Author Archives: Nikki Fotheringham

About Nikki Fotheringham

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.

Awesome iMac Upcycled Computer Pet Bed DIY

iMac Upcycled cat bed DIY

Bow chica meow meow! Check out this amazing computer pet bed the Greenmoxie team created for Theo Cat. It really couldn't be easier to make. If you have one of these old iMac G3s lying around, all you have to do is carefully remove everything from the case to make a great bed for your pet.

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DIY Green Spring Cleaning Tips

DIY spring clean

We all want to help protect and preserve the planet. After all, earth is our home, and its future is at stake. However, we also want to keep our living spaces clean and sanitary, as well as avoiding harmful toxic products. Here are some awesome DIY green living tips for a healthy spring cleanup.

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The Awesome Foundation: Making Toronto A Better Place to Live

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The Awesome Foundation is an international league of philanthropists who pool their resources to make your cities better places to live. The concept couldn’t be simpler really; a group of ten members each contribute $100 a month which they use to provide one lucky recipient with a $1000 grant (no strings attached) to help their project take flight.

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From Vandalism to Street Art; Graffiti helps Uplift Toronto Neighborhoods

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Graffiti started life as a protest, as a beautiful riot against the concrete jungle and the fences that isolated the poor from the rich. The midnight prophets of the subways and back alleys have so profoundly influenced our lives and touched the souls of our cities, that we have come to revere their visual poetry. And graffiti, for better or for worse, has become a beloved art form transforming the dull grey denizens of our city into exquisite canvases.

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A Light Bulb Moment: Great Upcycling Ideas

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If you've still got old light bulbs hanging about and need some bright ideas for upcycling projects, then we're your lights in shining armor! With these great ideas which you can all do at home, it will be love at first light. Get your family to help you too - after all, many hands make light work. OK, I'm done....

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Make your own Laundry Detergent

Whether you’re super sensitive to chemicals, want to have a greener detergent or just want to save some money, making your own laundry detergent is a great way to make your home cleaner, greener and leaner. Here are some recipes that work!

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