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

home · July 10, 2023

Rugs USA Review: Affordable Rugs I’ve Had for Years

When we first moved into our home we came with a bedroom set each, and that’s about it. Hah! We were both living in apartments at the time, so that’s all we owned. We purchased a couch and loveseat, dining…

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Coastal Neutral Nursery

home, motherhood · July 19, 2022

Adorable Coastal Style Neutral Nursery

When I first put together my baby boy’s nursery, I used a lot of pieces we already had at home. It was the spring of 2020, the start of the pandemic, and I didn’t want to go out. (Also that…

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The Best Blackout Curtains for Kids' Rooms

home · 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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Best Affordable Washable Kitchen Rugs

home · February 12, 2022

Best Washable Kitchen Rugs (That Are Affordable!)

Like many families, ours creates a lot of mess… like, a lot. I’ve learned since having kids not to get too attached to rugs in the house because who knows when the next major spill will come. Coffee, primarily, is…

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cleaning tips cleaning hacks vacuum mop

home · September 29, 2021

Tineco Mop Vacuum Review + Why I love mine

I never thought my husband and I would argue over who got to mop the floors… hah! Earlier this summer, when the baby started eating more foods (and making more messes), we got a cordless stick vacuum to help with…

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how to compost at home

home · March 15, 2021

How to Start Composting at Home (It’s Easy!)

I’m really excited to start sharing more about the efforts we have made to be more sustainable at home, specifically how to start composting. To me it always sounds like a daunting task to make changes to an everyday routine….

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Amazon shopping haul: October best items for baby on Amazon

storage + organization · December 30, 2020

My Best Amazon Finds for Kids and Home

Like a lot of the world, I shop Amazon for everything: home organization, dresses, even food. I went through my (very, very long) order history to pick out the items we most use from my purchases over the last few…

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setting a Thanksgiving table

home, 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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home, renovation · September 23, 2020

Our Painted Interior Doors

When we were picking out paint during the renovation, I used Pinterest a LOT. (I highly recommend looking on Pinterest to see how various rooms look with a single paint color! Just search for “(paint color) living room” for example….

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a big girl bedroom that is purple, gray, and white

home · September 10, 2020

Planning A Big Girl Bedroom

We’re finishing the process of putting together a big girl bedroom for our little miss, so today I’m sharing the mood board and some of my thoughts about this new big girl room! When we moved back into the house…

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home · July 31, 2020

Pool Safety with a Toddler

We have had a pool for about 10 years, and I never thought much about extra safety beyond fencing – until our daughter became a water bug. Since starting swim classes about a year ago, she got a lot more…

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backyard cafe lights featured by top Boston lifestyle blog, Feathers and Stripes

home · May 20, 2020

The Best Backyard Cafe Lights for Patios

Looking for inspiration on hanging string lights (sometimes known as cafe lights or bistro lights) in your backyard? Here’s how we use ours, and where to buy affordable outdoor LED backyard lights! We’ve done a ton of work to the…

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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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