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Feathers and Stripes

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

cozy and cute winter coats for cold winter weather

style · November 5, 2019

Cozy and Cute Winter Coats

So… winter is officially on the way in the Northeast. As I type this it’s 8pm and the 5-day forecast shows snow. SNOW. I don’t think I’m ready. For years I refused to buy a parka, but I finally got…

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tips and tricks for a major home renovation

home, renovation · October 31, 2019

Home Renovation Tips and Tricks

Today I’m sharing our tips and tricks after our experience gut-renovating our Cape home… what we are SO glad we did, and what we wouldn’t do again! We bought our house back in 2010, thinking we would be there for…

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labor day sales computer list

blogging · October 28, 2019

5 Tips on How to Start A Blog

One question I get a lot is “How do I start a blog?” My 5 tips for how to start a blog 1. Just start First and foremost – you just need to start. It doesn’t matter if you’ve chosen…

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Boston mom blogger Alyssa shares their weekend at Stone Zoo and about saving for college with MEFA and Fidelity

life · October 25, 2019

At the Zoo + College Savings

On Saturday we visited the Stone Zoo for the first time as guests of Fidelity and MEFA. It was the cutest event: Kids wore their Halloween costumes, and we went around the zoo viewing the animals – but also trick-or-treating!…

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motherhood, personal · October 21, 2019

Why You Don’t See My Daughter’s Face

A couple of people have asked me about this via DM, so I thought I’d share the reasoning. No, you haven’t seen her face in a while (since just before her first birthday, to be exact). And yes, that is…

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Nantucket in the fall at 76 Main, a boutique hotel on Main Street

life · October 18, 2019

The Weekend 5

I used to do a “round up” style of posts on Fridays, and I’m bringing it back today. Here are 5 random things on my mind… Happy weekend! The Weekend 5 #1. We’ve been in the house now almost a…

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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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