The Best Ways To Recover From A Hangover

Anthony Washington

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November 21, 2023

The Best Ways To Recover From A Hangover

The day before and after Thanksgiving are known for being HUGE drinking holidays. In fact the Wednesday before turkey day is known as Drinksgiving or Blackout Wednesday. After Friday comes the holiday season with parties, brunches, and happy hours, and maybe drinks with dinner, all leading to at least one hangover.

Alcohol triggers an inflammatory response from the immune system. In turn, the immune system may trigger certain agents that commonly produce physical symptoms including a headache, inability to concentrate, memory problems and nausea. Not a pretty picture, but here are the best ways to recover from a hangover.

There are two tracks to recover from a hangover – before and after. Assuming you are going to drink heavily, you have to remember two things. Drink plenty of fluids like water while imbibing to avoid dehydration. Next take a pain reliever — but not Tylenol. Aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, other brands), and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

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Also, avoid dark colored alcohol. Data has indicted clear liquors, such as vodka and gin, tend to cause hangovers less frequently than dark ones like whiskey, red wine, and tequila. The main form of alcohol in alcoholic beverages is ethanol, but the darker liquors contain chemically related compounds (congeners), including methanol. The same enzymes process ethanol and methanol, but methanol metabolites are especially toxic, so they may cause a worse hangover.

But, if you still wake up with a hangover, there is a hope and here are potential cures.

People forget to eat when they drink, lowering their blood sugar. Toast and juice is a way to gently nudge levels back to normal. This should be followed by a a big brunch or brunch.

Consider a gummy. A dose like 10mg will not only get you out of the painful headspace, it will begin to work on your inflammation as you get a body high. Use something non-aggressive like tincture (glycerin), a hard candy, or a beverage. Anything baked or food-like may just be overwhelming taste wise.

Enjoy soda, coffee or tea. Caffeine may not have any special anti-hangover powers, but as a stimulant, it could help with the grogginess. Try it and go back to bed and sleep for a bit.

Pop some vitamin B or Zinc. A study published in The Journal of Clinical Medicine evaluated the diets for 24 hours before and after excessive drinking occurred. It was a small study and results were based on the participants saying what they ate. However, they did find that people whose food and beverage consumption contained greater amounts of zinc and B vitamins had less severe hangovers.

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Since the hangover is at it’s most painful as the last of the alcohol is leaving your system, you could consider the age old cure of “hair of the dog” and have a Bloody Mary.

Walks With Weed Are Good For The Waist And Mind

Amy Hansen

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November 21, 2023

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Walks With Weed Are Good For The Waist And Mind

It is the time of year for sumptuous feasts, lots of drinks and chatting. This could be rough on your waist and your mindset…here is a solution

It is the most wonderful time of year, and also the most indulgent. Just one more drink, cookie, party…all effecting our mental health and waistlines. Stress increases around the holidays with 44% of women report an increase of stress during the holidays and 31% of men. For women, stress may be a function of greater family responsibilities during the holidays. Consider taking a stroll to how unwind. Walks with weed are good for the waist and mind.

Walking after eating can aid in digestion. It can help food move through the digestive system more rapidly and help reduce bloating. Walking provides other key benefits. Exercise helps the waist line and digestion which is helpful during a season filled with food and drink. It also increases your muscle flexibility. Another advantage is it gives your mind time to relax, absorb and process information.

If you use marijuana, pick energizing strains focused on joy-inducing properties which help walkers better enjoy their stroll time. And for those with difficulty or pain with walking , some strains provide a safe method to improve their walking abilities.

Walking can give your mind a moment and to unplug. The holidays can be very stimuli intense which can over stimulate our brain and doesn’t vive us Downtime replenishes the brain’s stores of attention and motivation, encourages productivity and creativity, and is essential to both achieve our highest levels of performance and simply form stable memories in everyday life. It valuable during a busy and over stimulated season.

Marijuana can help with the stress and can make walks so much more pleasing. Gummies are extremely popular and it is a good way to manage a soft dose for a stroll. If you are going to on a walk after having some weed, keep to an easy course, don’t overdose and make sure you have a way to communicate with others in case something happens.

While walking with weed the air my seem fresher and the scenery a bit more beautiful, which can also reduce your anxiety and make for a better day.

Don’t Cook, 5 Things To Bring For Thanksgiving

Maria Loreto

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November 21, 2023

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Don’t Cook, 5 Things To Bring For Thanksgiving

One of the great roles of Thanksgiving is the guest! If you don’t cook or have time to create an insta-worthy creation to be share and documented for future generations, being a non-culinary guest is a treat. But you want to do it right and bring something which pleases the host and can be used appropriate. Don’t cook, 5 things to bring for Thanksgiving which will should be a hit!

Leftover containers

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Leftover containers are lifesavers on Thanksgiving parties, giving everyone the chance to take some food home after you’re all done hanging out. Disposable leftover containers can be purchased everywhere and in large amounts and might not be the prettiest, but are definitely the most useful contribution you can provide.

Flowers

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Flowers are always a great present for hosts, especially on Thanksgiving. This holiday encourages togetherness and positivity and flowers are the best embodiment of this message, never taking up much space and being malleable enough so hosts have some freedom with what they do with them.

Wine

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Wine is the official Thanksgiving alcoholic drink, making this the safest item on this list. Unless no one drinks – you can have a field day with this choice. Champagne is a great choice for pre-meal and post meal or a fun after dinner beverage like port or limoncello. Also digestifs are alcoholic beverages served after a meal to help settle the stomach and commence the digestion process. These beverages tend to be stronger in alcohol than apéritifs and are usually consumed neat

Dessert

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Thanksgiving dessert is a classic, much easier to transport than savory foods and providing an option to guests who want to have something sweet after all the food they had. There are dozens of Thanksgiving desserts that can be made from scratch or bought from a bakery.

Candles

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You might think candles are boring and they might be, at least a little bit, but there’s tons of options for the fall season that smell amazing and make homes feel cozy. Candles are a great present for homeowners, something that’ll last for a while and that they’ll love to have around their place.

Republicans Want Weed, But Does The GOP Care

Terry Hacienda

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November 20, 2023

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Republicans Want Weed, But Does The GOP Care

The majority of Republican voters are starting to annoy the DC GOP.

In the last couple of years, the elected members of the GOP have lukewarm, best about legal cannabis. Early on, Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was the leader of the GOP’s policy including blocking weed, but he seems to slightly be losing his gip. The House passed SAFE Banking and has been very open to less restrictions on the cannabis industry providing more opportunities and tax revenue, but McConnell blocked the bill. Earlier this year, the Senate took up SAFER Banking only to have chaos in House delaying any action. Unfortunately for the GOP, the last Gallop polling shows republicans want weed, but does the GOP care?

The current House speaker, Mike Johnson (R-LA) has a very clear vision of the future and believes if he works hard enough, he will be able put now laws and restrictions in place to do it. turns out 55% of Republicans support legal weed, but does their party’s majority focus matter to the electeds?

The recent two elections show the GOP seems to be out of step with enough of their base to hand them election failures. Speaker Johnson doesn’t smoke, swear, drink or use banks. But the good news he has shown a certain willingness to work with Democrats around budget.

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If Johnson is open to budget deals, passing SAFER Banking in the Senate will be a benefit for state via the tax revenue and the economy. SAFER Banking will be help the cannabis industry continue to grow providing more job and cash into the economy. Despite the constant increase of new customers, the onerous federal and state legal issues puts a drag on the legal marijuana industry and has a direct hit to bottom lines.

The Biden administration has begun the process of changing the classification of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. In summer, the Department of Health and Human Services — after conducting a scientific review — recommended that marijuana be moved to Schedule III. The Drug Enforcement Administration is now tasked with making the final decision, likely to come in the first half of next year.

Other good news is there is now a significant chuck of the alcohol and tobacco industry are vested in the cannabis world and legalization only benefits those industry’s bottom line.

If the GOP wants to start winning elections, they are going to have start listening to voters. And legal marijuana and medical marijuana is probably the safest first step.

Ready For Green Wednesday

Sarah Johns

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November 20, 2023

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Cyber Monday and Black Friday aren’t the only big holidays for fans of marijuana – hello Green Wednesday

Up until around 2010, Black Friday was the mega shopping day of the year. It was a combination of festive cheer, mega deals and, at times, a MMA brawl. Stories emerged of fights and chaos as shoppers rushed to get the best prices. Then online shopping soared and Cyber Monday became a rival for gift purchases and deals to be had. But are you ready for Green Wednesday? Yes, Green Wednesday is when the cannabis industry goes wild.

To be fair, Green Wednesday is the third biggest marijuana shopping day of the year….behind 4/20 and Black Friday (right?). BDSA, a leading cannabis data analyst company shared this information about consumer trends.

“Green Wednesday and Black Friday consistently experience the highest surge in cannabis sales of any holiday, other than 420,” said Brendan Mitchel-Chesebro, analyst at BDSA. “These insights are important for retailers looking to optimize their holiday strategies. By preparing for increased foot traffic with increased staff and an ample supply of popular products instead of leaning into promotions, retailers will win with consumers this holiday season.”

Marijuana is following a trend. The third biggest alcohol day of the year, meanwhile, was the day before Thanksgiving. It has been nicknamed “Drinksgiving” or “Blackout Wednesday,” and is becoming an increasingly popular drinking holiday. Poughkeepsie, Boston, Houston, Portland, OR, and Wichita, KS excel in this new holiday.

Green Wednesday can see an over 66% increase in sales for the day. If you want to bring something unique to Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving, you can always bring an infused canned turkey gravy. Yes, there are such things. But the most popular, by far according to BDSA, are gummies. The perfect hostess gift if you know they enjoy a little chill time.

Not only is there a rush to purchase, some dispensaries offer deals – always a plus during the holiday season. To maximize your chance for value, sign up for your favorite dispensary email, talk to the budtender leading up the Green Wednesday and be open to trying new things.

As you get ready for Green Wednesday, have a great chill Thanksgiving

Crazy Trend Of Pumpkin Spice Alcohol and Marijuana

Sarah Johns

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November 20, 2023

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Crazy Trend Of Pumpkin Spice Alcohol and Marijuana

It is a crazy popular and one of Starbucks best sellers of all time…but Pumpkin Spice alcohol and marijuana?

Starbucks unleaded it into the world with the famous latte, now there is soap, candles, room fresheners and even an herb packs. Now there is a crazy trend of pumpkin spice alcohol and marijuana. Yes both industries are riding the autumn wave of flavor need and producing products.

The day before Thanksgiving is one of the biggest drinking days of the year. It has been nicknamed “Drinksgiving” or “Blackout Wednesday”. And Green Wednesday is the third biggest marijuana shopping day of the year….behind 4/20 and Black Friday. We confirmed the trend with BDSA, a leading cannabis data analyst company.

Here are some of the Pumpkin Spice treats you can find.

Alcohol

Bailey’s has jumped into the autumn mix, it wasn’t enough with regular, chocolate, and a wacky Pina Colada, they now have have just the gourd frenzy. Bailey’s thought is for autumn, they have spiced up Baileys with a twist of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, with every mouthful exploding like a tasty firework on a chilly night.

Not to be outdone, Captain Morgan has “Jack-Blast: – a pumpkin spice rum! They share it is the perfect shot to celebrate the end of an epic night or to toast the adventures that await this holiday season.

Vodka had to jump into the pumpkin patch and Pinnacle released their own flavor. Their weet, well-rounded flavor of creamy pumpkin filling with hints of flaky crust and whipped cream topping. Smooth pumpkin flavor with a touch of spice and whipped cream

Marijuana

Not to be outdone, the marijuana industry also taking to carving a slice of the trend. There is Pumpkin Spice marijuana seeds are a feminized strain

Colorado’s Native Roots is releasing its pumpkin spice marijuana vape pen cartridges and expects a boon of sales on Green Wednesday. The flavors of pumpkin pie – cinnamon, ginger, anise and clove — are actually natural chemical compounds in cannabis, making it more enjoyable.

Of course, the most popular used version of marijuana are gummies – and company are taking advantage of it. Tillman Tranquils has a Pumpkin Spice gummies at a 15mg does. The sativa treat will help you manage the holiday stress.

It seems the pumpkin spice crazy is here to stay.

How CBD Might Help Reduce Holiday Stress

Becky Garrison

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November 20, 2023

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How CBD Might Help Reduce Holiday Stress

The frantic pace of the holidays can be tough for the mind and body – maybe CBD can help

While the holiday season is filled with excitement and fun, it can be a hard on the mind and body.Holiday fare is typically very high in calories. While pleasing to the palate, these foods can slow down digestion, reflux, bloating and other tummy issues. Everyone, at some points gets a bit stressed with the additional to-do list.

Recover from Holiday Mania

One’s mind can easily go into on overdrive from too much holiday frenzy. CBD can have a calming effect allowing one to turn one’s mind off and get adequate sleep. Along those lines, CBD can be a very effective tool in helping one stay focused while engaging in relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga, or exercise.

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Survive the Rigors of Holiday Travel

For those traveling over the holidays, CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties can help combat the mood swings, headaches, and stiff muscles often accompany the stress of travel especially if one is traveling for more than a few hours at a stretch.

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Maintain The Holiday Glow

A CBD-infused topical can help keep one’s skin and subtle thus making one appear to be relaxed. As CBD is an antioxidant, it can help combat the free radicals which can produce visible signs of aging. Also, the anti-inflammatory properties of CBD can help reduce skin redness and irritation often caused during the winter months.

Stay Social and Sober

When attending holiday events, CBD can be invaluable in helping one stay calm with attending stressful holiday parties. Also, adding CBD to an alcoholic drink or consuming a CBD-infused beverage in lieu of a cocktail can prevent one from consuming too much alcohol. Furthermore, anecdotal evidence seems to suggest consuming CBD with alcohol can reduce hangovers.

Help with Digestion

CBD can help with the stressors from consuming too much holiday fatty foods. Along those lines, CBD works as a digestive aid by helping control IBS symptoms, as well as helping reduce holiday weight gain by regulating insulin levels and converting fat.

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Reduce Headaches

The anti-inflammatory properties present in CBD can help one deal with any headaches caused from too much stress.

A CBD tincture taken sublingually or a CBD-infused drink will enter the bloodstream the quickest for those looking for more immediate relief. When consuming edibles, be mindful of the sugar content of a given CBD product so one does not get a sugar high which will only add to one’s stress. Topicals can also provide immediate relief, and are particularly helpful for introducing CBD into an anti-stress regime for those wary of trying any CBD product.

5 Fall Drinks To Replace The Pumpkin Spice Latte

Maria Loreto

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November 19, 2023

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5 Fall Drinks To Replace The Pumpkin Spice Latte

It is the festive time of year – but you can overdo pumpkin spice….we got you

It seems a lot of people hate the drink and yet it remains seriously popular. But sometimes you need break, so here are 5 fall drinks to replace the pumpkin spice latte. Over two decades, Starbucks has sold hundreds of millions of Pumpkin Spice Lattes, and the beverage has become Starbucks most popular seasonal beverage of all time. It has inspired a variety of pumpkin spice products in the marketplace, including cereal, dish soap and scented candles. There is now pumpkin spice weed and alcohol. The craze continues.

The flavor of pumpkin is amazing. It signals the beginning of the holiday season, but you can quickly grow tired of it when all the restaurants and coffee houses in your vicinity are adding a little pumpkin flavoring to their coffees and desserts. As an alternative, there are drinks which will also make you want to curl up on your couch with a fluffy blanket.

Hot Butterbeer Latte

Butterbeer inspired hundreds of people from all over the world when it first appeared on the Harry Potter books, because the name just sounds delicious. Luckily, tons of people have been playing with the idea of the drink, with Starbucks even selling a version of it during the fall season. Their recipe contains milk, caramel syrup, toffee nut syrup, cinnamon dolce syrup, whipped cream, and a shot of espresso. There are also lots of recipes like this one circling the internet.

Chai Latte

Plenty of coffee houses and tea shops sell chai lattes, a drink that is warm and contains plenty of spice that fits neatly with the Fall season. Starbucks’ Chai Tea Latte is a yearlong favorite of theirs.

Spiced Latte

Spiced lattes are perfect for people who love spice but have a low tolerance for pumpkin. This drink varies depending on the store that sells it, but it generally contains ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and other delicious spices. It’s can also be prepared at home with simple ingredients.

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Dunkin’ Donuts Maple Pecan Coffee

Dunkin Donuts’ Maple Pecan Coffee was first introduced on 2017 for the store’s special Fall menu. Taking a different approach to flavors inspired by Fall, this drink became a quick favorite, making other coffee houses introduce their own versions of the drink.

Homemade PSL

One of the drawbacks of Pumpkin Spice Lattes is the fact that they contain lots of sugar and empty calories. While you could order the drink with a whole milk substitute, you could also prepare it at home, controlling how much sugar and syrups are added in.

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The Best Whiskey And Pie Pairings For Thanksgiving

Margarett Waterbury

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November 18, 2023

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The Best Whiskey And Pie Pairings For Thanksgiving

By the time dessert rolls around, most of us are simply too full to be rowdy, and we need something big and bold to cut through the buttery crust of our final indulgences.

As everyone sets down for their feast of choice on Thanksgiving – the right drink only makes it all the better. For some it is water or tea, others a good wine, but to bring out some nuance, whiskey could be the perfect partner at the end of the meal. Like a tango, whiskey adds and uplifts the flavors of desserts.

Artful pairing of whiskey with savory foods is certainly possible, but it can be challenging, Higher-proof than beer and wine, whiskey can mask or overpower delicate flavors, and having more than one or two glasses of whiskey over the course of dinner might spell disaster, especially if this year’s conversation turns to politics.

But by the time dessert rolls around, most of us are simply too full to be rowdy, and we need something big and bold to cut through the buttery crust of our final indulgences. Here are the whiskey and pie pairings I’ll be reaching for this year:

Wild Turkey Rare Breed | Pumpkin Pie

Bourbon is a natural match with the spicy, rich flavor of pumpkin pie, and Wild Turkey Rare Breedhas the spice and high proof to stand up to the toasty flavor of a well-browned crust. Both also exemplify the best of New World culinary traditions, making this pairing satisfying from a gustatory and intellectual perspective.

Lock Stock & Barrel Rye | Pecan Pie

Lock Stock & Barrel is a big, spicy rye with an incredible punch of flavor – just the right companion for that heady concoction of sugar, fat, and carbohydrates that is pecan pie. All that spice cuts through the sweet heaviness of the pie, while dark herbal flavors in the whiskey accentuate the nutty flavor of the pecans.

Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or | Apple Pie

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Apple pie might be quintessentially American, but it sure pairs well with this import. Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or spends 12 years maturing in casks that once held Sauternes, a French dessert wine made from botrytis-infected grapes. Honeyed and delicate, it’s the perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and an underlying freshness, just like apple pie.

Lagavulin 16 | Chocolate Pie

Ah, the dessert of champions. Lagavulin’s rich malty body, sweet flavor, and pungent peat smoke pair beautifully with the flavor of high-quality dark chocolate. Instead of clashing, Lagavulin 16’smarine smoke accentuates the earthy flavors of chocolate just like a few grains of sea salt, and dark chocolate’s slightly bitter note makes Lagavulin taste sweeter and more refined than ever before.

Great Whiskeys For A Friendsgiving

Anthony Washington

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November 17, 2023

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It’s the time of year where people gather together and enjoy each other’s company, good food and hopefully something delicious to wash it all down. While wine is the general go to for dinner parties, beer, vodka, and bubbles are also in the mix. But what about great whiskeys for a Friendsgiving. Some pair well with the flavors of meats and vegetables and adds an earthiness to the palate.

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Here are time-tested, proven suggestions for crowd-pleasing whiskeys to plunk down on the table after the plates are cleared and before the babysitters need to be relieved.

Oban 14-Year-Old

Oban 14-Year-Old is quickly climbing the ranks of my favorite all-purpose single malts. It’s the best of both worlds. It has high-toned peat and opulent, vanilla-soaked oak. It’s rich yet nuanced, sweet yet smoky, and interesting without being in the least bit challenging. It also pairs beautifully with chocolate.

George Dickel Barrel Select

This small batch release from George Dickel is aged between 10 and 12 years, right in the sweet spot for American whiskey. Balanced, mellow, and with signature George Dickel minerality, this is a lovely bottle to share with friends who might not know just how delicious Dickel can be.

Hibiki Whiskey

Noted Chef Justin Khanna encourages to people to mix it up with this Japanese whiskey. The House of Suntory a this delicate balance of several malt and grain whiskies is meticulously crafted goodness which pairs without overwhelmed savory flavors.

Basil Hayden’s

Everybody loves bourbon, but not everybody loves the 120+ proof cask strength stuff that’s so popular these days. Basil Hayden’s is a gentler whiskey from Jim Beam and still manages to hang on to all those fruity, spicy characteristics which make American whiskey so enjoyable. Plus, it comes wearing a fun little paper vest.

Redbreast 12-Year-Old

Most cringe from the word “smooth” used to describe whiskey—what does such a thing mean? Has anybody ever tasted a gritty whiskey?—but once in a while, the adjective does come to mind. Redbreast 12-Year-Old is silky, sweet, supple, and downright seductive, a seamless homage to the mellow flavors of malted barley and integrated oak. Don’t call it “smooth,” but your guests almost certainly will.

Have a great holiday season and venture out with some great whiskeys for Friendsgiving.

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It is the time of year for sumptuous feasts, lots of drinks and chatting. This could be rough on your waist and your mindset…here is a solution

Leftover containers

Flowers

Wine

Dessert

Candles

The majority of Republican voters are starting to annoy the DC GOP.

Cyber Monday and Black Friday aren’t the only big holidays for fans of marijuana – hello Green Wednesday

It is a crazy popular and one of Starbucks best sellers of all time…but Pumpkin Spice alcohol and marijuana?

Alcohol

Marijuana

The frantic pace of the holidays can be tough for the mind and body – maybe CBD can help

Recover from Holiday Mania

Survive the Rigors of Holiday Travel

Maintain The Holiday Glow

Stay Social and Sober

Help with Digestion

Reduce Headaches

It is the festive time of year – but you can overdo pumpkin spice….we got you

Hot Butterbeer Latte

Chai Latte

Spiced Latte

Dunkin’ Donuts Maple Pecan Coffee

Homemade PSL

By the time dessert rolls around, most of us are simply too full to be rowdy, and we need something big and bold to cut through the buttery crust of our final indulgences.

Wild Turkey Rare Breed | Pumpkin Pie

Lock Stock & Barrel Rye | Pecan Pie

Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or | Apple Pie

Lagavulin 16 | Chocolate Pie

Oban 14-Year-Old

George Dickel Barrel Select

Hibiki Whiskey

Basil Hayden’s

Redbreast 12-Year-Old

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