Every year the holidays come and go like a one-horse open sleigh that either cruises merrily by, or crashes and burns. Because let’s be honest, holiday family drama is real. So whether you are preparing for a chill and intimate holiday gathering, or have decided to invite a few in-laws to this year’s jolly festivities, one thing’s for sure: Mary Jane should be invited along too.
So what’s the best way to have a cannabis holiday and add some cheer to the new year? Breaking out your bong of course, and taking a giant lung-full of smoke and then sinking down on the couch for hours. Well, that sure seems like a novel idea if you are planning on flying solo during the holidays.
If however, you have a commitment to either entertain or join a small family gathering this holiday season, then finding a way to consume your favorite bud will look different. With that said, stoners who want to have a marijuana holiday should know that there are plenty of modern ways to enjoy some good bud and to be discreet about it.
So are you ready to add some cannabis to help chill the brunt of the holiday madness? Below are four awesome ways you can bask in the blitz of some good heady weed this holiday season.
Fly High With Space Cakes: Making Cannabis Edibles
Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker’s man. Bake me a SPACE CAKE, as fast as you can. Oh, and make it strong, would you? With the recent legislation around weed in Canada, edibles are everywhere. Edibles are any type of food or beverage that has been infused with THC. Edibles are typically made with a higher potency cannabis extract thus leaving its consumers with a potent, and extra intense mind and body high. With that said, edibles are awesome because a little bit goes a long way.
Even more, you can buy weed concentrates online that will specify their dosage so you will know exactly how much to add to your cannabis-infused holiday recipe. It is also a good idea to keep in mind the different hybrid or dominant strains that will go into your cooking such as Indica vs Sativa. In general, sativa strains produce a more energizing high, while indica strains promote a profound state of relaxation. Looking to ride out the holidays on the couch? Then go ahead and nosh on some indica edibles. On the other side, if you’re planning on doing all the cooking, or having a dance party, sativa edibles may be a better choice. In other words, depending on what type of holiday you are planning, choose your strain wisely.
So how do you celebrate with edibles during the holidays? Since it’s easy to buy weed online in Canada, you can start by finding your favorite strain of cannabis concentrate. Then, bake ‘em’ up in this classic space cake recipe, or stir it’ up into this blitzy new year holiday punch delight. If you are craving something warm, you can snuggle up with a good book and a velvety cup of this classic weed hot chocolate recipe. However or wherever you decide to spend the holidays, if you’re an avid stoner, including edibles to the mix is a must!
Vaping Your Way Through The Holidays
Forget about the in-laws noticing, vaping hardly produces a smell and looks like a pocket-sized e-cigarette. So it’s easy to see why vaping and vape-pens are becoming a popular way to enjoy a nice smooth and discreet toke around the holidays.
Vape-pens can be recharged, reused, or disposed of. They can also be prefilled with a specific quantity of concentrates like resin, shatter, or THC distillates. Vape-pens can be purchased online or by doing an internet search for a dispensary near me, and checking to see if they have vape-pens in stock. Vape-pens are magical because aside from their ease of use and functionality, vapes are easier on the lungs. This is great news for anyone who lives in cold temperatures during the winter months and more susceptible to viruses. And, since vaping has taken the world by storm, you can find almost any type of flavor concentrate to add to your vape. Orange Cookies N’ Cream, spearmint, pineapple, blueberry, whatever your sweet little stoned heart desires, there is a potent cannabis extract to add to your vape-pen.
So if the holiday drama has turned up the heat inside, go ahead and slip out the back door and take a nice long inhale and exhale from your vape-pen. It’s pretty much guaranteed that things will seem a lot merrier when you step back inside.
Lather Yourself in CBD Topicals
Looking to relax around the holidays without getting totally blitzed? While rolling up a fat joint, or noshing on edibles will provide a potent high, sometimes, all we need is a bit of R&R. That’s where weed topicals come in. CBD topicals are fast-acting localized creams, salves, or balms that can help with a variety of afflictions like muscle inflammation and/or pain. Unlike THC, CBD is non-intoxicating, which allows you to enjoy the medicinal properties of the cannabis plant without getting totally buzzed. There are a lot of great DIY CBD balm recipes online, so you can enjoy making a few sacred cannabis creams in the comfort of your own home. Furthermore, if you are looking for some great cannabis gifts this season, CBD balms always delight. So lather up, and go ahead and get oily with a CBD cream of your choice this holiday season.
Bask in Bath of Weed-Infused Bubbles
Say what? A bubble bath infused with weed-infused Epsom salts? Yes, stoner dreams really do come true. Much like topicals, cannabis bath soaks can be made with cannabis oils that may contain THC or CBD. Plus, they are often mixed with a bunch of sweet-smelling essential and natural oils. CBD or THC soaks can invoke a powerful state of relaxation and soothe overworked muscles and stiff joints. Cannabis bath bombs are also a great way to start or end the holidays as they can promote stress-relief. Moreover, if you have been suffering from anxiety and/or sleepless nights, cannabis bath bombs are a perfect remedy to kick insomnia in the butt. Needless to say, cannabis bath salts also make great weed gifts for your stoner friends.
If you find yourself stressed around the holidays this year why not treat yourself to a weed-infused bath bomb? There are plenty of homemade recipes on how to make CBD bath bombs at home. Go ahead and soak up the goodness!
Whether you live for the holiday season or dread the drama that sometimes comes along with it, having a few cannabis remedies on hand will help you cruise calmly through. After all, marijuana holidays are way more chill than any normal holiday. Oh, and let’s not forget the feasting, which is always better after a few puffs, or bites of good bud.
