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Summer Solstice Element Rituals

Spirit Signs and Stars

Tuesday, June 21st we welcomed Summer in to Northern Hemisphere. Summer is about celebrating life with fun, joy and socialization. This portal is still open to bring in the season with intention and ritual. Here are some ideas to bring in the season by elements. You can take the one that speaks to you or […]

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How to Travel Sustainably

Sustainable Swaps

It’s that time of year, so I wanted to share with you how to remain sustainable even on vacation. Eat, drink, shop & stay small. Stay in a short term rental or a family owned hotel when possible. Even when traveling we can support the local economy. I find they offer the most unique and […]

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A Sustainable Micro Wedding

Life Stages

A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of standing with my Mom and her partner as they were married by my brother in an intimate garden ceremony. Today I want to walk you through four tips to make a micro wedding sustainable, memorable and personalized. Let nature do the decorating. May in New […]

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The Foundation of a Sustainable Wardrobe

Sustainable Fashion

When making the move to a more sustainable wardrobe my clients always ask me where do I start. The answer is, with your lifestyle. Our lifestyle paints of picture of how many outfit changes we will need during the current season. What hobbies are you into? What do you wear to work? On the weekend? […]

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Sustainable Bridal Shower

Life Stages

On May 14th my Mom hosted my bridal shower at Cassidy Hill Vineyard. There were so many beautiful touches to mention so today I am sharing three swaps that made for a sustainable bridal shower and how these swaps did not sacrifice esthetic in the slightest. One of the pillars of the shower was plastic […]

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Spring Carrot Salad

La Cucina

ingredienti ingredients   4-6 peeled carrots 2 tablespoons of sheep or goat cheese our favorite it Meredith Dairy a handful of chopped fresh mint pinch of sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 1/2 cup of chopped pistachios EVOO juice of 1/4-1/2 a lemon Ribbon peel clean peeled full size carrots into a bowl. Chop […]

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Zero Waste Eating

Sustainable Swaps

The earth has taken on a lot. It is resilient, yet, we need to do our part to help our planet get caught up. Let’s talk about the ways that we encounter single use plastics daily. One of the most frequent times I see plastic is when it comes to food. At the grocery, at […]

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Spring Gift Bundles

Sustainable Swaps

Spring is filled with many opportunities to shop consciously. Easter, Mother’s Day, Birthdays, Anniversaries the list goes on. At MSL we have compiled a list of three gift bundles.

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Nonna’s Biscotti

La Cucina

i biscotti della nonna, my favorite gluten-free recipe to date. ingredienti ingredients 2 cups blanched almond flour 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 cup chopped pistachios 1 tablespoon orange zest cioccolato chocolate 1 (3-oz) bar dark […]

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Sicilian Style Sautéed Artichokes

Spring Recipes

Ingredients and approximate amounts are highlighted throughout the recipe. We recommend using organic and local ingredients.  Thinly slice a few fresh garlic cloves. Heat frying pan with a large dollop of ghee and garlic over medium heat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Increase the heat to medium high, add (2) 9-ounce packages thawed and […]

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