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

How to be productive as a working mom - 9 tips to keep you organized

life · February 5, 2019

How to Be Productive As a Working New Mom

I wish someone had sat me down and given me a list of dos and don’ts when I was returning to work after maternity leave. Productivity can be tough anyway, but then add in a new baby and your new…

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mom and baby, coffee maker

life · January 26, 2019

Weekend Update + Recent Shopping List

I have a bunch of posts that I want to share, but first I feel like I have to tell you what this week was like. Guys. You know how they say that bad things happen in threes? (I don’t…

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#StayHome

life · January 22, 2019

What to Watch Next (3 Things We Watched This Weekend)

A long weekend, a snowstorm, and bone-chilling temps. Sounds like the perfect storm for Netflix binging, doesn’t it? We watched 3 things this weekend that are worth checking out. enjoying some Prosecco and some puppy snuggles during the AFC Championship…

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work from home outfits, cozy and comfortable leggings and sweater for working from home

life · January 14, 2019

The Best Books of 2018

Last week when I was on Stories talking about a couple of books I took out of the library, I realized that I never shared my favorite books of 2018! I have posted about books in the past (you can…

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cyber-monday-sales-2020

blogging · January 7, 2019

Blogging in 2019 vs Blogging in 2013

I realized that I haven’t talked much about blogging here, but it’s something I get questions about all the time. I figured I’d share a little more about the behind-the-scenes stuff, since so many people ask about it. Today I’m…

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a picnic-inspired pink and purple and yellow first birthday party for baby girl

personal · December 27, 2018

Best of 2018

Today I’m wrapping up 2018 with a round up of my favorite purchases, travel, motherhood moments, and more! 2018 Travel In 2018 our travel slowed down, as we had a new family member on board. In 2018 E took her…

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Picking out the best family-friendly SUV and how I'll decide on my next car at feathersandstripes.com

life · December 12, 2018

How I’ll Decide on My Next Car

Today’s post is sponsored by Kelley Blue Book. All opinions, as always, are my own. When I bought my SUV 4 years ago this month, I kind of knew what I wanted for a car. There was still a LOT…

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What have you learned from your toddler? Alyssa shares what her 14 month old has taught her.

personal · December 10, 2018

What I’ve Learned from My Daughter (So Far!)

It has been 14.5 months since I became “Mama” to E. I feel like this little one taught me a lot even before she was born, when I spent time reading all of the pregnancy books. (Here’s a fun fact:…

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our gorgeous Minted family Christmas card 2018

life · December 5, 2018

Our Christmas Cards

Now that the last of the Christmas cards are in the mail, I can share both sides of our Christmas card this year! I posted a sneak peek on Instagram a few weeks ago. We took these photos when we…

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life · December 2, 2018

What I Bought On Sale Last Week

The title of this post is a little misleading, because this includes what I bought on sale during Black Friday, as well as last week, but that seemed like too long a title. I polled you all on Stories to…

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family travel, motherhood · November 30, 2018

My Best Tips for Flying with a Baby

This travel post is a long time coming! Before having a baby, my husband and I agreed that we didn’t want to do a complete 180 in our lives (with respect to travel) once our family grew. We love to…

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life, shopping · November 26, 2018

Best Personalized Gifts

I went on a major shopping spree this weekend, and most of the gifts I bought were personalized pieces. Last year I bought my sister a bag for her diabetes accessories (she has T1D), and she asked for a replacement…

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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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