Marielle Leon is a Mixbook blogger who lives just north of San Francisco in a sweet little home beneath a grove of redwood trees. Within its walls reside two wild boys, a compulsively tidy husband and an alpha-dog of a cat who’s known for throwing his significant weight around. Born of her dedication to living large with a small footprint, she’s gone digital with everything from curating photos (she’s a pro Mixbooker!) to tracking recipes to curb the clutter. She brings us weekly posts that share what keeps her grounded as a mother, a writer, a cook and an athlete—all while keeping her bountiful sources of inspiration off the floor and up in the clouds where they should be. Follow Marielle through the clouds on Twitter.
Marielle has written 9 awesome article(s).
Kids’ forts are so very cool, yet such a royal mess. Fort-building is one of many conundrums I’ve come across as a parent. On the one hand, I know that making a fort is one of the best activities my kids can undertake to keep active, develop creativity, hone spatial awareness, understand the laws of [...]
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Back in the day when getting in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day meant breaking out my beloved green corduroys, feasting on corned beef and cabbage for dinner, and drinking Guinness with friends, I was an avid fan of the holiday. Since having children, however, the kitchy side of St. Patty’s Day has soured me [...]
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A picture may be worth a thousand words, but here at Mixbook we recognize that it’s words, not pictures, that people live by. Being a writer and editor by training, I love all things relating to words and always have, from geeking out on diagramming sentences in junior high (yes, I was the one person [...]
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Here at Mixbook, we’re a creative bunch. But we also like to get off our butts once in a while and do something active. And if we can add a little creativity to the getting-in-shape process, we’re naturally that much more motivated to track exercise progress and weight loss benchmarks. A year ago, I decided [...]
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The simple chevron stripe is kind of like your coolest friend—just as at home tucked into a corner of a bohemian dive bar as rocking the luxe lounge of a boutique hotel. With bold graphic lines, classic appeal, a little irreverent edge, surprising sweet side, and comfort with color, chevron has everything going for it. [...]
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No disrespect to Z-Bars (Clif Bars for kids) as a last-minute breakfast option, but when I can do a little cooking from scratch in advance to serve a real-food breakfast, my kids are more well-nourished and I can avoid the self loathing that comes with handing out breakfast bars in the car. I won’t be making a different breakfast [...]
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Let’s face it, without Valentine’s Day, February looks pretty drab. To that we say, don your proverbial rose-colored glasses and invite a few sets of friends over for a Valentine’s Day party full of love-themed snacks and crafts. Start by converting a Valentine’s Day card into a party invitation, and encourage guests to wear their hearts [...]
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There’s nothing more satisfying than getting crafty with edibles. Concocting condiments, infusing spirits, baking bread, canning veggies, making fresh cheese, or simply piecing together a meal from start to finish with your own bare hands feels incredibly rewarding. And while I very much admire the groovy moms out there who make their own Kefir, pickle [...]
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Let the countdown begin! The big game is less than two weeks away—time to start planning your Super Bowl party menu! Giants v. Patriots—it’s going to be awesome… Okay, fine. I can’t fake it. Truth be told, we Mixbookers are big Niners fans and it stings that they’re not Super Bowl bound. Me, I’m a fair-weather [...]
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