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Feathers and Stripes

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

Best Outdoor Toys For Kids Under 5

baby + kids · April 26, 2024

10 Really Fun Outdoor Toys For Kids Under 5

I have the most amazing memories of playing outside for hours with my sisters and our neighbors with various outdoor toys, especially in the summer months. (One summer we acquired a refrigerator box and spent SO much time coloring that!…

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motherhood, shopping · April 24, 2024

Great Mother’s Day Gifts for All Moms

With Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day!) on the horizon, I wanted to share a list of great Mother’s Day gifts for moms. Let me start by saying you know your mom best (or your wife or partner or whoever you’re…

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irobot-braava-jet-m6-review

home · April 22, 2024

My Floor Cleaning Mop Robot: iRobot Braava Jet M6 Review

I keep posting about this little guy on Instagram, so I figured I’d make its own blog post! I got my floor mop robot (iRobot Braava Jet M6) for Christmas this year from my husband and kids. (Was that gift…

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homemade baby food and baby food maker

motherhood · April 14, 2024

Is the Baby Brezza Baby Food Maker Worth Buying? My Honest Thoughts After Buying!

How do I make baby food at home? Does it take forever? How do you store it? Is making your own baby food worth it?  …SO many questions popped up when I shared my new baby food maker on Instagram…

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family · April 11, 2024

Adorable First Birthday Party Themes

Our baby is coming up on her first birthday and I have been mulling over what to do for her first party. There are so many cute and creative first birthday party themes out there! I don’t know if we’ll…

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baby gear reviews · April 6, 2024

Our Favorite Baby Toys for 9-12 Months

Many of the baby toys we have for the 9 to 12 month age are ones that were favorites for my first two kids. I purged a bunch of toys and held onto the ones they both really loved, thinking…

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beauty · March 31, 2024

Self Tanner for Fair Skin: St Tropez Review

Being fair-skinned, I’m no stranger to self tanners. I’m always on the hunt for the most natural-looking tan (preferably without that tan smell or splotchy areas) and this one is the best self tanner I’ve found so far for a…

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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 · March 23, 2024

Disney World Tips + Is Genie+ Worth It? From a Mom of 3

We took our three kids (ages 6, 3, and 9 months) to Disney World during an admittedly busy week – school vacation week. We knew there would be crowds. But we aren’t the type of people to want to truly…

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fashion · March 12, 2024

What to Wear at Disney: My Real Outfits + Tips

When you’re walking around Disney, you’ll notice two distinct groups of people. One is the all-in, family matching outfits group and the other is the casual, regular clothing group. We definitely go more toward the casual, regular outfits. I usually…

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Easter basket ideas for toddlers- no candy

baby + kids, shopping · March 11, 2024

Easter Basket Ideas for Babies, Toddlers, and Little Kids

Easter is only a few weeks away, so today I want to share my Easter basket ideas for babies, toddlers, and little kids. I also have some Easter basket ideas for toddler girls, a post I originally wrote when my…

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baby gear reviews, family · March 3, 2024

Hatch Rest vs. Nanit Sound & Light: Which is Better?

If you’re reading this, you’re probably trying to decide on a great sound machine and alarm clock combo for kids. If you also need a night light or wake up light, both the Hatch Rest and Nanit Sound & Light…

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USA Travel · March 2, 2024

Omni Orlando Hotel Review: Our Stay for Disney World

Our recent Disney trip was so fun, even with the twists and turns and illness that hit us while we were away. I had been looking forward to taking our kids to Disney for a while. The last time we…

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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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