Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz 
When I moved to the USA with my husband and kids more than four years ago I left behind family and all of my friends. My son was only 4 months old and my daughter 3 years and it was really hard for me to know that my parents and lifetime friends would not get … Read more
The way that you present yourself is almost as important as your words. It is also very important to dress depending on the occasion and taking into account your audience. I work in marketing and for me the way I dress is very important. Your clothes, accessories and how you wear them give you the opportunity to send out … Read more
I just started working part time after being a stay at home mom for a while and my husband is now, for the first time, working from home. That means that our roles have been reversed and now he’s the one having to deal with all the messes and stresses of parenting 24/7. I have … Read more
Here are some Guatemalan crafts for kids that make for easy crafts to teach kids about Guatemala. These fun Guatemalan crafts, activities, and printables are perfect for celebrating Guatemala’s Independence Day on September 15th or any day you want to learn more about this beautiful country. Whether you’re looking for Hispanic Heritage Month crafts for … Read more
Today, September 15th, Guatemala celebrates her independence from Spain in 1821 along with four other Central American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. In the United States September 15th marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. Photo by phossil. Creative Commons License. In our family September 15th is always a very special day, … Read more
I remember exactly where I was on September 11th 2001, I was at the university in Guatemala. Everyone started talking about what was going on in the United States and someone turned on a TV in the architecture workshop and I remember watching one of the twin towers engulfed in smoke. It seemed surreal and … Read more
When you have kids getting you learn to appreciate how important it is to spend time alone as a couple. My husband and I got a babysitter and planned a special night out on the town, just the two of us. First we went out to dinner, I used the LG Optimus cel phone to … Read more
I am so excited to tell you all about the Festival Festival People En Español an event celebrating Hispanic entertainment, culture and community in San Antonio, Texas, on September 1 – 2. I am especially thrilled that my hermanas from Mamiverse.com will be attending and telling us all about what is going on. The Festival … Read more
Mi hijo de 4 años siempre esta hacienda preguntas que muchas veces me toman por sorpresa, pero lo mas increíble es la simplicidad y la pureza de sus respuestas, pues no importa el problema siempre tiene una solución para todo. Les conté a los niños que cuando era pequeña tenia un mapache como mascota. Mi … Read more
McDonald’s and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) honored the first college graduating class of RMHC/HACER National Scholarship recipients with a three-day celebratory event in Chicago, sponsored by McDonald’s, that culminated with a graduation ceremony on Thursday, August 16, at the Chicago Cultural Center. “We are extremely proud of the success of the first generation of … Read more
