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Back Porch Destin

by shaylajay | December 2, 2022 | Dining, Travel | 0 Comments

We took the kids to the beach for fall break. The beach always translates to good local seafood restaurants. You don't eat cheeseburgers at the beach. You eat seafood. A family friend told me about The Back Porch, a Seafood and Oyster House in Destin. We arrived just...

There’s No Place Like Home

by shaylajay | August 16, 2011 | Travel | 12 Comments

Home is truly where my heart is. I miss being away from my family, but I am so grateful that we have been able to see each other twice within the past three months. My parents were in Atlanta during Memorial Day weekend, so I visited them and other family...

The Henderson Beach Resort

by shaylajay | September 2, 2018 | Travel | 0 Comments

This summer has been wonderful! The kids had a blast, and I had a much needed break from the hustle and bustle life can bring. Summer was filled with great vacations, visiting family and friends, and just relaxing. One vacation was extra special to us, not just...

Music to My Ears

by shaylajay | June 23, 2011 | Fashion, Travel | 9 Comments

If you had been there, you would have pulled the one you love close and reminisced about the day you met. If you had been there, you would have felt relaxed, fine and on cloud nine...if only you had been there. I'm talking about jazz in the park at...

Joe’s Pizza NYC

by shaylajay | June 5, 2024 | Dining, Travel | 0 Comments

One New York local said, "There are four basic food groups in New York --- bagels, pizza, hot dogs, and cheesecake." I knew I wanted to get a slice of cheesecake and some pizza. I visited NY years ago before I was married. I visited a colleague from law school, and I...

Coast One Tours at Amelia Island

by shaylajay | March 18, 2023 | Article, Travel | 0 Comments

Before heading to Amelia Island, I conducted extensive research on the rich history of American Beach. A.L. Lewis, Florida's first black millionaire, had purchased several acres of land on American Beach so that blacks could have what he referred to as "rest and...

Marina Village at Atlantis

by shaylajay | July 10, 2023 | Travel, Featured Artist | 0 Comments

During our stay at Atlantis, we spent a lot of time at Marina Village. Marina Village has beautiful shops, local artists, and great restaurants. They also have Ben & Jerry's, which my kids loved. This is the most expensive Ben & Jerry's I have ever visited....

Miraval Resort & Spa, Part II

by shaylajay | February 12, 2013 | Travel | 4 Comments

I participated in some activities (other than the spa) while at Miraval. We went hiking if you can believe that. If you come to Miraval and you are not a local, you need to go hiking or do some of the other outdoor activities. Matt has always wanted to go...

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

by shaylajay | June 4, 2024 | Travel | 0 Comments

When I was in New York years ago, the Empire State Building was the attraction of tourists. There are still many tourists who want to experience the Empire State Building, but SUMMIT is the best thing, in my opinion, for kids. The Empire State Building does have a lot...

Museum of Ice Cream SoHo, NYC

by shaylajay | June 2, 2024 | Travel | 0 Comments

My little one loves ice-cream, and when my oldest found this place in SoHo online, they begged to go. I loved it just as much as my kids. When you walk in, they have a huge pink and white dollar sign hanging near the entrance. This should hang in every museum we...

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