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

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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best one piece swimsuits

style · March 15, 2019

The Best One Piece Swimsuits

I’m so happy that one piece swimsuits are on trend. There’s something about a cute one piece that makes me feel so much better on the beach or at the pool when I know I’ll be spending my time chasing…

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mom and baby, coffee maker

life · January 26, 2019

Weekend Update + Recent Shopping List

I have a bunch of posts that I want to share, but first I feel like I have to tell you what this week was like. Guys. You know how they say that bad things happen in threes? (I don’t…

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life · December 2, 2018

What I Bought On Sale Last Week

The title of this post is a little misleading, because this includes what I bought on sale during Black Friday, as well as last week, but that seemed like too long a title. I polled you all on Stories to…

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life, shopping · November 26, 2018

Best Personalized Gifts

I went on a major shopping spree this weekend, and most of the gifts I bought were personalized pieces. Last year I bought my sister a bag for her diabetes accessories (she has T1D), and she asked for a replacement…

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Travel gifts for people always on the go - many are on sale for Black Friday 2018, too!

life, shopping · November 23, 2018

Gift Guide: Travel Gifts

Today’s gift guide is all about people who travel a lot, whether for work or just because! We have a lot of family who love to travel, so any of these travel gifts are things I’d choose for them. (And…

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Black Friday 2018 deals

Uncategorized · November 21, 2018

Early Access Black Friday 2018

Soooo many stores have already started their Black Friday 2018 sales! I felt like everyone was rushing Christmas this year, but here we are the night before Thanksgiving and I could have sworn it was just July. Also, can 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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