by Tony Jankowski | Aug 21, 2017 | Community, Lakes Region
The Lakes Region Porcupines (LRP) want to be known as folks who move to New Hampshire and get to work in the community. We like to think that we can win hearts and minds, but first we need to introduce ourselves without making people cringe. We do this by giving our...
by James Davis | Aug 15, 2017 | Unschooling
When I first learned about unschooling, I had trouble envisioning exactly what that meant. I heard about an approach to life where kids were free to do whatever they wanted, with whomever they wanted, for as long as they wanted, I was understandably skeptical. I...
by Guest Blogger | Aug 11, 2017 | Merrimack Valley, Mover Stories
Sometime in 2011, I (Jeremy) began listening to Jack Spirko’s The Survival Podcast. Something about his monologue connected with a longing I felt. At the time, I had a strong desire to become more secure from life’s stresses. I felt like we lived by the thinnest of...
by Guest Blogger | Jul 28, 2017 | Merrimack Valley, Mover Stories
My husband Jeremy and I are originally from two small towns in Western NY: Avon and Byron. We were looking for change in the spring of 2013 when we finally decided to move to Charleston, SC. By October 2014, we were settled in Charleston! We were only in South...
by Guest Blogger | Jul 25, 2017 | Jobs
Q. Prospective employers in NH won’t even look at my résumé because it is clear I am living and working in Idaho right now. Is there anything I can do to get around this? A. When hiring managers receive a résumé from an out-of- state candidate, several of their...
by Guest Blogger | Jul 21, 2017 | Blockchain & Crytpocurrency, Mover Stories
I am a father, anarchist, minimalist, business owner, and systems engineer. I have traveled throughout the country, cruised around the Caribbean, and visited Europe. I have lived my whole life in the small town of Bergen, NY. It is a great community, with the...
by Guest Blogger | Jul 20, 2017 | Jobs
So, you want to start a business in New Hampshire (or relocate your existing business). Here is a checklist of the basics to guide you on your way! Step 1: The Name You already have a solid, money-making business idea and plan formulated. Now, it’s important to...
by Guest Blogger | Jul 11, 2017 | Jobs
Even in an attractive job market, conducting a long-distance job search can seem overwhelming. It is hard to know where to start! The best approach to job searching is often a multi-pronged approach. Step 1) Define your job search goal. Just stating that you want to...
by Matt Philips | Jul 6, 2017 | Free State Project Updates
Whew! We’re finally recovering here at Porcupine HQ from last month’s fourteenth-annual Porcupine Freedom Festival. Right off the bat, I’ll confirm that yes, there were fewer attendees this year – a little over 1,000 versus closer to 1,500 for...
by Jody Underwood | Jun 29, 2017 | Expanding Liberties, School Choice, Upper Valley
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed SB 8 today, opening educational opportunities for families in small towns across the state. During his campaign, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu promised at a public hearing in Croydon that he would sign a bill protecting and...
