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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Thank a Veteran

by shaylajay | November 10, 2011 | Article | 4 Comments

November 11th is Veterans Day, so don't forget to thank our Veterans for their hard work and for risking their lives to keep us safe. Living in Arizona has really opened my eyes to the day-to-day routines and duties of our service men and women. I had never been on a...

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...

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...

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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