Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz 
Potty training with both of my kids was a tough job. In both cases my children had a hard time transitioning from diapers to underwear for very different reasons and I soon found out that many of the advice I had heard and read about potty training just didn’t apply to them. That is why … Read more
When my daughter was only 3 months old I had to go back to work. Needless to say being away from her was a hard transition but I would soon find out that the hardest part of leaving her in a daycare was not the separation but how often she got sick. She was born … Read more
La tinga de puerco , a delicious shredded pork dish is typical from Mexico. The combination of chorizo and chipotle give this dish a lot of sabor! Ingredients Tostadas Puerco 1 pound pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of fat, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 small white onion, quartered 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon fine … Read more
Check out these very cool Valentine’s Cards in Spanish from Latinaish. The photographs are beautiful and the phrases just make me feel like I’m back home. You can print them free by from the Latinaish website HERE. This is a cute bilingual Spanish Valentine’s coloring page by Bebé Bilingual . You can print it from … Read more
I have a very picky eater and introducing new foods is really hard for him and for us. He has food aversions and sensory sensitivities, he doesn’t like anything soft or mushy and he doesn’t like to get dirty so he loves finger foods. We have tried everything to get him to try new things; … Read more
Even though I am immersed in English dominant environments most of the day when it comes to expressing feelings, especially love, Spanish comes naturally. Amor, cariño, amistad, pasión … all of these words have a stronger sentimental value for me than the same words in English and when I talk to my children to express … Read more
This light and airy dessert is delicious topped with just a little whipped cream and fresh raspberries or strawberries. You can also sprinkle some confectioner’s sugar on the top. Ingredients 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder Pinch of salt 6 … Read more
Healthy Foods from A to Z / Comida Sana de la A a la Z is a truly unique bilingual book. It’s originality along with the quality of the pictures and the wealth of educational opportunities in this book really set it apart. Before receiving Healthy Foods from A to Z / Comida Sana de … Read more
We are really excited that Disney on Ice’s World of Fantasy show will be coming to Southwest Florida soon. Bringing together some of Disney’s favorite characters from Cars, The Little Mermaid, Pixie Hollow and Toy Story this show offers a fun filled, action packed magical adventure for everyone in the family that promises to be … Read more
This fresh and tropical appetizer is easy to make and is ideal for entertaining. Serve it in a martini glass or tumbler for a great presentation. As I child I remember ordering a shrimp and avocado cocktail when we went out to a restaurant , I thought it was so grown up and fancy. This … Read more
