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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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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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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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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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