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beauty · January 11, 2023

Microneedling at home: Is it worth trying?

Since turning 35 I’m suddenly hyper aware of my fine lines and wrinkles. It doesn’t help that every other influencer I follow on social media gets constant Botox! Maybe you’ve heard of microneedling. I was brand new to it in…

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beauty · September 12, 2022

Tula Eye Balm Review (An Honest Review + Which Is Best) 2026

Let’s talk about Tula under eye sticks. And which Tula eye balm is best? (Of the three they offer!) I started buying Tula products years ago after they did a massive influencer campaign and some of my favorite follows kept…

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beauty · July 28, 2022

Sensitive Skin Nightly Skincare Routine

I have really been trying to stick to my nightly skin routine. Some nights I do fall into bed and skip the whole thing, but I see a difference in my skin when I do a good job of taking…

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beauty · March 25, 2022

Beauty Empties Episode 1

Lately, I’ve been enjoying other bloggers’ posts about their favorite beauty products so I thought I’d share my own beauty empties! These are the latest products I finished up and my thoughts on each. Beauty Empties Episode 1 This week’s…

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Beauty products I wish I had in my 20s - best beauty products for sensitive skin

beauty · September 10, 2018

Beauty Products I Wish I Had In My 20s

My first memory of buying sensitive skin beauty products (outside of the drugstore, that is) was in my early teens, when my mom took my sister and me to the Clinique counter at our local Macy’s to reupp on her…

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beauty · November 21, 2016

5 Best Drugstore Beauty Products

Drugstore beauty products… You know, those unicorns that are really good products, cost less than $10, and can be found easily without having to go into a mall.

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collaborations, life · July 21, 2016

Best Home Products for Sensitive Skin

I’ve always had sensitive skin – I think it just comes with the territory of being a redhead (still saying that, even though my hairdresser recently told me my hair is brown…). Every so often I’ll use a hotel towel…

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beauty · May 2, 2016

8 Products for Sensitive Skin

I was blessed with naturally clear skin (thanks, fam), but I still have my skin issues. I have a lot of dryness, especially in the sometimes-harsh New England winter, and I get breakouts in the typical spots because I’m terrible…

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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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