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by shaylajay | March 17, 2016 | Article | 30 Comments

A couple of weeks ago, I felt a large mass in my breast. I had just checked my breasts in the shower on Sunday. On Tuesday, I had a throbbing sensation near the lower part of my breast that I knew was not there before. I immediately called my doctor....

Beauty Rest

by shaylajay | April 11, 2012 | Article | 4 Comments

I have been debating on bed linens for spring/summer. I love white and the calming effect it has in a bedroom, so I chose white. I also used espresso feather down pillows as accent pieces and this is the end result --- simple and not fussy at all. My night...

Loyalty That Runs Deep

by shaylajay | January 16, 2012 | Article | 2 Comments

It's 3:00 a.m. on Sunday morning and I cannot sleep. Sleeping on my stomach is uncomfortable, sleeping on my back is a pregnancy no-no, and I am tired of sleeping on my side. As I tossed the covers back and put on my slippers, I began to think about the New...

Gender Reveal Party

by shaylajay | February 5, 2012 | Dining, Article, Popular | 41 Comments

This will be my only post this week. I need a break after all of the suspense from this weekend! I literally felt like I had run a marathon. Our Gender Reveal Party was so much fun! We were surrounded by over 30 friends and family who attended the...

Happy Anniversary

by shaylajay | September 30, 2011 | Article | 23 Comments

On Saturday, October 1, 2011, my husband and I will celebrate our one-year anniversary. It all began during the Spring of 1996 after I had joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and he had joined Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He introduced himself as...

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"...

Nyla Rose

by shaylajay | March 9, 2015 | Article | 31 Comments

The past few months have been one big adventure. The hubster and I welcomed Miss Nyla Rose on January 21, 2015 at 2:38 p.m. She was 8 lbs. 9 oz. and 18 1/2 inches. We named our bundle of joy Nyla Rose because Nyla means "Champion" or "Winner" and Rose...

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...

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...

Sweet Dreams

by shaylajay | January 23, 2012 | Article | 14 Comments

Although the baby does not arrive for five months, I like to be on top of things. The baby's room is a project that cannot be ignored, and I don't want to wait until the last minute. I got overwhelmed with all of the strollers that are out there, so I...

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