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Feathers and Stripes

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

Favorite Kids' Books for Valentine's Day

family · January 4, 2025

Favorite Kids’ Books for Valentine’s Day

I like to swap out the books that are on my kids’ bookshelves frequently, and I’ll take any holiday as an excuse to do so. Let’s talk about kids’ books for Valentine’s Day. These are my favorite titles about love…

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fall books for kids of all ages

baby + kids · October 13, 2024

The Best Kids’ Books About Fall

I love the fall season, so today I rounded up some really fun kids books about Fall! I have a few books I rotate out every year because they are seasonal, and the kids get so excited when it’s time…

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baby gear deals

baby + kids · July 21, 2024

Is GoodBuy Gear Legit? My Experience Buying from GoodBuy Gear

In short, my experience buying from Goodbuy Gear was positive, and I’d buy from them again.

baby sleep tips - how to get baby to sleep through the night

motherhood, motherhood + family · June 11, 2024

My Top Baby Sleep Tips for Getting Our 3 Babies to Sleep Through the Night

I was talking to my sister recently about newborn sleep tips and how hard it can be in the beginning. We were talking about getting a baby to sleep through the night. (Something that my first born didn’t do for…

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hiring a night nurse for newborn baby third baby

motherhood · May 19, 2024

Hiring a Night Nurse: 2026 Costs, What to Expect, and Was It Worth It?

I didn’t ever think I’d hire a night nurse for my babies. My husband is a totally hands-on dad, so I guess I didn’t think we’d need hired help because the two of us managed pretty well for our first…

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baby + kids · April 28, 2024

Little Sleepies Pajamas Review + Coupon Code

My sister was the first one to find Little Sleepies pajamas back in 2020. She sent us a matching set when our second child was a newborn, and we’ve been hooked since. The fun prints, the bright colors, the soft…

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New Balance sneakers for toddler shoes narrow feet

baby + kids · April 27, 2024

The Best Brands for Narrow Toddler Shoes

I had SUCH a hard time finding shoes that fit well on my daughter because of how narrow her feet were as a baby. The shoes everyone swore by didn’t work for us. They were usually too wide and would…

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homemade baby food and baby food maker

baby + kids · April 14, 2024

Is the Baby Brezza Baby Food Maker Worth Buying? An Honest Review

How do I make baby food at home? Does it take forever? How do you store it? Is making your own baby food worth it?  …SO many questions popped up when I shared my new baby food maker on Instagram…

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family · April 11, 2024

Adorable First Birthday Party Themes

Our baby is coming up on her first birthday and I have been mulling over what to do for her first party. There are so many cute and creative first birthday party themes out there! I don’t know if we’ll…

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baby gear reviews · April 6, 2024

Our Favorite Baby Toys for 9-12 Months

Many of the baby toys we have for the 9 to 12 month age are ones that were favorites for my first two kids. I purged a bunch of toys and held onto the ones they both really loved, thinking…

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Easter basket ideas for toddlers- no candy

baby + kids, shopping · March 11, 2024

Easter Basket Ideas for Babies, Toddlers, and Little Kids

Easter is only a few weeks away, so today I want to share my Easter basket ideas for babies, toddlers, and little kids. I also have some Easter basket ideas for toddler girls, a post I originally wrote when my…

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baby gear reviews, family · March 3, 2024

Hatch Rest vs. Nanit Sound & Light: Which is Better?

If you’re reading this, you’re probably trying to decide on a great sound machine and alarm clock combo for kids. If you also need a night light or wake up light, both the Hatch Rest and Nanit Sound & Light…

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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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