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Folsom, Louisiana

by shaylajay | December 19, 2012 | Fashion, Travel | 2 Comments

I'm a country girl, so I want my children to experience the country. If you have a child who was born and raised in the city, I think it is always a great idea to let them experience the beauty and the serenity that only the country can offer. While...

The Knickerbocker Hotel NYC

by shaylajay | June 3, 2024 | Travel | 0 Comments

The first time I traveled to Manhattan, I stayed with a colleague from law school, so I didn't have to stay in a hotel. My oldest daughter has talked about Times Square before, so we decided to find somewhere close to Times Square, especially since we were going to...

Quarter View Restaurant

by shaylajay | November 26, 2012 | Dining, Travel | 2 Comments

My family and I just got back from New Orleans and Mississippi. I thank God for family and friends who make life so sweet even in the midst of hardship. I especially enjoyed this trip because of the good food and the good times. I was rather nervous...

Holiday Travel

by shaylajay | November 6, 2013 | Travel | 0 Comments

Traveling can be difficult, and it is especially difficult when you have a little one. SJ is only 16 months and has been on a plane 4 times. I traveled alone with her twice, and it was not easy. These are the things that get me through a long day of...

Family Fun at Atlantis

by shaylajay | July 22, 2023 | Travel | 0 Comments

If you are traveling with children, rest assured that there is PLENTY for them to do at Atlantis. I did not take a picture of every swimming pool because there were just too many. The kids have their own play area, so my kids fell in love with this area. I was able to...

Lagniappe Restaurant at Amelia Island

by shaylajay | March 18, 2023 | Dining, Travel | 0 Comments

Today was a great day with the family. My oldest and I hung out at the beach and then we hopped in the truck and drove over to Kingsley Plantation, which we'll talk more about later. Kingsley was a plantation owner who went to Africa, brought back an African princess,...

9/11 Memorial NYC

by shaylajay | May 30, 2024 | Travel | 0 Comments

My daughter read Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes, so when I told her we would be going to New York, she immediately asked to go to the 9/11 Memorial. After leaving Battery Park, we walked along the pier to the memorial, which was a quiet, 10-minute walk. My...

Annunciation New Orleans

by shaylajay | March 15, 2024 | Dining, Travel | 0 Comments

I always have a great time when I'm in Louisiana, especially in New Orleans. My dear friend Kiley was born and raised in New Orleans, and she always has a great recommendation for good food when I'm in town. We met in undergrad at Southern University in Baton Rouge....

Junior’s Cheesecake NYC

by shaylajay | May 29, 2024 | Dining, Travel | 0 Comments

New York is known for its cheesecake, and at the forefront of the cheesecake craze is Junior's cheesecake. We took a 5-7 minute walk from our hotel to Junior's. We met Matt's cousin, her husband, and their daughters there for lunch. It's a great spot to eat before or...

Battery Park NYC

by shaylajay | June 1, 2024 | Travel | 0 Comments

We had enough time in New York to visit beautiful Battery Park with the kids. Bryant Park is located less than a five-minute walk from The Knickerbocker, and Battery Park was about a 15-minute ride on the subway from our hotel. If you don't want to go over to see the...

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