Touchd on Tuesday 3

Every Tuesday in my Touch'd on Tuesday series, (I know I'm a day late posting...sorry) I like to recognize those who have Touch'd my life in a positive way. This week not only will I be telling you about two people who've Touch'd my life, but I want to give you the opportunity to Touch someone's life. Read on to see how.

Thank you fro impacting my life in a positive way. You have been an influence in my success of life!

I hope that the recipients of this award pass this on to someone who has Touch'd their life. I think it's a great way to say Thank You!


Janine aka @twincident owner of Twoferthepriceofone blog.
I met Janine at Blissdom09, we hit it off right away. We went into the city of Nashville, stopped at Coyote Ugly's for a drink (along with @shortpumppreppy and @SugarJones), we sat on the bar...well laid on the bar, put on the ginormous bra, and laughed as if we were 18 again. We stopped in the coolest rockin boot shop, with the cutest sales boy(I say boy cause I'm old), and Janine put on a "Rocker" jacket so we could take pictures(you can see these on her site). We bonded!!! Our last night there, Janine helped (along with a couple other peeps) inspire me to
start the MamaRucci blog, so I can show my personal side. I toyed with this all night and the next day at the airport- Who did I get a call from.. but Janine. I met up with her and (you'll see in a sec) and they both said, We decided, you def have to start the MamaRucci blog". I'm know in contact practically every day with Janine and she'll be coming to CT for a visit! Woo hoo made a new friend Ma!


Dwan aka @mommadjane owner of MommaDJane blog and Momma Made
Meeting Dwan was such a pleasure! When I first met her, we chatted for a while and before I knew it she had me rambling all about me, my family, and my products. Being new to the blogging world she was giving me tons of pointers and offering up her help. Later we were at the GNO (Mom It Forward) party and she won the HP laptop giveaway. When she stood to tell her story (she sat next to me) I was floored....to hear that her daughter was born with Cerabal Palsey, and to hear how this amazingly strong woman was dealing with life with such a positive outlook, and to think she was the one offering help to me! It took every ounce of restraint not to run to her, throw my arms around her, and ball my eyes out. To see what happened go HERE.
Dwan was the "other" person with Janine at the airport who insisted I start MamaRucci! She also told me all about Momma Made a site that sells all mom made items. She was so inspiring and I truly feel blessed to be able to call her my friend.

Now as I said in the opening I want to give you a chance to have Touch'd someone's life, letting you make a difference. It won't cost you anything but a few minutes of your time and the value is priceless. Please click on the link to take a pledge for violenceunsilenced, a website with the sole intention of shedding light on the epidemic of domestic violence and sexual assault by giving their survivors a voice.

A couple years ago I had a Holiday Party and asked everyone to bring an unwrapped toy. On Christmas Eve those toys as well as Touch'd gift baskets were brought to our local Women's Shelter. Since then I donate items throughout the year that will help these courageous women start their new life. These women left their homes with the clothes on their back. They don't have toys, glasses, dishes, towels, clothes, sheets, shoes, or toiletries, just to name a few of the needed items. Please remember these women, all through the year and help spread the word!

If you need help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)


Are you planning on taking the pledge? OR do you have someone that Touch'd your life...tell me in the comments

Touch'd on Tuesday

For those of you new to this blog. Touch'd on Tuesday is a day that I tell you about people who have Touch'd my life. Every day you come in contact with people and they may say or do something that impacts your life. Personally I have been blessed with many friends who have helped, guided, or lent an ear. To these people I give the "You have Touch'd a life" award.

To the following peeps: Thank you for impacting my life in a positive way. You have been an influence in my success of life!

I hope that the recipients of this award pass this on to someone who has Touch'd their life. I think it's a great way to say thank you!



Gina LaGuardia- aka @GinaLaGuardia owner of Editorial Service, Inc and her blog Confessions of a Content Pimp
I met Gina on twitter, we talk nearly every night. She offered her editorial skills to help me write my bio tag lines for my posts when I was in a pickle. We are now working together with Mom It Forward to organize live Tweet Ups for Ct and NY. Gina has become my paisan (Italian for good friend). I haven't had the honor of meeting her in person, Yet, but I look forward to it in April!!!

Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna- aka @CarrieBV Author/Journalist catch her at Cherry Bomb
I have known Carrie forever, she is like family to me. When I started my business, Carrie was my personal editor. She was the first one to ask Touch'd to be a sponsor and brought us to CA and NewYork! I wouldn't be where I am today without her!!! She made me feel like a "Celebrity". She is one girl who Rocks!! You should definitely check out her book "Cherry Bomb"!

Beth- aka @PlusSizeMommy owner of Plus Size Mommy
I met Beth on twitter, she is my Steeler buddy. Beth was one of the first people to ask to review my product. She was "thee first" to have Touch'd on a live video. Beth gave me my second award (which I still have not put on my blog). In Nashville she spoke about me as if I had known her forever and it sure felt as if I'd known her my whole life. She has the best laugh and she has become one of my best friends on Twitter and off. She has a Plus Size Heart and is always there for me.

Kristin- aka TheSassyMom owner of The Sassy Mom
Sassy and I met on Twitter at the GNO party. We became the welcoming committee. We found a lot in common besides being moms- One of them being Chocolate! I never thought I'd find someone who loved chocolate more than I do, well Sassy is that person. My first radio debut- I was shaking in my boots- and there was Sassy, routing me on in the chat room. She made me relax and enjoy being on Chicks Who Chat. Sassy and I are now "real friends" and share lots!