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

family travel · February 5, 2015

Travel Spots on My List

We have some travel planned for 2015 already (more on that later!), and if I could add another big trip, it would be to one of these three gorgeous spots. Cinque Terre, Italy I’ve been to almost every spot in…

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family travel · January 27, 2015

Favorite Boston Spots: Where I Love to Go in Boston

I’ve told you more than a few times how much I love the city of Boston, so today I’m sharing some of my favorite places to eat and drink, favorite places to stay, and some of the best attractions in…

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home, personal · January 21, 2015

Home Updates Wish List

T and I keep going back and forth about our house:  Do we do renovations (that could cost more than they would be worth) or move in the near future? It’s something we’ve been wrestling with for a few months….

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Boston College engagement photos

personal · January 19, 2015

Our Engagement Photos

Deciding on an outfit for your engagement photo shoot can be stressful. Luckily, one of my best friends is a photographer, so she gave us some tips on what to wear (and what to avoid). We chose blue tones because…

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personal · January 14, 2015

Let’s Chat

One of my favorite fellow bloggers, Hallie, posted about a recent NY Times article that claims by answering 36 personal questions, two strangers can foster a sense of closeness and mutual vulnerability that leads to trust and, eventually, falling in…

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personal · January 11, 2015

Learning to Slow Down

If there’s one thing I’m pretty terrible at, it’s taking on the right amount of workload. I have a hard time saying “no” and an even easier time raising my hand to volunteer. That, my friends, is why I find…

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life · January 7, 2015

One In One Out Resolution

New Year’s resolutions are a pet peeve of mine. There, I said it. I’m all for resolving to do great things – if you’re actually going to do them. But saying you’re going to make changes to be healthier just…

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fashion · January 3, 2015

Dots and Fringe

I have to say, 2014 was a really good year. One of the highlights was definitely getting married to my best friend, but we also traveled to some new places and had some great times with great people. I’m excited…

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home · December 17, 2014

Interiors: Sitting Room (+ a giveaway!)

There’s one room in my house that I absolutely adore, mainly because it looks like it hopped out of one of my home interior Pinterest boards.  We were using it as an office, and (as you can see below) storage for…

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easy DIY Christmas gifts: lemon-vanilla body scrub you can make at home with ingredients you probably already have!

shopping, Uncategorized · December 14, 2014

DIY Christmas Gifts: Lemon-Vanilla Body Scrub

I recently spent more than I’d like to admit on a body scrub that I love, and I was thinking – why not make my own? During the cold winter months, the oil base is just what my skin needs…

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life, shopping · December 12, 2014

Subscription Gifts

I love a gift that keeps on giving, so today I’m sharing the best subscription gifts for everyone on your list.Your sister, boyfriend, aunt, puppy nephew… I’ve got you covered. For Both:  Birchbox – One of the original subscription products,…

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life · December 11, 2014

DIY Gift Idea: Chocolate Cocoa Spoons

Each year I try to include at least one handmade gift in my Christmas giftables. I find it to be so much more personal than buying everything, and it also is a fun project for those cold, snowy evenings when…

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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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