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60 before 60…and the drawing winners!

October 13, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 20 Comments
Collage of photos.

With my birthday last Sunday, I am now officially in the final year of my 50s. It’s really kind of hard for me to fathom…I have been on this earth for 59 years. How is that possible? Like all of you, I have had exhilarating moments, moments of pure joy, devastating moments, moments of unbelievable … [Read more…]

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5th blogiversary celebration give-away!

October 6, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 27 Comments
Confetti in a champagne glass.

Five years ago I published my first blog post. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. In fact, I hired someone to create the blog for me and somehow stumbled my way through those first several posts.  Along the way, I picked up some technical skills, thanks to advice from my fellow bloggers … [Read more…]

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Thank you notes – October 2019 (and the drawing winners!)

October 8, 2019 by Christie Hawkes 30 Comments
Fall leaves.

Thank you Betty and Maddi… for coming together for the Murray High School homecoming game. It just so happens we had family from both teams that night. Betty (GG) graduated with the class of 1945 from Murray High School. Maddi is a cheerleader for Cottonwood High School and will graduate with the class of 2023. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book recommendations, Thank you notes Tagged: Everything is figureoutable, food, give-away, Hawkes Landing, vlog

My fourth blogiversary give-away

October 1, 2019 by Christie Hawkes 54 Comments
Woman holding a gift.

Tomorrow marks four years since I published my first blog post. I truly cannot believe it. Several of you have been with me for the entire journey and many more of you have joined me along the way. I couldn’t be more grateful for your support. In keeping with tradition, I will be thanking four … [Read more…]

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Thank you notes – October 2018

October 9, 2018 by Christie Hawkes 41 Comments
Woman holding artwork

Another month has flown by, and we find ourselves once again at Thank You Notes time. I have much for which to be grateful, as I’m sure you do, so let’s get started. Thank you Mom… for creating this wonderful, loving, passionate, crazy family. Every time we gather together like this, I marvel at how blessed … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thank you notes Tagged: birthdays, family, give-away, nail art, seasons

My 3rd blogiversary: a time for reflection and presents–yours! [Contest closed]

October 2, 2018 by Christie Hawkes 46 Comments
Blogiversary gifts

Three years ago today, I published my first blog post. In keeping with my blogiversary tradition, I will be giving presents to three of you–one for each year! But before we get to the give-away, it’s time for a little reflection. By the numbers In three years, I have written 298 posts, including five guest … [Read more…]

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Book recommendation: Mindset, the psychology of success

October 10, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 17 Comments
Book recommendation: Mindset, the new psychology of success

***I will announce the winner of the Blogiversary drawing later in this post, I promise, but first I want to tell you about an important book I just read.*** Do you believe that a person is born with a certain amount of intelligence, or can one increase his or her intelligence? What about talent? Are … [Read more…]

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2nd blogiversary celebration (aka a give-away)! [Contest closed]

October 2, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 19 Comments
2nd blogiversary celebration (aka reader give-away)!

Two years ago today, I released my very first post, and So What? Now What? was born. A lot has happened in the past two years–in this blog, in my life, in the world. In October 2015, Barak Obama was president of the United States; I still clung to an illusion of control; and I pushed … [Read more…]

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A getting to know you give-away [Contest closed]

May 30, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 29 Comments
A getting to know you give-away

Contest Closed! Thanks to all who participated. About this time last year, I shared 10 random facts (confessions, as I called them) about myself. Now it’s your turn. And to encourage you to participate, I’m going to sweeten the pot a little. Anyone who shares at least three things will be entered in a prize … [Read more…]

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Give-away: fabulous personal-sized blender!!! [Contest closed]

January 31, 2017 by Christie Hawkes 6 Comments
Give-away

Exciting news! I’ve recently added two new features to my blog to make sure you never miss a post. You may now subscribe to receive an email notice of new posts: Or you can follow me on Bloglovin’: And just in case having immediate notice of my ramblings isn’t motivation enough to sign up, I … [Read more…]

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