Vanessa Molina Santamaria
Vanessa is a passionate storyteller, brand marketing expert and creative business owner. She loves ideation and the process of bringing stories to life with compelling words, photography and design. Throughout her 20-year career in content marketing, custom publishing, design and journalism, she has launched print and digital products for the travel and tourism, health and wellness, and luxury lifestyle industries, among others. A University of Miami graduate, she’s also been a mentor to aspiring creative professionals and has been invited to speak at national media conferences. She loves being a mompreneur, but her most treasured role is being a girl mom to Grace and Gianna. Vanessa loves to travel and go on adventures with her husband and their two little girls. Follow her on Instagram @BitsAndPiecesMedia @BitsAndPiecesMedia
Splendors of Southwest Florida: A Weekend in Naples
My family enjoys long vacations and traveling to faraway places on planes, ships and automobiles. However, sometimes it’s nice to just get away for a few days and discover something new right here in...
Setting Goals and Expectations for the Year Ahead
It’s January and I’ve set my goals for the year. I’d rather not call them “New Year’s resolutions,” because that has a sort of negative connotation to it as if they are just dreams...
Lights, Lights & More Lights: Our Family’s Favorite Christmas Displays
I've always been fascinated by the magical display of Christmas lights.
Ever since I was little, I remember being mesmerized by the twinkle of lights, the vibrant hues, the lively music and more. It means...
Confessions of a Lonely Mom
Do you ever feel lonely? I’m about to get really raw and vulnerable and I’m not even sure I want to hit “publish” on this post. But I’ve been thinking about all this for...
Holiday Travel: Practical Tips for Family Trips | Miami Moms Blog
The holidays are here and that means many of us are making holiday travel plans for family trips or enjoying last-minute weekend getaways with the kiddos. Of course, when you have little ones there’s...
A Day at Zoo Miami: What to Know Before You Go
Our family loves spending the day at Zoo Miami. We’ve had an annual pass for a couple of years now, and every time we visit, we discover something new. It’s such a great way...
How I Became a Mompreneur: My Personal Journey
Before I became a mom, I swore I’d NEVER own a minivan. I also had this image in my mind of a balanced, mostly tech-free lifestyle. Oh, and my kids would eat TONS of...
Açai Bowls: Where to Experience the Best in Miami
Anyone else obsessed with açai bowls? Raise your hand!
Although açai bowls have been all the rage for a long time, I just recently started eating them on a regular basis. They’re packed with...
Fall in Miami: Fun Things to Do With the Whole Family
It's Fall in Miami. The leaves may not be changing colors here, but this time of year brings opportunities to enjoy other seasonal wonders in our hometown. Now that we've said farewell to summer,...
Vail: Adventurous Family Fun in the Rocky Mountains
While you may think of Colorado as a winter wonderland with a plethora of activities from skiing and snowboarding to sledding and ice skating, this picturesque vacation destination offers fun for the entire family...