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New Balance sneakers for toddler shoes narrow feet

baby + kids · April 27, 2024

The Best Brands for Narrow Toddler Shoes

I had SUCH a hard time finding shoes that fit well on my daughter because of how narrow her feet were as a baby. The shoes everyone swore by didn’t work for us. They were usually too wide and would…

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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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baby gear reviews, family · March 3, 2024

Hatch Rest vs. Nanit Sound & Light: Which is Better?

If you’re reading this, you’re probably trying to decide on a great sound machine and alarm clock combo for kids. If you also need a night light or wake up light, both the Hatch Rest and Nanit Sound & Light…

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baby + kids · February 20, 2024

The Best Winter Boots for Kids

Living in New England, you get to be an expert on a few things. One of those things? Winter boots. With little kids, you definitely don’t want to skip the good winter boots and have cold, wet feet on a…

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baby + kids · January 27, 2024

Where to Buy the Cutest Disney Dresses

We’re taking the kids to Disney World this year, so I’ve been on the hunt for the cutest Disney dresses for the girls to wear. (I’m also looking for fun adventure outfits for my son!) Since it was kind of…

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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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family, home, lifestyle, and organization · November 5, 2023

How to Create a Fun Playroom for Independent Play (Kids Under 5)

A great playroom is bright, comfortable, and includes age-appropriate toys. But (for us parents) it’s also organized and nice to look at! Today I’m sharing exactly what you need for a fun playroom for kids under five years old, as…

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family · October 21, 2023

What to Wear for Fall Family Pictures (Easy Outfits)

If you’ve ever tried to coordinate outfits for multiple people, you know how daunting of a task it can be. It took me a while to find fall family photo outfits inspiration that fit the casual vibe I was looking…

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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: An Obvious Winner

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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family · August 29, 2023

Everything You Need for Kindergarten

Here’s everything you need to start the school year (and not be placing panicked Amazon orders at midnight)! Backpack and lunch box Unless you have a half day Kindergarten, you most likely need to pack a snack AND lunch. That…

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family · August 18, 2023

Top Leak Proof Water Bottles for Kids

As we are getting ready for a new school year, I keep hearing moms ask what water bottles for kids does everyone use that won’t leak. We have had good luck with our favorites, so today I want to share…

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kids pajamas

family · August 16, 2023

The Cutest Halloween Pajamas at All Price Points

One of our favorite kids’ pajama brands released their Halloween pajamas this week, so I thought I’d go see what other stores have available and round up the cutest pairs! I included a majority of prints that you can get…

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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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