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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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home, lifestyle, and organization, renovation · October 16, 2019

(Not Fully) Moved In! Renovation Update

Exciting news from RenovationStation: We moved in! So… it’s echoey (we have no curtains and no rugs on the first floor) and we’re still getting used to it, but we’re so glad to be here! It was a long summer…

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How to encourage your child

motherhood · October 14, 2019

How to Encourage Your Child’s Interests

Do you remember one particular class or book or person who shaped your future career? In third grade we did a unit on penguins. I loved it. Like, LOVED IT. So I started seeking out any book or show –…

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The perfect tote bag for the working woman - with a monogram, of course! feathersandstripes.com

style · October 9, 2019

My New Work Tote

Sometime last spring I accidentally ripped the handle off of my everyday tote. We were headed into the summer months, so I happily switched out my bag to my summer tote and didn’t think about it again until the week…

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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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