DIY Fabric Softener
The other day, my friend texted me: “Hey question – wondering your thoughts. My towels don’t like city water. They’re so stiff now and...
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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
Aug 6, 20203 min read
Small Footprint Baby
If you're about to have a baby or have just had a baby, congratulations! Both Rachel and I are mothers and we love babies. This post is...
Rachel
Aug 5, 20202 min read
Low-Cost Ways to Make Easy Eco-Friendly Changes – Part 2
As I said in the earlier version of this series, I think most people care about saving the Earth, but more pressing concerns – such as...
Hannah
Aug 4, 20202 min read
The Ephemeral Extravagance of a Fresh Tomato
We don’t eat fresh tomatoes for most of the year. From October to June, we get our tomato kicks from salsa, marinara, and tomato soup. We...
Rachel
Aug 3, 20202 min read
We Are The Weather
Photo borrowed from wearetheweatherbook.com Jonathan Safran Foer has been writing about vegetarianism for over a decade. I read his book...
Hannah
Jul 30, 20202 min read
Oat Milk 101
I have had a long and complicated history with milk. I stopped drinking dairy milk when I became a vegan for environmental reasons in...
Rachel
Jul 29, 20202 min read
I Have a Confession to Make…
I have a confession to make – sometimes I feel like a hypocrite. The other day, in order to break-up the heat and give ourselves a little...
Hannah
Jul 28, 20203 min read
Five Questions with Susan Varn, NH Activist
Susan Varn, aside from being my mother and a wonderful human being, is a community member who cares deeply about her impact on the Earth,...
Rachel
Jul 27, 20201 min read
Easy Baking Swaps
If you’re like me, you’ve been baking a lot more often now that we’re staying home due to Covid-19. If you’re also like me, you really...
Hannah
Jul 26, 20201 min read
Going Green & Living Clean Quick Start Guide by Rebekah Lara
Available on her website, https://simplygreenrebekah.com/, Rebekah Lara’s e-book is a great resource for those who want to make greener,...
Rachel
Jul 22, 20202 min read
Covid-19 and NH’s Reusable Bag Ban
As many know, Governor Sununu banned the use of reusable bags at grocery stores at the beginning of the Covid pandemic. He believed these...
Rachel
Jul 20, 20202 min read
Low-Cost/Free Ways to Make Some Easy Eco-Friendly Changes
I think most people care about saving the Earth, but more pressing concerns – such as budget and convenience -can often interfere. And...
Hannah
Jul 19, 20204 min read
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 –...
Hannah
Jul 19, 20201 min read
Eat your weeds! or When Life gives you purslane, make soup!
We should all try to eat locally. New Hampshire is awash in fresh vegetables this time of year and I hope you are enjoying local lettuce,...
Rachel
Jul 18, 20202 min read
Wash Your Hands
While it’s always important to wash your hands, it’s currently more necessary than ever. So what kind of hand soap do you use? From an...
Rachel
Jul 16, 20201 min read
A Different Type of Cling Wrap…
All covered, I place my half-eaten watermelon into the fridge and it will last for a few more days. I purchased the cover at Bona Fide in...
Rachel
Jul 12, 20202 min read
Alternative Food Shopping During Covid-19
My recent bounty from a farmstand shop I’ll be honest – I haven’t stepped foot into a conventional supermarket since the beginning of...
Rachel
Jul 7, 20201 min read
How Do You Make Your Coffee?
This mug is over twenty years old As the sole coffee drinker in my house, it’s wasteful for me to make a large pot of coffee (with a...
Hannah
Jul 1, 20202 min read
Easy Vegetarian Family Meal Plan
I can’t tell you how many people have told me that they want to go vegetarian, but they can’t imagine what they would eat every night for...
Hannah
Jul 1, 20201 min read
Pretend Soup and Salad People by Mollie Katzen and Ann Henderson
Want to raise vegetarian children who love cooking and eat their vegetables? These two books are just what you need! Full of fun and...
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