Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

2013 Intention-setting and Goal-mapping: A 3-Step Process

Happy Holidays! What a year it's been. This past Friday I sat down with big paper and pink pen and did some intention-setting and goal mapping for 2013. I do this every year in my personal life but after taking Marie Forleo's B-School this summer, it was a first for my business. It felt good. Cleansing, really. A way to get everything that floats around in my head on a daily basis (and let me … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tip: 6 MORE Ways to Detox Without Starvation

  Last week's Tuesday Tip, 6 Ways to Detox Without Starvation, was SO popular that I couldn't just leave you with 6. I had to give you more bang for your buck. So today, I'm sharing 6 more ways you can detox daily. Seriously, consider ditching those sugary all-juice detoxes and try as many of these tips as you can. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDe_B_M_Dno] 7. Spice It Up: … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tip: 6 Ways to Detox Without Starvation

After all the imbibing this season, chances are you'll want to detox. Many will reach for a quick-fix, the all juice cleanse or other liquid detoxes. Watch the video to learn why I don't recommend them and check out some of my daily detox tips that don't require starvation and will keep you feeling great year-round. Make these tips a part of your healthy lifestyle -- your skin, hair, nails and … [Read more...]

12 Days of Wellness

In my pre-entrepreneur lifetime, I suffered from a severe case of shopaholism. Due to necessity and the sheer feeling of fulfillment I get from my life now that I'm not chained to a corporate job, I'm partially cured of my shopping addiction. BUT, I still love a good find -- and I love sharing those finds with my readers. So I'm bringing you 12 Days of Wellness -- a list of my favorite finds … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tip: Holiday Party Survival Tips

It's that time of year again when holiday celebration is in full swing. Cocktails are flowing, sweet treats are baking and drama's a brewing. Keep your sanity this season with my very own holiday party survival tips. Click the video to hear what I have to say! 1. Don't Save Yourself for the Main Event: In other words, eat before you go. It may sound counterintuitive but if you eat a small, … [Read more...]

#CookatHomeChallenge

Every January, I get a flood of emails asking about the best ways to detox, lose weight, turn back the clock on the Christmas cookie cravings, you name it -- because even the well-intentioned indulge a few times too many. Next week I'll share a Tuesday Tip on everyday detox tricks, but if you want lasting health and better habits year-round, I highly recommend you cook at home and there's no … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tip: My Top 5 Kitchen Cooking Essentials

One of my favorite places in the whole world is my kitchen. I've said this before, but I was never a good cook. Only in the past five or six years have I started taking an interest in cooking and how simple creating a delicious meal can actually be. Tweet This: I truly believe that if you want to get control of your health and feel good consistently, you must eat at home more often than you dine … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving and a Build-Your-Own Salad Bar

For the past few years, it seems my family has created new Thanksgiving traditions. Like two years ago when my sister and I planned and cooked the entire meal. That was a Thanksgiving to remember. But this year's Thanksgiving may have topped all the others with the addition of a salad bar. I come from a family of doctors and nurses so it's a rare occasion when everyone can get a holiday off at … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tip: Make Your Own Almond Milk

  Click the video to watch ... I love almond milk in my smoothies, granola, chia pudding and more. But store-bought brands have emulsifiers and sweeteners - definitely unnecessary ingredients. You can make your own almond milk for pennies. Simply soak 2 cups of almond milk in overnight. Drain and rinse then add them to a blender with 2 cups of water. Add more water if needed and blend … [Read more...]