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Feathers and Stripes

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

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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fashion · February 7, 2024

Inspired by Lululemon Looks You Can Buy on Amazon

I love Lululemon activewear, but I don’t love the price tag. Anytime I can find something of similar quality on Amazon but for half the price, I’m in. I ordered a bunch of Amazon looks inspired by Lulu and put…

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fashion, style · January 21, 2024

Look for Less: All the Best UGG Inspired Slippers

I loved hearing that UGGs were back because honestly, I never stopped wearing mine! It’s cold in Boston in the winter, and they’re one of my most-worn winter boots (see my 3 must-have winter boots for women here). According to…

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20 week bumpdate | Maternity Clothes Essentials featured by top Boston life and style blog, Feathers and Stripes

pregnancy · May 5, 2023

Minimalist Maternity Capsule Wardrobe: The Only Clothes You Need for Pregnancy

Throughout my entire first pregnancy, I think I purchased about 15 total items from the maternity section. I could have gone absolutely nuts and redone my wardrobe into a maternity closet, but you really don’t need to do that! With…

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Good and Gather Target food

life · May 2, 2023

The Best Stuff in Target’s Good and Gather Line

I was writing out our shopping list this morning and realized that I HAVE to go to Target for specific things. Why? Because they’re part of the Good and Gather line and therefore are only sold at Target! So I…

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fashion, pregnancy · March 7, 2023

Bump-friendly Spring Dresses Under $60

I’m not a huge fan of building an entire maternity wardrobe, because it’s such a short period of time in pregnancy that you need those clothes. And you truly do not need to spend a lot on a maternity wardrobe,…

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beauty · February 20, 2023

8 Best Drugstore Concealers for Dark Circles in 2026

I’ve tried TONS of different concealers from various stores, and today I want to share the best drugstore concealers I’ve found for dark circles and other dark spots. To me a good concealer is one that gives full coverage on…

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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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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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