Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

Paula moved from her native Guatemala to SW Florida with her husband and two children and together they are discovering what it means to live life between two languages. Paula studied architecture and now makes a living as a freelance writer, traveler and amateur photographer. She started her writing & publishing career as the editor of Bebé y Mamá, the first parenting magazine in Guatemala. She is the founder of www.GrowingUpBilingual.com and www.365thingsswfl.com and writes articles in Spanish and English for both magazines and the web on travel, food and bicultural and bilingual parenting . When she is not on a plane or road trip she likes to create recipes inspired in the flavors of her native Guatemala.
Easy Tax Tips That Will Help Parents Save

Easy Tax Tips That Will Help Parents Save

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of TurboTax for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. As a parent, there are many things to consider when filing your taxes and the rules and considerations change as your children become older and start earning their own money or head off to college. That is why … Read more

Ways to support your school with BoxTops

Easy Ways To Support Your Child’s School

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NestlePureLifeBoxTops #CollectiveBias Giving back to our kid’s school can make a big difference. Here are some great ways to support your school. You can hover over the photo to purchase Nestlé® Pure Life® 8oz. bottles with SpongeBob packaging … Read more

Apple and Peanut Butter Pupcakes and lots of ideas and recipes to celebrate your dog's birthday

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Your Dog’s Birthday

Hosting a birthday party for your dog is a great way for your family to celebrate your four-legged friend. We love our dogs Sally and Mickey and we recently threw Sally a birthday party for her 10th birthday. It was not only fun for the dogs but also lots of fun for my kids, they … Read more

Felt Flower Bouquet and lots of other adorable and easy Mother's day craft for kids

10 Adorable Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids

Mother’s Day is such a fun holiday! Not only does your family take the time to shower you with love, but you also get to receive adorable handmade gifts from your kids. If you’re searching for some fun craft ideas to inspire your kids this year, I have a list for you! These 10 adorable … Read more

Bell pepper and goat cheese flatbread pizza

5 Ingredient Bell Pepper and Goat Cheese Flatbread Pizza

This post was sponsored by Fresh From Florida as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central, however all opinions expressed are my own. This bell pepper and goat cheese flatbread pizza recipe is ready in minutes and it’s perfect for entertaining or for a quick snack anytime. I love that it only has 5 … Read more

Easter Bunny Marshmallow Pops and lots of great Easter party ideas for kids

10 Kid-Friendly Easter Party Ideas

Hosting a party for Easter is a wonderful way to enjoy the holiday. And since this fun holiday is geared toward kids, it’s easy to find kid-friendly ways to celebrate. From adorable Easter party favors, fun party activities and Easter party foods, these 10 kid-friendly Easter party ideas will help you create an amazing Easter … Read more

boho style tops at affordable prices

Ready for Spring and Summer With Boho Inspired Finds

“This post is sponsored by Walmart.com but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.” Bohemian style tops are always on trend come springtime, they’re perfect for a music festival, for a trip to the farmers market or for a summer day. I’ve always had a thing for romantic tops and I’m a big … Read more

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