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

life · November 27, 2024

Where to Buy Christmas Cards (A Price Comparison)

I worked at a popular paper products company for years (hi Vistaprint!). For years I ordered my Christmas cards there. But then I found Minted and loved the ease of their envelope printing. (They also have a LOT of gorgeous…

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shopping · November 16, 2024

20 White Elephant Gifts Everyone Will Love (Under $25!) for 2026

I have a really hard time buying gifts for a white elephant (which you may know as a Yankee swap if you’re also from New England). I just never know what to get that everyone will love! Also, I scoured…

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baby + kids · November 9, 2024

The Best Books for Kids Who Love Trucks

All of my kids have gone through a truck phase at some point, where ALL they want to read about is trucks. We have quite a few and still read them often. If you have a little one who can’t…

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IKEA custom closet

Uncategorized · November 6, 2024

Our IKEA Pax Closet System Walk-In Closet

When we were in the final stages of our home renovations, we started looking into the finishing pieces like closets. I couldn’t believe how expensive some custom closet solutions were! Even the wire rack options seemed SO pricey. For our…

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fall books for kids of all ages

baby + kids · October 13, 2024

The Best Kids’ Books About Fall

I love the fall season, so today I rounded up some really fun kids books about Fall! I have a few books I rotate out every year because they are seasonal, and the kids get so excited when it’s time…

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gifts for 6 year old girls, birthday gifts for girls

baby + kids · September 19, 2024

Best Gifts for 6-Year-Old Girls (2026): Toys, Travel & Creative Picks

When it comes to choosing the perfect gift for a 6-year-old girl, the options seem as boundless as her imagination can be! Birthdays are such magical moments for children. Since I have a 6 year old, I thought I could…

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About Alyssa


Hi, I’m Alyssa. Mom of three, wife, dog mom, blogger. I write tips and tricks on motherhood, focusing on baby gear reviews, the best toys for kids, family travel, and home organization.

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