by James Davis | Oct 17, 2017 | Unschooling
I was recently scrolling through a Facebook group designed for people who plan to homeschool their children someday, and I encountered a typical objection that many unschoolers face. A mother was feeling nervous because her in-laws were making sniping comments about...
by Guest Blogger | Oct 10, 2017 | Community
by Kitty Michelotti Have you ever lost your wallet? You know that sickening feeling when you first realize it’s really gone and you panic? Magnify that by and 100 you might understand how my two year old, Morgan, felt when he realized his favorite bag of trucks...
by Porcupine Real Estate | Oct 4, 2017 | Real Estate
Property tax rates vary widely across New Hampshire, which can be confusing to house hunters. In Claremont, for example, the property tax rate is $41 per $1000 of assessed value, while in Auburn, it’s only around $21 per $1000 of assessed value. Why such a wide...
by Editor | Oct 2, 2017 | Blockchain & Crytpocurrency, Freecoast
If you haven’t heard yet, there’s a new shop in downtown Portsmouth that promotes the use of cryptocurrency. Shoppers in the high-traffic tourist area notice the political shirts and cool wares at Free State Bitcoin Shoppe, only to discover that they can’t pay for...
by Guest Blogger | Sep 26, 2017 | Jobs
Q. I am actively job searching in New Hampshire and hope to move in the next few months. What about working with headhunters? I’ve never been recruited before. Do you have any tips? A. Working with headhunters (recruiters) can be a productive way for you to learn...
by Jason Sorens | Sep 22, 2017 | NH Life & Issues
According to the Concord Monitor, Governor Sununu is “aggressively” pursuing the online retailer Amazon.com, which is looking to open a second global headquarters that could employ as many as 50,000 people. New Hampshire is a great place for business, with low taxes...
by James Davis | Sep 19, 2017 | Unschooling
Welcome back to our monthly unschooling blog! If you have any questions you’d like answered in this blog, please email me at james@dfsr.com. I’d love to hear from you and answer any questions you might have (and talk parenting, if you’d like!). Today’s question comes...
by Porcupine Real Estate | Sep 12, 2017 | Community, Real Estate
Many people are making the move to New Hampshire in order to protect and advance liberty. Some movers find themselves so enthralled by the political freedom and process here that they want to get involved in local politics. As an early mover and former state...
by Guest Blogger | Aug 25, 2017 | Mover Stories
Hi. We’re a family of three from San Diego. Our journey to the Shire included nine days of driving and four years of planning. There’s been a lot of healing along the way, and I’m happy to say we are in a good place. I mean: It’s almost September, winter is around the...
by Guest Blogger | Aug 23, 2017 | Jobs, Moving to New Hampshire
Q. I need to learn how to manage job interviews from a distance. I’m ready to start reaching out and sending my résumé to New Hampshire employers. I think I’ll get a lot of interest; I’m not really worried about that. What I can’t figure out is the logistics of...