18 Ideabooks by Mariko Jackson

As someone who has been subscribing to the Paleo diet for a while, I find that I'm often asked by people who are trying it out for the first time what they should eat on a day-to-day basis. When I think about it, I realize that it's much harder to find...

I just had a peek at my winter wardrobe and realized that it is almost entirely without color. If you're like me, it takes a while to even notice that I've lost a little vibrance during the colder seasons. I'm preparing for summer by living this spring....

Every morning I pack my lunch to take to work. If I don't, I don't eat. There's barely enough time for me to choke down my leftovers, much less have a leisurely meal involving menus and waiters (or even microwaves, most days). I remember that bringing...

I'm always excited for Valentine's Day and an excuse to sprinkle a little affection (and maybe some sugar) on my loved ones. I've collected a few sweet hearts that are meant for your kitchen. Valentine's Day is only once a year, but you'll be pulling...

One of my New Year's resolutions is to step up my commitment to reducing, reusing and recycling. In addition to using less, I've seen many green products over the last year that could help green up my kitchen. Most energy waste comes from kitchens, and...

The thing I hate the most is committing to one entrée at a meal. I prefer to have a taste of everything (from everyone). Appetizers and small dishes of all kinds (think tapas, izakaya snacks, sushi and dim sum) are my absolute favorite things...

It's my favorite time of year, and as a foodie, I'm ready to party in the kitchen. I love the foods and festive eating during October even more than Christmas and Thanksgiving. All month long I'll be making Halloween-themed dinners and desserts,...

My husband spends a good deal of his time in the waves, and we never tire of watching the water. Usually a five minute jog down the street to check the waves turns into many more minutes of quiet contemplation. Now that it's the end of summer, my husband...

Maybe it's the school teacher in me who wants to account for every moment in the classroom, or maybe it's the memories of classroom boredom, but I spend a lot of time looking at clocks. Too often it's a blaze of neon red and clunky electronic design telling...

When it's hot I try to take my cooking outdoors as much as possible. Food always tastes better outside, even if it's just an impromptu picnic on the lawn. Easy-to-prepare foods are key for keeping the house cool and enjoying the leisure of an evening...

iPhones and iPods keep our lives running these days, and now we have to keep our gadgets running, too. These fun products are useful and beautiful for everyday use. My gadgets have gadgets now, and from charging to listening to transporting, I need practical...

Not sure what to get for that special someone on April 1st? Well, nothing says "I love you!" like a toilet paper holder. Yes, the best gifts are funny and entirely surprising. The Internet is full of the silliest stuff man or woman has dreamed of, and...

It's amazing how intimate we are with our beverages. Many of us keep water or other drinks within reach at all times. I have every possible water bottle for any type of purpose, whether it's with me at work or on a camping trip. The design of a cup, bottle...

Part of the fun of being in the kitchen is getting to play around with food. My kids have trouble waiting until they're older to be part of the fun — they love pretending to cook, as well as actually helping with food preparation. This set of gifts...