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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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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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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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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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easy weekend outfit

style · May 18, 2018

Girl on a Budget: Spring Clothes Under $100

There’s something about heading into the spring season that makes me want to get rid of everything gray and go straight toward spring clothes in white, pink, and other pastels. Florals, anyone? photo from original post …but you’ve gotta keep those…

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017

fashion, style · July 5, 2017

Favorite Sale of the Year

My favorite sale of the year starts next week, so I wanted to give you all a heads up!

Valentine's Day gifts for the girls - under $30

life, shopping · February 7, 2017

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Girls

While Valentine’s Day has never been a favorite holiday of mine, I will take any excuse to get dressed up and go to a fancy dinner (or ask T to make me my favorite dish). And it’s a great excuse…

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Gifts under $25

life, shopping · November 30, 2016

Gifts Under $25

I remember looking around for gifts for my college roommates and close friends and wondering how I was going to get a good gift without spending a fortune. I was in college and working at Victoria’s Secret at the time, so I…

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Christmas gifts for guys

life, shopping · November 26, 2016

Gifts for Guys

I think men are the hardest to shop for. Every Christmas it takes me forever to decide what to buy for T, my dad, and my brothers-in-law. I think part of the problem is that if they want something (which…

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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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