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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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matching family pajamas at Old Navy: buffalo plaid thermal pjs - Current Favorite Old Navy Deals featured by top Boston Style Blog, Feathers and Stripes

style · November 9, 2018

Current Favorite Old Navy Deals

I popped into Old Navy the other day to exchange something for E, and I had to try on the holiday pajamas for this year! Last year E and I had matching buffalo plaid pjs, but I don’t think I…

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the best brands for tall baby & toddler pajamas

motherhood · November 1, 2018

Amazon Baby Shopping Haul

Every so often I buy something on Amazon that I just have to gush about. I’ve put some of these things on Stories recently, but I wanted to share a full round up of all of my Amazon Baby shopping…

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Nordstrom Sale 2018, Nordstrom Anniversary Sale preview 2018

style · July 10, 2018

Nordstrom Sale Preview

There are two big sales coming up that I am excited about, and the Nordstrom Sale is one of them. On July 12th, Nordstrom card holders will get early access to the sale on this pageĀ (it doesn’t go live until…

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jewelry hangers for closet organization (and they cost less than $7 for a set of 2!) | Favorite Recent Purchases featured by top Boston life and style blog, Feathers and Stripes

home, lifestyle, and organization · May 31, 2018

My Favorite Recent Purchases

I always love reading these sorts of recent purchases posts from other bloggers, so today I thought I would share my own. I always find the most random things that I want to share, but it seems too random to…

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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 originalĀ post …but you’ve gotta keep those…

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Spring must-haves, Spring 2018 trends

style · March 13, 2018

Thinking Spring

March is always a bit of a rough month for me. My heart saysĀ buy all the spring things while my head saysĀ don’t put away the parka yet.

personal · February 22, 2018

Vacation On My Mind

I’ve always loved wintertime, don’t get me wrong. But after months of freezing temperatures and having to bundle up, I am ready for the springtime.

style · December 4, 2017

In the Dressing Room at Loft

After meeting up with a fellow blogger and seeing her awesome velvet jacket from LOFT, I had to swing into my local Loft store. (I thought it was some expensive thing she found at Neiman’s, but it was $118. Not…

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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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