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Marisol on Maple 🍁 Finding Calm in the Chaos

🍂 Hi, I’m Marisol — a middle school teacher, boy mom, and cozy creator behind Marisol on Maple.

By day, I teach social studies, and by night, I’m usually turning chaos into calm — one DIY, deep breath, and load of laundry at a time. I started this space to share warm, real-life moments with little lessons from teaching, motherhood, and creating a home that feels peaceful even when life is busy.

Here you’ll find:

🕯 cozy home projects

✏️ teacher life reflections

🧺 mom life balance

💭 small reminders to slow down and savor what matters

Welcome to Maple 🍁 — where I’m learning that cozy isn’t perfect… it’s peaceful. 💛

#MarisolOnMaple #CozyMomLife #TeacherLifestyle #HomeInspo #MapleMoments #SoftLiving #RealLifeVibes #gettoknowme

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Finding Calm in the Chaos

🍂 Teaching, parenting, and trying to keep a peaceful home isn’t easy but small habits make all the difference. Here are 5 cozy rituals that help me stay grounded when life feels loud: 🕯 1. Morning light. I open the blinds before anyone wakes up. It’s my quiet hello to the day. ✏️ 2. Reset corn

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Finding calm where I am. One cozy moment at a time

Peace doesn’t always mean palm trees and sand. Sometimes it’s a candle, clean counter, and a deep breath. Cozy isn’t perfect — it’s peaceful. 🍁 #MarisolOnMaple #MapleMoments #CozyChaos #TeacherMomLife #HomeWithHeart

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Cozy Fall Routines

Morning made simple ☕️📕 #TeacherMomLife #CozyVibes

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A hand holds three pastel-colored books from the Maple Hills series by Hannah Grace: Daydream (lavender), Wildfire (yellow), and Icebreaker (peach). The image highlights them as a 'PRETTIEST BOOK SET' with themes of 'HOCKEY' and 'SPICY'.

The cover of Hannah Grace's 'Icebreaker' features a light blue house with ice skates and flowers. Text indicates themes of 'enemies to lovers,' 'he falls first,' 'forced proximity,' and lists specific 'spicy ch' (8,9,13,15,16,17, 29,32,36,40,47).

The cover of Hannah Grace's 'Wildfire' shows a rustic cabin, a dog, and outdoor elements. Text highlights themes of 'forced proximity,' 'co workers,' 'one night stand,' and lists 'spicy ch' (3,5,21,22,24,28,33).

maple hills series

these covers are so cutie i can’t I’ve been waiting for these covers for so long I almost spent $300 resale on the first two a few months ago bc i was so obsessed with them 😭 then I saw the entire set re releasing for the release of daydream on ps and i HAD to order them!! the entire set was $75

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A close-up of Sweet Maple Garlic Bacon Chicken served on a white platter. The chicken pieces are coated in a glossy, golden-brown sauce and generously topped with crispy crumbled bacon and fresh green parsley.

Sweet Maple Garlic Bacon Chicken

#chicken Ingredients 🛒 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp smoked paprika Salt and pepper, to taste 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 tbsp olive oil For the Maple Garlic Sauce: 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 3 tbsp soy sauce

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Maple Butter Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches 🥓🍳✨

Maple Butter Biscuits Breakfast Sandwiches cause we love a good bacon egg and cheese, and why not add it onto a biscuit with some maple butter on top?! 🤩🤩 All you need: (makes 8 sandwiches) Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits 8 slices of applewood smoked bacon 8 large eggs 1/4 cup of heavy cream

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A clean start ✨

My Monday reset spot clean, neutral, and peaceful. Starting my week with a calm, tidy home sets the tone. Even if there are bumps along the way, the plan keeps me grounded 🤍✨ #minimalistmoments #mondaymood

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Weekend Reset Checklist

My weekend checklist to balance teaching, motherhood, and marriage — it’s not about doing it all, it’s about doing it calmly. 🍁 #WeekendReset #TeacherMomLife #MapleMoments #CozyChecklist #SoftLiving #OrganizedHome

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Unboxing the Beis Small Carry On: Maple

I will be using her for domestic travel and international depending on what I need to bring along with a personal item . I am an overpacker (I like a lot of options) but I love to challenge myself as well! So we will see ! she was too cute to pass up! #carryononly #beissmallcarryon #beis

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𝑷𝒖𝒎𝒑𝒌𝒊𝒏 𝑴𝒖𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑴𝒂𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈! 🎃

𝑷𝒖𝒎𝒑𝒌𝒊𝒏 𝑴𝒖𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑴𝒂𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 🎃 🍁Pumpkin Muffins: ⃣ 1/2 cup vegetable oil ⃣ 1/2 cup granulated sugar ⃣ 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar ⃣ 1 1/2 cup pumpkin puree ⃣ 1 teaspoon vanilla ⃣ 2 eggs ⃣ 1/4 cup milk ⃣ 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour ⃣ 1 teaspoon b

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Best pumpkin bread with maple glaze 🫶

Pumpkin Bread 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup salted butter, melted 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp cloves 1/4 tsp ginger 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt Maple Glaze 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 tbsp pure maple

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Meet Baby Maple 🧸🤍🌙

Hi everyone!! I wanted to formally introduce y’all to baby maple!! It’s been such a blessing to have her in my life🕊️💌 I would love to share everything I’m learning about being a dog mom!! let me know what type of content yall would like to see with maple and I! Bye guys☺️🫶🏼 (dw will keep

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A close-up of a healthy roasted veggie chickpea bowl, featuring charred broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and chickpeas, generously drizzled with a creamy sauce and garnished with herbs. The image has text overlays 'Healthy Recipes' and '-for this summer-'.

Roasted Veggie Chickpea Bowls with Maple Dijon Tah

Ingredients: For the Roasted Veggies: 1 zucchini, sliced 1 carrot, sliced 1 broccoli crown, cut into florets 1 red onion, quartered 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons olive oil #lemon8diarychallenge

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Breath , Pause, Repeat

Slow down and soak it in a calm, beautiful space made for quiet moments.

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Serenity in Simplicity 🍋✨

Finding peace in the little things. A touch of sunshine, a splash of calm. 🍃🌿 #CalmVibes #AestheticMoments #PeacefulLiving

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A dark green, textured abstract art piece with various raised shapes is displayed on a light wall above a white chair rail. The text "5-MINUTE DIY" is overlaid on the image, highlighting the quick nature of the project.

✨ DIY Cozy Wall Art (On a Budget)

Creating little moments of calm with simple DIY art. Minimal supplies, quick steps, and a cozy finish that warms the whole room. 🍋‍🟩✨ Perfect for your hallway, entry corner, or above your sofa. Steps: -Start with a neutral frame. -Cut out abstract shapes and glue them down as your base. -Ad

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Baby maple bday recap!!

It was her bday March 12 lol buttt here’s a recap of our time :) also a lot is from Amazon, Marshalls, and pet supermarket!!! #birthdaydog #minidachshunds #puppylove #puppyprincess #dachshundpuppy

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✨🎃 Chewy Maple Pumpkin cookies 🎃✨

My favorite sweater weather has arrived!! Let’s get our Apple and pumpkin fix! I first tried this recipe last year for an office party and it was a hit! It’s a balance of sweet and spicy, nutty, buttery, with full flavor of maple and pumpkin! Let me know down below 👇🏼 how they turned out for you!

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Little by Little, It’s Coming Together 🎄

This week’s reminder: Progress doesn’t have to be perfect. Between lesson plans, home duties, and all the little things that fill a day, I’ve been adding Christmas touches whenever I can. One garland before dinner. A few ornaments after grading papers. Bit by bit, the house is starting to feel like

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5 minute DIY Headboard | Guest room

Built this cozy guest room headboard in minutes! Kept it simple and neutral for a calm, welcoming vibe 🌿💛 Steps: Grab 8 pine boards 🌿 Sand & prep ✨ Arrange & align 🛏️ Screw together 🔩 Paint/stain neutral 🎨 #DIYHomeDecor #CozyVibes #NeutralDecor #GuestRoomGoals #DIYHead

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The exterior of Shady Maple Smorgasbord, the largest buffet in the United States, featuring its prominent sign and a car in the parking lot under a blue sky.

A long, bustling buffet line inside Shady Maple Smorgasbord, showing many people selecting food from various stations under a tiled ceiling.

An indoor decorative display at Shady Maple Farm Market, featuring a wooden wagon with flowers against a vibrant mural of a farm landscape.

Shady maple buffet in Lancaster Pennsylvania

Shady maple smorgasbord is the largest buffet in the United States 🇺🇸 📍 City/Country: Lancaster, Pennsylvania have you ever been here? Shady Maple Smorgasbord #letschat #travel #Lemon8Diary #lemon8contest #food

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Ending the Week on a Calm Note 🖤

Let the stress go… Take a breath… Look at something that makes you feel calm again. Your peace matters more than anything. 🤍✨ Hashtags #EndOfWeekReset #CalmMoments #SoftLifeVibes #SlowLivingDaily #PeacefulMindset

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🍠🍁 Maple Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes 🍂✨

Servings: 4 | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 40 mins Calories: ~180 per serving Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg (optional) ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper Fresh thyme for garnish (optional) 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and c

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Maple Glaze Recipe

5 Ingredient Maple Glaze Recipe Ingredients: 3 tbs butter ⅓ cup maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup powder sugar Pinch of salt Instructions: 1. Melt butter and maple syrup in a sauce pan on medium low heat until butter is completely melted. 2. Remove from heat and conbine with powdered sug

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The kitchen isn’t just for cooking

Every Monday starts right here in the heart of the home. Let’s rewrite the story with warmth and calm. 🤍 #MondayMood #CozyHomeVibes #KitchenInspo #HomeDetails #Lemon8Home #HomeStyle

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If calm was a room..

Less clutter, more peace. My home is my reset button 🤍✨ #CozyMinimalist #HomeInspo #CalmingSpaces #NeutralVibes #Lemon8Home

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Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash Salad with Burrata, Bacon, Walnuts, and Feta This vibrant salad combines the earthy flavors of roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet butternut

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Maple Glazed Carrots Recipe 🥕

Maple glazed carrots are the perfect and one of the most delicious side dishes! This will be a crowd pleaser at Thanksgiving! Best part? So easy to make 🥕 #thanksgivingrecipeideas #thanksgivingdishes #receipeideas #cozyrecipes #lemon8challenge #sidedishrecipe #sidedishideas #sided

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Salted Maple Vanilla Shaken Espresso

Salted Maple Vanilla Syrup RECIPE: • 1 cup real maple syrup • 1 cup water • 1 Tbs vanilla bean paste • 1/4 Tsp Salt • Simmer for 10 minutes • Let cool completely before bottling • Refrigerate • Enjoy for 2-3 weeks! ☺️🤎 #CoffeeSyrup #SyrupRecipe #Maple #VanillaBean #Coffe

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A close-up shot of Maple Bacon Glazed Chicken Bites in a white bowl. The bite-sized chicken pieces are coated in a shiny, dark maple glaze and mixed with crispy crumbled bacon. The image has a text overlay that reads "Maple Bacon Glazed Chicken Bites".

Maple Bacon Glazed Chicken Bites

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled ½ cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon soy sauce ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder Salt and black pepper to taste Cooking spray o

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vanilla maple iced latte

#maplelatte #instantespresso #nescafegold #coffeeathome #icedlatte

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Fake or real — which side are you on? 😅

I love greenery but do you go fake for low-maintenance or real for the vibes? Comment below! Hashtags: #PlantMom #HousePlants #RealOrFake #HomeVibes #Lemon8Diary

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Sriracha maple brussels sprouts

INGREDIENTS 1 pound about 4 cups brussels sprouts - halved with ends cut off 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 ½ tablespoon maple syrup 1 ½ tablespoon sriracha 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar pinch salt pinch pepper Optional toppings 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 1 tablespoon fresh ch

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Getting ready for the holiday’s

My favorite time of the year

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Did you start planning for the holidays yet?🎄

…Because my brain says yes but my budget says absolutely not 😂💸 Still… I’m lighting the candle, turning on the Christmas playlist, and pretending I have it all together. #MomLife #HolidayPlanning #CozyHome ”

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BBQ Pulled Chicken Bowl with Smoky Maple Sauce 🤤🔥

Ingredients: For the Pulled Chicken: 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite kind) 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, fo

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A smiling woman holds a small black kitten, identified as Luci, against a light background with decorative elements and text reading "A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE QUEEN OF CHAOS" and "HI, I AM Luci."

A person's hand holds a tiny black kitten, with the person's reflection visible in a mirror in the background, showing them taking the photo.

A small black kitten is curled up and sleeping deeply under a gray and patterned blanket, with text overlay "BIG NAPS So I can grow."

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE QUEEN OF CHAOS

The 3rd & last fur baby of the house. We got Luci from someone who had a mama cat living under their porch in the winter. He welcomed her inside and she had her kittens in safety 🖤 We took in Lucy, he kept mama cat and 1 kitten and the other one went to their forever home. Luci has grown int

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Leftover Maple Syrup Dressing

If you’re ever left with a little bit of maple syrup in a bottle and want to use it up, here’s my solution! Plus, I really needed a dressing for my salad for dinner! - 1-2 tbsp maple syrup - 1 clove garlic, minced - 1 tbsp minced shallot - 3/4 tsp kosher salt - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black p

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Maple Sausage, Egg, Cheese

Trader Joe’s Puff Pastry •Maple Sausage •Eggs •Cheese Cook and let sausage and eggs cook. Assemble & Seal! Brush with egg wash. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until golden brown. #puffpastry #breakfast #traderjoes #Lemon8Diary #fallrecipes

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Maple Glazed Oven Roasted Carrots 🥕

A super simple side dish that’s perfect for fall! (Makes 4-5 servings) Ingredients: - 5 cups carrots, sliced - 4 tbsp butter, melted - 4 garlic cloves, minced - 1 1/2 tbsp real maple syrup - Black pepper, to taste - Onion salt, to taste Bake on 400ºF for 25 minutes, flipping halfway t

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Maple Update 🤎

Maple is 4 months old! Gorgeous as ever 🤎 She is literally the smartest dog. Loves to cuddle and play. She has learned so many tricks. #puppy #cockerspaniel #dogmom #chocolatecockerspaniel #maple

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Salted Maple Vanilla Syrup 🧸🍁☕️🤎

RECIPE: • 1 cup real maple syrup • 1 cup water • 1 Tbs vanilla bean paste • 1/4 Tsp Salt • Simmer for 10 minutes • Let cool completely before bottling • Refrigerate • Enjoy for 2-3 weeks! ☺️🤎 #CoffeeSyrup #SyrupRecipe #C offeeRecipes #CozyHome #CozyAesthetic Florida

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Coach Tabby 26 in Maple with GOLD hardware

Coach released the Tabby bags in maple with gold hardware finally!! 🤩🤩 💵 Price: $450 #coachcollection #coach tabby shoulder bag 26 #coachobsessed #coachretailemployee #coach tabby

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maple cream cheese pumpkin bread

Maple cream cheese stuffed & cinnamon sugar topped pumpkin bread 🍞 This is rich & cozy, and the cinnamon sugar on top adds the perfect bit of crunch. Ingredients: — 3/4 cup butter, softened — 1 cup brown sugar, packed — 1 tsp vanilla — 1 egg — 1/2 of a 15 oz. can of pumpkin —

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