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Feathers and Stripes

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

Four Seasons Boston x Fohr and a drink with James

blogging · May 10, 2019

Cocktails at Four Seasons Boston

I’ve been to Four Seasons Boston for a few different events, and I’m always excited to go there. It’s a beautiful hotel, and it’s right on Boylston Street near all of the Newbury Street shopping. It’s also not far from…

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Positive parenting: Words of encouragement for parenting an 18 month old

motherhood · May 6, 2019

Words of Encouragement: 6 Things I Say to My Daughter Everyday

For a variety of reasons, T and I parent with a positive parenting style. That is, we try to do a lot more praising for good actions vs. disciplining for less-than-good actions. Obviously, there are times when we have to…

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Visiting Disney World with a Toddler: Tips, Tricks, and Our Mantra for the trip from mom- and travel-blogger Alyssa (feathersandstripes.com)

USA Travel · April 24, 2019

How to Do Disney World with a Toddler

Before we went to Florida, I must have done about 972 Google searches on how to do Disney with a toddler. Here’s the most frustrating thing about it: You just need to prepare yourself for any situation, and you’ll be…

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5 things to always keep on hand at home

life · April 22, 2019

5 Things I Always Have at Home + Perspective

After being sick this weekend (more on that below), I am more glad than ever that there are some things I always keep at home. I’m that person who travels with Benadryl and Bandaids and extra hair elastics no matter where…

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fast fashion documentary The True Cost: Make easy changes to wear more ethical clothing brands

life · April 8, 2019

The True Cost: Fast Fashion Documentary

I watched this documentary a while ago, but I had to rewatch it over the weekend. There are so many people posting about clothing that you can find on Amazon for $25, $15, $10…And while I love a great deal…

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LEGOLAND Florida review - a day trip with a toddler! How to get there, what rides your toddler will love, and other details you need to know before you go.

USA Travel · April 3, 2019

Day Trip to Legoland Florida

LEGOLAND was a really fun part of our Florida trip. None of us had been before, and it was the perfect activity for the slightly chilly (55 degrees) day. Legoland is built for kids ages 2-12, but our 18 month…

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how to do a 5-minute everyday makeup look - SO quick and easy for everyday!

beauty · March 31, 2019

5-Minute Natural Everyday Makeup

I uploaded my first-ever IGTV video today, and I wanted to share some extra info here in case you need it, along with all of the products I use. If you want to see the full tutorial, hop on over…

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USA Travel · March 27, 2019

Resort Review: Four Seasons Orlando (THE BEST)

If you’ve been following along on social media, you’ll have seen that we recently jetted off to Orlando to spend a few days in the sun at Four Seasons Orlando. I’ve been to a LOT of hotels, and there are…

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personal · March 22, 2019

Friday Thoughts

There’s sooo much going on that I feel like I’ve been sharing much more than I actually have. You know when you have a million things in your brain all day? I swear that if I forget to write something…

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Disney After Hours Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World: What is it and is it worth it?

USA Travel · March 19, 2019

Our Night at Disney After Hours

I didn’t even know that Disney After Hours was a thing until we were already in Orlando. My husband found it while doing some online searching. That night’s After Hours (it switches parks based on the day) was for Hollywood…

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best one piece swimsuits

style · March 15, 2019

The Best One Piece Swimsuits

I’m so happy that one piece swimsuits are on trend. There’s something about a cute one piece that makes me feel so much better on the beach or at the pool when I know I’ll be spending my time chasing…

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family travel · March 11, 2019

Flying with A Toddler: Tips, Tricks, + the Mistake We Made

We first flew with our daughter when she was 6 months old, and it was much easier than I had anticipated. Then she started to crawl, and then walk, and then climb, and we traveled more locally. We hadn’t done…

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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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