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26 weeks pregnant

motherhood, pregnancy · June 21, 2017

26 Week Bumpdate

I can’t believe it’s already been 6 weeks since my last bumpdate. The time is FLYING and in 2 weeks I’ll be in my third trimester. Like…what???

3 days in Orange County

USA Travel · June 20, 2017

City Guide: 3 Days in Orange County

Last week we flew out to LAX and drove a bit north to Camarillo to attend the wedding of one of my close friends from high school. Afterwards, T and I made our way south to Orange County for a…

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Zella leggings Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

motherhood, pregnancy · June 14, 2017

First Trimester Must-Haves: Everything You Need

The first trimester was kind of weird. I wasn’t really showing at first (which is normal), I didn’t have my first doctor’s appointment until week 8, and there were changes happening not only physically but mentally, too!

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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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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