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Out and About: The "Winnie the Pooh" Trail

Rachel

Sep 8, 20222 min read

OUT & ABOUT

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 & ABOUT

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...

An Eco-Mom's Road Trip Journal: The Good, The Bad, and the 18-Wheelers

Hannah

Aug 23, 20226 min read

OUT & ABOUT

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 & ABOUT

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...

Join the Live Free + Eat Local Challenge

Hannah

Jul 27, 20221 min read

TRAVEL & DINE

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

TRAVEL & DINE

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

May 27, 20222 min read

ECO KIDS

Out and About: The Butterfly Place

Yes, like when I shared about VINS, this destination is also not technically in New Hampshire, but it's right over the border and quick...

Rachel

May 13, 20222 min read

ECO KIDS

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 4, 20222 min read

STATE PARKS

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...

Hannah

Apr 1, 20222 min read

STATE PARKS

Rollins State Park

Last weekend, we had a Sunday afternoon off and decided to explore Rollins State Park in Warner. Rollins Park is one of the reasons I was...

Rachel

Mar 18, 20224 min read

TRAVEL & DINE

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

Jan 7, 20222 min read

STATE PARKS

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

Aug 31, 20213 min read

OUT & ABOUT

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...

Maple Syrup is on tap at Kearsarge Gore Farm

Hannah

Mar 23, 20213 min read

OUT & ABOUT

Maple Syrup is on tap at Kearsarge Gore Farm

When I texted my friend Sarah Hansen, of Kearsarge Gore Farm, last week to see if I could come learn about maple sugaring and take some...

Rachel

Mar 22, 20212 min read

ECO KIDS

Our Visit to Vernon Family Farm

Saturday’s weather was lovely, so our family was excited to get in the car and take a little trip over to the Vernon Family Farm in...

Hannah

Oct 1, 20204 min read

PRODUCTS WE LOVE

Green Your Ride

A little known fact about me, which will surprise anyone who met me after college, is that I LOVE to drive. I really love it. I love...

Hannah

Jul 19, 20204 min read

ECO KIDS

Zero Waste Outdoor Activities with Kids

Did you suddenly and unexpectedly find yourself with several small people this Spring and Summer? Did you immediately panic and think –...

Rachel

Jun 25, 20201 min read

SUSTAINABLE HOME

Do You Carry a Water Bottle?

Sounds simple, but carrying your own water bottle is one way to easily and effectively make a small eco-friendly change. You don’t need...

Our Green Journey

NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE PARKS

1000 HOUR OUTDOOR CHALLENGE

ZERO WASTE WINS & STRUGGLES

WHAT'S BRINGING YOU JOY?

INTERVIEWS

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