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...
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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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Hannah
Sep 22, 20221 min read
Celebrate Fall with GreenLifeNH
Happy Fall Equinox! I love the change of seasons here in New Hampshire! I love the act of putting away the gear from last season and...
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...
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
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
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...
Hannah
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...
Hannah
Sep 14, 20215 min read
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,...
Hannah
Aug 10, 20212 min read
Fun Recipes for Eating Local in August
It’s August in New Hampshire. Gardens are overflowing with fresh, local vegetables and fruits; chickens are laying lots of eggs and cows...
Hannah
Jun 8, 20214 min read
Skip the Box Pizza Delivery! Make six low-waste pizza crusts to freeze and use anytime
Pizza delivery is wasteful (the driving, the packaging) and expensive. Keep pizza easy and fun with this six crust recipe. It’s much...
Rachel
May 13, 20214 min read
I Tried It: Dairy-Free Yogurts
I had a different “I Tried It” post planned for this month, but then we had a tumultuous week (kid’s class got shut down due to Covid)...
Hannah
Apr 29, 20214 min read
Low Waste Snacking
Go to any grocery store and you will find row upon row of individually-packaged snacks. Gas stations, pharmacies, and even health food...
Rachel
Apr 26, 20213 min read
Avoiding Food Waste
Most environmentalists will tell you that food waste is one the leading contributors to climate change. Not necessarily the food itself,...
Rachel
Apr 14, 20213 min read
I Tried It: Meatless Ground “Beef”
By now, we all know that eating countless amounts of meat plays a factor in climate change. Some believe that we should stop entirely and...
Melina Caron
Apr 7, 20212 min read
Guest Post! Why You Should Join a CSA
Today we have a guest post from Melina Caron of Local Harvest! Melina is the public face of Local Harvest and coordinates everything...
Barbara
Feb 22, 20213 min read
Guest Post! How to Make Homemade Gummies
Today we have a guest post from my friend Barbara! She and I first met a few years ago at a moms event and clicked right away. We have...
Hannah
Feb 10, 20212 min read
Going Plant Based - Tom Brady is (almost) vegan!
There’s a lot of hype right now around Tom Brady and rightfully so. He is considered by many to be the best quarterback of all time. He...
Hannah
Jan 21, 20213 min read
It’s Burger Night! Hold the beef, please.
There are lots of burger alternatives out there, but there is really nothing compared with a freshly made, delicious, and healthy burger...
Rachel
Jan 11, 20212 min read
Vegetarian Cookbooks Owned by a Meat-Eater
If you’ve been following Hannah’s awesome 12 eco-resolutions, you know that reducing your meat intake is first on the list. For reasons...
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