Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz 
Having a nutritious breakfast is so important and helps you start your day right. Lately I’ve been extremely busy; between work and the blog I usually don’t have the time to prepare anything and just grab whatever I find in the refrigerator or don’t have breakfast at all. Now that the kids are back in … Read more
There are many benefits of playing a musical instrument, from developing concentration and coordination to encouraging creativity, confidence and perseverance. For children, learning music can also provide a meaningful way to express emotions, connect with other kids and experience the satisfaction that comes from gradually mastering something that once felt difficult. But the benefits of … Read more
Even though the summer is officially over for us and the kids are back at school we always take advantage of the weekend to travel. We love making little short road trips to explore our own backyard and are always on the lookout for new and interesting attractions and beaches in Southwest Florida. This past … Read more
Anna Maria Island, located on Florida’s Gulf coast, boasts 7 miles of soft white sand beaches. A true island paradise Anna Maria is home to 3 beach towns: , all of them filled with old Florida beach town charm. Florida’s Gulf coast has some of the best beaches in the USA and we love to … Read more
How you structure your summer can make a huge difference in how your kids feel when it’s time to go back to school. I’ve learned that easing into routines before the school year begins, without making summer feel like school, can help kids feel more confident, more rested, and more ready when that first day … Read more
The Latino population is growing fast in the U.S., and that means we need to think about how our healthcare system can best serve everyone. This brings us to an important point: “Why We Need More Latino Nurses?” Well, when we have more Latino nurses, patients can connect better with them. It’s not just about … Read more
The Florida Keys extend for 113 miles along the Overseas Highway, from Key Largo to the southernmost point in the United States in Key West. The upper and middle keys encompass Key Largo, Islamorada and Marathon and are separated from the lower keys by the 7 mile bridge. The upper and middle keys are closer to … Read more
We travel a lot and love to embark on road trips and adventures both far and near and because we live in Florida and just minutes from some of the most beautiful beaches in the country we spend a lot of time near water. It’s really important to always be cautious when you are … Read more
This is part of a sponsored safety campaign with DiMe Media andAllstate Foundation Did you know that accidents are the number one killer of teens in the USA? But as parents we can save our teen’s lives by taking steps to teach them safe driving. Parents are the NUMBER ONE influence on teens regarding their … Read more
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Banana Boat® . The opinions and text are all mine. This summer we have a jammed pack traveling agenda and we started our summer adventures with a road trip to the Florida Keys. Everyone in my family loves animals so we made it a … Read more
