How to Garden with Kids
I'm often asked how I am able to grow so much of my own food while caring for three young kids. The answer is pretty simple - I involve...
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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
Jun 2, 20221 min read
Act Now! Concord Eco-Issues
Looking to take action in an easy yet long-lasting way? Two hot issues currently on debate in Concord: 1) Concerned about the proposed...
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
May 27, 20222 min read
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...
Hannah
May 27, 20222 min read
Products We Use: Take Back Bag
For Days just solved a major problem for me and I'm majorly grateful! For longer than I'd like to admit, I've been collecting a big bag...
Hannah
May 25, 20223 min read
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...
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 13, 20222 min read
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
May 11, 20222 min read
Beauty in Forgotten Places
When I was a young child, I spent a lot of time lying in the backyard staring at the teeny, tiny flowers that grew amongst the crabgrass...
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...
GreenLifeNH Team
Apr 25, 20223 min read
ACT NOW: Langley Pkwy Ext. will destroy forest and wetland habitat areas. SIGN THE PETITION by 4/28!
Have you heard about the intention to extend Langley Parkway in Concord? This $22 Million+ city construction plan will have detrimental...
Rachel
Apr 20, 20221 min read
ACT NOW: Landfill Location
The New Hampshire Senate will vote on Thursday, April 21 on House Bill 1454, legislation to set in statute a formula for determining the...
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 15, 20222 min read
This and That
A bunch of random updates for this April afternoon… Are you scared to compost or feel like you don’t have enough time? While I always...
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
Apr 5, 20224 min read
Sustainable Pets
Pets hold an important place in many households. They are cared for and loved and can become like family members. Spending time with...
Hannah
Apr 4, 20222 min read
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...
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