Stop Stressing

Stop Stressing

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...
A.L. Lewis Museum at American Beach

A.L. Lewis Museum at American Beach

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...
Amelia Island Board Rentals

Amelia Island Board Rentals

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....
VRBO at Amelia Island

VRBO at Amelia Island

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...
Coast One Tours at Amelia Island

Coast One Tours at Amelia Island

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...
Strength + Humility

Strength + Humility

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...