2019-01-28 14:00
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justabxmom.com
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.
2019-01-23 12:25
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2019-01-22 11:23
Disney is truly my happy place. Well, one of my very happy places. If I could, I would live at Cinderella’s Castle, and ride It’s A Small World every day. The thing is the Happie… Read More
2019-01-21 13:18
New Year, new me? Nah, we are sick of that line. How about New Year, new reads? Yea, I like that one way better. So, in the spirit of our newfound tagline, we decided… Read More
2019-01-18 02:22
Friday’s are our favorite night of the week and not just because they’re the start of the weekend. Fridays are movie night at our house. Do you have a weekly movie night? … Read More
2019-01-16 12:18
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2019-01-15 11:48
On our most recent Family Date we walked out of the restaurant feeling stuffed instead of going home we decided to go to Target and walk it off. Well, you know what happens when you g… Read More
2019-01-14 14:49
OK, I get it… so it wants to be “cold cold” outside. If you are anything like me, you are a sun chaser and winter is for hibernation. Unfortunately your kids don’t s… Read More
2019-01-14 01:08
JustaBXgirl and JustaBXgrandpa headed to an advance screening of the film, A Dog’s Way Home, last week while this mama had to work. Since they’ve seen the movie not a day goes by… Read More
2019-01-10 01:24
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2019-01-09 04:00
Something you might not know about me is that I’m obsessed with Google. Don’t take my word for it? JustaBXgirl is kind of obsessed before me. The moment one of us has a… Read More
2019-01-08 13:32
Did I ever tell you that I did not get on a plane until I was twenty-one? Did I ever tell you that from the time I was around five I dreamed of visiting the Eiffel Tower? I visited it for my… Read More
2019-01-07 10:33
Immediately after I opened my Dockatot, I noticed the beautiful cloud and balloon design on the soft Mrs. Mighetto style cotton cover. I couldn’t wait to take this on a test run. … Read More
2019-01-02 15:01
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2019-01-01 17:00
Do you attempt something new when the clock strikes midnight? I never have. This year, I will be continuing a new skill that I will admit I have been slacking on. I will commit to play the p… Read More
2018-12-31 13:38
When I first found out I was pregnant I was ecstatic. For my entire 9 months, I researched EVERYTHING from the foods I ate to every single item that I added to my baby registry. By the time… Read More
2018-12-30 04:56
2018-12-27 00:01
By this point in the year we know parents are POOPED! Just us? We decided to end our year with a paint poo-arty for our kid influencers. We figured we couldn’t go wrong with ending our… Read More
2018-12-24 12:34
If you know anything about me, you know that I grew up a book nerd. So it is only right that when Amari was born, we already had a bedroom full of books to read. Here are some of… Read More
2018-12-21 12:31
We’re not even at Christmas yet and JustaBXgirl is already asking about drinks and fancy cups for New Year’s Eve. Who is this child? Oh, right she is mine. I guess she’s ju… Read More
2018-12-21 04:18
Winter break for JustaBXgirl starts tomorrow. We are officially sleeping past sunrise for the rest of 2018. Woohoo. Are you as excited as we are? Have you filled your break with fun plans ye… Read More
2018-12-20 03:26
What’s your take on sleepovers? Growing up I wasn’t allowed to stay over at friends homes. Partly because my parents weren’t having it and partly because I wasn’t rea… Read More
2018-12-19 15:31
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2018-12-19 00:35
I can admit that I am not good at making wishlists for myself anymore. I almost wasn’t going to do a Mom (adult) gift guide this year because I didn’t have anything jumping out a… Read More
2018-12-13 13:13
What do you remember about Christmas mornings as a child? For me, it was climbing out of bed and walking into our living room to see all of the gifts under the tree and wondering where… Read More
2018-12-12 12:35
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2018-12-11 15:22
Just like the famous song goes “When it snows, ain’t it thrilling? Though your nose gets a chilling. We’ll frolic and play, the Eskimo way, walking in a wi… Read More
2018-12-10 23:22
Looking for something fun to do this holiday season? I got you covered. NYC is a fabulous place to live year round but there is something magical when December comes around. I also know that… Read More
2018-12-09 02:46
NYC has nine specialized high schools. These are schools that students currently have to test to get into. There is a proposal to change that. Under the proposal, the SHSAT will be phased ou… Read More
2018-12-07 14:07
STEM seems to be a buzzword these days but that doesn’t mean that you should run from it. Science, tech, engineering and, math were words that used to scare me because growing up I was… Read More
2018-12-06 13:43
If you know anything about me it is that I am a Disney fan. Or more accurately we are a Disney loving family. You can’t go wrong by getting me and JustaBXgirl gifts from Disney and cha… Read More
2018-12-05 11:20
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2018-12-04 12:52
Did you know an eight-year-old is considered a tween? Yup, apparently, tweens are children between 8-12 years of age. And for me, they are one of the hardest ages to shop for. I was bl… Read More
2018-12-03 11:00
To say that my first day back to work was somewhere between “Lemony Snicket” and Alexander’s “no good, very bad day” would be an understatement. I swore I… Read More
2018-11-28 15:05
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2018-11-28 01:47
JustaBXgirl loves grabbing her personal DVD player and finding a corner to check out her rather large collection. She puts on headphones and gives me a peek at what is to come in my future w… Read More
2018-11-27 01:31
Once upon a time, I used to be the hostess with the mostess. Everyone would come over to my not so humble abode for holidays, game days or just because they knew they could always find frien… Read More
2018-11-23 08:28
Books make great gifts. Last year, I did a 25 Books of Christmas for JustaBXgirl. We added some titles to our collection that we still read and she decided that some should would pay forward… Read More
2018-11-21 12:03
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2018-11-20 03:24
Now that I finally put Amari down for the evening (we have begun sleep training, but more on that next week), I finally have the chance to reflect on my recent trip to the Big City Mom&rsquo&hell…Read More
2018-11-19 02:17
The unboxing craze is here to stay! And you can admit you’re kind of here for it yourself. When I was little the fun was in simply getting a toy. We knew what to expect and didn&r&hell…Read More
2018-11-15 14:34
JustaBXgirl loves a good playset. And I love watching her imagination come alive as she builds brand new worlds where My Little Pony and Peppa Pig might meet. She creates worlds where Shopki… Read More
2018-11-14 13:44
JustaBXgirl has been an artist since she was born. She loves to create. In fact, she will tell you one of her career goals in life is to be an artist. Surprisingly, I have never done an arti… Read More
2018-11-14 12:01
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2018-11-13 13:53
I don’t know how it happens but we always find new games we need to add to our already massive collection. I’m betting you too need to add a lot of these to your collection becau… Read More
2018-11-12 20:04
From the moment your child is born, one of the first things the maternity nurse teaches you is how to perfectly swaddle your little one. However, it seemed like the moment Amari and I… Read More
2018-11-09 08:20
Of course, The Grinch was on JustaBXgirl’s must-see movie list since she first saw a poster for it. We were blessed with the opportunity to see an advance screening of it this&n&hell…Read More
2018-11-08 20:03
It seems like every Halloween there is just so much to do. NYC is a great place to live during this time of year. The thing is a lot of the events get really crowded. I mean, really crowded… Read More
2018-11-08 02:58
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2018-11-06 19:10
I’m interrupting my regularly scheduled posting for something that I think is more important than an event recap or a gift guide. Don’t worry, those will be back tomorrow, o… Read More
2018-11-05 12:00
Do me a favor… if you see me in the street, DON’T ASK ME ABOUT MY DOONA! If you do, I warn you that the Doona Gods come down and take possession of my body. True story: I was at… Read More
2018-11-05 02:27
JustaBXgirl has been taking some sort of activity since she was eighteen months old. That’s when JustaNOLAmom and I put JustaBXgirl and JustaNOLAboy in swim class together. Afte… Read More
2018-11-01 16:07
You know we love attending baby shows to see what we can use for our everyday lives and share with you on how to repurpose when your baby gets bigger. I’m really excited this time arou… Read More
2018-10-31 11:20
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2018-10-31 06:08
How is it the end of October already??? Between Halloween fun, JustaPlaydate planning and being JustaBXgirl’s mom I almost forget to share this month’s bookshelf Here’s wha… Read More
2018-10-30 12:47
A few weeks ago JustaBXgirl skipped school to attend the TTPM Holiday Showcase. I know, I’m a horrible mom. Listen, my little will probably never have perfect attendance but I see ever… Read More
2018-10-29 11:41
Written by JustaNJmom. I don’t remember where I was the day that Babies R Us made that heartbreaking closing announcement. They had been THE baby staple in so many of our families&rsqu&hell…Read More
2018-10-28 23:20
Recently, I had the privilege of welcoming our new baby contributor, JustaNJmom, to the Justafamily by having a mom’s night out on Broadway. We were treated to attending a weeknig… Read More
2018-10-25 12:06
Christmas has come early mi gente!!! I have free passes for you to go see THE GRINCH!!!! Yup, each pass is good for you plus three so you can be more Santa than the Grinch and take you … Read More
2018-10-24 22:10
I have to admit I never really considered JC Penney as my go to store. Sure, I’ve recommended their photo studio countless times over the years and have even taken JustaBXgirl there tw… Read More
2018-10-24 21:17
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2018-10-23 11:37
Every mama has a birth story & every blogger has a blogging story. Reflecting on my three years of blogging I realized that I haven’t really shared either. Still not ready to share… Read More
2018-10-23 02:52
In the blogging world, the holiday season starts earlier than in the real world. In case you can’t tell from some of your favorite blogs it has started! Do you know what one of my favo… Read More
2018-10-17 10:40
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2018-10-17 02:22
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I don’t like cooking. It feels like work when I cook because JustaBXgirl still doesn’t like her food very flavorful or touc… Read More
2018-10-16 13:05
My niece started high school in September. I have no idea how that happened because last time I checked she was still my little bit. Alas, they grow so fast and let me tell you, high school… Read More
2018-10-15 23:50
I’m not sure how long you’ve been reading this blog but let me give you some background. When Moana was in theaters my daughter made me leave the theater when Moana and Pua capsi… Read More
2018-10-11 15:06
It’s no secret that I don’t wear makeup. Growing up I never learned contouring or how to select the correct colors for my skin tone or any of that. Now that I have a daughter I h… Read More
2018-10-11 01:05
You can’t tell it today by the weather in NYC but Autumn is here. That means it is time for fun fall fashion. Oh yea. Now I’m all about summer fun but fall fashion is a passion… Read More
2018-10-10 11:33
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2018-10-09 01:36
Now you know we love us the Hotel Transylvania movies but did you know that the latest installment, Hotel Transylvania 3, came out on digital at the end of September and the DVD/Blu-Ray come… Read More
2018-10-08 02:29
It’s a party, it’s a party, it’s a party. It’s a birthday party and your little is invited. The problem is you don’t know the birthday little. Last year was Jus… Read More
2018-10-04 03:03
It’s been a busy week but I couldn’t wait any longer to share the fun we had with our friends at our recent #JustAPlaygroundParty. This month’s #JustAPlayDate was a c… Read More
2018-10-03 16:32
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2018-10-01 02:14
This month we have been busy adjusting to back to school. Back to school means more time for mommy and mini reading during our commutes. JustaBXgirl is just starting to read so she reads on… Read More
2018-09-28 03:02
I had the pleasure of attending an advance screening of Night School a few nights ago and let me tell you it was hilarious. I know you’re already expecting it to be. With the headliner… Read More
2018-09-27 01:15
Last year, JustaBXgirl had gymnastics and ballet. This year, she has gymnastics, swim, mixed martial arts and is planning to go back to ballet in a few weeks. Oh, and now that she&rsqu&hell…Read More
2018-09-26 10:18
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2018-09-25 01:48
It’s beginning to look a lot like…Christmas? I’m not ready to admit that, especially because I haven’t started my shopping yet. I’m one of those people that us… Read More
2018-09-22 02:25
I have a confession to make. When JustaBXgirl was born I didn’t think too much about car seat safety. We didn’t have a car at the time and all I knew was that I needed to have a… Read More
2018-09-19 10:10
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2018-09-18 00:02
There are so many fun things happening in the City in October I figured I would just share some of the fun in one post instead of making you click through multiple ones. You already know we… Read More
2018-09-14 16:28
Did you know that Kevin Hart & Tiffany Haddish are taking usback to school? Yup, Night School, opens in theaters on Friday, September 28th. We just got our littles settled into school no… Read More
2018-09-12 22:55
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2018-09-10 20:46
I’ve been a Harry Potter fan for years. I mean, my best friend is kind of obsessed with the franchise so I really didn’t have a choice but to jump on the Hogwarts Express. I… Read More
2018-09-07 03:07
School just started in NYC but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. There is always something to do and this weekend we’re trying something new. We’re attending &ldqu&hell…Read More
2018-09-06 00:12
We’ve been invited to be part of the #FamilyFallFaves Giveaway. It is rounding up some really cool products this fall for babies, toddlers, big kids, and parents into ONE HUGE GIVEAWAY… Read More
2018-09-05 13:14
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2018-09-04 05:40
Back to school time can mean stress for not only us but our littles as well. That’s why we planned our August #JustAPlayDate to be a day of indulgence. We decided that our little blogg… Read More
2018-08-31 16:23
Can you believe that it is the end of August? I really can’t. I know I didn’t spend enough time reading poolside but I definitely enjoyed reading this summer and JustaBXgirl star… Read More
2018-08-29 09:37
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2018-08-29 01:47
We won’t be able to step foot in Disney for a few months but in the mean time we keep some (okay, a lot) of Disney magic at home, The last few months we have been enjoying the Disney P… Read More
2018-08-27 14:36
In case you don’t remember, JustaBXgirl wore a uniform for seven days last year before I switched her school. When it came time to get ready for back to school my stylish little insist… Read More
2018-08-23 19:53
I believe that learning is a year-round thing and doesn’t stop just because school is out for the summer. JustaBXgirl knows that and has suffered through doing homework all summer long… Read More
2018-08-22 14:56
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2018-08-21 00:34
It might not be #FingerlingsFriday but we couldn’t wait until then to share how much fun we are having with our new Fingerlings Friends. Yup, we have been Fingerlings fans for some tim… Read More
2018-08-18 01:35
JustaBXgirl is five and a half. We celebrated her half birthday last month. She still uses a stroller. Not every day but once in a while, when it makes sense for both of us. I recently share… Read More
2018-08-15 15:09
Welcome to #Alittlebitofeverything Wednesday Linky party!!! I want to thank my blogger boo, Iveth from For The Love To, allowing me to be her co-host for our #ALittleBit… Read More
2018-08-14 01:24
I’ve been sitting on a secret. I know. I know. Friends don’t keep secrets. I promise this is a good secret though and I’m ready to share! JustaBXmom will begin addin… Read More
2018-08-11 17:42
As you see we have started our Back To School coverage. It had to happen. I’ve already begun receiving BTS photos from family and friends living outside of NYC. Also, some NYC cha… Read More
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