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Chatham MA with kids

New England · June 7, 2022

What to do at Cape Cod with Kids in Chatham

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…

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Marriott Sand Key pool

family travel · May 11, 2022

Resort Review: Marriott Sand Key in Clearwater Beach, FL

We recently vacationed in the Clearwater Beach, Florida area and today I’m sharing my honest thoughts on where we stayed: Marriott Sand Key. We must have looked for WEEKS for a place that was family-friendly, fairly Covid safe, and on…

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Traveling with a Car Seat: Tips & Tricks

family, family travel · March 17, 2022

Traveling with a Car Seat: Tips & Tricks

Traveling with little ones is kind of daunting at first. But I promise once you get the hang of it you will want to go everywhere on your bucket list! A huge question in traveling with babies or toddlers is…

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tips and tricks for traveling with kids

family travel, motherhood · July 12, 2021

Mom Hacks for Traveling with A Baby in 2026

If you need to know the best way to pack for a trip or how to use something in a completely different way, ask a mom. Seriously. I feel like I’m figuring out so much every trip we take. Here…

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Disney After Hours Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World: What is it and is it worth it?

family travel, USA Travel · January 24, 2020

Disney Packing List + 5 Days in Orlando Itinerary

I won’t lie, I’m partially blogging my Disney World packing list so I have it for the future. I read list after list before we went, plus scoured the internet for the cutest toddler Disney outfits. Now I want to…

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family travel · December 31, 2019

Best of 2019 Posts: Travel Edition (My Favorites)

We love to travel, so looking back on all of our 2019 travels was so fun! It also made me realize that we forgot to add a few ornaments to our tree this year. (It’s one of our family traditions…

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Maine vacation, Maine family vacation, Kennbunkport

New England, USA Travel · August 29, 2019

Maine Family Vacation

I last vacationed in Maine around the age of 10, so it had been a hot minute. But I found a new appreciation for Kennebunkport when we visited in August with my family! My dad has been trying to make…

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best hiking trails in Sedona, Arizona - from mom- and travel-blogger feathersandstripes.com

USA Travel · August 19, 2019

Our Favorite Sedona Hiking Trails with Kids

Before we visited Arizona in May, we prepared for a true family hiking trip. We bought a backpack kid carrier specifically for this trip (we got this one). To prepare for the Sedona hiking trails, we took E on local…

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New England · August 3, 2019

Our Harvard Square Staycation

When we initially talked about our renovation (and living with our families), we also talked about taking a staycation here and there. I don’t know why we haven’t until now, but last weekend we stayed in Harvard Square (in Cambridge,…

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Visiting Chicago with a toddler: Where to go, what to do, where to stay, and the coolest playground I've ever seen! from toddler mom feathersandstripes.com

USA Travel · July 17, 2019

Chicago with a Toddler

T had a work trip to Chicago last month, and I decided to join him and explore the city. I’ve been to Chicago twice before: Once back in 2010 when T and I visited for a few days, and again…

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Dennis, MA beaches

family travel, New England, USA Travel · July 3, 2019

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….

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Canon instant print camera review of Canon IVY CLIQ+ from mom/travel blogger feathersandstripes.com

family travel, life · June 18, 2019

Travel + Instant Print Photos

Hello from Chicago! We’re in town for a few days while T is on a work trip. E and I joined him for a few days of deep dish pizza and city living! I used to travel with my big…

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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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