Living the Local Life

Gift of Lights

2011-11-30T21:34:00.000-05:00

I have to give you guys an update on an amazing Christmas experience you need to add to your family traditions. I had the awesome opportunity to visit The Gift of Lights at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway a week ago for their VIP evening and it was just beautiful! In case you're not...

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I'm Alive!

2011-11-15T16:22:00.000-05:00

Wow, it's been over 5 months since I've last blogged! I am alive! Not a whole lot to catch you up on. The biggest changes (and more coming) are my kids diets and attempting to subdue my daughters ADHD symptoms. We hope to do this by starting GAPs with her in the coming...

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Eastman's Fish Local Catch

2011-06-04T09:37:00.001-04:00

If local fish/seafood is your thing, check out what Carolyn at Eastman's Fish Market has available this week: Local Squid - $8.99/lb Local Haddock- $10.99/lb Local Cod- $10.99/lb Local flounder- $9.50/lb Local Red Fish- $6.99/lb Swordfish Salmon Scallops Domestic Shrimp NH Lobsters-...

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Green Fire

2011-06-03T20:32:00.000-04:00

Upcoming showing of Green Fire at the Red River Theatres in Concord, NH: The first full-length, high-definition documentary film ever made about legendary environmentalist Aldo Leopold, Green Fire highlights Leopold's extraordinary career, tracing how he shaped and influenced the modern...

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Brookford Farm Summer Film Series

2011-05-27T20:57:00.001-04:00

Check out this summer film series hosted at Brookford Farm! This summer, we’re delighted to invite you to the farm for a film series which will feature agriculturally-themed documentaries from around the world. We begin in June with two American films, one from the present day, and one from the...

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Please vote for me!

2011-05-25T23:12:00.000-04:00

I am entered to win a head-to-makeover (how fun!) for the Concord, NH Market Days in mid-July. What I really need from you is to "like" my picture on the Market Days events page, just CLICK HERE and "like" my picture. Voting ends mid-day on May 26th. Irregardless of if I'm a winner...

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Splendid Saturday

2011-05-13T19:43:00.000-04:00

On top of the Portsmouth Sustainability Fair, the May Faire is going on at Tuttle's in Dover and up the road, Fiddlehead's is having their Family Food Festival! Tidewater School's 2011 May Faire will be held on the grounds of Tuttle Farm –America's oldest family farm. Join us on May 14th for...

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Portsmouth Sustainability Fair

2011-05-12T11:13:00.000-04:00

The Fourth Annual Portsmouth Sustainability Fair Saturday, May 14, 2011, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM At a new location! Portsmouth Little Harbour School! Joining together as community partners, Portsmouth Listens, Piscataqua Sustainability Initiative, The City of Portsmouth, and the Portsmouth...

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Discover WILD New Hampshire Day

2011-04-28T09:44:00.000-04:00

From the NH Fish and Game: Bring the family to Discover WILD New Hampshire Day on Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department at 11 Hazen Drive in Concord, N.H. Admission is free. See live animals, big fish up close, retriever dogs...

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NH No Impact Week

2011-04-26T15:30:00.000-04:00

As flowers begin to rise from the soil and birds make their presence increasingly known, springtime is markedly upon us. With the renewal of spring’s flora and fauna comes the renewal of everyday life. Garage sales burst forth with unwanted items, a season’s worth of dust is scooped up in spring...

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Wordless Wednesday: Sprouting Seedlings

2011-04-06T16:53:00.000-04:00

My seeds are officially sprouting! So far, basil, calendula and rainbow chard have sprouted. Come on summer!

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Made in NH Expo

2011-03-31T20:21:00.001-04:00

I have been remiss in blogging, I know... This weather won't relent! I am trying so hard to push on and embrace spring, but with the looming April 1 snowstorm tomorrow, it certainly isn't easy! I did quickly want to remind my readers about the Made in NH Expo kicking off...

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Skunk Zoo Happenings

2011-03-11T17:29:00.000-05:00

Straight from Dancing Skunk Media and the authors of Skunk Zoo: Join us in the month of March to celebrate the release of Dancing Skunk Media’s first Children’s Book; Skunk Zoo. Skunk Zoo is a family’s trip to the imaginary Skunk Zoo where they see amazing skunks that are not only cute, and...

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Wordless Wednesday: New Life

2011-03-09T09:01:00.000-05:00

Yes, I am alive. The end of winter has gotten to me. Hope to be posting more as the sun shines and warms my gardens! We've had our first two litters of the year. Sally had a litter of six (we've lost one) and Ellie (Sally's daughter) has a litter of nine.

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Review: Hefty Basics Tableware & Giveaway

2011-02-15T23:17:00.003-05:00

Do you feel like being lazy sometimes? Now you can with Hefty's new basics paper plates, skip the dishes! I've given you permission... I recently received a sample of Hefty's new plates to try out my laziness on. I love how eco-friendly I can be when using them, plus I'm...

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Heart-Warming Farmers' Market

2011-02-10T21:46:00.004-05:00

Have a Local Valentine's with food from the Winter Farmers’ Markets Make this Valentine's Day a day that tells them just how special they are to you and support our local farmers, fishermen, and food producers at the same time: do all your shopping at the Winter Farmers' Market for the most...

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Thirst

2011-02-01T16:53:00.002-05:00

Thirst is an upcoming water documentary being shown on February 18 at Phillips Exeter Academy as part of their PEA Sustainability Series. WHEN: Friday, February 18, 2011 @ 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Phillips Exeter Academy, Tan Lane, Exeter, NH in the Phelps Academy Center, Forum...

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Growth through Yankee Ingenuity

2011-01-27T09:07:00.001-05:00

The NH Farms and Forests Expo is coming! The expo kicks off next Friday, February 4 and will run 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will again be open on Saturday, February 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. The event takes place at the Radisson Hotel on Elm Street in Manchester, NH. This...

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Green Movies: Sustainable Futures

2011-01-26T07:35:00.005-05:00

!@*The first movie in the Sustainability Film Series: Tapped has been been postponed to Tues., March 1st at 6:30pm. A free film series, Green Movies: Sustainable Futures, begins at the Dover Public Library February 22. The series explores the ways that our choices affect the health of the...

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NOFA-NH Spring Bulk Order

2011-01-24T18:26:00.000-05:00

I know the words "Spring" and "garden" are the last thing on our minds in the negative degree whether, but alas, it will be upon us before we know it! NOFA-NH has put out their Spring bulk order information as follows: THINK SPRING!! With the growing season right around the corner, now is...

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Bid for the Barn

2011-01-21T12:59:00.004-05:00

New Englanders all over are pulling together an amazing auction to raise money for Pete Johnson's barn rebuild. If you haven't heard, Pete's Greens of Craftsbury, VT suffered a devastating barn fire last week and everyone is rallying together to raise money to help Pete...

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Say NO to GMO Alfalfa

2011-01-20T09:13:00.003-05:00

I have received a few e-mails from various sources on the need to speak up to keep the ban on GMO Alfalfa. Alfalfa is key to organic farming in some many different ways. GMO Alfalfa would compromise farmers and consumers ability to grown and eat organic, non-GMO foods....

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Welcome!

2011-01-19T08:57:00.001-05:00

I wanted to welcome Green Alliance members to my blog this morning. As you may have seen, I am the January Green Card Holder of the Month. So welcome, have a look around and I hope you enjoy and you'll come visit again. Be sure to sign up for my RSS feed, subscribe by...

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Benefit Night at Flatbread

2011-01-17T09:29:00.000-05:00

This Tuesday, Flatbread Company in Portsmouth, NH is hosting a benefit night for New Hampshire Coastal Protection Partnership. NH Coastal Protection Partnership is an organization that is “dedicated to combining sound science with education, collaboration and advocacy to protect the natural...

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Dover Yoga By Donation

2011-01-14T11:32:00.001-05:00

Dover Yoga By Donation and Kaleo Coffee announce the opening of donation based yoga classes at 83 Main St, Dover, NH (in Janetos Plaza). Classes begin Tuesday, January 11, 2011 and are open to all ages and levels of proficiency. The schedule is as follows: Tuesday and Thursday 7am –...

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