In case you’re new around here, hi I’m Alyssa and I live outside of Boston and grew up going to Cape Cod as a kid. And now my husband and I love bringing our own kids to the Cape! At…
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…
What to do at Cape Cod with Kids in Chatham 2026
I’ve been visiting Cape Cod since I was an infant, and it’s so fun to go now with my kids. (My husband grew up vacationing on the Cape too, so we have a wealth of knowledge between the two of…
Where to Eat on Cape Cod with Kids
I went to the mid-Cape (that’s Cape Cod) every summer pretty much my entire life, so it’s always fun to get back when I can! And now it’s even more fun that we are usually doing Cape Cod with kids….
Nantucket in the Fall: the Ultimate Travel Guide
I love Cape Cod and the islands in the summer months, but there’s something even more special about them in the fall, when all of the tourists have gone home. We decided to visit Nantucket in the fall recently. It…
76 Main Hotel Review (Nantucket Hotels)
Last weekend we took a mini getaway to Nantucket and stayed at 76 Main. It’s an adorable property on Main Street (and the only Nantucket hotel on Main!). The hotel underwent a huge renovation in 2013, but you’d think it…
Cape Cod Recap – 8 Days in Chatham
A couple of weeks ago we spent 8 incredible days on the Cape that went by wayyyy too fast. We rented a house in Chatham (on the elbow of Cape Cod) with my sister and her husband, as well as…
Our Cape Cod July 4th: A Favorite Tradition
We decided to spend the week of the 4th of July this year at Cape Cod with my side of the family. It has been such a great week so far! I know I’ve been radio silent on the blog…
A Complete Cape Cod Packing List
One of my favorite places to go in the summertime is Cape Cod, so today I’m sharing what I typically pack for Cape Cod. When I was younger we would head to the Cape for 2 weeks or more each…
On a Cape Cod Sailboat (So fun!)
The weekend before last T and I were on the Cape with my family. We decided to charter a sailboat for a couple of hours on Saturday, but the day was super overcast. Even though the clouds never lifted, I was…