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.
When purchasing or planting a tree, be sure to do your research. You want to find one that suits your climate and soil conditions. Knowing how to properly care for it will ensure you are able to hand over a healthy tree to future generations.
In the US alone, 500 million straws are used every day. Single-use plastics are the scourge of the earth as they never fully degrade. Here are some ways you can stop sucking and break your drinking straw habit.
Buying locally-produced products is less convenient and yes, it is often more expensive, but it’s a long-term strategy that reduces your carbon footprint, strengthens your local economy, is environmentally friendly and will save you money in the long run.
When you're out in the woods and need a thin rope or cord for making structures, or lashing down your tarp, the humble cedar tree provides. Learn how to make natural cordage from cedar bark in two minutes!
For those who are afflicted with cabin fever, for the hammock dreamers and the barefoot strollers. For the campfire makers and the lake swimmers, the smores eaters and the star gazers. We know you’re longing for the spring and we’d like to fuel your outdoor dreams.
The amount of time children spend in front of screens has tripled in the last four years, leading many families to make a conscious effort to get outside more. Creating a family garden is a great way to get your kids outside and involved in the natural environment
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