So... for the $100 freebie a few weeks ago, they offered 5 spells and/or spirits on one piece. One of the spirits I got was a gargoyle.
Only... my husband is SEVERELY allergic to peanuts. As in, we never go to Chinese restaurants because they use peanut oil and the oil is in the air and he swells up. As in, if I eat anything with peanuts in it, I not only have to brush my teeth, gums, cheeks, and tongue for five minutes, and swish with mouthwash, but even after all that, I still can't kiss my husband for several hours, without him swelling up like a balloon.
So. We have NOTHING with peanuts, including anything that might have been processed in the same place as peanuts, in the house.
Here's my plan. I have tiger's eye beads EVERYWHERE - I can give those as offerings. I am investing in TONS of green tea lights, to be burned on her special day. I'm purchasing some powdered Arnica root from an online pagan store - but Arnica is highly toxic, so if I offer her this, I will offer it while wearing gloves, and afterwards, wash the vessel VERY carefully. I looked up Creeping Vine, but apparently this can refer to anything, including Ivy... so I think what I'm going to do is find a hanging creeper houseplant, and keep the gargoyle's charging box and toys in the (hopefully green) planter. I'll let her choose where the plant gets hung... alligator hooks mean I can hang it anywhere she wants - I suspect she'll want the planter near the front door... just a feeling.
So... if you would like to add a gargoyle to your household and have been holding back because of a peanut allergy, I offer these solutions.
And just so you know... She won't be the only one going without her favorite thing... I love Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, PB&J sandwiches, and those peanut butter wafer cookies, too. However, my love for my husband outshines my adoration of Nature's Valley peanut bars. Hopefully, she and I will happily suffer in silence together.
Brightest blessings...
Selqet
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