Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

Best Meal Delivery Kits

https://www.sakara.com/discount/XOMARISSAV I'm a health-conscious woman and mom who is always trying to hack my way through life. In doing so, I've tried many meal delivery kits. Here, I've compared them all noting the best meal delivery kits when it comes to convenience, taste, health and price. Like many of you, I love a home cooked meal, but LIFE! Yes, sometimes life gets in the way. … [Read more...]

Sakara 10 day Reset Discount Code + Review

Sakara 10 day reset review + discount code EXCLUSIVE SAKARA 10 DAY RESET DISCOUNT CODE: SAVE 20% ON YOUR FIRST ORDER WITH CODE XOMARISSAV Editor's Note: The 10 Day Reset is no longer offered but read my other review, Is Sakara Worth It?, for some new programs now available from Sakara. The Sakara discount code in this post is, however, still valid.  Earlier this month my mom and dad brought my … [Read more...]

Is Sakara Worth It? My Honest Sakara Life Review

https://www.sakara.com/discount/XOMARISSAV  When people reach out to me on DMs about Sakara meal delivery, one of the most common questions is, "Is Sakara Worth It?" The answer, of course, depends on what you value and the price tag you put on those values. However, for the sake of this post, let's say you're someone - like me - who values wellness and your own time. Check and check. If so, … [Read more...]

Expo East 2021 Highlights

Two weeks ago I traveled to Philadelphia for Natural Products Expo East 2021. The show was back on after last year’s cancellation and while smaller than usual, it was still - for me - a great opportunity to connect with brands. While at Expo East 2021 I was looking for: One // Keto-friendly snacks for my lower carb days Two // High protein plant-based options Three // Allergen-free … [Read more...]

Is Rent the Runway Worth It: My Review + Promo Code

My last Rent the Runway review was focused on my experience using Rent the Runway for pregnancy. Now I'm almost two years postpartum (crazy, how fast time flies!) and I'm still using Rent the Runway! Since I'm often asked "Is Rent the Runway worth it," I figured I'd write an updated Rent the Runway review based on my recent experience. Use code RTRMARISSA to get 40% off your first two months … [Read more...]

Favorite Jumpsuits for Women: My Jumpsuit Obsession

The last time I did any kind of fashion round-up, it was for my pregnancy must-haves. But now, jumpsuits are having such a moment that I figured I'd give them some air time here. Besides, I'm always on the hunt for jumpsuits for women that work for any occasion - daytime, date night, loungewear, pregnancy - you name it! It must have been sometime during my pregnancy when I became totally … [Read more...]

Tips for Traveling with a Toddler

Last year around this time, I wrote about how to take a car trip with an infant. Now that airline travel is back and we've flown with our now toddler, I've gotten some questions about tips for traveling with a toddler. I'm no expert, but here are some tips for traveling with a toddler that have worked for us. *All tips herein apply to domestic travel only. One // Plan flights around nap … [Read more...]

Tulum Travel Guide: Kid-friendly Tulum

I promised a Tulum travel guide when we returned from our trip. Before I dive in, a lot of people asked me, "is Tulum kid-friendly." The short answer is not really, but it can be so I'll include some tips for a more kid-friendly Tulum experience. Why Tulum Tulum has been a bucket-list travel destination for my husband for awhile. For me, it was less so. Now that we've been, I can see why … [Read more...]

Our South Carolina Family Vacation

After a long year and a half at home - and what felt like an even longer Winter, we were looking forward to getting away together as a family as soon as it felt safe enough to travel. Our South Carolina family vacation ended up being just the thing we needed to ease back into traveling. Since I'm writing this as the Covid pandemic is beginning to hopefully wind down, I will add that we discussed … [Read more...]