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

life · August 12, 2014

5 Things No One Tells You About Wedding Planning

1. You will spend too much time researching. Yes, there is such a thing. Style Me Pretty may become your browser’s default site, and you will find Pinterest to be both the best thing in the world and also your…

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life · August 5, 2014

Relaxation & Honeymoon Packing List

Our wedding is sneaking up on us (only 25 days to go!), and in honor of National Relaxation Day (August 15), I’m sharing what I plan to pack for part of our honeymoon – the “I’m sitting by the pool…

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fashion · July 29, 2014

Everyone Loves Paris

Lately, I’ve been seeing more and more Paris-focused products, and I’m not surprised. After visiting Paris a couple of years ago, it’s so easy to see why people fall in love with the city, the language, the food (!). I…

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home · July 12, 2014

Recent Reads

During the summertime, I have a lot more time to read than during the rest of the year (hooray for summer breaks!). Here are 6 of my favorite summertime reads from the past year. 1. The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt…

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fashion · July 9, 2014

Splurge or Save: Ballet Flats

Chloe makes a gorgeous pair of leather ballet flats with ribbon strap ($485), but Audrey Brooke (by DSW)’s version ($59.95) is close, and at a fraction of the price. They look similar in person, aside from the color difference and…

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home · July 2, 2014

Fourth and BBQs

I’m thrilled to have a short work week with the promise of a weekend full of barbeques, pool time, and relaxing. If anything exciting pops up, it’ll surely be on my Instagram – so follow along!   image via  However……

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collaborations, life · June 24, 2014

Bachelorette Party Essentials

This past weekend was my bachelorette weekend, and because my sisters told me very little about the weekend, I packed a LOT. As in, enough that when I opened the trunk of my SUV to put my sisters’ bags in,…

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personal · June 18, 2014

Wedding Wednesday: 2 Months Out

We are just over 2 months out from the big day, and everyone keeps asking me if it’s going by quickly. Yes, the answer is yes. Invitations are out, replies are coming in, and we are working on the details…

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fashion, home · June 12, 2014

Shop Small

My parents owned their own businesses when I was growing up, so I’ve been delighted lately to see how many bloggers are showing off items from small online shops. Home: Society Social bar cart, pillows from Caitlin Wilson Textiles and…

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life · June 10, 2014

A(nother) Welcome!

New blog (again)? I know, it’s only been a few months since ruffle and curl became Glitter Trim, but shortly after the name change, I realized it’s not what I wanted. I wanted to have a fresh start with a…

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personal · June 9, 2014

That Time I “Did” A Juice Cleanse

Let’s talk about that time I “did” a juice cleanse. I had heard about juice cleanses from multiple people, so I thought why not… I’m getting married at the end of the summer, so if there’s a good time to…

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fashion · May 28, 2014

Wedding Guest: Look Great Without Going Broke

Wedding season is upon us, which can only mean one thing:  Your calendar is filling up with bridal showers and bachelorette parties and wedding events, and your closet is filling up with outfits for each event. Since we’re getting married…

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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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