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...
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Rachel
- Apr 8
- 3 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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...
Alyssa Walker
- Mar 31
- 6 min
Five Questions with Angie Miller of Plymouth SoapWorks
I was so excited to interview Angie Miller, owner of Plymouth SoapWorks on Main Street in Plymouth because she makes the best shampoo I...
Hannah
- Mar 29
- 2 min
Eco-Painting with Kids
Kids of all ages love to paint. After years of painting with three kids, I've developed several tips and tricks to make painting more...
Rachel
- Mar 25
- 3 min
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...
Dean Burgess
- Mar 22
- 3 min
Reduce your Footprint and your Bills by Installing Solar Panels
If you have been paying attention to the news, you have probably heard about extreme weather events caused by climate change. According...
Rachel
- Mar 18
- 4 min
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
- Mar 15
- 2 min
ACT NOW: Tell the Senate that NH Demands Fair Maps BY THIS THURSDAY
On Thursday, Bill HB52 is headed to the NH Senate floor. If you haven't heard about HB52, I'll explain the bill and why it affects our...
Hannah
- Feb 22
- 3 min
Chicks to Eggs - A Year of Backyard Chickens
As Spring approaches, I'm fondly remembering those six adorable balls of fluff we brought home in their little cardboard box last April....
Hannah
- Feb 18
- 3 min
What I Plant and When I Plant It
I have been asked many times for a list of what I plant in my Zone 5 vegetable garden. Honestly, I've never made a list because a) I'm...
Hannah
- Feb 8
- 3 min
21st Century Valentine's Day
February 14th is coming up! This year, pamper your partner, your family, that someone special, or even yourself with gifts and...
Rachel
- Feb 7
- 5 min
Five Questions with Jen Legere of "A Place to Grow"
GreenLifeNH has been working to expand our outreach beyond Concord and its surrounding areas, so I was excited to connect with Jen and...
Hannah
- Feb 1
- 3 min
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 25
- 3 min
Two Dresses for 50 Days
My six-year-old daughter and I are fifty days into our 100 Day Wool Dress Challenge and, honestly, it's been great! We've really enjoyed...
Hannah
- Jan 18
- 3 min
Five Questions with New Hampshire State Senator David Watters
In December, I had the opportunity to speak with Senator David Watters from New Hampshire's 4th district, and I was inspired by his...
Hannah
- Jan 14
- 2 min
ACT NOW: Support the Local Food for Local Schools Program TOMORROW!
It's a win, win, win! The Local Food for Local Schools Reimbursement program (HB 1657) will help schools pay New Hampshire farmers and...
Hannah
- Jan 8
- 2 min
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...