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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....

My Rainbow

by shaylajay | June 30, 2012 | Article | 55 Comments

On June 7, 2012, my mother lost her battle with breast cancer. She was my best friend. We talked or Skyped everyday, even when she was in the hospital. We had so much faith that she would be healed and would live to see my daughter, Shayla Nicole. ...

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...

Friday’s Favorite Finds

by shaylajay | March 2, 2012 | Article | 0 Comments

I have some fabulous finds that I wanted to share. I have always been a fan of Circle E candles, but I haven't been able to find them in Arizona. I guess it's a Southern thing. However, my friend Regina introduced me to VoluSpa candles, which are oh...

A.L. Lewis Museum at American Beach

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

During our stay on Amelia Island, we visited the A.L. Lewis Museum, which was a visit I had been so anxiously awaiting. The museum is only open Friday through Sunday. This museum tells the story of Abraham Lincoln Lewis, Florida's first black millionaire, and how he...

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...

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...

Gifted Realty Huntsville

by shaylajay | December 13, 2024 | Article | 0 Comments

Today, I had a lunch date with a friend. I had a few spare minutes prior to our lunch, so I stopped by a gift shop on my way to the restaurant. I had actually seen this gift shop for the past year, but I never had time to stop. I am always rushing to get to my hair...

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...

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...

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