Plastic trees are reusable indefinitely, if you can store them. Or rent one? I think food banks offer holiday lending libraries sometimes?

The "tinsel" that's dangerous is the USA style lamellae, the long ribbons of shiny. It's pretty risky for small kids, too. Stick to baubles and garlands.

Bathrooms with closed doors (especially with doorknobs, or externally lockable) are a good place to put plants until they fade or can be regifted. Or maybe poinsettia in your bathroom window is nice!

A sealed clip-lock box, a high cupboard, with a child lock on, or all three, can be good for food.

Be especially aware with critters who have a high food drive, which is : how urgently do they seek food when they are hungry? If they cry, chew things, jump up while waiting?

Simply be extra alert. Even if they never showed interest before, their food drive might push them to try suddenly.

i treat this as "allergic to not having taken an antihistamine" tbf HAHAHA

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