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

stanley vs owala bottles

motherhood + family · January 5, 2026

Stanley Cup vs Owala: Honest Comparison

When it comes to keeping your water close and your sanity intact, you need a water bottle that can keep up. Whether it’s juggling school runs, sports practices, or weekend adventures, not all bottles are created equal. In this post,…

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baby + kids, shopping · January 2, 2026

I Tried All the Top Online Consignment Stores: Here Are the Best Sites

I don’t like paying full price for anything if I don’t have to. While I’ve already shared my secrets for how to get a discount on anything, today I’m giving you the ins and outs of online consignment sites. Shopping…

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Guardian Bikes

kids gear reviews · December 11, 2025

Guardian Bike Review: Is it the Best Bike for Little Kids?

My husband and I both have fond memories of riding our bikes around with our friends, feeling wild and free and occasionally falling and getting scrapes. Learning to ride a bike is such an essential part of childhood where we…

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gifts for 8 year old girl

motherhood + family · November 29, 2025

Best Gifts for an 8 Year Old Girl (2026)

At age eight, many kids are in that wonderful place where their imaginations are vivid, their interests are expanding, and they’re excited to try new things, but they still have that kid-magic in everything. My 8 year old is in…

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shopping · November 28, 2025

The Best Black Friday Sales for 2026

It feels like just a few years ago that the Black Friday sales weren’t released until Thanksgiving Day, and we’d grab the newspaper and dig through the deals to see what we’d head out to find later that night/early the…

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sunroom with shades, motorized shades

my home · November 26, 2025

I Bought Custom Shades From 6 Companies: Let’s Compare Them All

When we moved into our new home and realized that standard blinds just wouldn’t cut it, I dove into what felt like an endless sea of custom-shade companies. From fabric swatches to measuring tape struggles (and the occasional panic that…

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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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