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Green Living Guide

"Living green is easier than you think!"

The Green Living Guide is a locally inspired guide to an eco-friendly home and garden. We offer tried and true tips for everything from laundry to raising chickens. This guide is broken down into 5 categories: sustainable home, in the garden, eco kids & baby, food and recipes, and holidays & celebrations!

Want to make some changes but don't know where to start? Check out our Top 10 Beginners Tips for starting your green journey. These suggestions offer a lot of impact for a small amount of effort! Ready for the next level? Check out Hannah's Next Level Green Living Tips. Never miss an opportunity to take sustainable action for New Hampshire and the planet - subscribe today!

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And We're Back...

Apr 152 min read

And We're Back...

Hi friends. What was supposed to be a brief pause, turned into a longer hiatus. While Hannah and I are strong believers in this cause,...

Eco-Mom's Thanksgiving: The Good, the Bad, and the Stomach Flu

Dec 1, 20224 min read

Eco-Mom's Thanksgiving: The Good, the Bad, and the Stomach Flu

Usually around Thanksgiving, I like to write posts about how to have a vegetarian Thanksgiving, how to avoid the allure of Black Friday...

Eco Mom's Halloween: The Good, the Bad, and the Tiny Candies

Nov 4, 20224 min read

Eco Mom's Halloween: The Good, the Bad, and the Tiny Candies

Our Halloween morning started earlier than I would have liked. I still had a few last minute touches to do on my son's handmade costume....

Surprising Perks of Living Green in Fall

Oct 27, 20223 min read

Surprising Perks of Living Green in Fall

Fall and Spring are my favorite seasons in New Hampshire. In Spring everything is fresh and new and in Fall everything is slowing down...

Products We Use: Refillable Deoderant

Oct 18, 20222 min read

PRODUCTS WE LOVE

Products We Use: Refillable Deoderant

If you're looking for an easy low waste swap, your deodorant is low hanging fruit. You use it every day. It comes in a plastic container...

Seed Saving 101

Oct 11, 20224 min read

Seed Saving 101

Seed saving is back en vogue, and for good reason! Not only does it save you money and give you more control over your own garden, but it...

This and That

Oct 7, 20223 min read

This and That

Fall is in swing and the air is changing. As for me, I've gotten back into my routines and life has gotten pretty hectic. Do I rely on...

DO THIS NOW: Low Waste Emergency Preparedness Kit

Sep 29, 20224 min read

TAKE ACTION NOW

DO THIS NOW: Low Waste Emergency Preparedness Kit

Climate change is creating new and different weather challenges for New Hampshire and for the world (read about the challenges faced by a...

A New Hampshire Garden Tour in September

Sep 15, 20225 min read

A New Hampshire Garden Tour in September

It seems like only yesterday that I took you on a garden tour in July, but here it is, somehow September and full harvest season in New...

"Sheila Says We're Weird": A kids book about growing up green

Aug 31, 20221 min read

"Sheila Says We're Weird": A kids book about growing up green

Sheila Says We're Weird is the first picture book in awhile that has lured my nine-year-old over to the reading couch. Usually he thinks...

Back in the Saddle Again - Biking as Transportation

Aug 17, 20224 min read

Back in the Saddle Again - Biking as Transportation

When I was twelve, I spent the better part of a month scraping and repainting my parents' large shed in exchange for the object of my...

It's Easy to Plant a Tree!

Aug 9, 20224 min read

It's Easy to Plant a Tree!

I was lucky to be asked to help plant two trees this weekend as a part of Concord's mission to plant 1,000 trees. With the help of some...

Join the Live Free + Eat Local Challenge

Jul 27, 20221 min read

Join the Live Free + Eat Local Challenge

It's almost August and that means that it's time to enjoy all the delicious fresh food our wonderful state has to offer. All through...

7 Ways to Eat Local Right Now

Jul 19, 20223 min read

7 Ways to Eat Local Right Now

July through September is New Hampshire's harvest season. Suddenly every garden and farm is overflowing with delicious food, fresh for...

The Blue Zones Challenge: How a Healthy Lifestyle is Good for You AND the Planet

Jul 12, 20222 min read

The Blue Zones Challenge: How a Healthy Lifestyle is Good for You AND the Planet

A few years ago I learned about the Blue Zones, a study that tracked the habits of the longest-lived, healthiest people on Earth. The...

A New Hampshire Garden Tour in July

Jul 6, 20224 min read

A New Hampshire Garden Tour in July

If you, like me, are struggling with the newly released New Hampshire climate report and the Supreme Court's retrograde decision on...

Plastic Free July - A Brief How To Guide

Jun 28, 20223 min read

Plastic Free July - A Brief How To Guide

You may have heard of Plastic Free July, a global movement encouraging people to reduce their plastic waste to zero for a whole month....

15 Surprising Things You Could Be Composting

Jun 14, 20222 min read

TRASH/RECYCLE/COMPOST

15 Surprising Things You Could Be Composting

Most people know you can compost your kitchen scraps, but don't limit yourself to carrots ends and mushy apples. Almost anything made of...

Low Waste Grocery Shopping

Jun 1, 20222 min read

Low Waste Grocery Shopping

Good morning! As I was packing up to go to the Concord Coop today, I realized I have never posted about my grocery shopping supplies, so...

Products We Use: Take Back Bag

May 27, 20222 min read

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Products We Use: Take Back Bag

For Days just solved a major problem for me and I'm majorly grateful! For longer than I'd like to admit, I've been collecting a big bag...

5 Easy Things You Can Do Right Now to Green Your Amazon Shopping

May 25, 20223 min read

5 Easy Things You Can Do Right Now to Green Your Amazon Shopping

No matter who you are and how green and local you live, I'm going to go out on a limb and assume you've hit the Buy Now button on Amazon...

Respect Your Things, Part 2

May 20, 20222 min read

Respect Your Things, Part 2

I was talking to Hannah the other day and telling her I was using my April break to catch-up on errands, such as running to the tailor...

Products We Use: Raw Elements Sunscreen

May 17, 20221 min read

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Products We Use: Raw Elements Sunscreen

Sunscreen is a must for New Hampshire summers, but which one is best for your health and for the health of the planet? We've tried lots...

May's Zero Waste Wins

May 6, 20223 min read

May's Zero Waste Wins

Happy May! It's been a while since I shared some zero-waste wins so it felt about time. To be honest, I don't have super big...

Pollinator Gardens for the Rest of Us

May 3, 20225 min read

Pollinator Gardens for the Rest of Us

You've probably heard by now that pollinators are responsible for 1/3 of the food we eat and that they are in decline because of...

Our 100 Day Dress Challenge: Your Questions Answered

Apr 27, 20226 min read

Our 100 Day Dress Challenge: Your Questions Answered

When my daughter and I decided to do Wool&Co's 100 Day Wool Dress Challenge, I thought it would be a fun bonding experience for us and a...

Eco-Challenges to Try for Earth Day

Apr 19, 20224 min read

EDUCATION & ACTIVISM

Eco-Challenges to Try for Earth Day

Want a greener lifestyle, but feeling intimidated? Change can be hard, but challenging yourself to trying something for a set amount of...

Weekday Vegetarians

Apr 8, 20223 min read

Weekday Vegetarians

There are many reasons why eating less meat is good for the planet. I won't go into all of them, but a lot is centered around the large...

Eco-Painting with Kids

Mar 29, 20222 min read

Eco-Painting with Kids

Kids of all ages love to paint. After years of painting with three kids, I've developed several tips and tricks to make painting more...

Chicks to Eggs - A Year of Backyard Chickens

Feb 22, 20223 min read

Chicks to Eggs - A Year of Backyard Chickens

As Spring approaches, I'm fondly remembering those six adorable balls of fluff we brought home in their little cardboard box last April....

21st Century Valentine's Day

Feb 8, 20223 min read

21st Century Valentine's Day

February 14th is coming up! This year, pamper your partner, your family, that someone special, or even yourself with gifts and...

Two Dresses for 50 Days

Jan 25, 20223 min read

Two Dresses for 50 Days

My six-year-old daughter and I are fifty days into our 100 Day Wool Dress Challenge and, honestly, it's been great! We've really enjoyed...

Hannah's Next Level Green Living Tips

Jan 7, 20222 min read

Hannah's Next Level Green Living Tips

Are you ready to take your green lifestyle to the next level? Join me as I go greener! Eat for the Planet The easiest way to reduce your...

Happy Solstice! Winter Tips, Tricks, and a Warm Soup Recipe

Dec 21, 20214 min read

Happy Solstice! Winter Tips, Tricks, and a Warm Soup Recipe

Happy winter, everyone! It’s really nice to have snow again on the winter solstice and maybe we’ll still have some for Christmas on...

Our 100 Day Wool Dress Challenge

Dec 14, 20213 min read

Our 100 Day Wool Dress Challenge

For the past week, my six-year-old daughter and I have each been wearing the same dress. Both are long-sleeved with great pockets. Hers...

“That’s not yogurt either” and other funny stories from my low-waste life

Dec 8, 20215 min read

“That’s not yogurt either” and other funny stories from my low-waste life

Whenever two cultures collide, there are bound to be some funny and awkward stories and low waste culture and standard American culture...

The Christmas Tree Question

Nov 30, 20214 min read

The Christmas Tree Question

Driving home from Thanksgiving at my parents’ home, I was struck by how many people were already decorating for the winter holidays. You...

I Tried It: Second Hand October

Nov 18, 20213 min read

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I Tried It: Second Hand October

There are many reasons why I love writing for GreenLifeNH, but one is that it pushes me to further improve my eco-habits. You can’t talk...

A Survival Guide for Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Nov 16, 20213 min read

A Survival Guide for Black Friday and Cyber Monday

The voices are everywhere: Black Friday and Cyber Monday are coming, consumers! Make sure you wake up early so you don’t miss a minute!...

From Pumpkin Seed to Pumpkin Pie, A lesson in patience

Nov 9, 20213 min read

GROW YOUR OWN FOOD

From Pumpkin Seed to Pumpkin Pie, A lesson in patience

Pumpkin seeds are one of the last seeds to be planted in the garden. They are big ones. Very satisfying to plant. I learned a method from...

Why your shopping bags (and other personal changes) matter

Nov 3, 20212 min read

EDUCATION & ACTIVISM

Why your shopping bags (and other personal changes) matter

I’ve been noticing a lot more electric and hybrid vehicles out on the road recently. Ever since my parents bought a Prius when I was in...

Stop! Don’t rake those leaves!

Oct 26, 20213 min read

Stop! Don’t rake those leaves!

Hi, it’s me again. Your friendly neighborhood yard specialist. Here with some more unconventional advice to make your yard greener and...

Three Easy Leftover Meals

Oct 19, 20214 min read

Three Easy Leftover Meals

Food waste is a real problem in this country. I know most people don’t think, “hey, I’ll buy this bag of spinach, leave it in my fridge...

Products We Use: Organic Cotton

Oct 12, 20212 min read

PRODUCTS WE LOVE

Products We Use: Organic Cotton

We buy most of our clothing used from local shops or from online retailers, but there are some things I just can’t bring myself to buy...

Don’t Forget to Plant your Garlic on Halloween!

Oct 5, 20214 min read

GROW YOUR OWN FOOD

Don’t Forget to Plant your Garlic on Halloween!

When I started growing my own food, I didn’t realize how easy it would be to be totally self-sufficient in some staple crops. No, we’re...

Invasives are Everywhere! How can YOU help NH?!

Sep 28, 20213 min read

Invasives are Everywhere! How can YOU help NH?!

This fall, I am participating in the UNH Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener Program and I am absolutely loving it. This week one of...

Clothesline Hacks 101

Sep 21, 20215 min read

Clothesline Hacks 101

I’ve been using my new clothesline for almost a year now and I still love it as much as I did when we put it up in November 2020. I’m...

I Tried It: Reusable Steel Razor

Sep 17, 20212 min read

PRODUCTS WE LOVE

I Tried It: Reusable Steel Razor

I’ll be honest – I was really nervous about making this switch. I bought my steel razor a few weeks ago from Bona Fide and it sat in my...

Why I grow my own food

Sep 14, 20215 min read

GROW YOUR OWN FOOD

Why I grow my own food

In a world where I can drive ten minutes to the grocery store and buy perfectly clean, spot-free tomatoes and bright green,...

Our Low Waste Travel Kit

Aug 31, 20213 min read

Our Low Waste Travel Kit

When I first started to strive for a zero waste lifestyle, I spent most of my time, money, and effort trying to reduce or eliminate waste...

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