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

life, shopping · December 19, 2022

Best Stocking Stuffers You Can Still Get for Christmas

If you’re anything like me, you leave the stocking stuffers to the end of your shopping. (To be honest, I’m shopping for much more than just stocking stuffers today! I thought I was on top of everything but clearly was…

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life, shopping · December 8, 2022

What to Get the Person Who Has Everything

Everyone has that one person in their life who seemingly has everything, or goes out and buys what they want as soon as they decide they want it. It can make buying them the perfect gift a huge challenge during…

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family, shopping · November 24, 2022

Gifts for the Disney Lover

I have a Mickey Mouse-loving toddler and preschooler, and I keep seeing the CUTEST Mickey toys for kids. I grew up in Disney-watching house, and when we took our daughter to Disney World a couple of years ago, it was…

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stocking stuffers for 3-4 year olds

life · December 23, 2021

Stocking Stuffers for the Whole Family (Ideas by Age)

This time of the Christmas season I head over to everyone’s favorite 2-day delivery website to get stocking stuffers. I’m also really thankful for Target’s drive up order system, where they bring the bags out to your car. In our…

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expensive gifts for kids

life, shopping · October 28, 2021

Expensive Gifts for Kids (that no one on my list is getting)

Ordinarily I publish gift guides/gift thoughts that are affordable, maybe a little expensive – but today I’m sharing the most expensive, awesome gifts I would totally buy if I was a multi-millionaire or billionaire. Everyone’s all about going into space…

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Favorite non-electronic toddler toys (the best toys - without screens!)

family · April 26, 2021

8 Favorite Toddler Toys (No Screens!)

Like most moms, I cannot stand toys that make noise. Especially toys that make the same noise over and over and over. When I started to think about all of our favorite toys, and the ones that have stayed in…

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gifts for 3 year olds

family, shopping · November 27, 2020

25 Gifts for a 3 Year Old Girl

Some of these gifts are geared toward a 3 year old girl, but many of them are gender neutral. I went looking for the best gifts for a 3 year old with my own daughter in mind. You already know…

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gift guide: gifts for the new mom

life, shopping · November 23, 2020

Best Gifts for New Moms: A Comprehensive Gift Guide

When you need a great gift for a new mom or a pregnant friend, it’s hard to know exactly what to get. Do you bring a practical gift like clothes for the baby? A thoughtful gift like flowers for her?…

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gifts under $25 AND stocking stuffers

shopping, Uncategorized · December 3, 2019

Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers + Gifts Under $25

I don’t know why, but I always stress over the “smaller” gifts – like when you have to get a gift under $25 for an office party swap. I usually do gift cards for my mailman and the UPS man…

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gifts for toddlers: the best gifts for toddlers that they'll play with over and over again!

motherhood, shopping · November 30, 2019

The Best Toddler Gifts

One of the most asked-for gift guides is for toddlers! I’m excited that so many of you asked, because I have some good recommendations in this area. I’m lucky to have nieces and nephews who all have very different personalities,…

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Uncategorized · November 27, 2019

What’s on My Wish List

I always love seeing what other bloggers have on their own wish lists, so I thought I would share mine! (Also, just in case my husband is reading… 😉 If you’re new here, some context- I work from home most…

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gift guide 2019: gifts for anyone on your list (coworker, mother-in-law, parents, etc!)

life, shopping · November 19, 2019

Gifts for Anyone: Your Parents, Coworkers + More

Everyone has someone who is REALLY hard to buy for, so that’s what today’s gift guide is all about. Whether it’s a gift for your mother-in-law, for your coworkers, or for your parents, here are my picks! Gifts for Anyone…

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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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