Welcome to “Free State Family”

Welcome to “Free State Family”

My husband Rob and I decided many years ago that we needed to get out of California. We wanted a better place to raise our kids, a place that showcased some sort of fiscal responsibility and common sense, and a place where we might find some like-minded folks to be...
My First Winter in the Great North Woods

My First Winter in the Great North Woods

It’s been a little over six months since I moved to Northern New Hampshire. As a native of Michigan, winter is certainly nothing new to me, but I did take a deep breath when that first snow storm hit! I was prepared. I had studded snow tires, a snow blower &...
Remote Boring North? Not So Much!

Remote Boring North? Not So Much!

As I reviewed my busy schedule for the upcoming week, I found myself chuckling as I remembered the well intended but misguided warnings that I’d be “bored to tears” here in the North. I was told it’s so remote, there’s nothing offered for...