Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

Our Infertility Journey: The IVF Decision

The last time I wrote about our infertility journey was almost a year ago. Everytime I post something personal about infertility, I struggle with whether to share it and once I do, I usually want to crawl into a hold and hide. But, I feel that since I have a platform to share, it makes sense to do so. First, thank you to those of you who reached out and offered kind words following my Instagram … [Read more...]

Seven Ways to Be Healthy with Your Honey

I'll admit that there was a time in my life when Valentine's Day was everything to me. I longed for the moment I was in a relationship special enough to celebrate a day reserved only for lovers. Now that I'm in a relationship special enough to celebrate Valentine's Day, is it ironic that we don't celebrate it at all? Don't get me wrong, I love Valentine's Day in that it's a celebration of love, … [Read more...]

Winter Ski Getaway in Stowe

   It seems like ages ago now, but on New Year's Day we headed to Vermont for a Winter ski getaway in Stowe. Skiing in the Northeast can always be a little icy, but I love going to Vermont for a Winter ski getaway because there's so much natural beauty and always lots of good food. This was our fifth time to Stowe and we've also been to Okemo which is charming. Although this trip to … [Read more...]

Natural Solutions for Common Winter Woes

This post is sponsored by NOW Foods. All opinions are my own. It's Winter and that can only mean one thing - opportunities are rife for bolstering your immune system (hello sniffles), taking care of your skin (dry air, not fair) and soothing sore muscles. I have endless gratitude for Western Medicine and rely on it whenever it's needed, but as a Health Coach I also like to supplement with natural … [Read more...]

Year in Review … Most Memorable Moments of 2018

Happy New Year! This year we stayed stateside for the holidays and I took some time off of blogging and my usual social media schedule. We started the week in Vermont for a short ski trip to kick off 2019. I'm thankful that our travel schedule was lighter this year and also for the time off. As far as years go, 2018 was pretty ok for me. There were some difficult moments - and likely more to come … [Read more...]

Tart and Tangy Blueberry Yogurt Parfait with Chia Pudding

This post is sponsored by Lantana Foods and Fit Approach. All opinions are my own.  I’ve always been a hummus-lover, but I’ll admit that the idea of fruit hummus had me questioning life. To me, hummus has always been a savory condiment enjoyed on toast, crackers and veggies. However, the team at Lantana Foods has completely flipped any preconceived notions I had of hummus on its head and … [Read more...]

How to Survive the Holidays and Thrive

If you're anything like me, you're trying to make it through the next two weeks in once piece while simultaneously punching the clock on end-of-year deadlines. With all of the joy that comes with the holidays, they can also bring on a lot of stress. This time of year isn't easy for everyone as many try to navigate difficult family dynamics, financial hardhsips and the pain of loss - the holidays … [Read more...]

Gluten-free Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies

This post is sponsored by Lantana Foods and Fit Approach. All opinions are my own.  I'm not sure what's come over me, but I've had Holiday baking on my brain lately. I'm usually not a big baker but when I laid eyes on the Lantana Cherry Hummus, I knew it was calling for chocolate - and lots of it! Double chocolate and I knew I had to make these Gluten-free Double Chocolate Cherry … [Read more...]