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Feathers and Stripes

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

pregnancy, shopping · February 14, 2023

What I’m Actually Buying for A Third Baby in 2024

When we had our first baby, I made a massive baby registry because I truly didn’t know what we needed. With our second baby, I really pared down on the baby gear. I sold some stuff we didn’t use and…

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fashion, style · August 1, 2022

The Best Belt Bags (+ A Lululemon Belt Bag Dupe)

In the 1990s everyone had a fanny pack and it was the coolest thing. I won’t lie, I was kind of sad when the trend faded (at the ripe age of 7) because fanny packs are so convenient. When we…

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back to school preschool must haves

family · July 25, 2022

Back to School (Pre-School Must Haves)

My daughter is starting her Pre-K year soon, and my son is starting nursery school this year, too! (Cue my tears) We have one school year done already, so this list includes both what I’m buying for preschool, but also…

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Hill House Swim Review

fashion · June 30, 2022

Hill House Swim Review: Love it or Leave it?

I missed the first drop of Hill House Swim before everything sold out (I wanted the pink) and so when the navy blue dropped I jumped in! I heard some great reviews and wanted to try out both the one…

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light blue gingham swimsuits for the family

family · May 31, 2021

Where to Buy the Cutest Matching Family Swimsuits

I love a good sibling matching moment, so in honor of the official kickoff to Summer, today I’m sharing where you can buy matching swimsuits for siblings! (and for moms and dads too, if you want to get in on…

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cyber-monday-sales-2020

Uncategorized · November 30, 2020

Cyber Week Sales

Remember when Black Friday and Cyber Monday were two distinct days, where you either shopped in person (Black Friday) or online (Cyber Monday)? Yeah, those days are long gone, my friends. Now we’re in this weird world where Black Friday…

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life · November 13, 2020

Grocery shopping made easy with Stop & Shop

Since the spring, we have changed the way we do most things – including grocery shopping. While I used to have a routine for my weekly grocery shopping run, so much has changed with the arrival of our little boy…

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monogrammed toddler clothes

life · May 22, 2020

Memorial Day Weekend Sales + What I’m Shopping

This has been… a week. We decided to both take Friday off so we have a 4-day weekend. …Not that we’re going anywhere or doing anything special, really! We do have plans to get groceries, so that will probably be…

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Sephora sale picks

beauty · April 20, 2020

Sephora Sale: What’s In My Cart

Here’s what I’m purchasing this time around from the Sephora Sale. Even if you’re not already enrolled in Sephora’s program, you can sign up here and take advantage of the Insider savings. It’s a free rewards program where you accrue…

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My best Amazon purchases of the year

life · January 16, 2020

The Best Things I Bought on Amazon This Year

Since E started walking, I have found myself buying more and more on Amazon and going to the store less and less. There have been a lot of hits and a lot of misses. Today I’m sharing the best things…

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gifts under $25 AND stocking stuffers

shopping, Uncategorized · December 3, 2019

Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers + Gifts Under $25

I don’t know why, but I always stress over the “smaller” gifts – like when you have to get a gift under $25 for an office party swap. I usually do gift cards for my mailman and the UPS man…

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fast fashion documentary The True Cost: Make easy changes to wear more ethical clothing brands

life · April 8, 2019

The True Cost: Fast Fashion Documentary

I watched this documentary a while ago, but I had to rewatch it over the weekend. There are so many people posting about clothing that you can find on Amazon for $25, $15, $10…And while I love a great deal…

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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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