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family travel, kids gear reviews · June 25, 2025

The Best Compact Travel Booster Seat for Kids You Probably Don’t Know About (Mifold Review)

For our grand European vacation, we planned to rent cars with car seats in some spots and take public transit in others. We didn’t think we would need to bring any car seats with us. But then plans changed and…

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baby gear reviews, family travel · June 7, 2025

Is the SlumberPod Worth Buying? My Honest Thoughts (You Might Be Surprised)

Ah, the SlumberPod. I bought this because we were going on a quick weekend trip to NYC but I still wanted to get some good sleep. I wanted to see how the SlumberPod worked for our 2 year old, who…

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motherhood + family · June 4, 2025

The Easiest Way to Get Slime Out of Clothes

Every time my kids find something new to keep in what I call the “busy bin” (aka quiet time activities the kids can do on their own), there’s a good chance it involves mess. My kids LOVE painting, coloring, slime,…

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Best Outdoor Toys For Kids Under 5

baby + kids · May 20, 2025

10 Really Fun Outdoor Toys For Kids Under 5

I have the most amazing memories of playing outside for hours with my sisters and our neighbors with various outdoor toys, especially in the summer months. (One summer we acquired a refrigerator box and spent SO much time coloring that!…

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Traveling with a Car Seat: Tips & Tricks

baby gear reviews, family travel · May 14, 2025

Cosco Scenera Next Review: Honest Thoughts About This Travel Car Seat After 6 Years

We’ve been using the Cosco Scenera Next as our travel car seat for the past 6 years. Read on to find out what we love about it and what I really wish they would change! Safety and ease of use…

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baby gear reviews · April 16, 2025

Travel Sound Machine Hatch Rest Go vs. SlumberPod SlumberCalm

As a parent of three little ones—ages 2, 4, and 7—sleep is a big deal in our house. Whether we’re at home or traveling, a consistent sleep routine is key to avoiding cranky mornings (for both the kids and me)….

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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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