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Quince suitcase, Away suitcase, carry on luggage

family travel · November 16, 2023

Lightweight Carry On Luggage Review

I’ve never been one to pack light, so when I was looking for a new suitcase I knew I needed the lightest bag possible. There are SO many options of carry on suitcases and full size luggage sets. A while…

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best hiking trails in Sedona, Arizona - from mom- and travel-blogger feathersandstripes.com

USA Travel · August 19, 2019

Our Favorite Sedona Hiking Trails

Before we visited Arizona in May, we prepared for a true family hiking trip. We bought a backpack kid carrier specifically for this trip (we got this one). To prepare for the Sedona hiking trails, we took E on local…

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Koh Lipe, Thailand

family travel, International Travel · August 2, 2019

Planning a Trip to Thailand? Here’s what you must do!

Lately I’ve gotten quite a few questions about planning our trip to Thailand, so I thought I would go back and read my journal from the trip and share more info! Today I’m sharing 5 things I wish I had…

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Dennis, MA beaches

family travel, New England, USA Travel · July 3, 2019

Where to Eat on Cape Cod with Kids

I went to the mid-Cape (that’s Cape Cod) every summer pretty much my entire life, so it’s always fun to get back when I can! And now it’s even more fun that we are usually doing Cape Cod with kids….

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Canon instant print camera review of Canon IVY CLIQ+ from mom/travel blogger feathersandstripes.com

family travel, life · June 18, 2019

Travel + Instant Print Photos

Hello from Chicago! We’re in town for a few days while T is on a work trip. E and I joined him for a few days of deep dish pizza and city living! I used to travel with my big…

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9 must have travel items from 9 travel bloggers

family travel · May 30, 2019

Must Have Travel Items

We have lots of travel planned during our home renovation this summer. (I’m actually writing this from a different state, and we have 2 more trips on the horizon!) I asked some other bloggers what their must have travel items are,…

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Visiting Disney World with a Toddler: Tips, Tricks, and Our Mantra for the trip from mom- and travel-blogger Alyssa (feathersandstripes.com)

USA Travel · April 24, 2019

How to Do Disney World with a Toddler

Before we went to Florida, I must have done about 972 Google searches on how to do Disney with a toddler. Here’s the most frustrating thing about it: You just need to prepare yourself for any situation, and you’ll be…

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Disney After Hours Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World: What is it and is it worth it?

USA Travel · March 19, 2019

Our Night at Disney After Hours

I didn’t even know that Disney After Hours was a thing until we were already in Orlando. My husband found it while doing some online searching. That night’s After Hours (it switches parks based on the day) was for Hollywood…

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family travel · March 11, 2019

Flying with A Toddler: Tips, Tricks, + the Mistake We Made

We first flew with our daughter when she was 6 months old, and it was much easier than I had anticipated. Then she started to crawl, and then walk, and then climb, and we traveled more locally. We hadn’t done…

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Picking out the best family-friendly SUV and how I'll decide on my next car at feathersandstripes.com

life · December 12, 2018

How I’ll Decide on My Next Car

Today’s post is sponsored by Kelley Blue Book. All opinions, as always, are my own. When I bought my SUV 4 years ago this month, I kind of knew what I wanted for a car. There was still a LOT…

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family travel, motherhood · November 30, 2018

My Best Tips for Flying with a Baby

This travel post is a long time coming! Before having a baby, my husband and I agreed that we didn’t want to do a complete 180 in our lives (with respect to travel) once our family grew. We love to…

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renting bikes on Nantucket is a great way to get around the island when you don't have a car on Nantucket!

New England, USA Travel · October 23, 2018

Nantucket in the Fall: the Ultimate Travel Guide

I love Cape Cod and the islands in the summer months, but there’s something even more special about them in the fall, when all of the tourists have gone home. We decided to visit Nantucket in the fall recently. It…

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About Alyssa


Hi, I’m Alyssa. Mom of three, wife, dog mom, blogger. Here I share tips and tricks on motherhood, focusing on baby gear reviews and the best stuff for kids, family travel, and home organization.

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