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Being happy isn’t so much about the big, extraordinary events in our lives, it happens when we recognize all of the little ordinary things that make us smile. The thank you notes category is all about appreciating the little things that make us smile every day and expressing gratitude for them.

Friday favorites: another fabulous week

February 10, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 4 Comments
Friday favorites

Where to begin with a week full of so much fabulousness? (Yes, that is a word.) Let’s start with spending the weekend with this bunch, including a pizza/popcorn/pumpkin pie/movie night. The first 50 degrees in a long time. (This was followed a few days later by the first 60 degree day!) I’ve been trying these new … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: family, food, Friday Favorites, science

Friday Favorites

February 3, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 2 Comments
Friday favorites

It’s been a good week. Mother Nature finally gave us a break from all the snow! This is the view from McCarty’s Salon. I got my hair done and I got to enjoy the beautiful mountain view. Of course, it didn’t take long for the haze to build up. Luckily, we were able to rise … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: Friday Favorites

Friday favorites: 18 years and counting

January 27, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 4 Comments
Friday Favorites 18 years

Eighteen years is a long time; about a third of my life at this point. That’s how long Larry and I have been married now. Those of you who are friends with me on social media have heard ad nauseam about our anniversary celebration. I apologize in advance; here I go again. This is the last … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: anniversary, family, Friday Favorites

Friday favorites: accentuate the positive

January 20, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 2 Comments
Friday favorites

Here we are at Friday again. It’s been a challenging week, but the thing I love about Friday Favorites is it reminds me to look for the good things–and there are always good things. In the words of Baloo, the bear from Jungle Book, “You’ve got to accentuate the positive; eliminate the negative.” How could you … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: Friday Favorites, positive thinking

Friday favorites: life’s little pleasures

January 13, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 4 Comments
10 reasons I love to run

January can be a let-down. The holidays are over. The weather is cold. The days are short. But January is also a time of new beginnings, fresh starts. And life is full of little pleasures. Putting the tree away and cleaning the house after Christmas always feels good to me. The chaos is over. Order is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness, Running, Thank you notes Tagged: family, Friday Favorites, nail art, Weight Watchers

Friday favorites: home sweet home

January 6, 2017 by Christie Hawkes Leave a Comment
Nuevo Mazatlan

While it was difficult to leave our good friends… The warm weather… And the beautiful sunsets… This Friday Favorites focuses on my favorite things about coming home. For example, good neighbors like the one who shoveled our walks, so we didn’t come home to this. (These photos were taken 36 hours later. It’s hard to believe just … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes, Travel Tagged: coming home, Friday Favorites, travel

Friday favorites: a picture a day

December 30, 2016 by Christie Hawkes 3 Comments
Friday favorites

Friday, December 23   Saturday, December 24   Sunday, December 25   Monday, December 26   Tuesday, December 27   Wednesday, December 28   Thursday, December 29   What was the highlight of your week? Christie HawkesChristie is an author and professional communicator who blogs about life transitions, wellness, mindfulness, and anything else that answers … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: Christmas, Friday Favorites, travel

Friday Favorites: Countdown to Christmas

December 23, 2016 by Christie Hawkes 4 Comments
Friday favorites

It’s been an eventful week at the Hawkes’ house, full of Christmas preparations and celebrations. First, I sat in the lucky chair at our company Christmas party and won this beautiful poinsettia. (Okay, technically, since the party was last week, this shouldn’t be part of this Friday Favorites, but hey, I’m still enjoying the flower this week!) … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: Christmas, Friday Favorites

Friday favorites: food, food, and more food

December 16, 2016 by Christie Hawkes 5 Comments
Friday favorites

We’re in that time of year where food is everywhere! There are holiday lunches, Christmas parties, and special treat deliveries. It can be a lot of fun, but also a little overwhelming if you’re trying not to pack on the holiday weight. My survival method for the season is eat only what I truly enjoy, eat … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: food, Friday Favorites

Friday favorites: family, food, frolicking

December 9, 2016 by Christie Hawkes 4 Comments
Friday favorites

Happy Friday! We continue to celebrate life’s little pleasures at the Hawkes Home. I hope you are too. I thought I better show you the tree now that she’s complete with her skirt and train. Next come the presents! The same day the tree went up, I got to have lunch with these guys. That’s … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: food, Friday Favorites
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