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

4 secrets to working full time and managing a blog, too

blogging · June 5, 2017

4 Secrets to Managing a Full-Time Job and a Blog

I was recently chatting with a colleague when she (not so nicely) asked me how I manage to work full-time and also blog.

working in a Capital One Cafe, Seaport Boston

personal · May 30, 2017

Allow me to reintroduce myself…

I’ve noticed that there are a lot of newbies visiting f+s lately (thank you, Google Analytics), so I wanted to re-introduce myself to all of you. (Photo from this post) While you can easily see the basics on my About…

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the first trimester: everything no one told me about being pregnant

motherhood, pregnancy · May 22, 2017

The First Trimester (Early Pregnancy)

There are so many books and articles that tell you how magical the first trimester is. And honestly, they’re all bullshit. baby booties Don’t get me wrong, the whole pregnancy experience is incredible, but early pregnancy (specifically the first trimester) … well,…

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20 week bumpdate | Maternity Clothes Essentials featured by top Boston life and style blog, Feathers and Stripes

pregnancy · May 15, 2017

20 Week Bumpdate + Gender Reveal

I can’t believe we’re already more than halfway through this pregnancy! I remember being 6 weeks pregnant and thinking “I’m going to be pregnant forever” about the 34 weeks ahead.

best casual fall outfit for comfort and style from lifestyle/travel blogger feathersandstripes.com

personal · May 1, 2017

What Makes You Happy?

There is no shortage of answers to this question: What makes you happy?

the first trimester - everything no one told me

motherhood, personal · April 25, 2017

A Big (Baby) Announcement!

We are so, so excited, and I’m thrilled to share that we are expecting a baby! I’m amazed at how much I thought I knew about being pregnant because of friends and family members having babies, and I knew literally…

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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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