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family travel, USA Travel · November 7, 2016

Pet Friendly Day Trip to Maine

We were supposed to be on the Cape this weekend but for a variety of reasons we didn’t make it. Instead, we had a really fun weekend in the area, taking two mini trips on Friday and Saturday. Shop my…

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collaborations, home, lifestyle, and organization · October 11, 2016

Keeping Sprout Healthy

Ever since getting Sprout I’ve tried to make a point of doing activities that keep him (and his mind!) busy. After all, they say a tired dog is a happy dog.

collaborations · May 24, 2016

Summer Days with Your Dog

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PawsToSavor #CollectiveBias There are few things I like more than a sunny summer day spent with T and our dog, Sprout. Sometimes we’ll be…

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Wisdom Panel DNA dog DNA test

personal · November 30, 2015

My Texas Special

The one question I get the most about Sprout is what breed he is. To be completely honest, I have no idea, so I always answer “a Texas Special”. He was born in a rescue just outside of Houston, one…

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collaborations, home, lifestyle, and organization · October 12, 2015

A Passion Project

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PedigreeGives #CollectiveBias Do you have a passion project? You know, one of those things you do not for the money or because you have…

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home, lifestyle, and organization · July 20, 2015

Birthday Cake for Sprout

When Sprout turned four this year, I thought it was the perfect time to try to make a dog birthday cake. (Yes, I pretty much treat my dog like a child.) It was super easy to make, and Sprout and…

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personal · June 26, 2015

4 Years with Sprout

Four years ago today we headed to Logan Airport to pick up our new puppy. I was so excited (and nervous, too). Sprout was four months old when he flew to Boston from Houston. He was one of four puppies born…

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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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