THE M.D.E. (MOTHER'S DAY EDIT)
The most memorable gifts are most thoughtful, and continue to give joy after the occasion. Gifts of experiences, nostalgia and daily,...
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EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN EXTRAORDINARY LIVES
Sonya Barnes
- Feb 14, 2022
- 5 min
Love Your Whole Self
We’re well into the new year, 2022, and I must confess that I left 2021 and ushered in this year a statistic of Covid-19. Like thousands...
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Sonya Barnes
- Nov 24, 2021
- 3 min
Holiday's, Boundaries & Gratitude
The holiday's are upon us once again and it may have you a bit stressed about the family gatherings that for many, last year's pandemic...
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Sonya Barnes
- Jun 24, 2021
- 2 min
Life After Leggings
Alas, we knew this time would eventually come. The world slowly opening back up and we are slowly adapting to a new present reality....
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Sonya Barnes
- May 5, 2021
- 1 min
Happy Mother's Day
Oh my did this one creep up on me. Most days I don't know if I'm coming or going. I'm sure you can relate. I was chatting with a good...
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Sonya Barnes
- Mar 8, 2021
- 1 min
Happy International Women's Day
To all the amazing women around the world. This one's for us! Take this day to give yourself props and accolades for all that you do....
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Sonya Barnes
- Jan 4, 2021
- 3 min
Do Not Resolve to Anything!
Happy New Year! Yes, she’s still new and refreshed and you can harness her transformational energy today, tomorrow, and every day...
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Sonya Barnes
- Dec 16, 2020
- 2 min
The Art of the Gift
Happy Holidays! Yes, I know...say no more. There are officially 9 days til Christmas from the time I'm putting out my holiday gift guide....
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Sonya Barnes
- Nov 29, 2020
- 2 min
Holiday Shopping Kick-Off
Ok, so all weekend I've been lazing around scrolling through the web and watching "Peaky Blinders" on Netflix. Between the text and email...
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Sonya Barnes
- Aug 13, 2020
- 2 min
The New Fashion Revolution...Buy Black
Everyday we awake to news of something new happening in our world. We continue to pay great homage to our frontline essential workers who...
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Sonya Barnes
- May 29, 2020
- 3 min
B.A.A.M.! (Born African American Male)
Angry. Disgusted. Disbelief. Belief. How many more? When will this end? Let me preface this for those who do not know me. I am the...
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Sonya Barnes
- May 4, 2020
- 2 min
Happy Mother's Day
Yes, it's that time when we honor the women in our lives who have mothered us in one way or another. Whether it's your mother,...
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Sonya Barnes
- Apr 28, 2020
- 2 min
Clean Beauty is the New Black
I am a firm believer in radical, soulful self care. I don't know about you, but for me and quite a few of my gal pals, we're becoming...
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Sonya Barnes
- Apr 2, 2020
- 2 min
The Good China
As we close in on another week of a new normal, I’ve been reflective and acutely more aware of the surroundings in my home. The vase I...
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Sonya Barnes
- Mar 27, 2020
- 2 min
There's No Place Like Home
As the world around us is adjusting to our new normal of working from home, homeschooling children/grandchildren and most likely spending...
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Sonya Barnes
- Mar 17, 2020
- 2 min
You Are In Control
We are living in surreal times for sure. Even if you are under a rock, you know that we're in the midst of a global pandemic with the...
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Sonya Barnes
- Feb 14, 2020
- 2 min
For the Love of....ME!
It's officially the month of LOVE! It's Valentine's Day and I want to share some of my top gifts to treat yourself not just today but...
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Sonya Barnes
- Aug 8, 2019
- 3 min
The Big O!
Ok! So first off, it's not what you think! That's a topic for another day, at another time. I've been incognito during the past few...
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Sonya Barnes
- Apr 25, 2019
- 4 min
Keto...Paleo.."Oh No!"
I’ve debated for a while to write about this topic as I realize it can go way beyond a simple blog post. As women, we go through so many...
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