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Stop Stressing

by shaylajay | November 11, 2024 | Article | 0 Comments

Many of us feel that we should "take on the world," but that is not what we should be doing. You should be taking care of YOU! I just read an article by Dr. Laila Hishaw from Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Hishaw was my oldest child's dentist prior to my family leaving Arizona...

Strength + Humility

by shaylajay | January 1, 2023 | Article, Featured Artist | 0 Comments

Today is officially the first day of 2023, and I spent my first waking hours saying goodbye to my Mother-In-Love and Father-In-Love as they left for Louisiana this morning. I hated to see them go, but I know they have to get back home. My family and I got dressed and...

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

by shaylajay | September 26, 2011 | Article | 8 Comments

This weekend was so awesome that I had to blog about it. I spoke during a women's encounter on "The Cross," and you will never know the joy that is in my heart from seeing so many women walk away from this weekend knowing their worth and walking in the authority...

Skate Night

by shaylajay | May 1, 2021 | Article | 0 Comments

My kids love the skating rink. My oldest is done after about 45 minutes, but my youngest can skate all day. I usually go with the family and sit and watch everyone skate, but my little sister has gotten into skating. I decided to join the skating crew. Here I am...

Thankful

by shaylajay | November 28, 2013 | Article | 4 Comments

This holiday season is bitter sweet. I'm thankful for all God has done for me, but I have to admit I am missing Mom. I love Thanksgiving and Christmas. Mom knew we had to always have a Christmas tree and decorations because we loved decorating and...

Amelia Island Board Rentals

by shaylajay | March 19, 2023 | Travel, Article | 0 Comments

I found Amelia Island Board Rentals when I Googled fun things to do on Amelia Island. This was the highlight for my kids. The entire family skateboarded on the beach, and we had a blast. Hugh, the owner, took beautiful pictures of us as we skateboarded on the beach....

I Wish

by shaylajay | June 9, 2017 | Article | 10 Comments

I've actually been writing this post in my head since February, but this weekend prompted me to put my words onto paper. In February, I went to Pinot's Palette at Lake Providence in Huntsville with an awesome group of women. It's an art studio where...

My Funny Valentine?

by shaylajay | February 14, 2012 | Article | 18 Comments

My husband and I are supposed to be in the Caribbean this Valentine's Day, but I didn't want to travel this late during the pregnancy, so we cancelled our plans --- bummer. Valentine's Day is here and it hasn't always been that funny or fun for me. I know...

Daddy’s Gift

by shaylajay | July 13, 2012 | Article | 6 Comments

I have been awaiting a painting by my hubster to put in the baby's nursery. I picked her nursery furniture and decided what would go on her registry, but I wanted her dad to also be a part of creating her nursery. Of course I love the fleur de lis...

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

by shaylajay | October 31, 2011 | Article | 4 Comments

This will be my only post this week because it is a post that is very dear to my heart. I want my viewers to see this post for the entire week. It is my prayer that this post will encourage women who have not been getting their annual mammograms or those...

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