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Feathers and Stripes

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

life, shopping · December 19, 2022

Best Stocking Stuffers You Can Still Get for Christmas

If you’re anything like me, you leave the stocking stuffers to the end of your shopping. (To be honest, I’m shopping for much more than just stocking stuffers today! I thought I was on top of everything but clearly was…

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stocking stuffers for 3-4 year olds

family, shopping · November 25, 2022

The Best Stocking Stuffers for 3-4 Year Olds

When my daughter was 2 years old, I thought she really “got it” about Christmas, but then when she turned 3 was when I really think she understood exactly what was going on. At that point she was able to…

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family · December 2, 2021

Our Family Christmas Traditions

Back in 2016 I first wrote about our holiday traditions, and we have since updated some. In 2016 we were newlyweds (well, 2 years married if that still counts as newlyweds!), living in our current home (minus the massive renovation…

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dressy matching sibling outfits for Christmas

family · November 21, 2020

Matching Christmas Outfits for Siblings

I am leaning in HARD this year to the Christmas season, including fun matching Christmas outfits for my kids. Maybe matching red plaid outfits for Christmas day. Maybe matching Christmas pajamas, coordinating holiday party outfits, or even matching day-after-Christmas lounge…

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advent calendars for everyone

Uncategorized · November 4, 2020

Advent Calendars for Everyone

When I was a little girl, moving the mouse in our advent calendar was an important job. I was so excited when I found an identical advent calendar to the one we had when I was younger and can’t wait…

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our gorgeous Minted family Christmas card 2018

life · December 5, 2018

Our Christmas Cards

Now that the last of the Christmas cards are in the mail, I can share both sides of our Christmas card this year! I posted a sneak peek on Instagram a few weeks ago. We took these photos when we…

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life · December 2, 2018

What I Bought On Sale Last Week

The title of this post is a little misleading, because this includes what I bought on sale during Black Friday, as well as last week, but that seemed like too long a title. I polled you all on Stories to…

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Travel gifts for people always on the go - many are on sale for Black Friday 2018, too!

life, shopping · November 23, 2018

Gift Guide: Travel Gifts

Today’s gift guide is all about people who travel a lot, whether for work or just because! We have a lot of family who love to travel, so any of these travel gifts are things I’d choose for them. (And…

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stocking stuffers under $25

life · December 9, 2016

Stocking Stuffers

I’ve heard that stocking stuffers are a stressful Christmas purchase, but they shouldn’t be! Stockings should be where you put those fun little gifts that feel too small to stand on their own but are still things you really want…

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2016 Christmas card

life · December 7, 2016

Our 2016 Christmas Card

A few years ago I decided to start sending out Christmas cards from our little family, mainly so I could put Sprout front and center. While last year’s cards went out the day after Thankgsiving (#aggressive), this year’s went out a little…

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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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