Eco-Action: Zero-Waste Related Events
Two interesting, educational and productive events are happening soon! 1) Join Us in Honoring Bill Gallagher & Jim Barker for Their Years...
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Our Green Journey
Welcome to the GreenLifeNH blog where you can read all of our newest posts. Topics include NH State Parks, Zero Waste Wins & Struggles, What's Bringing You Joy?, local interviews, Rachel's1000 Hours Outdoor Challenge, Gift Giving Guide, and more! Explore our complete post list here, and don't forget to subscribe to receive our latest posts straight to your inbox!
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Rachel
Sep 8, 20222 min read
Out and About: The "Winnie the Pooh" Trail
Have a kid who hates to hike? Does your child complain and whine the whole time? And yet you want to get out in nature with them and...
Rachel
Aug 25, 20222 min read
Out and About: Fort Foster
Here's a secret about me - I hate crowds and will do whatever I can to avoid them. It's kind of odd, considering I grew up in a very...
Hannah
Aug 23, 20226 min read
An Eco-Mom's Road Trip Journal: The Good, The Bad, and the 18-Wheelers
This summer, our family took a short road trip out to New York State to visit friends and see the sites. You can take the GreenLifeNH...
Rachel
Aug 19, 20222 min read
Out and About: Star Island
I tend to be the planner in the family. I hold the calendar, organize the outings, research the "family adventure days" etc. My husband...
Hannah
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...
Hannah
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...
Rachel
Jul 8, 20222 min read
Out and About: Polar Caves
I don't know about you, but our summers tend to fly by. I have all of these big plans for us, and then somehow September hits and we've...
Rachel
Jun 24, 20222 min read
Out and About: Strawberry Banke
A few weeks ago, I had the great opportunity of accompanying my daughter and her class on a field trip to Strawberry Banke in Portsmouth....
Hannah
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...
Rachel
May 13, 20222 min read
Out and About: VINS
Before we start - yes, I know that VINS (Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences) is not in New Hampshire and that this website primarily...
Hannah
Apr 19, 20224 min read
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...
Hannah
Apr 4, 20222 min read
Pillsbury State Park
Our new favorite State Park, Pillsbury was a wonderful surprise. On a recent warm day, we explored this beautiful and remote park and...
Rachel
Mar 25, 20223 min read
Hibernation is Over
The other night, I was mindlessly scrolling through Facebook while waiting for my daughter to fall asleep (I am sure some of you can...
Rachel
Mar 18, 20224 min read
Gas Prices Have Gone Up, Now What?
As the senseless and heartbreaking war in Ukraine heightens, so do our gas prices. Like many, my family watches our dollars and it's been...
Hannah
Feb 1, 20223 min read
Shopping Green at Witching Hour Provisions
Last week I had the pleasure of visiting Witching Hour Provisions in Contookook for the first time. For those of you who have never been...
Hannah
Jan 7, 20222 min read
Silver Lake State Park
One of my Green Resolutions for 2022 is to stay local and explore my own state of New Hampshire with a NH State Parks Family Pass. Our...
Hannah
Jan 7, 20222 min read
The Green List
We Fill Good refillable. reusable. responsible. Come visit We Fill Good to learn how you can reduce your waste with non toxic home and...
Rachel
Dec 2, 20213 min read
Five Questions with Alison Murphy of Concord Handmade
It can be tough to align holiday gift giving with eco-goals. While I often strive to buy used, or give perishables, sometimes you don’t...
Hannah
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!...
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