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Feathers and Stripes

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

tips and tricks for traveling with kids

family travel, motherhood · July 12, 2021

Mom Hacks for Traveling with A Baby in 2026

If you need to know the best way to pack for a trip or how to use something in a completely different way, ask a mom. Seriously. I feel like I’m figuring out so much every trip we take. Here…

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family travel · December 31, 2019

Best of 2019 Posts: Travel Edition (My Favorites)

We love to travel, so looking back on all of our 2019 travels was so fun! It also made me realize that we forgot to add a few ornaments to our tree this year. (It’s one of our family traditions…

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Maine vacation, Maine family vacation, Kennbunkport

New England, USA Travel · August 29, 2019

Maine Family Vacation

I last vacationed in Maine around the age of 10, so it had been a hot minute. But I found a new appreciation for Kennebunkport when we visited in August with my family! My dad has been trying to make…

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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 with Kids

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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New England · August 3, 2019

Our Harvard Square Staycation

When we initially talked about our renovation (and living with our families), we also talked about taking a staycation here and there. I don’t know why we haven’t until now, but last weekend we stayed in Harvard Square (in Cambridge,…

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Visiting Chicago with a toddler: Where to go, what to do, where to stay, and the coolest playground I've ever seen! from toddler mom feathersandstripes.com

USA Travel · July 17, 2019

Chicago with a Toddler

T had a work trip to Chicago last month, and I decided to join him and explore the city. I’ve been to Chicago twice before: Once back in 2010 when T and I visited for a few days, and again…

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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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Where to stay in Sedona: a house with incredible backyard views

family travel, USA Travel · June 6, 2019

Where to Stay in Sedona Arizona with Kids

I got so many questions about our rental house in Sedona that I decided to share that first. Our trip was wonderful, and I have SO many pictures! But first…. Where to stay in Sedona We travel once a year with…

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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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LEGOLAND Florida review - a day trip with a toddler! How to get there, what rides your toddler will love, and other details you need to know before you go.

USA Travel · April 3, 2019

Day Trip to Legoland Florida

LEGOLAND was a really fun part of our Florida trip. None of us had been before, and it was the perfect activity for the slightly chilly (55 degrees) day. Legoland is built for kids ages 2-12, but our 18 month…

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USA Travel · March 27, 2019

Resort Review: Four Seasons Orlando (THE BEST)

If you’ve been following along on social media, you’ll have seen that we recently jetted off to Orlando to spend a few days in the sun at Four Seasons Orlando. I’ve been to a LOT of hotels, and there are…

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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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