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Feathers and Stripes

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

baby + kids · December 14, 2024

Gift Ideas for a 4 Year Old Boy

Before I had kids of my own, I had the hardest time with gifts for little kids. Birthdays are such magical moments for children, and I always want my gifts to make them feel special. Since I have a 4…

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teenage gift ideas

family · December 11, 2024

Gifts for Teenagers (That They’ll Love)

I had zero idea what to buy for a teenage boy for Christmas, so I reached out to a few teens I know and got the info you need to get a gift that’ll slap. (Yes, they taught me that…

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family · November 30, 2024

Pottery Barn Kids Anywhere Chair Review

If you landed here, you’re probably familiar with Pottery Barn and want to know if the kids Anywhere Chair is worth buying. Pottery Barn, now owned by Williams-Sonoma, was founded in 1948 with the idea that home furnishings should be…

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shopping · November 28, 2024

The Best Black Friday Sales for 2024

It was just a few years ago that the Black Friday sales weren’t released until Thanksgiving Day, and we’d grab the newspaper and dig through the deals to see what we’d head out to find. HA! That has all changed…

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shopping · November 16, 2024

20 White Elephant Gifts Everyone Will Love (Under $25!) for 2024

I have a really hard time buying gifts for a white elephant (which you may know as a Yankee swap if you’re also from New England). I just never know what to get that everyone will love! Also, I scoured…

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gifts for 6 year old girls, birthday gifts for girls

baby + kids · September 19, 2024

Gifts for a 6 Year Old Girl

When it comes to choosing the perfect gift for a 6-year-old girl, the options seem as boundless as her imagination can be! Birthdays are such magical moments for children. Since I have a 6 year old, I thought I could…

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gifts for men

shopping · May 31, 2024

27 Gifts for Men: The Best Gifts for Guys

One of the most asked-for gift guides every year is one for the guys! Men can be really hard to shop for. With Father’s Day coming up, I wanted to make sure I shared some of my top gifts for…

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motherhood, shopping · April 24, 2024

Great Mother’s Day Gifts for All Moms

With Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day!) on the horizon, I wanted to share a list of great Mother’s Day gifts for moms. Let me start by saying you know your mom best (or your wife or partner or whoever you’re…

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Easter basket ideas for toddlers- no candy

baby + kids, shopping · March 11, 2024

Easter Basket Ideas for Babies, Toddlers, and Little Kids

Easter is only a few weeks away, so today I want to share my Easter basket ideas for babies, toddlers, and little kids. I also have some Easter basket ideas for toddler girls, a post I originally wrote when my…

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shopping · November 19, 2023

Stanley Cup Accessories (Great Gifts Under $20)

If you’re looking for a gift for someone who always has their Stanley tumbler glued to their hand, this post will be super helpful! This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of my links, I…

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family · November 8, 2023

Pikler Triangle Review: What is it, and is it worth buying?

I stumbled on Pikler triangles a couple of years ago, but I wasn’t sure it was right for us. Then I realized how much my kids like to climb – and we got one for them for Christmas last year….

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Tonieboxes, Tonies, and what I wish I knew before buying 2 for our family

family · September 9, 2023

Tonie Box vs. Yoto Mini Player: A Clear Winner (by Age)

We bought Tonie boxes for the kids and they have enjoyed them immensely. There is another audio book product available called Yoto that I wanted to get to compare to the Toniebox. And then there’s the Yoto Mini, which is…

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About Alyssa


Hi, I’m Alyssa. Mom of three, wife, dog mom, blogger. Here I share tips and tricks on motherhood, focusing on baby gear reviews and the best stuff for kids, family travel, and home organization.

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