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
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Helping Around the House: Why I Created a Chore Chart
When I was little, I would help my grandma who raised me do chores around the house. I’d sweep, do laundry, fold clothes and...