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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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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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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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76 Main Nantucket boutique hotel, fall getaway to Nantucket

New England · October 8, 2018

76 Main Hotel Review (Nantucket Hotels)

Last weekend we took a mini getaway to Nantucket and stayed at 76 Main. It’s an adorable property on Main Street (and the only Nantucket hotel on Main!). The hotel underwent a huge renovation in 2013, but you’d think it…

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New England, USA Travel · August 1, 2018

Cape Cod Recap – 8 Days in Chatham

A couple of weeks ago we spent 8 incredible days on the Cape that went by wayyyy too fast. We rented a house in Chatham (on the elbow of Cape Cod) with my sister and her husband, as well as…

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USA Travel · July 16, 2018

Weekend in NYC

This isn’t the first time we’ve taken E to NYC (city girl!). But it is the first time we’ve taken both E and Sprout for a weekend NYC trip. Getting to NYC To drive from Boston to NYC typically takes about…

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PCH road trip: What to do driving the Pacific Coast Highway, where to stop | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip featured by top Boston travel blog, Feathers and Stripes

USA Travel · May 8, 2018

Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip

When we went to the west coast, we flew into San Francisco and picked up our rental car and then drove down on the best Pacific Coast Highway road trip. We didn’t have to be anywhere at a particular time…

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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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