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Feathers and Stripes

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

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life · March 13, 2020

How to Work From Home (And Be Productive)

About two years ago I changed my day job, going from working in a corporate office 9-5 to mostly working from home. Today I’m sharing my top tips for working from home – and seriously getting work done.   My…

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How to be productive as a working mom - 9 tips to keep you organized

life · February 5, 2019

How to Be Productive As a Working New Mom

I wish someone had sat me down and given me a list of dos and don’ts when I was returning to work after maternity leave. Productivity can be tough anyway, but then add in a new baby and your new…

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4 secrets to working full time and managing a blog, too

blogging · June 5, 2017

4 Secrets to Managing a Full-Time Job and a Blog

I was recently chatting with a colleague when she (not so nicely) asked me how I manage to work full-time and also blog.

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life, personal · April 6, 2017

Spring Cleaning Money Habits

Sometimes I question why the new year starts in the winter, when there’s no marked change in the seasons (at least in New England!). This time of year is so motivating for cleaning out and creating new, healthy habits, with everything…

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white desk, home office

home · March 13, 2017

Home Office Inspiration

We have quite a few projects going on simultaneously, and the one I’m most excited about is a fairly small change.

personal · September 12, 2016

You Can Do Anything But Not Everything

The older I get, the more I realize how actually terrible I have been at making time for myself. A typical day goes something like this: I will make time to get to a class at the gym after work because…

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life · August 1, 2016

5 Things I Learned Working at VS

Over the years I’ve had a few different jobs, but the one that stands out the most is probably the nearly 3 years I spent as a salesgirl at Victoria’s Secret. It wasn’t a glamorous job, by any means, but…

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life · October 20, 2015

What to Keep in Your Desk

I’ve been working in the corporate world for almost 8 years now, and over the years I’ve learned that there are some things you just need to keep stocked in your desk drawer. via Whether you’re at a super corporate…

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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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