Eco-Action: Zero-Waste Related Events
Two interesting, educational and productive events are happening soon! 1) Join Us in Honoring Bill Gallagher & Jim Barker for Their Years...
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Out & About NH
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Out & About Posts
Rachel
Sep 8, 20222 min read
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 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...
Hannah
Aug 23, 20226 min read
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 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...
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...
Rachel
Jul 8, 20222 min read
Out and About: Polar Caves
I don't know about you, but our summers tend to fly by. I have all of these big plans for us, and then somehow September hits and we've...
Rachel
Jun 24, 20222 min read
Out and About: Strawberry Banke
A few weeks ago, I had the great opportunity of accompanying my daughter and her class on a field trip to Strawberry Banke in Portsmouth....
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 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
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...
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...
Rachel
Mar 25, 20223 min read
Hibernation is Over
The other night, I was mindlessly scrolling through Facebook while waiting for my daughter to fall asleep (I am sure some of you can...
Rachel
Mar 18, 20224 min read
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
Feb 1, 20223 min read
Shopping Green at Witching Hour Provisions
Last week I had the pleasure of visiting Witching Hour Provisions in Contookook for the first time. For those of you who have never been...
Hannah
Jan 7, 20222 min read
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
Jan 7, 20222 min read
The Green List
We Fill Good refillable. reusable. responsible. Come visit We Fill Good to learn how you can reduce your waste with non toxic home and...
Rachel
Dec 2, 20213 min read
Five Questions with Alison Murphy of Concord Handmade
It can be tough to align holiday gift giving with eco-goals. While I often strive to buy used, or give perishables, sometimes you don’t...
Hannah
Nov 16, 20213 min read
A Survival Guide for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
The voices are everywhere: Black Friday and Cyber Monday are coming, consumers! Make sure you wake up early so you don’t miss a minute!...
Hannah
Aug 31, 20213 min read
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...
Rachel
Aug 19, 20215 min read
Five Questions With Kathleen Jacobs and David Miller of Grounding Stone Farm
I was first introduced to Grounding Stone Farm when it was called Russell’s. I only had one daughter at the time (she was two), it was...
GreenLifeNH Team
Apr 19, 20215 min read
Five Questions with Estée Cuddihy of Stitch Witch Tailoring and Alterations
Estée and I met each other through our kids and shared school community. I’ve always been interested in clothes but not great at taking...
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...
Hannah
Mar 30, 20212 min read
My Low Waste Breakfast – An introduction to bulk buying
Chances are you, like me, eat the same thing for breakfast most mornings. For my family, it’s oatmeal. Big hearty bowls of oatmeal,...
Rachel
Mar 24, 20215 min read
Five Questions with Kris Mueller – Life Long Granite Stater, Former Building Supplier and Chai
I first met Kris when my family and I moved to NH in 2013, but my husband and she have been friends since college. When we arrived in NH,...
Hannah
Mar 23, 20213 min read
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
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...
Rachel
Jan 25, 20213 min read
How Do You Buy Your Clothes?
I think a lot of people look at me and don’t assume that I’m an environmentalist. I’m not a fashionista but like to somewhat follow...
Hannah
Dec 1, 20202 min read
Shopping Green at We Fill Good in Kittery
If you live in the Seacoast area and haven’t stopped into We Fill Good yet, you are truly missing out. This beautiful low-waste refill...
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
Oct 1, 20204 min read
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...
Rachel
Sep 14, 20204 min read
Five Questions with Marie Davis of Hazel Moon Botanicals
Today’s “Five Questions With…” interview is with Marie Davis, the founder of Hazel Moon Botanicals. I first met Marie a couple of years...
Hannah
Aug 25, 20203 min read
Five Questions with Bret Ingold from Warner Public Market
Visiting Warner Public Market in Warner, is like going back in time. Locally grown food, locally made crafts and goods, and neighbors...
GreenLifeNH Team
Aug 12, 20203 min read
Five Questions with Amanda Hackett of Bona Fide Green Goods
Welcome to GreenLifeNH’s new interview series “Five Questions With…” Our first guest is Amanda Hackett of Bona Fide Green Goods in...
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 –...
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...
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