Nikki is an author and writer specializing in green living ideas and tips, adventure travel, upcycling, and all things eco-friendly. She's traveled the globe, swum with sharks and been bitten by a lion (fact). She lives in a tiny town with a fat cat and a very bad dog.
Lyme disease is a growing concern as warmer climates make ticks more prevalent. We know you don't want to douse yourself in chemical repellents every time you venture out, so here is a natural alternative that is really effective at keeping ticks at bay.
Summers are made for backyard camping, barbecues, laying on the lawn and looking at the clouds and running through the sprinkler on a hot day. Here's how to make your backyard an irresistible haven this summer using mostly upcycled and recycled items.
Yay you caught a fish! Now you can really impress your camp buddies by cleaning it and serving it for dinner. It’s easy, just take your time and work carefully and you will master this great life skill in no time.
Leaky faucets are usually a result of a broken or damaged washer. Luckily, this can be easily repaired. Here is a simple step-by-step you can follow to put an end to the drip, drip, drip.
Over the last four years, I've been working on Taste Buds, an edible flower cookbook. Many of these flowers are your garden-variety blooms that you probably have in your garden right now--roses, nasturtiums, dandelions etc. Others you know, but may have to do a little foraging to collect like cattails and sumac.
