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Feathers and Stripes

Boston mom blogger | motherhood, baby + kids, family travel, + home

New England · June 29, 2020

Day at the Zoo

Last week E and I went to visit the zoo for the first time in a while. The two zoos near us in MA (Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and Stone Zoo in Stoneham) recently reopened, with some new health…

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motherhood · June 23, 2020

What I’m Most Nervous About for Baby #2

Going from 0 kids to 1 was a BIG transition. Not only was there suddenly a tiny person in our house who needed care 24/7, but it totally changed my identity when I became someone’s “Mommy.” And now that we’re…

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Isle of Paradise Light Tanning Drops Review

beauty · June 15, 2020

Isle of Paradise Tanning Drops Review

Any time there’s an easy way to get a glow, I’m in. My go-to sunless tanner for years was a lotion that built color as you put more on, even though it made me slightly orange. When I was in…

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what-to-buy-target

life · June 8, 2020

What to Buy at Target

Like so many other women, I buy a lot at Target – and a lot of random items. I started going there almost weekly when E was an infant, because it’s one of the few places where no one batted…

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Affordable t-shirt dress

style · May 27, 2020

The Summer T-Shirt Dress

I’m always on the hunt for easy wardrobe pieces that can be dressed up or as casual as you want. And – obviously – they have to be comfortable! I picked up these two t-shirt dresses recently, and they’ve been…

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monogrammed toddler clothes

life · May 22, 2020

Memorial Day Weekend Sales + What I’m Shopping

This has been… a week. We decided to both take Friday off so we have a 4-day weekend. …Not that we’re going anywhere or doing anything special, really! We do have plans to get groceries, so that will probably be…

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backyard cafe lights featured by top Boston lifestyle blog, Feathers and Stripes

home · May 20, 2020

The Best Backyard Cafe Lights for Patios

Looking for inspiration on hanging string lights (sometimes known as cafe lights or bistro lights) in your backyard? Here’s how we use ours, and where to buy affordable outdoor LED backyard lights! We’ve done a ton of work to the…

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white closet system | Bamboo Baby Pajamas

home, storage + organization · May 18, 2020

Best Closet System + How to Organize a Closet

I was thinking about closets the other day and realized that pretty much no closet upstairs has a door anymore because of the closet organizer systems we use. I don’t know when that became a “thing” of mine, but with…

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lash lift and tint review

beauty · May 11, 2020

Lash Lift and Tint Before and After

I recently discovered the lash lift and tint and decided to try it out and see how it compares to lash extensions. Two years ago I got eyelash extensions but ultimately decided that they were too much work to keep…

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Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer brush review

beauty · May 1, 2020

Revlon Hair Dryer Brush Review (My Favorite!) for 2024

Why splurge on the Dyson hair dryer when this Revlon hair dryer brush is so good? It seems like everyone has been buying the Dyson hair dryer lately. I almost did too, until I did some research and decided to…

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6 books to read now (beach reads, heavy reads, and more)

life · April 26, 2020

Good Books to Read Now

I’ve always loved reading, and while I don’t have as much time for it now as I used to, I love sharing good finds in case you are looking for a good book! Some of these are what I would…

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Sephora sale picks

beauty · April 20, 2020

Sephora Sale: What’s In My Cart

Here’s what I’m purchasing this time around from the Sephora Sale. Even if you’re not already enrolled in Sephora’s program, you can sign up here and take advantage of the Insider savings. It’s a free rewards program where you accrue…

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About Alyssa


Hi, I’m Alyssa. Mom of three, wife, dog mom, blogger. Here I share tips and tricks on motherhood, focusing on baby gear reviews and the best stuff for kids, family travel, and home organization.

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