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kids gear reviews · April 30, 2026

Best Gifts for A 6 Year Old Boy (2026)

At age six, boys are in a fantastic transitional phase. They are officially “big kids” now, often navigating kindergarten or first grade, developing deeper hobbies, and gaining the fine motor skills to tackle more complex builds. It is an age…

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baby + kids · March 30, 2026

Easter Basket Fillers for Kids 4-8 (No Candy!)

If you’re looking for non-candy Easter basket fillers, you have come to the right place! I don’t love my kids eating a lot of candy, so while the bunny does bring a little bit, most items in their Easter baskets…

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baby + kids, shopping · January 2, 2026

I Tried All the Top Online Consignment Stores: Here Are the Best Sites

I don’t like paying full price for anything if I don’t have to. While I’ve already shared my secrets for how to get a discount on anything, today I’m giving you the ins and outs of online consignment sites. Shopping…

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gifts for 8 year old girl

motherhood + family · November 29, 2025

Best Gifts for an 8 Year Old Girl (2026)

At age eight, many kids are in that wonderful place where their imaginations are vivid, their interests are expanding, and they’re excited to try new things, but they still have that kid-magic in everything. My 8 year old is in…

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shopping · November 28, 2025

The Best Black Friday Sales for 2026

It feels like just a few years ago that the Black Friday sales weren’t released until Thanksgiving Day, and we’d grab the newspaper and dig through the deals to see what we’d head out to find later that night/early the…

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rebel purchases

home, lifestyle, and organization · November 5, 2025

Is REBEL (formerly Rebelstork) legit? My experience + a discount code

I honestly hate spending full price for anything, which is why I was excited to find REBEL. (I previously posted about them as one of my top tips in “I Never Pay Full Price on Baby Gear: Here’s How“) Today…

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baby gear, nursery

baby + kids · September 18, 2025

I Never Pay Full Price on Baby Gear: Here’s How

I love finding good deals on all the best stuff. And honestly, I hate paying full price when I don’t have to! That’s why I decided to not gatekeep my best tips for finding baby gear on sale or how…

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back to school

baby + kids · August 13, 2025

Back to School: What I’m Stocking Up On This Fall (Elementary School + Preschool Edition)

I can’t believe that the fall is already right around the corner! I know a lot of states have already gone back to school, but here in Massachusetts we go back either right before Labor Day or right after. I’m…

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fashion · January 5, 2025

The Best Wireless Bras in 2026

If the shift from real life to post-pandemic life taught us anything, it’s this: Wirefree bras are where it’s at. In all honesty, I shifted to the wireless bra way of life after having my second baby (also during the…

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teenage gift ideas

family · December 11, 2024

Gifts for Teenagers (That They’ll Love)

I had zero idea what to buy for a teenage boy for Christmas, so I reached out to a few teens I know and got the info you need to get a gift that’ll slap. (Yes, they taught me that…

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gifts for men

shopping · May 31, 2024

27 Gifts for Men: The Best Gifts for Guys

One of the most asked-for gift guides every year is one for the guys! Men can be really hard to shop for. With Father’s Day coming up, I wanted to make sure I shared some of my top gifts for…

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Where to find the best clothes for a tall baby, tall and skinny baby. Pajamas, tops, sweatshirts, dresses, leggings, pants for tall babies. from feathersandstripes.com blog

baby + kids · February 13, 2024

Best Baby Clothing Brands for Tall Babies

I didn’t realize just how “off” baby clothing sizing could be. The first couple of weeks after we had our daughter, it seemed like I was throwing piece after piece into a pile of stuff that just didn’t fit right….

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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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