So what? Now what? https://christiehawkes.com/ Navigating life's journey together Tue, 26 May 2026 19:51:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://christiehawkes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/So-what-now-what-logo-150x150.png So what? Now what? https://christiehawkes.com/ 32 32 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/ 4 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/ 13 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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]]> https://christiehawkes.com/what-im-packing-for-the-camino-de-santiago/feed/ 8 Put your lavender to good use https://christiehawkes.com/put-your-lavender-to-good-use/ https://christiehawkes.com/put-your-lavender-to-good-use/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://christiehawkes.com/?p=9909 Lavender is perfect for adding color and a pleasant, calming aroma to your landscaping, as well attracting pollinators, but why stop there? Once your plants take off like mine have…finally…why not put them to good use around your house too. Popular uses for lavender Lavender can be used for creating syrup, baking, making infused oils,...

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]]> https://christiehawkes.com/put-your-lavender-to-good-use/feed/ 8 Quality of life post-menopause https://christiehawkes.com/quality-of-life-post-menopause/ https://christiehawkes.com/quality-of-life-post-menopause/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://christiehawkes.com/?p=9899 A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a post on living with perimenopause and menopause. I thought it would be appropriate to follow up with a discussion about life after menopause…what we can expect and what we can do to improve the quality of life post-menopause. In addition, it was pointed out that my last...

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]]> https://christiehawkes.com/quality-of-life-post-menopause/feed/ 12 March celebrations https://christiehawkes.com/march-celebrations/ https://christiehawkes.com/march-celebrations/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://christiehawkes.com/?p=9890 “Celebrate life, for it is the ultimate gift we have been given.” ~Joel Osteen 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 sharing the highlights with you...

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]]> https://christiehawkes.com/march-celebrations/feed/ 10 What are perimenopause and menopause, and what can you do about them? https://christiehawkes.com/what-are-perimenopause-menopause-what-can-you-do/ https://christiehawkes.com/what-are-perimenopause-menopause-what-can-you-do/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://christiehawkes.com/?p=9873 Information about menopause and perimenopause is everywhere, but what exactly are they? And what can you do to alleviate the symptoms?  I’m going to do my best to answer those questions today. But first a reminder…I am not a medical professional. I am a health and wellness coach with training in perimenopause and menopause. What...

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