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Feathers and Stripes

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

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, lifestyle, and organization, motherhood · February 28, 2023

Best Baby Monitor with 2+ Cameras for 2026

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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Coastal Neutral Nursery

home, lifestyle, and organization, 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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Our 5 Favorite Baby Washes

family · April 19, 2022

Our 5 Favorite Baby Washes

There are SO many baby wash products that it’s really hard to choose what’s best. Even when you narrow the list down to sulfate-free, fragrance-free products, there are still way too many! I’ve been trying out some new baby washes…

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Traveling with a Car Seat: Tips & Tricks

family, family travel · March 17, 2022

Traveling with a Car Seat: Tips & Tricks

Traveling with little ones is kind of daunting at first. But I promise once you get the hang of it you will want to go everywhere on your bucket list! A huge question in traveling with babies or toddlers is…

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The Best Blackout Curtains for Kids' Rooms

home, lifestyle, and organization · March 8, 2022

The Best Blackout Curtains for Kids’ Rooms

One of the main tips I got as a new mom was to make the baby’s bedroom as dark as possible for optimal sleep. Apparently having a dark room helps anyone sleep better because there are fewer distractions for your…

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motherhood · January 11, 2022

Newborn Must Haves (for Second Baby)

When I had my first baby, I created the most detailed baby registry a mom has ever made. (Well, maybe not, but it was SUPER detailed!) I figured out how many bath towels I would need to make it through…

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baby gear reviews · September 25, 2021

Convertible Double Stroller Review: Baby Jogger City Select

I must have researched for hours to figure out which double stroller I should get for running errands with the kids. I really wanted to find the best double stroller that was also a convertible stroller, with a large storage…

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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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