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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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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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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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New England · April 16, 2023

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….

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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)

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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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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New England · September 16, 2022

Best Places to Ski Near Boston (Day Trips)

I would never say I’m an amazing skier, but I’ve been skiing since I was a child. I took a little break and learned to snowboard as a teenager (it was the cool thing to do). Then a few years…

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2 Days in Boston with Kids

New England · July 13, 2022

2 Days in Boston with Kids: What to Do + Where to Go

Our kids have been talking about Florida (and going back) since we got home from that vacation, so we decided to do a mini staycation and take them to Boston for a night. We had such a fun time –…

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Clearwater Beach Family Vacation

USA Travel · June 15, 2022

Clearwater Beach Family Vacation: What You Need to Know

A few months ago we decided to jump in and take the kids away on a vacation. The winter months in New England can feel never-ending, and we really just wanted some sunshine. We narrowed it down to a Clearwater…

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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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