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Back Porch Destin

by shaylajay | December 2, 2022 | Dining, Travel | 0 Comments

We took the kids to the beach for fall break. The beach always translates to good local seafood restaurants. You don't eat cheeseburgers at the beach. You eat seafood. A family friend told me about The Back Porch, a Seafood and Oyster House in Destin. We arrived just...

Southern Pearl Oyster House

by shaylajay | March 22, 2024 | Dining, Travel, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

During my trip to my alma mater, Southern University, my friends from Huntsville, Alabama met my family at Southern Pearl Oyster House, a restaurant in Baton Rouge. I lived in Baton Rouge for 16 years, but this was a new restaurant that I had not visited. It was...

Amelia Island Board Rentals

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

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....

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...

Beale Street Blues

by shaylajay | August 12, 2011 | Travel | 5 Comments

I have had an amazing week. I traveled to Memphis, Tennessee where I had a blast with my childhood best friend. I also traveled to Mississippi to visit my family and I did not want the week to end. I arrived at the airport as my flight was boarding, which...

Music to My Ears

by shaylajay | June 23, 2011 | Fashion, Travel | 9 Comments

If you had been there, you would have pulled the one you love close and reminisced about the day you met. If you had been there, you would have felt relaxed, fine and on cloud nine...if only you had been there. I'm talking about jazz in the park at...

Miraval Resort & Spa, Part II

by shaylajay | February 12, 2013 | Travel | 4 Comments

I participated in some activities (other than the spa) while at Miraval. We went hiking if you can believe that. If you come to Miraval and you are not a local, you need to go hiking or do some of the other outdoor activities. Matt has always wanted to go...

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...

The Salty Pelican at Fernandina Beach

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

After walking around downtown Fernandina Beach, we walked over to The Salty Pelican, which is another local favorite. Everything in downtown Fernandina Beach is within walking distance, so we parked at the marina and walked around to visit the local shops before...

French Quarter

by shaylajay | December 23, 2012 | Travel | 2 Comments

There is no place like New Orleans. I get excited all over again every time I go. We were just here during the Thanksgiving holidays with family and friends, but of course, I can never get enough of the N.O. You know I always have to stop here. Cafe...

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