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Feathers and Stripes

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

what to bring on a beach trip with kids

family, family travel · June 17, 2023

What to Pack for A Family Beach Vacation with Kids

Our first beach vacation as a family of four included a not-quite-3 year old and a newborn in tow. We spent a few days on Cape Cod with family, with full days on the beach. I have never been one…

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baby gear reviews, motherhood · June 15, 2023

Baby Gear Review: Affordable Baby Bassinet (SNOO Alternative)

I posted a quick picture of my newborn sleeping in her super affordable baby bassinet, and I was surprised at how many people shared and saved the post! But it makes sense- baby sleep is so important, and you only…

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baby girl nursery, small space nursery, pink and white nursery

baby gear reviews · May 1, 2023

Crib Mattress Review: Newton Baby vs. Safety 1st

If you’re trying to decide what crib mattress to buy for your new baby, I’m hoping I can help with this crib mattress review post! In this post I’m reviewing two popular crib mattresses at two very different price points….

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Neutral baby girl nursery

motherhood, pregnancy · April 10, 2023

Baby Essentials Checklist: Everything You Need for Your First Baby in 2024

I initially put together this baby registry checklist after having our first baby. And now that I am just a few weeks from having our THIRD, I’m sharing my baby registry checklist of must haves for what you absolutely must…

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cute baby boy clothes for 0-24 months

family, shopping · March 19, 2023

Where to Buy Monogrammed Gifts

I was recently looking for some new monogrammed polo shirts for my little guy, and I thought I’d put together a list of my favorite places to buy monogrammed gifts! Whether you’re looking for a personalized graduation gift or a…

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home, motherhood · February 28, 2023

Best Baby Monitor with 2+ Cameras for 2024

I was recently looking for a new baby monitor system and realized I haven’t shared a review of the two we have been using! I read every list of the top rated baby monitors back when I was pregnant with…

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family, motherhood · February 22, 2023

Double Stroller or Wagon – Which is Best?

Obviously the answer is going to be different depending on your family and lifestyle. BUT hopefully I can fill you in on using a double stroller vs. wagon for two kids to help you decide. For starters, we have a…

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pregnancy, shopping · February 14, 2023

What I’m Actually Buying for A Third Baby in 2024

When we had our first baby, I made a massive baby registry because I truly didn’t know what we needed. With our second baby, I really pared down on the baby gear. I sold some stuff we didn’t use and…

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baby girl nursery, small space nursery, newton baby crib mattress

baby gear reviews, motherhood · January 9, 2023

An Honest Review of the Newton Baby Crib Mattress: Is It Worth It?

We’ve had the Newton Baby crib mattress for over 4 years. When we first got it I wrote a comparison post talking about the Newton Baby mattress vs. the Safety First crib mattress. But I’ve never done its own review…

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baby + kids, shopping · November 3, 2022

32 Best Gifts for 2 Year Olds

I looked for an online guide when shopping for birthday presents and toys for 2 year olds, but a lot of them weren’t complete or missed some key toys. There are so many 2-year-old gift guides online, but a lot…

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Coastal Neutral Nursery

home, motherhood · July 19, 2022

Adorable Coastal Style Neutral Nursery

When I first put together my baby boy’s nursery, I used a lot of pieces we already had at home. It was the spring of 2020, the start of the pandemic, and I didn’t want to go out. (Also that…

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the best brands for tall baby & toddler pajamas

family · June 20, 2022

The Best Pajamas for Tall Babies

When my daughter was about 4 months old, I realized just how hard it was to find clothes that fit her long torso. That’s why I wrote my guide to the best clothing brands for tall babies. Now I’m back…

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About Alyssa


Hi, I’m Alyssa. Mom of three, wife, dog mom, blogger. Here I share tips and tricks on motherhood, focusing on baby gear reviews and the best stuff for kids, family travel, and home organization.

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