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beauty · March 25, 2022

Beauty Empties Episode 1

Lately, I’ve been enjoying other bloggers’ posts about their favorite beauty products so I thought I’d share my own beauty empties! These are the latest products I finished up and my thoughts on each. Beauty Empties Episode 1 This week’s…

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Traveling with a Car Seat: Tips & Tricks

family, family travel · March 17, 2022

Traveling with a Car Seat: Tips & Tricks

Traveling with little ones is kind of daunting at first. But I promise once you get the hang of it you will want to go everywhere on your bucket list! A huge question in traveling with babies or toddlers is…

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The Best Blackout Curtains for Kids' Rooms

home, lifestyle, and organization · March 8, 2022

The Best Blackout Curtains for Kids’ Rooms

One of the main tips I got as a new mom was to make the baby’s bedroom as dark as possible for optimal sleep. Apparently having a dark room helps anyone sleep better because there are fewer distractions for your…

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family · February 25, 2022

Best Kitchen Helper Stool for Toddlers

We have had this kitchen helper stool for nearly 3 years, and it’s one of the kid items I always recommend. Oftentimes people will ask me for a recommendation for a gift for “the kid who has everything” – and…

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Best Affordable Washable Kitchen Rugs

home, lifestyle, and organization · February 12, 2022

Best Washable Kitchen Rugs (That Are Affordable!)

Like many families, ours creates a lot of mess… like, a lot. I’ve learned since having kids not to get too attached to rugs in the house because who knows when the next major spill will come. Coffee, primarily, is…

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Affordable Coastal Home Decor

home, lifestyle, and organization · January 31, 2022

Affordable Coastal Home Decor Updates

Coastal is by far my favorite home style. Anything blue and white, sign me up! Extra points if there’s a touch of beige or natural wood in there. (Think Cape Cod or Nantucket summers meets your living room.) I was…

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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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