Excited about the ABC Expo in Las Vegas

So, I get to go to Las Vegas in September and have fun...well, at least while I'm working! My husband and I will be going to launch our new product, Baby Bottle Bibs and we are so excited about it. I can't wait to meet all of the industry insiders, retailers, and fellow exhibitors. The ABC kids expo is the big tradeshow for all baby & kids product designers to showcase their latest and greatest. I just made my reservation for the hotel and our flights are booked. Wish me luck--not for the tables, but for our big launch! That's it for now...my 2 year old is getting restless!

Do I want a girl?

Ok, so one of my best friends Amber is having her baby girl on July 3 via c-section. She already has a two year old boy and she is now officially done with having kids. It got me to thinking...how do you know when you're done? I have two boys and I long for a little girl, often daydreaming in my head how fun it would be to go shopping together, pass down my Vera Wang wedding dress, my jewelry and all of my best, yet outdated clothing to her.

And then I am reminded of how difficult it is to raise more than one child at a time. At this very moment, my poor husband is mopping up about a gallon's worth of apple juice from the kitchen floor that was spilled by my five year old. In another room, I hear my two year old playing in our guest bathroom "helping" wash the counter tops with our set of lavender decorative soaps. This I know for a fact: boys are rambunctious. Are girls really that different? I've heard that girls do have a bit more drama, but they are in general more calm than their male counterparts. I'm not sure that I want to have another baby--we have a good dynamic as a family right now and it will be ideal for travel by next summer. Until then, I'll just have to spoil Amber's baby girl with all the pink stuff I can get my hands on. Maybe she'll be able to pass down some of the adorable things I've already gotten her when it's my turn to have a girl, we'll have to wait and see...

Baby Star & other upscale boutique finds at Overstock

I was browsing the baby products at overstock.com and happened to notice some boutique items they are currently carrying, like Baby Star's swaddler blanket with the star applique for $18.99, they usually retail for $50 or more, which makes for a huge savings. Also on sale were JP Lizzy diaper bags, Diaper Dude mini dude packs, and this roomy, stylish Haute Mama by Christine Price leather diaper bag for only $99.

Lifesize Kids Summer Sale

I love Lifesize Kids' /Fred Segal kids website, they always provide excellent customer service and have the most cutting-edge styles available. It is a fashion mecca for celebrities and now they're available online if you can't make the trek to LA! They just updated their summer sale: seriously, where else can you get baby Juicy, Splendid, Diesel, Ella Moss and C&C California for 50% off or more? Be sure to visit their website before all the good stuff is gone!

Tori Spelling & Stella on OK Magazine

What a cutie! Tori Spelling on the cover of OK! Weekly with her adorable baby girl Stella. She talks about what she went through to conceive:

"I was on one pill and wasn't feeling well, so I went off of it," says Tori. "Two days later, the doctor put me on another, and on that one day, we conceived. It was meant to be!"

As a mommy of two boys, I get the itch (and completely forget everything that comes with the territory while you're preggers) everytime I hear about someone having a baby girl--I think I'm going to give it one more try :p

Huge Markdown on Caden Lane Diaper Bag Kate Bowler

Caden lane diaper bags on sale! Yes, you heard that right, I just came across this incredible deal for a Caden Lane bowler diaper bag for $69.00, which is unheard of! The original price is $140, so basically you'd be getting it for like 50% off! They also have Fleurville slingtotes on sale as well as a Bugaboo Cameleon on sale for $719. Just thought I'd share this with you--check it out online at Land of Nod baby outlet.

Welcome to Ritzy Bitzy...

So, welcome to my blog. I am a wife and work-at-home mother of two adorable boys who are growing up way too quickly. I am known for being an "inventor" of the Baby Bottle Bibs, which I had to invent because I could no longer take the general messiness of everyday bottle-feeding. I love talking about everything--especially babies--and I mean everything. From messy feedings to tantrums to the latest trends, fashion finds and bargain steals on the internet! It is my goal to help new parents out there with the "wisdom" I have so far come to know. Thanks for visiting my blog and stay tuned for more...