How to Make the Holidays with the Family Less Stressful Using Cannabis
Written By: Kevin Woolery
Edited By: Monica Werkheiser
The holiday season is right around the corner and you know what that means…family gatherings. Chaos in the kitchen, drama at the dinner table, anxiety over gift giving – the expectations of the holiday season can feel stressful and overwhelming. Not this year though, this year will be different. Why you ask? Because this time around you’ve got the herb. So take a look below, we’ve put together some family holiday scenarios and recommended products to help you be better equipped for family this holiday season.
The Goofy Uncle
Want something to help you actually laugh at your uncle’s corny jokes this year? An even keel hybrid that carries a good amount of the limonene to help elevate your mood. May we suggest Diamond Bar from Clade9 to have you laughing at your uncle so much, he’ll think he’s Jim Carrey.
The Nostalgic Grandparent
Is Grandma constantly going on and on about the good ol’ days? Need something to help with patience and give you some focus so you can contribute to the conversation instead spacing out in the middle of her story. Look for products with Beta & Alpha Pinene in them for alertness and focus while also making you more talkative with grandma so you can finally earn that title of favorite grandchild. White Durban by Rhythm is a great option for just such an occasion.
The Cousin Crew
The holidays aren’t all bad, at least you know your favorite cousins are going to show up! So, make sure you got something really good for when y’all go on your annual “walk” before the holiday dinner. (Don’t act like you don’t know what I’m talking about, we’re all adults here) A blissful indica leaning hybrid to uplift you and then bring you back down with a ravenous case of the munchies will have y’all picking up the pace to get back for dinner. For this we recommend something like Gorilla Butter from FullTilt or Pluto 85 from Garden Greens.
The Judgy In-Laws
Whether or not it’s your first time meeting them, holidays with the in-laws can be challenging and anxiety filled. Especially when blending family traditions. We suggest trying some edible THC/CBD combination products to get you out of your shell and make you social around anyone, even a grump like Mr. Scrooge. Try the Sparkling Pear 2:6 gummies from Camino, or if you’re not into gummies you can do the Bliss tablets from 1906.
The Chatty Aunt
Need something for the aunt that seems to always have a million questions? We got you covered. You’ll want to grab a nice sativa with a decent amount of limonene for enhancing sociability and conversations. Pineland Diesel from Fernway or Green Crack from Ozone are both good options. Along with the limonene, they have a good amount of myrcene and pinene for stress reduction and increased focus.
Ultimately, the holidays always bring happiness, frustration, stress, and excitement. So, just take a hit, step back, and enhance your holidays.
