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Feathers and Stripes

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

the best brands for tall baby & toddler pajamas

motherhood, shopping · September 30, 2019

Baby Shower Gifts Every Mom Actually Wants

This weekend I was thinking about baby shower gifts and what moms actually want… so here are my top unique baby shower gift ideas! Unique Baby Shower Gifts Every Mom Actually Wants There are a few things I should have…

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life · December 2, 2018

What I Bought On Sale Last Week

The title of this post is a little misleading, because this includes what I bought on sale during Black Friday, as well as last week, but that seemed like too long a title. I polled you all on Stories to…

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life, shopping · November 26, 2018

Best Personalized Gifts

I went on a major shopping spree this weekend, and most of the gifts I bought were personalized pieces. Last year I bought my sister a bag for her diabetes accessories (she has T1D), and she asked for a replacement…

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Travel gifts for people always on the go - many are on sale for Black Friday 2018, too!

life, shopping · November 23, 2018

Gift Guide: Travel Gifts

Today’s gift guide is all about people who travel a lot, whether for work or just because! We have a lot of family who love to travel, so any of these travel gifts are things I’d choose for them. (And…

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best toddler Christmas gifts and toddler stocking stuffers from mom blogger feathersandstripes.com

family, shopping · November 14, 2018

Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Toddler Girls

Christmas last year was a little hectic because we had a newborn baby. I’m so looking forward to this Christmas because our daughter is so much more active – even if she won’t entirely get what’s going on! Today I’m…

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gift ideas for one year old baby girl, first birthday featured by top Boston mom blogger, Feathers and Stripes

motherhood, shopping · October 4, 2018

The Best Gifts for 1 Year Old Baby Girl

I remember getting an invitation for our friends’ daughter’s first birthday party 4 years ago and thinking, “whaaat do you buy a one year old??” and googling over and over “gifts for 1 year old baby girl.” If my memory…

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gift guide 2017: gifts under $50 for anyone on your list

life, shopping · November 20, 2017

Gift Guide: Gifts Under $50 (+ a Giveaway!)

One of the most-requested guides was one with a mid-range price point, so today I’m sharing some of my top gifts that are under $50 (and most are under $25!).

Last minute gifts

life, shopping · December 20, 2016

Great Last-Minute Gifts

We’ve all been there – you thought you got gifts for everyone on your list, and then you realize that you were wrong. So what do you do?

stocking stuffers under $25

life · December 9, 2016

Stocking Stuffers

I’ve heard that stocking stuffers are a stressful Christmas purchase, but they shouldn’t be! Stockings should be where you put those fun little gifts that feel too small to stand on their own but are still things you really want…

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Gifts under $25

life, shopping · November 30, 2016

Gifts Under $25

I remember looking around for gifts for my college roommates and close friends and wondering how I was going to get a good gift without spending a fortune. I was in college and working at Victoria’s Secret at the time, so I…

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best books to gift

life · November 29, 2016

Best Books to Gift

One of my favorite gifts as a kid was a brand new book (I was obsessed with the Baby-Sitters Club series!), and as I’ve gotten older my love of reading hasn’t really gone away. Even though I had to read…

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Christmas gifts for guys

life, shopping · November 26, 2016

Gifts for Guys

I think men are the hardest to shop for. Every Christmas it takes me forever to decide what to buy for T, my dad, and my brothers-in-law. I think part of the problem is that if they want something (which…

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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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