It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the perfect opportunity to de-stress, unwind and enjoy the holiday season. Whether you’re already in vacation mode or struggling to slow down during a hectic holiday, cannabis can help keep you toasty and warm through it all. Here are our top tips for cozying up with cannabis this winter.
1
Hot Chocolate By The Fire
For the ultimate cozy cannabis treat, make a steaming mug of hot chocolate and drop in a chocolate- or caramel-flavored Cheeba Chew and stir until dissolved. Enjoy!
2
Bake Cookies
Bake cookies, decorate cookies, make gingerbread houses— there’s no end to fun, festive cookie activities this season. The creative process is as
enjoyable as the end result. Best type of cannabis for baking cookies: Sativa or sativa-dominant hybrid strains high in limonene, a common terpene found in cannabis, may help elevate mood and energy.
3
Holiday Crafting
Whether you’re crafting gifts, decorations or Christmas tree ornaments, this is a great time to settle in and start creating. Best type of cannabis for crafting: Sativa and hybrid strains that are high in pinene are good for any activity that requires focus and presence of mind.
Cannabis To De-Stress
Holidays got you down? Let cannabis give you a boost. While the holidays can be hectic and overwhelming, taking time to relax and de-stress is important. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago and University of Chicago discovered that smaller doses of cannabis (7.5 milligrams or below) can decrease stress.
4
Make A Home Cooked Meal
Whether you’re solo, with a partner, or inviting friends over, few things trump a warm, homecooked meal. Infuse it with cannabis or make cannabis “cocktails” with THC-infused drinks, soda water and fresh fruit juice. Best type of cannabis for home cooking: Hybrid strains that stimulate the appetite. Ask your budtender what they recommend to encourage munchies and maximize food pleasure.
5
Holiday Chores
Even mundane holiday activities can be improved and made cozy with cannabis. Crank your favorite Christmas music, consume your cannabis of choice, and knock out the remaining to-do items on your list. Best type of cannabis for chores: The type of chore will determine if you need a strain that’s more energizing or more relaxing. Consult your budtender for the best strains for your activity.
6
Movie Night In
Queue up your most beloved holiday movies, prep the popcorn and settle in for an evening of couch lock. Best type of cannabis for movie night: Hybrid and indica-dominant hybrid strains that are relaxing and help release body tension but won’t make you too sleepy.
