Smells of the Holidays
Who doesn't just love the smell of cinnamon and spice and everything nice that translates into the holiday season. However those of us who share our homes with birds, often feel a little left out because scented candles and holiday air fresheners and plug ins, are almost always totally off limits in our homes. Most all of these items are deadly to our birds. A general rule of thumb when it comes to candles, potpourri, plug ins, and air sprays, is the better it smells, the more toxic it probably is for our feathered friends. Essential oils are very toxic to birds. So how do we join in the holiday spirit and spruce up our indoor smells beyond the pine scent of the live Christmas tree or fresh pine wreath over the mantle? It is actually very simple indeed. Gather up some cooking spices such as ground cinnamon, cinnamon sticks, ground and/or whole cloves, and some ground pumpkin pie spice. Then find a warming pot such as one for potpourri or a small siz...