Hi, I’m Alyssa!
I’m a mom to 3 kids, and I love sharing my life hacks for everything from what you should put in your kids’ playroom for independent play to what you need to know about family travel (like my tricks for long haul flights with kids 5 and under).
I live just outside of Boston with my husband, our three kids, and our dog, Sprout. I started Feathers and Stripes in March 2014 as a place for me to document the things I love from Boston and beyond. I’m a blogger and also a marketing consultant, specializing in paid performance media. I’ve always liked to write, and I love working with brands, too.
Collaborations
I’ve been fortunate to work with companies large and small via this blog. I’ve worked with a lot of different brands, from Four Seasons to Mazda to local shops, and everything in between. Some examples of past companies I’ve worked with include:
For collaboration inquiries, please email me at [email protected]
You can also find me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
Feathers and Stripes is a Boston-based lifestyle and mom blog focusing on home organization solutions, natural beauty, amazing family travel, and the best products on the market for babies to big kids. You’ll also find some travel content related to some of our favorite things to do as a family around Boston and New England.
I love Cape Cod summers, espresso drinks, to do lists, and volunteer work. I am a self-proclaimed homebody, though I have a healthy sense of wanderlust. I am passionate about great shoes, animal rescue, and perfect Fall days.
What makes me an expert on motherhood, baby gear, and family travel?
I’m a mom with three kids! But that’s not the only reason. I’m always looking for the best of the best baby gear and stuff for the bigger kids. We try (and review) a LOT of different things. And of course, because we travel a lot with our family. I share my experiences to help you in your day to day life. Why should all of us buy four different strollers just to find the best one? I’ll do the research, and you benefit from my (sometimes very wordy) write ups!
Why “feathers and stripes”?
My blog is equal parts personal and style-focused. I’m a true animal lover, and I owe it all to my first pet, Peabody, a Cockatiel who passed away in 2018 at the age of 25. He was the inspiration behind “feathers” – or the more personal parts of my blog. The “stripes” comes from my somewhat preppy, somewhat conservative, somewhat trendy style.
Over the years my blog content has changed somewhat, but what has remained is that I’m sharing information I think you want or need to know. The best Christmas gifts for toddlers? What to buy a 1 year old? Baby registry must haves? Where to go for a fun family trip in the US? I’ve got you. I love to hear what you want to know, so if you have an itinerary request from a trip you know we went on, or you want to know about a specific baby item or kid toy, let me know!
Writing
In addition, I have written for or been published by the following publications over the years:
- Cosmopolitan
- Country Living
- Esquire
- Elle
- Good Housekeeping
- Redbook
- Town & Country
- Woman’s Day
- TripAdvisor
- Women’s Health
- Interview, Redfin Blog: “Uncover the Hidden Gems in Boston”
- Ambassador interview, Nanit
