For our grand European vacation, we planned to rent cars with car seats in some spots and take public transit in others. We didn’t think we would need to bring any car seats with us. But then plans changed and…
Is the SlumberPod Worth Buying? My Honest Thoughts (You Might Be Surprised)
Ah, the SlumberPod. I bought this because we were going on a quick weekend trip to NYC but I still wanted to get some good sleep. I wanted to see how the SlumberPod worked for our 2 year old, who…
Cosco Scenera Next Review: Honest Thoughts About This Travel Car Seat After 6 Years
We’ve been using the Cosco Scenera Next as our travel car seat for the past 6 years. Read on to find out what we love about it and what I really wish they would change! Safety and ease of use…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Boston with Little Kids: What to Do/Skip in 2026
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….
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…
Resort Review: Fairmont Kea Lani Maui (+ Why We Loved It)
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…