Itzy Ritzy Wins Two Red Tricycle Totally Awesome Awards

Dec. 20, 2012 - PRLog -- Chicago, IL (December 20, 2012) – The votes are tallied and the news is in: Itzy Ritzy has been named Best Mom-Run Business in the Chicago Region and Most Awesome Snack Bag in the Red Tricycle Totally Awesome Awards.

The Totally Awesome Awards are the largest readers choice awards allowing parents to choose their favorite products and businesses. This year’s awards were in partnership with giggle, a premier specialty baby gear brand and resource, and FamilyFun, a family and parenting publication in the Meredith Corporation Parenting Group with a multi-million member readership. Red Tricycle’s network of 500,000 plus moms, giggle and FamilyFun’s audiences, as well as the fans of all participating brands and companies submitted 15,000 nominations. Of those 15,000 nominations, Itzy Ritzy was selected as one of twenty finalists for Best Mom-Run Business in Chicago and one of fifteen finalists for Most Awesome Snappy Snack Bag.

Coming in at 206,650 total votes, the parents have spoken, ranking Itzy Ritzy first place in both categories. This overwhelming fan support has voted Itzy Ritzy’s Snack Happens™ Reusable Snack & Everything Bag the winning snack bag for the second year in a row, proving that it reigns supreme in quality and popularity in its category. The snack bags can be found at Target.com.

Winning Best Mom-Run Business in Chicago is a new honor for Itzy Ritzy. Mom CEO Kelly Douglas commented, “As a female entrepreneur and mom, I truly love connecting with the Itzy Ritzy community of parents and getting involved with other Chicago-based companies run by women.  It's so rewarding to feel connected and I appreciate this win so very much.”

About Red Tricycle:

Founded in 2006 by an expectant mother wanting to help parents discover what is great within their own communities, Red Tricycle was born. This digital city guide connects parents in metro markets and finds the solution to, "What should I do with my kids this weekend?" Red Tricycle is currently in six major cities, but continues to grow and expand across the country. Their mission is simple, to help parents have more fun with their kids.

About Itzy Ritzy:

At Itzy Ritzy, we believe parenting in style is possible. Our modern multi-purpose products and baby accessories pack a number of dazzling punches to provide attractive solutions to everyday challenges without making you do a lot of work. Now with a global presence with thousands of retailers across the US, Canada, Asia, Australia, Mideast and Europe, Itzy Ritzy is reinventing practical luxury for modern families around the world. We consider our job done when you get your job done in a stylish, exciting and refreshingly simple way. Visit www.itzyritzy.com for more information or call 630-839-9830.

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