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

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 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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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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woman skiing

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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Chatham MA with kids

New England · June 7, 2022

What to do at Cape Cod with Kids in Chatham 2026

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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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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