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NYC born Latina, solo parent blogger from the Bronx. You can find me learning, living and loving life along side my beautiful, brilliant, bi-cultural daughter. My site is full of #transparentparenting moments, event recaps and our reviews of products and experiences.
2024-03-07 02:53
Welcome to Game School – Spring Break Edition. Playing board games with the family is one of my favorite ways to connect. Our world is so hectic and has so much going on that sometimes… Read More
2024-01-18 16:02
My goal on this blog is always to share things that make sense. Most of the time, I speak toys and books but sometimes certain products enter my life, and I have to scream about them. The va… Read More
2023-12-22 04:21
It’s really late to still be doing holiday shopping but I know some of you are still looking for the things your littles will love. The products that I’ve included here are ones… Read More
2023-12-14 17:24
What do you give someone who has everything? An experience. We live in NYC so these are the experiences mainly happening in NYC. Most of the places probably have a version in most major citi… Read More
2023-12-11 14:30
The tween years are an interesting time. Littles are growing up but they’re still our babies. Choosing the correct holiday gift becomes a case-by-case basis. Some tweens still enjoy a… Read More
2023-12-04 14:30
Did you know Tinkerbell is my favorite fairy? She’s a tinkerer. She likes to see how things work and what can go together. JustaBXgirl is like that. She loves to put things together an… Read More
2023-11-20 15:46
We are collectors. Tell us this is series 1, and we want them all. Tell us that there are exclusive items in the collection and we are on the search. The thing is there are so many things to… Read More
2023-10-18 14:04
Toy Fair returned, and I was blessed with the opportunity to attend. I was only able to spend two of the four days walking the aisles investigating all things toys and fun at the Javits Cent… Read More
2023-10-08 02:46
We went to the TTPM Holiday Showcase with a mission. Everyone was to find their favorite item and report back for the blog. This was holiday wish list research in real-time. It doesn’t… Read More
2023-09-23 17:16
There are 93 days until Christmas! Do you have your tree up yet? Seriously, though, we are getting into the holiday season around here. My gift guides are being set up as I type, and thanks… Read More
2023-09-18 20:34
I’ve been a mom for a decade now. Wow. Seems like just yesterday I was walking through the aisles of Babies R Us with my Phillie-bestie trying to figure out what I would need and want… Read More
2023-09-04 13:47
We have well over 100 board/card games in our home. We love to play games. It is a great way to spend time together and turn moments into memories. As JustaBXgirl gets older and our schedule… Read More
2023-08-23 14:59
When JustaBXgirl was little she wasn’t that into plushies. Crazy, right? They just weren’t her thing. She would connect with a select few and the others would get banished under… Read More
2023-08-21 14:06
I have to admit that I do not miss the stress of back-to-school shopping. I can also share that I would get annoyed by receiving a three-mile-long list of supplies that rarely were needed. T… Read More
2023-08-19 04:37
We are more than halfway through the year. How are you doing with your reading challenges? Have you gotten a lot of reading done over the summer? I haven’t done as much as I would like… Read More
2023-07-29 22:00
Over 60 toy brands were featured at this year’s Sweet Suite. We got to play with them all. It was such a phenomenal event that I am still posting #SweetSuite23 content on my Instagram… Read More
2023-07-19 19:01
If you’re in NYC run to your nearest library so that you can get a limited-edition Hip-Hop library card. And while you’re there, look for these nine books. They’re fun read… Read More
2023-05-27 17:46
Summertime is around the corner and if you’re like me then you can’t wait. I was recently reminded that I’m not a true content creator and just a Bronx mom sharing my mom t… Read More
2023-04-24 08:03
We get a lot of toys. I often joke about living in a toy store. It really does feel that way sometimes. The thing is, even when new toys come in there are some toys that never go out of rota… Read More
2023-04-06 00:49
This year for the first time in a few I was ready for Easter! Okay, maybe ready is an overstatement. This year, I realized that Easter was approaching and I had many plans for it. Then I fel… Read More
2023-03-27 15:41
The 5 fun titles in this month’s bookshelf are ones that will keep your family talking. They will make you laugh, they will make you feel feelings, they will enchant you, and more. Ear… Read More
2023-03-06 13:27
We got to celebrate MAR10 Day a bit early this year at the Nintendo Store. It was a day full of activities, photo opportunities, and of course, plenty of video games! Don’t worry, I&rs&hell…Read More
2023-02-20 13:49
Apparently, this site is becoming exclusively a book blog! It seems the only types of posts I have been completing are ones that are sharing titles we are eating up at home. Don’t worr… Read More
2022-12-20 04:26
This was supposed to be the year I had all my gift guides wrapped up in a bow by the beginning of December. I planned on sharing all types of fun holiday events during this month BUT life ha… Read More
2022-12-14 15:35
Hello, my name is Melissa, and I am a Disney adult! Yup, I know, it’s not a secret. You know this already. I just wanted to remind you so that you understand that this gift guide is as… Read More
2022-12-12 15:24
Having an artistic child means that I have to be ready for her to ask me for the most random things regularly. One day she might be interested in painting, the next day jewelry making, and t… Read More
2022-12-05 13:18
It excites me that even though my child is about to be double digits, she can still get lost in a world of pretend play. Dolls are a huge part of our home life. It brings me a sense of grati… Read More
2022-11-14 21:42
I’m sure you expected this Gift Guide to be nothing but LEGO since JustaBXgirl loves LEGO so much. I definitely considered doing a LEGO lovers Gift Guide BUT decided to do a broader bu… Read More
2022-10-17 12:04
As you know, we really enjoy the Halloween season. There is just so much to do that it is very easy to get caught up running from one activity to another. It is also very easy to get overwhe… Read More
2022-10-10 13:49
It’s the most Horror filled time of the year. It is finally Halloween season. I say finally even though it seems as if we blink and the months change these days because Halloween is on… Read More
2022-10-05 13:55
Being a blogger kid can be tough. You have packages delivered of the latest toys weekly. You get to see movies before they’re released in theaters. And you get invited to exclusive med… Read More
2022-10-03 12:44
The school that JustaBXgirl went to before we started homeschooling cut their art program at the end of her Kindergarten year. When you have a born artist at home like I do losing art class… Read More
2022-09-28 21:21
It is less than 100 days until Christmas. That means it is time to get serious about our shopping plans. Are you the type that shops early or do you wait until the last minute and home that… Read More
2022-09-12 13:54
Over the years of working with parents, I realize that while a lot of them look forward to the structure the school year brings their homes they miss the connection that summer offers. Good… Read More
2022-09-05 11:19
The pumpkin spiced everything might have you fooled but summer is not over yet! We didn’t do too many movie nights this summer. I’m not really sure where the time went but by Fri… Read More
2022-08-31 14:21
Just because I homeschool doesn’t mean that I’m not on the lookout for Back to School hacks. You already know which pencils, notebooks, bookbags, water bottles, and lunch boxes y… Read More
2022-08-22 12:48
If you’re in NYC there is still time left to head to the New York Public Library and get a free book. This summer they are giving away 500,000 books. We have added some really good tit… Read More
2022-08-17 18:50
Do you have a hobby? Someone recently asked me what I like to do and I didn’t have an honest answer. I’m unsure if I’ve ever had a hobby other than reading. I never really… Read More
2022-08-03 14:31
When I started planning to homeschool I never worried about ELA. I’m a writer. JustaBXgirl and I are readers. The relationship between reading and writing should be harmonious. Yet, so… Read More
2022-08-01 14:46
I know that the way the economy is set up the last thing most of us want to do is to spend money on toys. We are willing to spend money on education though. We recently got to check out so m… Read More
2022-07-18 18:05
We’ve been enjoying Sweet Suite at home the past two years but we were super excited to head down to Pier 60 last week and check out this year’s event in person. The Toy Insider… Read More
2022-07-11 15:31
School’s out for summer. Nah, not around here. We are back in action and starting 4th grade with style. We realized that we are a year-round summer school here at Soco School. Summer d… Read More
2022-07-05 13:49
My goal for this summer is to get out and have fun. I’m still not comfortable with crowds so I look for ways to have fun while being in our own space. That leads to plenty of time at t… Read More
2022-06-30 02:44
We’ve been spending time rewatching some favorites so there are only a few new titles that we have for you this month. And I know, you’ve probably seen some of them already becau… Read More
2022-06-27 14:07
It is summer and if you’re like me that means that you are ready to switch out your bag for a fun summer one! I recently purchased my first bag from Loungefly and wanted to share what… Read More
2022-06-22 13:02
Have you seen LEGO Masters? We are huge fans because as you know we love all things LEGO. The show was actually the inspiration behind JustaBXgirl applying for the LEGO Creative Crew at West… Read More
2022-06-13 11:45
You’ve probably seen me post about the Wobble Board from Bunny Hopkins a few times on social media already. We have been checking it and the Stepping Stones out for a few months now an… Read More
2022-06-06 12:13
It’s that time of the year when we feel ready to make time for the things we love. The weather is smiling on us and we want to get more in touch with ourselves and our families. The sc… Read More
2022-05-30 11:57
We have done a lot of reading this month. The titles included here are only a select few. We didn’t want to overwhelm you with too many choices but trust that this summer our monthly b… Read More
2022-05-25 02:01
When I was a kid we didn’t wear safety gear to ride our bikes. I won’t say that it didn’t exist. I’ll simply say that I didn’t know anyone that owned any. Thing… Read More
2022-05-23 10:48
Sometimes we make things more difficult than they need to be. Our littles are curious. Their brains are wired to play. Yet, we often picture learning only happening while sitting at a desk o… Read More
2022-05-10 12:49
TTPM is one of the first toy events I attended as a blogger. I remember the first time I was invited made me feel like I found my place in the world of blogging. It happens twice a year and… Read More
2022-05-08 19:35
We’ve all found a gazillion toddler selfies on our camera rolls. The thing is, these littles get bigger. The forehead selfies quickly turn into wanting to take photos of their favorite… Read More
2022-04-30 18:30
Whoa! I bet you thought I wasn’t going to make it with this month’s Watchlist. I mean, I am cutting it close but there’s no way that I could let the month go by and not sha… Read More
2022-04-25 10:23
Days seem to be turning as quickly as pages. I thought that I would be sharing my April Bookshelf with you earlier than this. It seems like I blinked and we went from April Fools Day to plan… Read More
2022-04-20 15:56
JustaBXgirl went to a Montessori-type school before we homeschooled and while there was a lot I thought could be done better there was also a lot they did right. One of those things was havi… Read More
2022-04-13 13:25
Sadly 2022 saw Toy Fair canceled again. I was all set to wallow in my own misery when I was brought back to the resilience and joy of the toy community. My inbox started chiming with invites… Read More
2022-03-16 13:22
So let me start this by saying that the hardest part of homeschooling for me has nothing to do with curriculum or JustaBXgirl. It has to do with unlearning everything that I thought I knew a… Read More
2022-03-12 16:37
I took a keyboarding class when I was in tenth grade. It was a requirement at my high school. It was also something that was looked forward to since many of us did not have an opportunity to… Read More
2022-02-22 07:22
What is Digital Learning Day? It’s actually something that has been around for a bit of time. This is the 11th Digital Learning Day being celebrated. It’s basically a day to supp… Read More
2022-01-29 22:28
It’s already the end of January! How did that happen? We rang in the new year, I blinked, celebrated JustaBXgirl’s 9th birthday and now we are about to say Hello to February. Thi… Read More
2022-01-14 17:25
Homeschooling has really caused me to reflect on how I view education. I follow so many amazing accounts on Instagram that have really reminded me of something that I’ve always known… Read More
2022-01-06 19:58
We love books. We just got back from a trip to the library today and JustaBXgirl has already finished one of the books she checked out. This is the time of year when we all pledge to be bett… Read More
2021-12-30 18:22
I know, I know, you’re thinking it’s almost January, why am I still sharing new curriculum? The thing is, at least in my home, we keep mixing our curriculums up. I’m not su… Read More
2021-12-21 03:41
The truth is the gifts included here are great options regardless of a child’s schooling. I’m listing them in a homeschooling gift guide because I think they would be very benefi… Read More
2021-12-14 03:15
I was talking to a new mom friend the other day about Christmas. She asked me if I allow JustaBXgirl to open gifts on Christmas Eve. I shared with her that since JustaBXgirl’s first Ch… Read More

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