noreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:43:16 -0700Blogger http://www.blogger.com62125http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/en-usnonoreply@blogger.comhttp://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-ellen-degeneres-show-james-galea.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Mon, 17 Mar 2014 16:48:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-21140260801151831080http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2013/08/each-anniversary-is-another-milestone.htmlCommitmentLoveMarriageRelationshipsnoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Tue, 20 Aug 2013 12:53:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-7571017369350271528Yesterday, August 19th, my husband and I celebrated our 38th anniversary. We were both very young when we were married, I was only 17 and my husband was 18. The best advice given to me was from my soon to be mother-in-law. I’ll never forget her words…she said, “if you’re getting married with a back door policy then you have no business getting married.” Through all the ups and downs we’ve shared 2http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2012/11/pinterest-queen.htmlPinterestnoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:54:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-357949806084343066Yes, I admit it I am addicted to Pinterest. Some of you may not have heard of this social media site, but it is well worth looking into. It’s filled with millions of pictures and information. I find it very peaceful and relaxing to just scroll through all the different pictures and subjects that I enjoy. It is certainly different than Facebook where you never know what you say may be attacked or 0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2012/11/disneys-grand-californian-hotel-and-spa.htmlDisneyRecipesnoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:16:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-2894805806339548403I saw this on the Disney blog and wanted to share it with you. Nothing makes it feel more like fall than the enticing smell of apple crisp, this is a great recipe to share. Apple Crisp Serves 6 Apple Filling 1 1/2 pounds crisp apples, such as Fuji or Braeburn 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons Calvados (apple brandy)0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2012/06/menopause-what-every-woman-should-know.htmlbio-identical hormone replacement therapyHealthMenopauseWomennoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:08:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-613911017578175684Most of this article comes from Andrew Jones, M.D at the Women’s Health Institute of Texas. I’ve copied and pasted some of his article here mainly because I’m not an expert and Dr. Jones says it better than I ever could. The italicized parts were written by Dr. Jones; my comments are not italicized. What is menopause? The word “menopause” literally means “cessation of the monthly cycle.” It’s 0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2012/05/work-it-out.htmlExerciseHealthwork outnoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Wed, 9 May 2012 00:35:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-8049216568511163534You will only regret the workouts you don't do. Here is a list of some of the best work outs to help you feel your best (believe me, I need it too)… healthy-is-sexy: Diet Health: Worlds Fastest Workout Video Britney Spears Abs Kim Kardashian Butt Victoria’s Secret Erin’s Workout Selita’s Workout P1 & P2 BODY ROCK Cardio Exercise Get Hot Cardio Kiss My 0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2012/05/and-god-created-women.htmlWomennoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Wed, 2 May 2012 14:43:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-3491506669788457214   More PowerPoint presentations from Nubia 0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2012/05/ultimate-smore-anniversary-cake-by.htmlChocolateChocolate chip cookiesCookiesFrostingMarshmallowSweetsnoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Tue, 1 May 2012 12:32:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-5772408356986022799This is her story not mine. Reposting from Julia’s original blog. Visit her Blog at 'Fat Girl Trapped in a Skinny Body' Here’s what you’ll need for this cake: 2 brownie layers 2 cheesecake layers 2 chocolate chip cookie layers 5 graham crackers (this is one of the ‘cake’ layers) 1 recipe for marshmallow frosting 1 recipe for chocolate Frosting A few notes 0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2012/04/rose.htmlInspirationalLoveRoseRosesnoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:08:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-1824992031044904772"A successful life is one that is lived through understanding and pursuing one's own path, not chasing after the dreams of others." - Chin-Ning Chu    One Rose for Unconditional Love One Rose For Financial Wealth One for Everlasting Happiness Several for Success One 0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2012/04/pinterestmy-new-addiction.htmlPinterestnoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Tue, 3 Apr 2012 13:22:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-8071511745859118940After being introduced to ‘Pinterest’ my time on ‘Facebook’ has become almost extinct. I find I have no desire to check in on anyone’s status updates anymore, but I can’t wait to find out what others are pinning onto their Pinterest Boards! It’s way better than a bookmark favorite. When you pin something you now have a photo to remind you of the webpage you want to revisit. Whether it be a recipe0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2012/03/admiration-for-audrey.htmlAgeing GracefullyAmazing WomenAudrey HepburnHollywood Iconnoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:35:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-709405183352462508Audrey Hepburn is a woman I’ve always admired. In fact, 'My Fair Lady' is an all time favorite musical of mine! I’ll never forget the way she looked in the scene where she was taken to the ball and being presented to society. She was stunning! Here you’ll find numerous quotes that give you an inside look at the kind of woman Audrey was. "For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; 0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2012/02/rose.htmlJim RohnLifestyleMoneyMotivationalShort Storynoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:07:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-4242572243275532999by Jim Rohn www.jimrohn.com Lifestyle is style over amount. And style is an art - the art of living. You can't buy style with money. You can't buy good taste with money. You can only buy more with money. Lifestyle is culture - the appreciation of good music, dance, art, sculpture, literature, plays and the art of living well. It's a taste for the fine, the unique, the beautiful. Lifestyle 0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2012/01/some-smiles-to-you.htmlFriendsHumorSmilesnoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:36:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-1139950834102562862God Saw you hungry & created McDonalds, Wendy's, and Dairy Queen. He saw you thirsty & created Coke, Juice, Coffee and Water. GOD saw you in the dark & created Light. GOD saw you without a Good looking, adorable, FRIEND... so He created ME Send this on to your good friends who are so lucky to have YOU     0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2011/11/five-rules-to-remember-in-life.htmlHumorLife LessonsThings I've LearnedThoughtsViral emailnoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:29:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-3621632291034086413 Money cannot buy happiness, but its more comfortable to cry in a Mercedes than on a bicycle. Forgive your enemy, but remember the bastard's name. Help someone when they are in trouble and they will remember you when they're in trouble again. Many people are alive only because it's illegal to shoot them. Alcohol does not solve any problems, but then again, neither does milk. 0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2011/09/ive-seen-angels-cry.html9/11AngelsFireFightersnoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:00:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-9037697114095991341Remembering one of the emails that made rounds after 9/11/01…this was one of my favorites! I've Seen the Angels Cry   I have always thought that angels wore halos and wings of white, But now I find they wear hard hats and black coats with yellow stripes.                    &#0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2011/09/beautiful-women.htmlAmazing WomenBeautifulFemaleWomanWomennoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Sun, 4 Sep 2011 22:23:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-820900550666901098 Hi Beautiful Facts On figures: There are 3 billion women who don't look like super models? And only eight who do. Did you know Marilyn Monroe wore a size 14?   If Barbie was a real woman, she'd have to walk on all FOURS due to her proportions! The average woman weighs 144 pounds, and wears between a size 12-14. One out of every 4 0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2011/06/45-lessons-life-taught-meby-regina.htmlLife LessonsRegina Brettnoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:19:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-1068538296083727765This was written by Regina Brett, when she turned 45 (not 90, as seen via email or other posts on the internet), of The Plain Dealer, in Cleveland, Ohio. She wrote: To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more: Life isn't fair, but it's 0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2011/06/i-love-where-i-live.htmlGAPeachtree Citynoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Thu, 9 Jun 2011 10:49:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-2044681283475017746More reasons to Love it here! Love living in Peachtree City. Watch my little community in action. 0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2011/05/my-momthe-queen.htmlfamilyMomsMother's DayMothers DayQueen Elizabethnoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Mon, 9 May 2011 15:59:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-2246421343918629716                 Many times throughout my mom’s life she was told how much she resembled Queen Elizabeth. In fact my mom gave birth in 1949 to the 1st New Years baby (my older sis) in Calgary, Canada. I recall mom telling us just how frustrated she was with the little bit of privacy she encountered 0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2011/04/all-i-need-to-know-i-learned-from.htmlEasterHolidaysHumorThings I've Learnednoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:06:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-1396908565203649575 Everything I Need to Know, I Learned From the Easter Bunny... Don't put all your eggs in one basket.   Walk softly and carry a big carrot. Everyone needs a friend who is all ears. There's no such thing as too much candy. All work and no play can make you a basket case. A cute little tail attracts a lot of attention. Everyone0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2011/04/birth-order-of-children.htmlBirth OrderGrandkidsMaternityParentingnoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:47:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-58323495761083190181st baby: You begin wearing maternity clothes as soon as your OB/GYN confirms your pregnancy.  2nd baby: You wear your regular clothes for as long as possible.   3rd baby: Your maternity clothes ARE your regular clothes. _______________________________________ Preparing for the Birth: 1st baby: You practice your breathing religiously. 2nd baby: You don'0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2011/04/2011-cma-black-belt-performances-aj.htmlAJ RojasBlack BeltKaratenoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Fri, 8 Apr 2011 13:17:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-3487346186536617132 0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2011/04/sharing-my-daily-quote-from-abraham.htmlAbrahamAbraham-HicksConformityEsther and Jerry HicksEsther HicksFreedomJerry HicksPoliticsReligionnoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Mon, 4 Apr 2011 22:27:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-6609069447025098590 Everyone doesn't have to be the same. Most say,"Well, it's so much easier if we're all the same." And we say, it is not easier when you're all the same; conformity is the thing that thwarts you most. That massive wanting to get you to conform - to all think the same way and want the same things - is what is causing the revolt that is happening within you. You are determined to be 0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2011/03/live-your-blessings.htmlGratitudeHolidaysRalph MarstonSt Patricks Daynoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:41:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-2957162510964434930 credit text :Copyright ©2009 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. All rights reserve. –http://greatday.com/motivate/ 0http://redesigningmylife.blogspot.com/2011/03/there-are-no-right-or-wrong-paths-just.htmlBeliefsemailEnlightenmentMeaningPassionPerspectiveQuotesReligionnoreply@blogger.com (Jolene West)Wed, 2 Mar 2011 08:23:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714255166378392989.post-3411117744098005747 Physical man gets into an uncomfortable place when he concludes, "I and those like me have come to the right decisions, and everybody that's living outside of these right decisions is wrong." And then he spends his life pushing against all those "wrong" decisions and cutting himself off from the Life Force that would help him have joy in his, what he concludes to be, right0