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kids dress up costumes

family · September 27, 2022

Cutest Paw Patrol Halloween Costumes

My kids are huge fans of Paw Patrol, so I rounded up some of the cutest Paw Patrol Halloween costumes in case your kids are, too! Neither of my children chose Paw Patrol characters for their costume this year, but…

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back to school preschool must haves

family · July 25, 2022

Back to School (Pre-School Must Haves)

My daughter is starting her Pre-K year soon, and my son is starting nursery school this year, too! (Cue my tears) We have one school year done already, so this list includes both what I’m buying for preschool, but also…

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the best brands for tall baby & toddler pajamas

family · June 20, 2022

The Best Pajamas for Tall Babies

When my daughter was about 4 months old, I realized just how hard it was to find clothes that fit her long torso. That’s why I wrote my guide to the best clothing brands for tall babies. Now I’m back…

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Our 5 Favorite Baby Washes

family · April 19, 2022

Our 5 Favorite Baby Washes

There are SO many baby wash products that it’s really hard to choose what’s best. Even when you narrow the list down to sulfate-free, fragrance-free products, there are still way too many! I’ve been trying out some new baby washes…

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Custom Varsity Letter Sweatshirt

family, style · March 27, 2022

Custom Varsity Letter Sweatshirt

I saw some really cute sweatshirts in a store recently, but I wasn’t interested in the $88 price tag for something that my preschooler will outgrow (or lose) quickly. So I grabbed $14 of supplies and a hairdryer, and made…

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Traveling with a Car Seat: Tips & Tricks

family, family travel · March 17, 2022

Traveling with a Car Seat: Tips & Tricks

Traveling with little ones is kind of daunting at first. But I promise once you get the hang of it you will want to go everywhere on your bucket list! A huge question in traveling with babies or toddlers is…

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The Best Blackout Curtains for Kids' Rooms

home, lifestyle, and organization · March 8, 2022

The Best Blackout Curtains for Kids’ Rooms

One of the main tips I got as a new mom was to make the baby’s bedroom as dark as possible for optimal sleep. Apparently having a dark room helps anyone sleep better because there are fewer distractions for your…

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family · February 25, 2022

Best Kitchen Helper Stool for Toddlers

We have had this kitchen helper stool for nearly 3 years, and it’s one of the kid items I always recommend. Oftentimes people will ask me for a recommendation for a gift for “the kid who has everything” – and…

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baby gear reviews · September 25, 2021

Convertible Double Stroller Review: Baby Jogger City Select

I must have researched for hours to figure out which double stroller I should get for running errands with the kids. I really wanted to find the best double stroller that was also a convertible stroller, with a large storage…

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family · August 30, 2021

DIY Big Sister Jean Jacket (Perfect for Announcing!)

I was putting away keepsakes for the kids this week, and I came across the “Big Sis” denim jacket I made for my daughter. (You can see it in the post from when we were taking pictures to announce that…

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kiwico review music crate 4 year olds

family · August 16, 2021

My Honest KiwiCo Review (Koala Crate)

I’ve been targeted with ads for both KiwiCo and Lovevery for a while, but I wasn’t sure it really was for us. But then we got our first KiwiCo box, and now we are hooked! My soon-to-be 4 year old…

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cute baby boy clothes for 0-24 months

family · July 23, 2021

Where to Buy Cute Baby Boy Clothes

I went to a baby & toddler clothing store a few months ago to find cute matching pjs for my kids (if you’re new here, I have a preschool aged girl and a baby boy!), and literally nothing was gender…

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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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