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...
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Travel & Dine NH
Want to support local businesses, enjoy beautiful New Hampshire, and protect the planet? We're here for you with recommendations and fun ideas for staying local.
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
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...
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 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...
Hannah
Apr 1, 20222 min read
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
Jun 25, 20201 min read
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...
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