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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...

Bayou Classic XXXVIII – New Orleans

by shaylajay | December 1, 2011 | Fashion, Popular, Travel | 7 Comments

Attending the Bayou Classic is a tradition for my husband's family. All of us are Southern University graduates, so we share the same love for our alma mater. This year, we attended the Bayou Classic in New Orleans at the Superdome together. Although...

The Lion King on Broadway

by shaylajay | June 6, 2024 | Travel | 0 Comments

I have long awaited the opportunity to see The Lion King at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. I had been told about the beautiful costumes, the choreography, singing, and overall atmosphere during this show. As the show begins, singers enter down the aisles. There...

Loving Los Angeles, Part I

by shaylajay | July 5, 2011 | Travel | 11 Comments

My husband and I love to get away at least every 3-4 months. This month, we flew to Los Angeles and had a blast. Great eating and great times were nonstop during this trip. I think it is always important to take time to spend with the ones...

The Cove at Paradise Island

by shaylajay | June 4, 2023 | Travel | 0 Comments

I quit my job and moved to Paradise Island in The Bahamas. I'm kidding, but I did take a much needed vacation to this beautiful island. My family and I decided to go to Atlantis, and we had several hotels to choose from. We chose The Cove at Atlantis because it had a...

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...

Shades of Gray

by shaylajay | January 15, 2013 | Fashion, Travel | 5 Comments

Mandeville, Louisiana is a beautiful little city with cute shops, lake views and good food. I visited with some friends while in Mandeville and we had a great time. While I was there, I went to Lake Pontchartrain to take some pictures before heading...

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...

San Diego

by shaylajay | May 20, 2013 | Dining, Travel | 2 Comments

I spent some quality time in San Diego with my family, and we had a blast hanging out together. Although this was the first Mother's Day without my beautiful mom, it wasn't a sad day at all. I just thanked God for the family He has given me, cherished...

New Orleans — The Big Easy

by shaylajay | November 28, 2011 | Fashion, Popular, Travel | 2 Comments

It was great to get away from the desert and get back to Louisiana. I love New Orleans --- the food, the music, and the fun! I had a blast in the Big Easy and got a taste of everything I have been missing in the desert --- gumbo, shrimp, oysters, crab, and...

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