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home, lifestyle, and organization · July 31, 2020

Pool Safety with a Toddler

We have had a pool for about 10 years, and I never thought much about extra safety beyond fencing – until our daughter became a water bug. Since starting swim classes about a year ago, she got a lot more…

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pregnancy · July 14, 2020

What’s in my Hospital Bag for Second Baby

I’m so so glad that when I first wrote a hospital bag post for my first baby, I went back and edited the post for what I used and didn’t use! Sometimes blogging definitely has its perks, like now when…

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At home gel manicure for just $26!

beauty · July 9, 2020

What You Need for the Best At-Home Gel Manicure

I love a gel manicure for vacations, weddings, and as a general pick-me-up. I haven’t been to a nail salon in months, so when I stumbled on a gel manicure kit that was less than $30, I thought WHY NOT!…

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New England · June 29, 2020

Day at the Zoo

Last week E and I went to visit the zoo for the first time in a while. The two zoos near us in MA (Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and Stone Zoo in Stoneham) recently reopened, with some new health…

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motherhood · June 23, 2020

What I’m Most Nervous About for Baby #2

Going from 0 kids to 1 was a BIG transition. Not only was there suddenly a tiny person in our house who needed care 24/7, but it totally changed my identity when I became someone’s “Mommy.” And now that we’re…

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Isle of Paradise Light Tanning Drops Review

beauty · June 15, 2020

Isle of Paradise Tanning Drops Review

Any time there’s an easy way to get a glow, I’m in. My go-to sunless tanner for years was a lotion that built color as you put more on, even though it made me slightly orange. When I was in…

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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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