Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

What It's Like to Have a Baby in the NICU

Valentina Antonia's Birth Story  My Third Trimester My Second Trimester Gender Reveal: It’s a …  Our Big Island Babymoon  My First Trimester Our Infertility Journey: We’re Having a Baby!  Our Infertility Journey: The IVF Decision Our Struggle with Infertility  Many people have asked me what it's like to have a baby in the NICU. Every parent's experience is different based … [Read more...]

Valentina Antonia's Birth Story

Photo Credit: Bella Baby Photography If you missed my previous updates, you can catch up here:  My Third Trimester My Second Trimester Gender Reveal: It’s a …  Our Big Island Babymoon  My First Trimester Our Infertility Journey: We’re Having a Baby!  Our Infertility Journey: The IVF Decision Our Struggle with Infertility  The day started like any other Sunday. … [Read more...]

My Third Trimester

If you missed my previous updates, you can catch up here:  My Second Trimester Gender Reveal: It’s a …  Our Big Island Babymoon  My First Trimester Our Infertility Journey: We’re Having a Baby!  Our Infertility Journey: The IVF Decision Our Struggle with Infertility  When I started writing this post, I had just started my Third Trimester. Honestly, I never thought … [Read more...]

My 3 Favorite Fall-Inspired Sakara Life Recipes

Now that Fall is here and cooler weather has moved in, all I want to do is feel cozy and eat nourishing food. I've always loved the Sakara Life meal delivery program for its abundance of leafy greens and wholesome ingredients, but these 3 fall-inspired Sakara Life recipes set the greens aside and put the focus on grounding root vegetables, fiber rich whole grains and in-season produce.  … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Live More Sustainably

One // Make a Sustainability Car Kit. By 2025 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. Reduce your use of plastic by filling a canvas bag with anything you may need on the go - a resusable water bottle, refillable mug, reusable straws and bamboo utensils - stash it in your car or desk drawer for easy and convenient access.  Do your part to solve the single-use plastic problem … [Read more...]

Top Five Food Trends from Expo East 2019

I just spent a jam-packed 4 days at Natural Products Expo, Expo East. This was my third year at the show and also attending the New Hope Network's Influencer Summit. (See my 2017 Expo East Highlights here and my 2018 Expo East recap here). As always, when walking the show floor, there are some stand-out food trends. Here are this year's top five:  One // Collagen + … [Read more...]

My Pregnancy Fitness Routine

I'm not going to sugarcoat it - my pregnancy fitness routine isn't what I expected it to be. Before pregnancy, knowing that exercise was healthy during pregnancy - it helps reduce swelling, reduces your chances of gestational diabetes, improves sleep, increases energy and lots more - I thought I would do everything I had done before. That turned out not to be the case. Although early on, I was … [Read more...]

My Pregnancy Must-Haves for All Trimesters

When I first found out I was pregnant, I'll admit I was completely lost and oblivious to all the pregnancy must-haves available. Instead of jumping right in and buying everything in sight, I took it slowly and observed my own changing body and what it needed and asked for. I'm still learning as I go, but I'm proud to report I've found many pregnancy must-haves that have helped me find comfort and … [Read more...]

My Second Trimester

If you missed my previous updates, you can catch up here:  Gender Reveal: It's a ...  Our Big Island Babymoon  My First Trimester Our Infertility Journey: We're Having a Baby!  Our Infertility Journey: The IVF Decision Our Struggle with Infertility  My first trimester update was all doom and gloom, but I'm happy to report that in my second trimester I turned a … [Read more...]