Healthy Date Ball Recipe:    1 Cup of Pitted Dates: Approximately 15 Dates 1 Cup of Walnuts  1/2 Cup of Raisins  1/4 Cup of Coconut Flakes    Add all ingredients into a food processor and blend until the mixture is well combined and sticky.  Use your hands to form small balls (about 1 inch in diameter).  Place the date balls on a plate or baking sheet and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.  Enjoy!   ..read more

Hey guys! It's been a while since I've shared a little life update. If you follow me on Instagram (@vivafashion) you'll know I got married earlier this year and now we are so excited to share we are having a baby GIRL! Andy is so excited he's having a baby sister and is already being so protective over me and the baby. Anytime they are giving something scary on TV he tells me to close my eyes so the baby won't get scared haha. I hope to one day share with you the beautiful story of how God's promises were fulfilled in my life, especially the one that He gave me four years ago that a baby gi ..read more

My husband and I recently celebrated our honeymoon in St. Lucia (wedding pictures will be coming soon). As you know, we both love to travel, but had yet to visit this beautiful island. It's no surprise that when you Google "Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations," St. Lucia always comes up. It definitely didn't disappoint. We spent five days at Cap Maison Resort & Spa, a 5-star boutique hotel located at the northernmost tip of Saint Lucia on an ocean bluff with breathtaking sea views. HOW TO GET THERE:  We took a direct flight from Miami to St. Lucia, which was approximately 2 hours and ..read more

Right before Christmas we decided to take a family getaway to Dreams Sapphire Resort & Spa in Cancun, Mexico. This was the first time since the pandemic started that we all took a flight together. It was also Valentina’s (our 2 year-old) first flight. Needless to say, we had a wonderful time and it was a much needed vacation, even abuela came along.  Cancun was also the perfect spot, just a 1 hour and 45 minute flight from Miami. Once we arrived at the airport, the resort was a quick 15 minute drive, making it ideal for traveling with kids or on weekend getaways. We also fel ..read more

And just like that our little girl is two years old. We celebrated her birthday last month at home with a unicorn themed birthday party. Even though we planned something small, I still wanted it to feel extra special. We worked with an amazing group of vendors in Miami that were able to make our vision come to life. I love the trend of pop-up picnics so decided to incorporate this into the party. We used My Little Party for the picnic setup. They brought everything from the picnic tables, pillows, teepees, cutlery to unicorn stuffed animals. I highly recommend them. They're amazing ..read more

Last week, I had the opportunity to check out the "Beyond Van Gogh" exhibit in Miami. It's an immersive exhibit that uses cutting-edge technology to bring you into the world of Van Gogh. The exhibit features projections of 300 of the artists' work including classics from The Starry Night to Sunflower. The art wraps and flows not only around the walls, but on the floors as well and gives you the feeling of being inside one of his masterpieces. I love that it's set to a symphonic score using the artist's own dreams, thoughts and words to drive the experience as a narrative.  It's also th ..read more

  A few weeks ago, I took a little road trip to Tampa for work. This was my first time traveling anywhere in more than 8 months since Covid. It definitely felt nice to be out of the house, even if it was just for a few days. I decided to stay at an airbnb so I wouldn't have to eat out at a restaurant and could just make all my food at the house.  One of the highlights from my road trip was test driving the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer for the weekend. I was really impressed with how smooth it drove.  It's a 5 passenger subcompact SUV with roomy seating and cargo space ..read more

Last year, I put together a list of my must-have baby registry items. Now that Valentina turned one, I thought I'd share an update on some of my favorite baby gear and toys.  *You can shop all of my favorite baby items on my Amazon storefront where I update it regularly.  SLEEPING Sleep Sack: Valentina has been using this hands-free sleep sack from Kyte baby and I absolutely love it. It's made from the softest material and breathable fabric. The humming bird print is also adorable. I don't have to worry about Valentina getting cold at night without using a blanket in ..read more

Looking for fun ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this year? Here are 5 tips to celebrate right at-home.  FOOD: Support a local Latino-owned small business by ordering take-out from your favorite spot for arepas, enchiladas or empanadas and set up a buffet-style feast in your very own dining room for the whole family to enjoy. If you really want to celebrate all Hispanic nationalities, order from multiple restaurants, and have dishes from every Hispanic country.  DRINKS: No celebration is complete without the perfect cocktail! Earlier this year, The Glenlivet launched ..read more

Next week marks  5 years that my late husband, Fernando passed away. It feels like it was yesterday, yet a lifetime ago all at once. I wanted to finally share my story, not for pity (eww) but in hopes that one day it will make its way to someone going through loss and help them feel less alone. I remember scouring the internet for hours trying to find other stories similar to mine. I didn’t find much, but the ones that I did find helped me so much. So here’s my story. Our story. It’s a story of love, cancer, loss, but most importantly it’s a story of hope and faith. You are not alone ..read more