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...
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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
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...
Hannah
May 17, 20221 min read
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...
Rachel
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...
Hannah
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...
Hannah
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...
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...
Rachel
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...
Hannah
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...
Hannah
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....
Hannah
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...
Hannah
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
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...
Hannah
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...
Hannah
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...
Hannah
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...
Hannah
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...
Rachel
Nov 18, 20213 min read
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...
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!...
Hannah
Nov 9, 20213 min read
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...
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