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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...

Boy or Girl?

by shaylajay | February 3, 2012 | Article | 14 Comments

On Tuesday, my husband and I went to the doctor for an ultrasound. Before my husband and I walked in, I gave the technician two envelopes and two pieces of paper. I advised her to let us know when she began looking for the gender of the baby so that we...

Check on Me

by shaylajay | October 20, 2020 | Article | 0 Comments

As I sit here in this office, I think about life over the past few months --- the injustice, heartache, death, sickness, and everything in-between. I’m no longer on Facebook because I just never wanted to be on Facebook. I started my Facebook...

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....

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...

Baby Jay’s Faves

by shaylajay | March 21, 2013 | Fashion, Article, Popular | 9 Comments

These are some of the cutest and greatest must haves on my list right now. Sperry Top-Sider Boat Shoes I love these shoes, even though they are supposed to be worn on a boat, and there is no water within a couple of hours of Tucson. These cuties come in matching...

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...

Dear Sallie Mae

by shaylajay | April 29, 2015 | Article | 4 Comments

"Southern University, defenders of the gold and blue. We will always loyal be and we will raise a cheer for you. All for one and one for all, we've got the will to win for thee. So fight, fight, fight, fight, 'til we win the victory! Go Jags, go!"...

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...

Nordstrom Rack Grand Opening

by shaylajay | October 13, 2011 | Fashion, Article | 4 Comments

Thursday, October 13th, was a great day! It marked the grand opening of Nordstrom Rack in my area and I could not wait to get there. I did not know what to expect and I wondered how many people would show up for this event. The staff began "tailgating"...

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