So what? Now what? https://christiehawkes.com/ Navigating life's journey together Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:04:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://christiehawkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/So-what-now-what-logo-150x150.png So what? Now what? https://christiehawkes.com/ 32 32 5 tips for staying safe in the heat https://christiehawkes.com/5-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/ https://christiehawkes.com/5-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://christiehawkes.com/?p=10152 With much of the Northern Hemisphere experiencing a dangerous heat wave, it seems a good time to review ways to protect ourselves during excessive heat.  Just a reminder, I am not a medical professional. I am a certified health coach interested in your wellbeing. If you need medical advice, please speak with a healthcare professional. ...

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]]> https://christiehawkes.com/5-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-heat/feed/ 14 June celebrations, including an updated CELEBRATE playlist https://christiehawkes.com/june-celebrations-including-an-updated-celebrate-playlist/ https://christiehawkes.com/june-celebrations-including-an-updated-celebrate-playlist/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://christiehawkes.com/?p=10144 “Life is about creating unforgettable memories and celebrating every chance we get.” ~ Karen Gibbs I chose CELEBRATE as my 2026 Word of the Year (WOTY). One way I’m putting that word into practice is to take note of the many things I have to celebrate…large and small…during the month and to share the highlights...

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]]> https://christiehawkes.com/june-celebrations-including-an-updated-celebrate-playlist/feed/ 10 Camino de Santiago Recap Part 2 https://christiehawkes.com/camino-de-santiago-recap-part-2/ https://christiehawkes.com/camino-de-santiago-recap-part-2/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:58:33 +0000 https://christiehawkes.com/?p=10063 I’m back from my journey of a lifetime, walking the Camino de Santiago along the Portuguese Way. I can’t wait to share it with you. To keep the length of my posts manageable, I’ve decided to split my recap into two parts. If you missed Part 1, you can read it here. For today, let’s...

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]]> https://christiehawkes.com/camino-de-santiago-recap-part-2/feed/ 16 Camino de Santiago Recap Part 1 https://christiehawkes.com/camino-de-santiago-recap-part-1/ https://christiehawkes.com/camino-de-santiago-recap-part-1/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:24:16 +0000 https://christiehawkes.com/?p=10004 I’m back from my journey of a lifetime, walking the Camino de Santiago along the Portuguese Way. I can’t wait to share it with you. To keep the length of my posts manageable, I’ve decided to split my recap into two parts…so here we go with part 1. Traveling to Baino, Spain Our trip started...

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]]> https://christiehawkes.com/camino-de-santiago-recap-part-1/feed/ 12 May celebrations day by day https://christiehawkes.com/may-celebrations-day-by-day/ https://christiehawkes.com/may-celebrations-day-by-day/#comments Tue, 26 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://christiehawkes.com/?p=9983 The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. ~ Oprah Winfrey I chose CELEBRATE as my 2026 Word of the Year (WOTY). One way I’m putting that word into practice is to take note of the many things I have to celebrate…large and small…during the month and...

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]]> https://christiehawkes.com/may-celebrations-day-by-day/feed/ 10 Final preparations for my Camino de Santiago pilgrimage https://christiehawkes.com/final-preparations-for-my-camino-de-santiago-pilgrimage/ https://christiehawkes.com/final-preparations-for-my-camino-de-santiago-pilgrimage/#comments Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://christiehawkes.com/?p=9972 It’s hard to believe, but this will be my final post regarding preparations for the Camino de Santiago. After years of dreaming, and months of planning, the trip is nearly upon me. Today I want to compare my actual preparations…mind, body, and spirit…to the lofty plans I had three months ago.  Preparing my mind The...

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]]> https://christiehawkes.com/final-preparations-for-my-camino-de-santiago-pilgrimage/feed/ 14 What brings you here today?…or…Queries that point to this blog https://christiehawkes.com/what-brings-you-here-today-or-queries-that-point-to-this-blog/ https://christiehawkes.com/what-brings-you-here-today-or-queries-that-point-to-this-blog/#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://christiehawkes.com/?p=9968 Today, I have a question for those of you who blog. Do you ever wonder how your readers found you? I do. Most of the people who regularly engage with this blog are either personal friends, family members, or other bloggers. But what about those who come to me through a Google search? What exactly...

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]]> https://christiehawkes.com/what-brings-you-here-today-or-queries-that-point-to-this-blog/feed/ 10 Is cold plunging good for you? Special considerations for women https://christiehawkes.com/is-cold-plunging-good-for-you-special-considerations-for-women/ https://christiehawkes.com/is-cold-plunging-good-for-you-special-considerations-for-women/#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://christiehawkes.com/?p=9962 It seems that cold plunging is all the rage for the moment, but is it really beneficial…and are there special considerations for women? Of course, cold plunging is nothing new. Cold-water immersion, often paired with saunas, is a Nordic tradition meant to build resilience and reset the mind. But what about the physical effects on...

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]]> https://christiehawkes.com/april-celebrations/feed/ 12 What I’m packing for the Camino de Santiago https://christiehawkes.com/what-im-packing-for-the-camino-de-santiago/ https://christiehawkes.com/what-im-packing-for-the-camino-de-santiago/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://christiehawkes.com/?p=9917 With my Camino de Santiago journey less than six weeks out, I am getting serious about addressing the all-important question of “What should I pack for my Camino pilgrimage?” As a reminder, I am walking the final 126 km of the Portuguese Way over six days and am using a luggage transfer service. Obviously, if...

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