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

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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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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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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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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