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

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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family · December 2, 2021

Our Family Christmas Traditions

Back in 2016 I first wrote about our holiday traditions, and we have since updated some. In 2016 we were newlyweds (well, 2 years married if that still counts as newlyweds!), living in our current home (minus the massive renovation…

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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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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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dressy matching sibling outfits for Christmas

family · November 21, 2020

Matching Christmas Outfits for Siblings

I am leaning in HARD this year to the Christmas season, including fun matching Christmas outfits for my kids. Maybe matching red plaid outfits for Christmas day. Maybe matching Christmas pajamas, coordinating holiday party outfits, or even matching day-after-Christmas lounge…

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setting a Thanksgiving table

home, lifestyle, and organization, life · November 15, 2020

Easy Thanksgiving Table Idea

One of the best days of the year is almost here, so today I’m sharing an idea for an easy Thanksgiving table! Shop the post: With so many families having a smaller Thanksgiving this year, this easy table is perfect for…

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life · October 14, 2020

Jack-o-Lantern Stuffed Peppers

While food photography isn’t my forte, I just had to share what I made for dinner recently! I was planning to make stuffed peppers one night and decided to have a little fun with them. I chose orange peppers instead…

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How to wear a black sweater dress with OTK boots - comfy and classic for a holiday get-together

style · December 23, 2019

What I’m Wearing for Christmas

It’s Christmas week! Each year I find myself wanting to dress up, but I always lean toward comfy clothes. When I saw this black sweater dress, it looked like the best dressed up/dressed down option for the holidays, for parties, and…

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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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5 things to always keep on hand at home

life · April 22, 2019

5 Things I Always Have at Home + Perspective

After being sick this weekend (more on that below), I am more glad than ever that there are some things I always keep at home. I’m that person who travels with Benadryl and Bandaids and extra hair elastics no matter where…

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our gorgeous Minted family Christmas card 2018

life · December 5, 2018

Our Christmas Cards

Now that the last of the Christmas cards are in the mail, I can share both sides of our Christmas card this year! I posted a sneak peek on Instagram a few weeks ago. We took these photos when we…

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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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