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Financial District, NYC - weekend in NYC

family travel, USA Travel · June 11, 2026

Hyatt Centric Wall Street Review: Our Go-To NYC Hotel

Finding the perfect home base in New York City is always a balancing act. You want the skyline views and the “city that never sleeps” energy, but when you’re traveling with a full crew (most of them under the age…

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travel with 3 kids

family travel, motherhood + family · May 25, 2026

Traveling with 3 Little Kids: Less Stress, Packing and Flights

If the mere thought of navigating an airport security line with three kids, a stroller, and a mountain of luggage makes you want to cancel your vacation and stay home, I get it. But it doesn’t have to be hard!…

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NYC with kids

USA Travel · April 29, 2026

4 Days in NYC with Kids

We take the kids to New York City at least once a year, and as much as the city energizes me, it also exhausts me. It’s such a unique place and obviously a huge tourist destination for Americans and international…

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USA Travel · March 7, 2026

Our One Week San Diego Trip (Itinerary, Where We Stayed, + What I’d Change Next Time)

We spent a full week in the San Diego area, and we had such a great time! Originally we had planned to spend school break in Florida, but the flight prices got wildly expensive (I think we waited too long…

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travel with 3 kids

International Travel · January 19, 2026

Where We Stayed for Disneyland Paris: Hotel L’Elysees Val d’Europe Review

We spent two nights in the Île-de-France region, which is where you’ll find Disneyland Paris. Originally, we had booked the Newport Bay Hotel on Disney property, but after reading reviews of several on-site Disney hotels, we decided to stay outside…

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resort-pass

family travel · January 10, 2026

ResortPass Review: Is ResortPass Worth It for Families and Long Travel Days?

If you’ve ever had a long gap between a trip checkout and a flight, especially with kids, you know how stressful travel days can be. Sitting in an airport for hours, juggling bags, bored kids, and overpriced snacks (read: candy)…

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family travel, kids gear reviews · November 23, 2025

Miamily Ride-On Suitcase Review: Is It Worth It for Kids?

Miamily is a Swiss brand created by parents. (To be honest, some of my favorite products for kids are those made by parents!) I’m always on the hunt for anything that makes traveling with kids less stressful, so when we…

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Quince suitcase, Away suitcase, carry on luggage

family travel · November 18, 2025

Quince Luggage Review (Lightweight Carry On Luggage)

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 out there….

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Travel must haves with toddler

family travel · October 3, 2025

The Ultimate Weekend Trip Packing List (With Toddler Essentials Included)

We’re getting ready to head out on a weekend trip, so I thought I’d share what we pack for our toddler. Having a 2 year old and traveling doesn’t always sound like it goes together… But we’ve gotten pretty good…

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traveling with Wayb Pico on airplane

baby + kids, family travel · October 1, 2025

Wayb Pico Car Seat Review for Toddlers (Is It the Best Travel Car Seat?)

I stumbled on the Wayb Pico a while ago while doing research but wasn’t sure I could justify the cost. For our big trip to Europe, though, I thought it might be worth it. We talked about what to do…

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London travel with kids

International Travel · August 31, 2025

2 Days in London with Kids (What We Loved and Would Skip Next Time)

On our grand European adventure we spent two days in London. Aside from the heat, it was a wonderful visit to London with kids! (There was a less-than-convenient heat wave during our time in Europe, which I definitely could have…

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Disneyland Paris

International Travel · August 8, 2025

Disneyland Paris with Kids: Highlights, What to Do + What to Skip

As part of our 3-week European vacation, we added a trip to Disneyland Paris. We were headed to Paris next and could have stayed in the city center (it’s only a 45 minute train ride out to Disneyland). We decided…

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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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