I have traveled to Europe several times and some might say I’m a bit obsessed, which I don’t disagree with because I have seriously had the most amazing experiences out there! I spent my childhood in Germany, studied abroad in Spain and learned how strong I am when traveling solo. After many years of traveling …
“Baking” in the Summer Months During My Third Trimester
If you follow me or know me on a personal level, you know I have struggled for many years with infertility. Having baby number 2 was a tremendous struggle but after several years of negative pregnancy tests I finally got that second pink line on Christmas Day 2021. As you can imagine that was a …
Infertility Struggles to SURPRISE We are Having a Baby!
Hello, I’d like to reintroduce myself to those who may not know me. My name is Vanessa and I have been blogging for quite some time about motherhood but mostly my travels around the world with my little family of 3 (mommy, daddy and precious daughter) giving travel tips, advice and a personal glimpse of …
Traveling to Paris in the Time of COVID
After 2 years of missing international travel, my husband decided to surprise us and have us venture back to Europe! My sweet husband felt PARIS would be great trip for us to celebrate my birthday and ring in the New Year. I was nervous, scared and excited ALL at the same time but happily said, …
Family Travel to Mexico City!
COVID has put a lot of stress on the things that my family and I love. I am sure it has affected you and your loved ones in some ways too. Doctors, therapists and professional’s continue to say to live “normally” as possible but can we really?? After 1.5 years of taking a break from …
2nd Infertility Woes
After several months of debating whether or not to discuss this very personal journey of infertility, I have decided it is time. I have written the title to this post at least 18 times these past few months but always stop. I get too emotional, embarrassed, angry or all the above. My OBGYN says I …
How to Make Snow at Home!
Do you want to build a snowman? I know I do! Living in central Texas we don’t get much snow so if I can make a tiny batch to make my daughter happy then I am all in for it! After some intense research my hubby and I found a great recipe, which we tweaked, …
My 2nd book “Coco’s Adventures, Coco in Rome” is now available!
After several hiccups, delays and set backs my passion of writing about my daughter’s travels is finally here and this time Coco is in Rome! Coco’s Adventures, Coco in Rome is my second children’s book full of fun and exciting adventures for children to learn what they can experience on their Roman holiday. Coco is …
Catching COVID On Vacation
**Please know that this is not my proudest mom moment but a cautionary story of what happens to even the most careful people. We took every precaution possible to stay safe while traveling during a pandemic but we let our guard down somewhere and we paid a price.** After 10 long months of being cooped …
My second book is ALMOST here: “Coco’s Adventures, Coco in Rome!”
It’s been over ONE full year since releasing my first EVER children’s book, “Coco’s Adventures, Coco in Paris.” Although I didn’t receive any special recognitions or win a coveted best seller award…I won over my baby’s heart! For now that is good enough for me. Coco’s Adventures: Coco in Rome will soon be released! Cosette …