Rachel’s Holiday Gift Guide
Now that Thanksgiving is over, we’re all turning our attention to the next big event – the holidays! I could say that we shouldn’t give...
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GreenLifeNH Team
Nov 25, 20202 min read
Have A Happy Thanksgiving
Friends, we wish you have a happy Thanksgiving and hope you are able to relax a little bit with your close ones. We know it’s a tricky...
Hannah
Nov 24, 20202 min read
For the Birds
One of our goals in our new house is to create a backyard habitat for birds, butterflies, and bees. I am going to be using this article...
Hannah
Nov 19, 20204 min read
The 3 Commandments of Food Waste Reduction
With the holidays on the horizon, I’d like to take a few minutes of your time to discuss an often-overlooked environmental issue: food...
Rachel
Nov 18, 20203 min read
Easy Less-Waste Bathroom Swaps
I’ve been trying to decrease my waste for a few years now and have found it most difficult to change my grooming habits. Maybe it’s...
Hannah
Nov 17, 20202 min read
Our New Clothesline!
If you are an avid follower of this website (and I hope you are!), you will know that upon re-reading How Bad are Bananas by Mike...
Rachel
Nov 16, 20203 min read
My Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes
It’s going to be a different one this year, but we’re still planning on having a good Thanksgiving with just our family of four. Since so...
Hannah
Nov 12, 20203 min read
Planning your Vegetarian Thanksgiving
I know for a lot of people Thanksgiving and other winter holidays are a big question mark this year – will we see family at all? How many...
Rachel
Nov 11, 20201 min read
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
My girls’ school read this book last week, in relation to the election. While there’s obviously a lot to say about our new first woman...
Hannah
Nov 10, 20203 min read
What’s Bringing You Joy in November?
Rachel: I purchased those coffee tins at Trader Joe’s many years ago, and have been using them to store my coffee ever since I’ll admit...
GreenLifeNH Team
Nov 9, 20204 min read
Five Questions With Elyssa Alfieri of Lilise Designer Resale
Our regular series “Five Questions With…” is back this week and we are talking to Elyssa Alfieri of Lilise Designer Resale in Concord. I...
Hannah
Nov 5, 20203 min read
Kale is King! Year-Round Salad Gardening
Looking to grow your own greens (almost) year-round here in New Hampshire? Kale, the darling of health nuts, is also one of the hardiest...
Hannah
Nov 3, 20202 min read
What to do after you vote…
If you haven’t voted yet, STOP READING IMMEDIATELY AND GO VOTE! To find your NH polling location, visit this site. If you want some more...
Rachel
Nov 2, 20202 min read
Playdough!
A whimsical post for the Monday of a very serious week. If you’re feeling a little anxious, here’s a project to keep your hands busy...
Rachel
Oct 30, 20202 min read
Have A Fun Halloween!
The big day is almost here! No – not Election Day (though I’m anxiously awaiting that one too) – Halloween! My children and I are so...
Hannah
Oct 29, 20202 min read
Products We Use: Reusable Ziplock Bags
Until a couple years ago, I kept a box of ziplock bags in my pantry for three purposes*: freezing berries, freezing soups and other...
Rachel
Oct 27, 20202 min read
Vote for a Greener Tomorrow
In one week, our country will make a very important decision – do we care about the future of our planet or not? Do we care about the...
Jessica Forrest
Oct 26, 20203 min read
The 45 by 2030 Pledge: Climate Change Commitment at the Household Level
Our friend, Jessica Forrest, is back! Following-up on her previous post, she imagines household level commitments on climate change… It...
Hannah
Oct 22, 20205 min read
How Living Green Saves Me Green
The Zero Waste Movement has gotten a bad reputation as an elitist movement for people who can afford Teslas and fancy products. While we...
Rachel
Oct 21, 20203 min read
My Favorite Fall Recipes
Here’s a secret about me: I love to eat. Not only do I love to eat, I also love everything food related – cooking, food shows, food...
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