2009-08-04T07:54:00.000-07:00

Itzy Ritzy customer Nixon loves his Baby Ritzy Rider car seat cover!
www.itzyritzy.com/shop

"Healthy Tips For Busy Moms"

2009-07-29T08:06:00.000-07:00

Itzy Ritzy's very own intern Kristie wrote a great article that has been published on eZine Articles. Congratulations, Kristie!
Check out the article here: http://ezinearticles.com/?id=2619413

Itzy Ritzy is Proud to Announce our CLENE Certification!

2009-07-16T08:45:00.000-07:00

Being committed to providing the highest-quality products to our discerning parents, Itzy Ritzy decided to take part in a new testing process by the company CLENE. According to their website, "CLENE is all about creating easy, environmentally conscious and 'clene' choices for families". To accomplish this goal, CLENE sends products to testing labs to determine how allergy and asthma-friendly, antimicrobial, dust-mite resistant, mold-resistant and machine washable they are.

Itzy Ritzy's eco-friendly line, made from the most amazing bamboo fabric, met the requirements of the testing and are certified as CLENE products! Satisfy your cravings for safe and stylish eco-friendly gear:
www.itzyritzy.com/ecofriendly

Parent Profile of the Month

2009-07-06T09:44:00.000-07:00

Join us every month as we celebrate a new parent and all that they do! For our inaugural addition, we would like to celebrate Kerry, Itzy Ritzy's Co-CEO Kelly's best friend since kindergarten. Thank you Kerry for always being 100% Itzy Ritzy supportive.

Name: Kerry

Occupation: Mom

Kerry's children and what they are into:

Will (age 4) - Having play dates, fishing, arts
& crafts and watching movies
Bennett (age 21 months) - Dancing, smiling,
The Wiggles and finding trouble!

Hometown: Naperville, IL

Other cities where Kerry has lived: Iowa City, IA and Chicago, IL

Kerry's favorite Itzy Ritzy fabric:
Red Rider for my wild little cowboys!

Kerry's one piece of advice for someone about to become a first-time parent:
Make some great mommy friends through classes/church/playgroups, if you don't have them already. They are invaluable for advice, tips, or just to vent!

Kerry's go-to quick & easy meal for her kids:
Peanut butter sandwiches & fruit....we always have bread and peanut butter around, they are fast, and my picky eaters love them. They are great for picnics too because they don't require refrigeration!

Kerry's parenting trick:
When we brush their teeth we go through everything they have eaten that day and "brush it off". It helps them brush longer because they try to think of everything they have eaten, plus it helps me assess how good/badly we have eaten that day!

Kerry's favorite guilty pleasure TV show & magazine:
My weakness is reality TV...and of course 'US Weekly'.

If Kerry could go anywhere tomorrow on an all expense paid vacation, where would she go and with whom?
I would go to Hawaii with a nanny so the boys could be with us, but my husband and I could go out for dinner/drinks at night alone.

Best parenting advice...
"Never say Never". Before having children, I would be appalled at parents that would "let" their kids have tantrums in public and thought it would never be the case when I had kids. Wow did I have a lot to learn!

Would You Like to be Profiled?
We want to celebrate our trusted newsletter members, increase the involvement of our wonderful Itzy Ritzy community and recognize your commitment to good parenting! Email brittany@itzyritzy.com for a chance to be featured in our next Parent Profile.

Jerry O'Connell Loves His Twins & Itzy Ritzy!

2009-07-01T12:10:00.001-07:00

There's almost nothing sweeter than a dad hanging out with his daughters! Jerry O'Connell is looking great while out with twins Dolly & Charlie, tucked in their Leopard Ritzy Riders.

http://www.jfxonline.com/jfxonline/2009/06/24/jerrys-a-hands-on-dad/

Snack Happened™ is Here!!!

2009-06-04T10:20:00.000-07:00

Itzy Ritzy's newest addition to the product line is now available! Snack Happened™ Reusuable & Washable Snack Bags have just launched, so ditch your disposable, plastic bags - there's a new, stylish, eco-friendly way to carry your sandwiches, fruit, and snacks!

Buy your Snack Happened™ bag today!

Snack Happened™ by Itzy Ritzy™ Reusable & Washable Snack Bag

2009-05-14T12:38:00.000-07:00

•Perfect for Back-To-School...Hot and trendy fabrics!
•Baggies be gone! Reusable + Washable + Eco-friendly + Fashionable
•Get creative – get a few – the uses are endless!
•Perfect for little hands, snacks, fruit, sandwiches, picnics, school lunches, mini first aid kits, car & plane trips, crayons, toiletries, cell phones, iPods, hiking, camping, travel, beach gear & more!
•Lead free zipper top keeps crumbs, drips & contents securely inside
•PVC Free!
•100% cotton designer fabric exterior
•Thick & soft polyurethane laminate waterproof lining interior
•Available in Itzy Ritzy’s fashion forward fabrics including Black Skulls and Boho Chic
•Machine washable delicate, tumble dry low
•7 inches x 7 inches
•Available mid-June 2009 at www.ItzyRitzy.com
•MSRP: $9.99
Sneak peak at some of the Snack Happened™ fabrics!

http://www.snackhappened.com/
http://www.itzyritzy.com/

Spotted Again!

2009-04-16T08:38:00.000-07:00

Dolly and Charlie are spotted out again in their Leopard Baby Ritzy Riders taking a walk with parents Jerry O'Connell & Rebecca Romijn. Read the rest of the story on Celebrity Baby Blog.

Itzy Ritzy Celebrity Fan Spotted!

2009-04-15T21:04:00.000-07:00

Jerry O'Connell was out for a walk with his parents and twin girls, who were rockin' their matching Itzy Ritzy Baby Ritzy Riders in Leopard! See more pictures of Dolly and Charlie here: www.dlisted.com

A New Little Itzy Ritzy Fan!

2009-03-23T07:20:00.000-07:00

Proud parents Ismail and Reina Akel sent us this picture of their beautiful baby daughter Normandy wrapped up in her Itzy Ritzy blanket. Ismail said, "I would like to thank... Itzy Ritzy for the awesome Bitzy Blanket and Ritzy Nurser...We really love your products." Thank you Akel Family!

Who is the Latest Celeb Fan of Itzy Ritzy...?

2009-03-11T12:08:00.000-07:00

...Charlie Sheen! He and wife Brooke Mueller are expecting twin boys this April. In preparation, Charlie bought two Baby Ritzy Rider Infant Car Seat Covers in Hollywood. Can't wait for the paparazzi pics!

Kelly & Brittany from Itzy Ritzy are The Itzy Ritzy Fashionistas Contributing to Naturally Savvy!

2009-03-09T09:30:00.000-07:00

Read their March "Spring Forward with Fashion!" article on Naturally Savvy for tips on updating your wardrobe with runway-inspired ideas and a chic accessory project for you and your little one!

www.NaturallySavvy.com

Itzy Ritzy Makes an Appearance on Rebecca Romijn & Jerry O'Connell's Funny Video!

2009-01-09T12:02:00.000-08:00

Check out the video "Mystique is Pregnant" to see the Itzy Ritzy Baby Ritzy Rider Car Seat Covers that Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell ordered for their twins!

Rebecca Romijn & Jerry O'Connell Welcome their Twin Daughters In Style

2009-01-09T09:40:00.000-08:00

Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell's new twin girls Dolly Rebecca Rose and Charlie Tamara Tulip are already making headlines for their Itzy Ritzy fashion! Style icon mom, Rebecca, welcomed the two little girls with matching Itzy Ritzy Baby Ritzy Rider Infant Car Seat Covers in fierce and sassy Leopard and Fuchsia-no surprise from the fashionable "Ugly Betty" star!
Keep a look-out for paparazzi shots of the adorable family and their Itzy Ritzy gear!

Itzy Ritzy Is High Fashion!

2008-11-26T09:05:00.000-08:00

Itzy Ritzy's recent photo shoot was a couture event with chic products and top models! Be sure to check out our website for all the new products and fabrics just in time for the Holidays. Get your shopping done early with Itzy Ritzy and use promocode HOLIDAY to receive 25% off new orders from now until December 25, 2008.

Itzy Ritzy On Donny Deutsch!

2008-10-06T10:27:00.000-07:00

Last Friday, October 3, 2008, Itzy Ritzy's Co-CEO Kelly Douglas was featured on "The Big Idea" with Donny Deutsch on CNBC! You can read about the show on Donny's website.

ABC Kids Expo Update

2008-09-15T10:30:00.000-07:00

Itzy Ritzy had a great show in Vegas at the ABC Kids Expo!
We are generating a ton of buzz that you can check out. Two reporters from AVING.net, a website that writes about the hottest trends across the world and across various industries, stopped by our booth and loved our products. They included us in a feature about ABC on their website. You can read the story and see the pictures at AVING.net.

Promote Itzy Ritzy on Baby Wears Prada

2008-09-03T09:58:00.000-07:00

Not only does Itzy Ritzy have a great review on www.BabyWearsPrada.com
but we also have our own page that needs some promotion! Just sign up on Baby Wears Prada (it's quick and easy-I promise!), visit The Itzy Ritzy Page
and click on "Add new review".
Then feel free to brag all you want about how cool Itzy Ritzy is!

Baby Wears Prada Features Itzy Ritzy

2008-09-02T10:41:00.000-07:00

Check out Itzy Ritzy on Baby Wears Prada! This adorable and trendy website received our Bitzy Burpers and wrote a nice little review. Read it on their website at www.BabyWearsPrada.com.

Itzy Ritzy Affiliate Program

2008-08-29T12:41:00.000-07:00

Itzy Ritzy has a blog, and now an affiliate program! Who says fashion can't be techy-chic?

If you have a cool blog or are looking for an affiliate, join our referral program through Performance-Based.com.

Please visit www.itzyritzy.com or www.performance-based.com to learn more and join the Itzy Ritzy Affiliate Network!

Itzy Ritzy's New Blog

2008-08-29T07:45:00.001-07:00

Welcome to Itzy Ritzy's Blog!
We are are a trendy company providing the most discerning parents and tots with exceptional and stylish gear. Celebrities love our designer products, and so will you!

Itzy Ritzy was created based on the belief that just because you become a parent, doesn't mean you loose your coolness! You still keep up with the fashion, art and style trends and want to pass your sophisticated flair along to your little ones. And with our hot products, Itzy Ritzy will keep you and your tot ahead of the trends!

Itzy Ritzy's designer line includes:
*Ritzy Sitzy shopping cart & high chair cover
*Baby Ritzy Rider infant car seat cover
*Ritzy Rider toddler car seat cover
*Ritzy Nurser eco-friendly nursing cover
*Bitzy Blankets designer blankets & eco-blankets
*Bitzy Burpers eco-friendly burp cloths
*Eco-Friendly Baby Bamboo Line

Check out our website at www.itzyritzy.com