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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...

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...

Lovin’ New Orleans

by shaylajay | January 8, 2014 | Dining, Travel | 0 Comments

We always visit New Orleans during the holidays. I love this city. Many people think of partying when they think of New Orleans, but New Orleans has so much more to offer --- meeting wonderful people, eating delicious Cajun cuisine, shopping, art, and...

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...

Aquinnah Cliffs at Martha’s Vineyard

by shaylajay | June 30, 2026 | Travel | 0 Comments

The Vineyard is a beautiful place no matter where you go on the island. However, there are some areas of the island that have breathtaking views and are owned by local tribes. One such place is Aquinnah Cliffs in Aquinnah, which is located at the westernmost tip of...

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...

My Favorites at Martha’s Vineyard

by shaylajay | July 2, 2026 | Travel | 0 Comments

If you look through all of my Martha's Vineyard blogs, you will see some of my favorite restaurants, shops, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Aquinnah Cliffs, and so many other beautiful places on the Vineyard, but here are a few more of my favorites from the island...

The Lion King Atlanta

by shaylajay | October 7, 2024 | Travel | 0 Comments

A few months ago, my family and I went to see The Lion King at The Minskoff Theater on Broadway in New York City. It was an absolutely grand experience. After I returned home from New York, I knew I wanted to share this experience with my friends, so a group of us...

Fantastic Fudge at Fernandina Beach

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

During our tour with Mr. Ron Miller of Coast One Tours, we asked for a great place to get ice-cream. My kids wanted ice-cream, so he recommended Fantastic Fudge, which received approval from the entire family. At Fantastic Fudge, they make the fudge in house, and they...

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