tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:57:12 +0000AwarenessInspirationTipsmotivationlife lessonswomenHealthfamilyThings to PonderBloggerspositive attitudemomsmenFriendsFriendshipLaughterloveinner wisdomspiritualgiftsHumorWellnesssave moneyI'm Loving MyselfInternet FriendschildrenBlogPerceptionPrayingAsk WhyAttitudefunHopeSelf-Esteemdeterminationonline shoppingrelationshipspositive self talkBeing ThankfulawardmemoriesChristmas SpiritMoneyPoemscommitmentconfidencelosing a loved onesaying thank youDietFinancesQuoteschildren's safetygenerositygivingholdiay giftsPower of DreamsReligionYour Heart's Desirebuying onlinecommunicationfatherslink loveshopping online7 keys to success and fulfillmentThe Guideschildhooddadsmake money onlinemy cup runnth overExercisePetsextra sensory perceptiongratitudepay it forwardCharactorDigestive healthRecipescrohn's diseasehousehold tricksmoodsmoviesnetworkingsocial networkingtravelCancerInsuranceMary Jo McCabeacts of kindnesscontestdepressionfreebiesgifts for himonline couponspsychicwork from homeBreast CancerChild AbuseChristmas cookiesDissappointmentEducationHope Quotes womenHow to Cope with GriefNewspaper reportingOn My Own Two FeetRachel RayUniversal Lawsaffects of the Full Moonbe your own life coachbikerscorporate giftscouponsentertainmentfather's dayfoodforgivenessforgivinghousehold repairshugginghugsmenopauseperfumeteethwhat's in a name?world news8 qualities of wealthy womenAdesBlog.comAlzheimer's Memory WalkAlzheimer's ResearchAmber alertAvonBioteneDrive Hard/Die HardEntreCardFear of rejectionHow To Look Good NakedIntegrityLife InsuranceLoganMushroomsMusicOnline scamsPet Injury CoveragePhotographyTeach The ChildrenThe Big Bald BlogThe Golden CompassThe MistWeddingsacidophilusagingatheism for kidsauto insurancebaby namesbacklinksbakingbathroom scalebioidentical hormonesbirth control for childrencaring for your teethcharitychemicals in perfumechicken marsalachild abuse in a public placecompromiseconcert ticketscouponchiefcredit repairdelightful Deliveriesdigital scalesdomestic violencedry shampoofairy talesfamily watchdogfire safetyfirst impressionsfree ecardsgoing greengrey's anatomyhelping someone with depressionhobbieshormone replacementhostess giftsiconnecthereinternet phone servicejudge a book by it's coverkitchen oil fireluxery skiing holidaynewspaper reporting ethicsonline datingonline shppingosteoporosisperimenopauseprobioticsrevengeschool bus safetysensitive teethservice guysexual offendersski chaletstephen kindsweeney toddtemporary dental repairthe gift of forgivingthe sky angel cowboyticket salestoothpastetoys for totswebsiteswedding invitationsweird nameswhat is depressionwomen's handbagsA place to inspire, motivate and encourage by providing posts on self improvement, health, family, women (and men), life, prayer, poems, quotes of wisdom and share ideas about life.http://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)Blogger376125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-3548322110565362228Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:21:00 +00002009-09-23T21:28:38.271-04:00Awarenessdomestic violencegenerosityHopeInspirationmotivationwomenHelp Stop Violence Against Women...Purchase the Empowerment Necklace for $5.00 and Avon will donate 100% of the proceeds to the Empowerment Fund to End Violence Against Women....You will also receive a free matching bracelet.BUY NOW"I am proud to introduce the AVON Empowerment Necklace. Thanks to you, 2008 sales of the Empowerment Bracelet raised over $1 million for the UN Trust Fund to End http://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/09/lets-stop-domestic-violence-together.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)451tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-4558883260184449379Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:41:00 +00002009-09-19T06:51:56.477-04:00confidencegratitudeI'm Loving Myselfinner wisdomInspirationpositive attitudepositive self talkHow many times have you talked to yourself about a 'flaw' that you do not like about yourself or maybe even about another person? Does your 'flaw' make you feel less beautiful? Have you wished you can change this flaw and if you could, you just know it would make you feel better?Accept your flaws. Turn your negative thoughts into positive ones. You'd be surprised how your attitude will change. http://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/09/accept-your-flaws.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-3736875376559004017Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:05:00 +00002009-09-12T13:07:32.382-04:00FriendsfunHumorI'm Loving MyselfLaughterCASH FOR CLUNKERS..........I QUALIFY IF MY BODY WERE A CAR... If my body were a car, this is the time I would be thinking about trading it in for a newer model. I've got bumps and dents and scratches in my finish, and my paint job is getting a little dull. But that's not the worst of it. My headlights are out of focus, and it's especially hard to see things up http://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/09/chuckle-for-saturday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-8238487525322217255Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:45:00 +00002009-09-07T20:55:01.489-04:00childhoodFriendsFriendshipfunLaughtermemoriesrelationshipssocial networkingWhen I first joined Facebook, I really didn't think about connecting with anyone from my past. I was actually just socializing with people I already knew and family.Then came the games my friends got me hooked on. I can not believe how addicting they can be. I find myself playing 4 different games daily. geez...Well, this last week, I have reconnected with most of my childhood friends. People I http://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/09/facebook-reunites.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-5333431635633252515Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:28:00 +00002009-08-31T21:31:24.516-04:00childhoodfunlife lessonsI received this from a bulletin on myspace from a friend, and it was so great to read this, so whoever the author is, I totally congradulate you for this.I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of an 8 year-old again.I want to go to McDonald's and think that it's a four star restaurant.I want to sail sticks across a http://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/08/id-like-to-resign-from-adulthood.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-6673763268037835353Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:56:00 +00002009-08-29T00:58:46.077-04:00AwarenessHealthInspirationmotivationTipsAround the time we hit 30, our brains begin a slow, steady downward trajectory, or so popular wisdom would have it. But cognitive decline is by no means an inescapable side effect of aging. In fact, according to a flurry of new reports, you can counteract age-related changes in the brain with a surprisingly simple regimen of activities guaranteed to nurture and fortify your mental musclepower. http://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/08/muscle-up-your-memory.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-3000036800250779349Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:28:00 +00002009-08-29T00:56:01.738-04:00AvonFriendshipmake money onlinemotivationTipswork from homeI can not believe more than a month has past since I have posted here. Life is sure keeping me busy...My mom always said...as you get older, you will see that time sure flies. She's right.I have encountered good and bad times, happy and sad occurrences, but life is good. I have reconnected with a couple girlfriends and it's such a warm feeling to have them back in my life. Oh, for one reason or http://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/08/time-sure-fliesnow-to-catch-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-2904527415877495280Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:53:00 +00002009-07-13T21:54:01.663-04:00Awarenesslife lessonsloveLove is the most important ingredient of life.Your life echoes emptiness without it.With it, your life vibrates meaning and warmth.Love will shine through even in hardship.You will find as you look back upon your life that the momentsthat stand out, the moments when you have really lived,are the moments when you have done things in a spirit of love.If you have it, you don't need to have anything http://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/07/do-all-things-with-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-5895896896287346860Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:59:00 +00002009-06-21T10:05:39.452-04:00corporate giftsgiftshobbiesholdiay giftsTipsDo you have a love for collectibles and/or memorabilia?I have a few collectibles that I add to on an occasional basis. My collection of angels, wild cats and carousel horses are becoming quite big. When ever I am out and about, I'll pick up an item or the people in my life knowing I collect certain items, will pick one up for me. This can be a favorite hobby for some or it can even turn into a http://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/06/do-you-have-collectible-and-memorabilia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-7624138253509263481Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:18:00 +00002009-06-20T10:19:54.960-04:00Inspirationlife lessonsmotivationspiritualTips1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.. 4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch. 5. Pay off your credit cards every month. 6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. 7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alonehttp://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/06/inspirational-tips-to-follow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-7024125416097143122Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:26:00 +00002009-06-12T20:27:35.370-04:00Awarenessfoodsave moneyTipsHere's a tip I wanted to pass along. Whether you go out to eat for business purposes or personal, you can save up to 15% at about 10,000 bars, restaurants and clubs nationally. I found this information while reading the magazine…Business Week Small Business. This FREE opportunity is called Rewards NetworkHow the program works:If you're not already a member, just enroll in the program and registerhttp://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/06/tip-eat-out-and-save-money.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-762242806534241082Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:52:00 +00002009-06-06T09:54:19.615-04:00AwarenessI'm Loving MyselfInspirationmotivationpositive self talkIt's a psychological law that whatever you desire to accomplishyou must first impress upon your subconscious mind.Your inner thoughts can cause you to be rich or poor,loved or unloved, happy or unhappy,attractive or unattractive, powerful or weak.What you impress upon your mind, you'll inevitably become.Relentless, repetitive self talk will change your self image.You'll affect your subconscious http://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/06/you-are-what-you-think.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-8834913895687937550Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:19:00 +00002009-06-06T09:29:54.855-04:00Well, I have been away from my blogs for awhile. I think this is the longest lull I have had. But, I am Back!I needed time to regroup. I found myself concentrating on everything 'online' and felt other areas of my life were lacking my attention. I felt somewhat off balance.Have you ever felt that way?And, with the nicer weather here, it seems there are more get togethers, activities and events http://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/06/im-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-5012552314616819109Sun, 17 May 2009 13:13:00 +00002009-05-17T09:30:10.632-04:00life lessonsWow...I can not believe I haven't posted in one week. Where did this past week go?I have been taking it a bit easier this week due to an injury. It took 50 years to receive my first set of stitches....of course not counting any surguries I have had...hahaMy Mother's Day injury occured while doing something I know I should not have been when wearing flip-flops, I received quite the deep cut on my http://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/05/mothers-day-injury.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-119181551302634372Sat, 09 May 2009 01:37:00 +00002009-05-08T21:42:11.056-04:00Awarenessinner wisdomInspirationpositive attitudeTipsSome of you may have already read this inspirational story, but it is one of my favorites. Someone had emailed it to me again and I took that as I 'reminder'. When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 Hours in a day is not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee. and the story goes....A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in fronthttp://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/05/mayonnaise-jar-and-2-cups-of-coffee.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-3552994842854805766Wed, 06 May 2009 03:48:00 +00002009-05-05T23:51:08.862-04:00foodHealthmotivationTipsWellnessWhile skimming through a magazine, an article caught my eye on what foods to eat to look and feel younger. I think we all want to feel and look younger, don’t you agree?You can avoid wrinkles, protect your heart and keep our mind sharp by eating properly. The top foods that can give you these results are:Sunflower seeds: These have the highest natural vitamin e content and no antioxidant is http://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/05/foods-to-eat-to-look-and-feel-younger.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-8902717318172501980Sat, 02 May 2009 11:33:00 +00002009-05-02T07:35:04.041-04:00AwarenessInspirationmotivationDo you know where you are going?Having an intelligent plan is your first step to success.With a plan, you know where you're going.You'll know what progress you're making.And you'll have a pretty good ideaof when you canexpect to arrive.Meticulous planning will enableeverything you doto appear spontaneous to other people.Your goals can only be reached through the vehicle of a plan.One in which youhttp://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/05/good-system-shortens-road-to-goal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-8634726112064841183Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:21:00 +00002009-04-27T20:29:59.840-04:00Ask WhyFriendsInternet FriendsnetworkingrelationshipsThings to PonderI hadn’t put too much thought into this until recently. There are so many ways on the internet to socialize with others. With the people you know, with people you don’t…you have so many options to connect with others , but can this harm your relationship with your significant other? There are networking sites, dating sites, social networking sites, reunion sites…to name a few categories.I http://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/04/can-social-networking-sites-affect-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-3023007331033434016Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:34:00 +00002009-04-25T20:37:52.507-04:00InspirationQuotesIf you will take the time to read these, you'll come awaywith an enlightened perspective. The subjects affect us all ona daily basis:They're written by Andy Rooney, a man who has the gift of saying somuch with so few words.Enjoy.......I've learned .... That the best classroom in the world is at the feetof an elderly person.I've learned .... That when you're in love, it shows.I've learned .... http://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/04/enlightened-perspective.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-4223500567075126235Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:23:00 +00002009-04-24T21:35:26.411-04:00Ask Whybikerslosing a loved oneThings to PonderI was sick last week with a virus and when I was finally feeling a bit better, I got knocked down by sad news that someone I know was killed in a motorcycle accident.I am sad. I am angry. I am upset. I am frustrated and aggravated. I am confused. This accident was not caused by the carelessness of my friend, who happened to be driving a Harley. His accident was caused by the stupidity of someone http://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/04/careless-driving-causes-injury-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-6652264448093082025Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:31:00 +00002009-04-15T08:34:06.719-04:00funHumorLaughterI guess I woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. I've been home sick and the weather here is awful. Been raining for days, which isn't helping with my mood.I came across this joke and it brought a smile...maybe someone else out there needs a smile today.The Italian Secret of a Long Marriage? At Saint Mary's Catholic Church they have a weekly husband's marriage seminar.. At the http://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/04/alittle-wednesday-humor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-9108200024097369897Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:05:00 +00002009-04-10T08:18:10.753-04:00funmemoriesmy cup runnth overBack in February I posted about “My Bucket List”. This list contained some things I wanted to do or get done this year. With my recent trip to Mexico, I did get to cross off a few items on that list: My first plane trip, visiting an island (Cozumel), seeing something majestic and one of my favorite things I was able to do while in Mexico was to swim with dolphins. What made it more special was http://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/04/swimming-with-dolphins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-2988762413857788803Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:46:00 +00002009-04-04T10:57:28.057-04:00AwarenessmemoriesperfumeWhile in Mexico, I noticed a certain Scent among the men. Both my guy and I commented on it. It was a bit sweet, but powdery. Not sickening sweet, not floral. Clean. It was almost comforting and relaxing. The men working at the resort, the men in town, the taxis....all had the same scent.Is it the only men's cologne they have in Mexico? Apparently it is the most popular if it isn't. I kept http://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/04/our-sense-of-scent-is-powerful.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-6504827800740352236Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:03:00 +00002009-04-02T19:33:00.186-04:00AttitudeAwarenessBeing Thankfulinner wisdomlife lessonsThings to PonderI have arrived back home from Mexico, safe and sound. First let me say that the media had installed some fear into us regarding the violence going on there, but we had found nothing but friendly, happy people. Yes, the policia were visible, but that only made me feel safer. I now have a new appreciation for the people of Mexico. They are extremely hard working. They are always smiling and seem http://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/04/people-of-mexico.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348350591472132107.post-3915145556877769582Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:02:00 +00002009-03-31T08:04:45.243-04:00InspirationmotivationQuotesThings to PonderTipsIt's not what you have, but what you enjoy that constitutes your abundance.Your real riches are riches in your head and heart.Wealth without enjoyment is little consolation.True satisfaction comes from appreciating what you have.There are two ways of being happy:you must either diminish your wants or augment your means.It's always better to appreciate things you cannot havethan to have the thingshttp://a-circle-of-women.blogspot.com/2009/03/quality-of-life-begins-in-your-mind.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AC Associates)2