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Feathers and Stripes

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

New England · June 30, 2024

What to do on Cape Cod in the Rain

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…

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Visiting Disney World with a Toddler: Tips, Tricks, and Our Mantra for the trip from mom- and travel-blogger Alyssa (feathersandstripes.com)

USA Travel · March 23, 2024

Disney World Tips + Is Lightning Lane Worth It? From a Mom of 3

We took our three kids (ages 6, 3, and 9 months) to Disney World during an admittedly busy week – school vacation week. We knew there would be crowds. But we aren’t the type of people to want to truly…

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USA Travel · March 2, 2024

Omni Orlando Hotel Review: Our Stay for Disney World

Our recent Disney trip was so fun, even with the twists and turns and illness that hit us while we were away. I had been looking forward to taking our kids to Disney for a while. The last time we…

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baby + kids · January 27, 2024

Where to Buy the Cutest Disney Dresses

We’re taking the kids to Disney World this year, so I’ve been on the hunt for the cutest Disney dresses for the girls to wear. (I’m also looking for fun adventure outfits for my son!) Since it was kind of…

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hiring a night nurse for newborn baby third baby

baby gear reviews, motherhood · January 8, 2024

Inexpensive Baby Gear You Need to Know About

I’m not going to call this cheap baby gear because the quality is anything but cheap! But if you’re looking for affordable baby gear that will help you in those very precious days, here’s a list of what you need…

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Quince suitcase, Away suitcase, carry on luggage

family travel · November 16, 2023

Lightweight Carry On Luggage Review

I’ve never been one to pack light, so when I was looking for a new suitcase I knew I needed the lightest bag possible. There are SO many options of carry on suitcases and full size luggage sets. A while…

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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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Boston with kids Boston Children's Museum

New England · April 16, 2023

Boston with Little Kids: What to Do/Skip in 2024

Boston is a great city to explore with little kids! There’s so much history in Boston that every time we do something “touristy” I find out more about our city. Boston has a ton of family-friendly destinations and activities, too….

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family travel, USA Travel · February 4, 2023

Honest Resort Review: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki

I’ve been answering a bunch of questions on Instagram about the Hilton Hawaiian Village, where we stayed in Oahu. So I figured I’d write up a full resort review here so I could put all of my thoughts in one…

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family travel, USA Travel · January 31, 2023

Resort Review: Fairmont Kea Lani Maui (+ Why We Loved It) 2024

Recently we traveled to Hawaii for the first time, visiting both Oahu and Maui. We stayed at the Fairmont Kea Lani for 6 nights on Maui. Here’s my completely honest review of our time there. First, where is the Fairmont…

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navy blue dress and white sneakers

family travel, fashion, pregnancy, USA Travel · January 31, 2023

What to wear on vacation in Hawaii

I already shared some of my Hawaii packing list on LTK, but here I’m going to show you what I actually wore on our recent trip to the Hawaiian islands. I didn’t go with the typical tank tops and shorts…

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family travel · January 24, 2023

What to Pack for a Long Flight with Kids

We’re getting ready for a pretty big trip that we spontaneously decided to take. SO today I’m prepping my packing lists and ordering some last-minute stuff from Amazon! I’m going to share what to pack for a long-haul flight with…

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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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