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
Valentine Fun: Alternative Ways to Celebrate February 14th
Can you believe it's already February? It’s Valentine’s Day month — the time of year to celebrate love and friendship — but that doesn’t mean it has to be in the form of chocolate,...
Puerto Rico: A Family Trip to the Isle of Enchantment
I just returned from Puerto Rico and our family had an amazing time. There are so many activities and attractions for all ages. The challenge is how to fit them all in during just...
Traveling With Kids: Tips From One Mom to Another
Traveling with kids is the best, but it can also be very challenging. When I was a first-time mom, I remember my hubby and I planned a weekend trip to Captiva Island in Southwest...
Working from Home: How I Get Things Accomplished
I left the corporate world four years ago to start my business, Bits & Pieces Media. I create and launch content strategies for clients, which requires a lot of writing, editing, and creativity (read:...
Christmas Lights Around Miami: One of Our Family’s Favorite Festivities
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...
Cherish Your Loved Ones: Reconnecting After a Tragedy
I know it may sound cliché, but you should cherish your loved ones because you never know what tomorrow will bring. I don’t know about you, but the holiday season always makes me reflect...
A Day at the Farm: Fall Fun for the Entire Family
When fall rolls around, I get so excited because this means the heat and humidity will soon be winding down (or at least I hope so). We may not get to see the leaves...
I Suffered a Miscarriage: My Story of Loss and Love
Not many people know that I suffered a miscarriage a few years ago. This is something that I don’t talk about. Since October 15th is Infant Loss and Remembrance Day, I thought it would...
Yoga For Kids: Fitness, Fun and Improved Focus
Yoga has become increasingly popular over the years, with various types of classes widely available. From hot yoga and Hatha yoga to classes on the beach, adults have long benefitted from practicing yoga. I...
Touring the Redland with Kids: A Family Favorite Activity
Miami is full of wonderful options for families with kids — from beaches and parks to skating and bowling, but when we want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, we head...