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Tales from the DM: Flower Power
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Sometimes in a homebrew game, the DM gives you power unimaginable without thinking. Such was the case when I played as a bard in a totally homebrew campaign. None of the typical DnD races were represented, so my bard had a very hippie flavor going on, especially being a plant humanoid. As such, my DM gave me the power that she now wishes she hadn't!To add the flavor of being very one with ... ...more
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Killer Mixes: Household Cleaners You Can't Combine
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I like supercharging my cleaning power, but not at the expense of health and safety. To the unaware, mixing some simple household products can cause dangerous and even deadly, chemical reactions, even in small amounts. As always, keep cleaners out of reach of children and pets, and when in doubt, don't mix any cleaners, but never, ever mix these common solutions:1. Bleach and AmmoniaThis is a ... ...more
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Is it Safe to Grow Oleander?
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In my front yard, I have a whole fence lined with big oleander bushes. They're large and dense enough to give us privacy from the street, and they house a number of birds at different times of the year, which helps control the bug population in my garden, at the expense of a few cherry tomatoes. But oleander, although lovely while in flower, is still absolutely toxic. So why grow it at all? ... ...more
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Protect Your Pets: Skip the Essential Oils
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There's nothing wrong with enjoying the aroma, ambiance, and potential health benefits of essential oils. More than likely, you know somebody that absolutely swears by using a few drops of different essential oils for everything from sleep problems to spiritual misalignment. But if you also enjoy the company of pets in your home, consider leaving the oils out of your regimen, or at least away ... ...more