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Back In Business

by shaylajay | September 20, 2011 | Article | 3 Comments

Mr. Louis and I are back in business. For the past two weeks, I have been blogging from another computer because my battery literally died in my old computer. I have a new battery and will be blogging from my own computer, which will make life a lot easier....

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...

The Seventh Year

by shaylajay | January 9, 2018 | Article | 28 Comments

As I write this, I am overwhelmed with joy about everything (the good and the bad) that has happened in my life this past year. While looking at my Christmas decorations, which were taken down New Year's Day, I thought about all that God had done in 2017....

VRBO at Amelia Island

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

Friends, you already know where I love to rest my head when I leave town. Yes, I love the Ritz Carlton, but this time, it was just not the best option for me and my family. We were going to be visiting the island for 5 days. Five days in a confined space with two kids...

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...

The Great Defender

by shaylajay | December 12, 2024 | Article | 0 Comments

Every Christmas, we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We think about the life, the hope, and the peace that He brought into this world, and the benefits that his resurrection brings for all of us as God's children. Hope gives you peace when things...

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...

Pink Noire Beauty Supply

by shaylajay | April 4, 2025 | Featured Artist, Article | 0 Comments

I took a short trip to Memphis, Tennessee with my little one, and we met a beautiful young lady, Chasity Monroe, who is owner of the only female, black-owned beauty supply store in Memphis. Pink Noire Beauty Supply was founded by Chasity in April of 2022. Chasity...

God’s Timing

by shaylajay | July 29, 2011 | Article | 7 Comments

A few days ago, one of my friends appeared frustrated that she was still single and that marriage appeared to be nowhere in sight. For the past two weeks, my pastor has also been preaching specifically to singles. So, I decided that today I am going to talk to my...

Ohhhh Baby!

by shaylajay | December 12, 2011 | Article | 44 Comments

Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. My mom knew that every year, we had to put up a Christmas tree and Christmas decorations. I love what the season represents --- the birth of my Savior, Jesus Christ, and being thankful everyday for all that...

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