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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,...

Traveling to Martha’s Vineyard

by shaylajay | July 3, 2026 | Travel | 0 Comments

As many of you know, you can fly into the Boston Airport (or any airport closer to the ferry to get you to Martha's Vineyard), rent a vehicle, and drive to catch the ferry to Martha's Vineyard. I was hearing none of that. I did not want to have to sweat the entire...

There’s No Place Like Home

by shaylajay | August 16, 2011 | Travel | 12 Comments

Home is truly where my heart is. I miss being away from my family, but I am so grateful that we have been able to see each other twice within the past three months. My parents were in Atlanta during Memorial Day weekend, so I visited them and other family...

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...

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...

Museum of Ice Cream SoHo, NYC

by shaylajay | June 2, 2024 | Travel | 0 Comments

My little one loves ice-cream, and when my oldest found this place in SoHo online, they begged to go. I loved it just as much as my kids. When you walk in, they have a huge pink and white dollar sign hanging near the entrance. This should hang in every museum we...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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