There are a lot of reasons to not pick wildflowers and use them for arrangements at home. First, in many communities, it's simply illegal. Second, the flowers are needed by bees and insects, which feed on the nectar and pollen. And third, they actually can be dangerous for you to pick. Giant hogweed is a common flowering weed that resembles the popular Queen Anne's lace; it would seem to make for gorgeous arrangements at home. The problem? Its sap is so dangerous, it can cause third-degree burns and even blindness if you rub your eyes after touching it. For all of these reasons, let wildflowers be just that: wild.

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With many of us cutting our own hair at home, be wary of the viral tip that encourages you to leave your clippings outside in hopes birds will pick them up to feather their nests. While the intention is good, the end result can be very bad for birds. The reality is human hair is both thin and strong, and it can easily wrap around a bird's leg or neck, causing serious damage or even death. The thicker your hair, the higher the possibility. Instead, take your nitrogen-rich hair clippings and bury them in your garden or soil. If you don't have a backyard, toss them in the trash.

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Ever wonder what to do with an apple core? If you've chopped up a bunch of apples to make a pie or homemade apple sauce, save the cores. The easiest DIY is to brew hot apple tea; just pour boiling water over apple cores and toss in some red apple skin to give the tea a bright pink hue. The delicious brew is loaded with magnesium, potassium and vitamin C. It's the perfect tea to sip before bed to help promote healthy sleep and to reduce inflammation. You can also search online for how to turn apple cores into homemade apple cider vinegar. It's easy and delicious.

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