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Feathers and Stripes

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

personal · February 10, 2020

Where I’ve Been Lately

My original title for this post was “Where I’ve Been Lately AKA Jesus Take the Wheel” so that should give you some indication of how the past few weeks have been. After we got over a pretty nasty case of…

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Hunter boots

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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personal · March 6, 2015

Lessons From Our Foster Dog

About two months ago, my husband and I picked up Annie, the sweetest shaggy girl to make her way from Tennessee to Boston. We had her for about two weeks when we got great news – she was headed to…

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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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