He is all over social media making people life and scratch their heads, but does Matt Rife consumer marijuana?
For those who are on social media or who love comedy, you have probably heard of Matt Rife. He is a wildly successful comedian on TikTok, where he has amassed more than 18 million followers. On Instagram he has 6 million and his live performances are popular. Currently he is sharing his struggles as being “hot” and a comedian, he says it makes it extra hard. So you wonder with all the pressure of being at “it” boy, does Matt Rife use weed.
From Ohio, Rife first took an interest in comedy at 14 years old when a teacher encouraged him to be in a high talent show. He did the show, and then started performing professionally a year later at just 15. He has been doing well since.
As a comedian, Rife is best known for his self-produced comedy specials: Only Fans (2021), Matthew Steven Rife (2023) and Walking Red Flag (2023), as well as his appearance on Bring the Funny in 2019. He has had guest roles on the sketch comedy and improv game show series Wild ‘n Out, and comedy television series Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Fresh Off the Boat.
The question really isn’t does Rife use weed, but how much! He is know for working his weed use in his comedy acts, including consuming on stage. The 28 year old has made a brand out of being handsome, stoned and funny. During one show, a guy from Texas, who may have had al little alcohol, ends up partaking with Rife who during the show. Check it out HERE.
Early on Rife shares about his marijuana life…
Rife gives a light-hearted touch to his cannabis use and helps make it mainstream – it the way Dean Martin made normalized martinis and drinking.
The holiday season is a time of indulgence, but sometimes you may go a bit far. Here is a way to come down if you went a wee to far
Indulgence seems to be the key word of the holiday season. Grand meals, gifts galore, egg nog, candies, social occasions, family all combine to a faster than usual pace. And for a number, they indulge in alcohol and marijuana. While an alcohol high is one thing, a marijuana can be treated, here are quick ways to come down if too high during the holidays.
Here is a solution in case things go sideways since no one enjoys being super high and having relatives asking them about their job prospects or the people they’re dating.
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Have some water
It may seem basic, but water is very important when it comes to managing a really intense high, especially if you’re the kind of person who gets cottonmouth. Drink something cold and preferably non-alcoholic or caffeinated to keep you from getting more intoxicated than you already are. And make sure to hold on to that drink. Take periodic sips and get refills, which will help you feel grounded. Snacking on something (not edibles!) might also help.
Go for a walk
If you’re too high and can barely speak, maybe it’s time to go outside. A change of scenery and some fresh air can do wonders for you, and it’s also a great way to prevent people from giving you weird looks. Try to go for your walk with someone you trust and who knows what’s going on with you; you don’t want to get lost in the middle of a Thanksgiving dinner party.
Take a shower
If you can make a quick escape and take a shower, do it. A quick shower can help you relax and distract you from your high.
Doing an activity that requires some focus can also help you feel grounded and more in control of your senses. Try to watch some light TV, play a video game, focus on the delicious food without appearing ravenous, or talking to a friend or relative you trust. If you’re surrounded by family, keep your talking to a minimum, since that’s the best way of not blowing your cover. Stick to basic questions and you should be fine.
Get ready to act
Most people won’t notice a thing if you’re careful, so try to keep your cool and remind yourself that no one knows the depths of your high except for yourself. If you think someone is looking at you weird or asking you too many questions, just chalk it up to marijuana-induced paranoia. The best thing you can do at the moment is stay calm and remind yourself that this is momentary.
From your fridge, to pantry to bathroom cabinet, keeping up with what’s good and what has expired is tough.
The good thing about vodka is it doesn’t expire. But wine and beer can get old, lose flavor and just get plan bad. Nothing is worse than out of date milk, moldy bread and old meats. But does marijuana have an expiration date?
Moldy and/or old weed, when taken, may not lead to damaging health issues, but it can affect you if you have underlying health conditions. If you are 100% healthy, you will observe that it isn’t as potent as when it was still fresh. Older weed also has a different feel, taste, and texture, making it quite unappealing to users. You wouldn’t like such moldy weed hence the reason it is advised that you don’t keep your weed for too long. So how long should you store your weed? And how long does weed stay fresh?
How long does weed stay fresh?
If you store the weed properly, it can remain suitable for six months to 1 year. After this stated period, the dried weed starts to lose its potency and aroma. Works of research suggests that weed loses 16% of THC when it is left for an entire year, and it continually drops from there.
From 16% at one year, it gets to 26% THC lost in two years, and 34% THC lost in three years. If you leave the weed for more than four years, you will lose 41% THC. What’s the purpose of weed without THC? Why would you keep the weed for that long?
In some cases, it is possible that you unintentionally left the weed; maybe you traveled for a long time or forgot that you had weed. Regardless of the reason, you should be intentional with how you use your weed such that if you will not use it within six months, don’t buy it.
How can I tell if my weed is old?
The smell
The first sign that your weed is old is its smell. The weed that has stayed for too long will have a different scent and an entirely different aroma from what you initially bought.
Some weeds may also have a harsh smell and taste, which can be a significant turn-over for anyone. Please pay attention to your weed’s aroma when you first buy it so you can tell the difference between a fresh weed and a thick weed.
The appearance
Next are the weed’s outlook and appearance, which gives you an indication that it is too old. Fresh weed doesn’t crumble or look spongy when you break a part of it: if any of these happens, it is too old. If it seems too dry or even too moist, it has become too old for use.
Feeling sick after consumption
We hope you don’t get to this third sign because it is unpleasant, but it is also a sign of old weed. If you consume old weed, you might feel unwell afterward: the primary symptom will be an upset stomach. If you are unsure how long you’ve left the weed, please don’t consume it to avoid this unpleasant experience.
When searching for molds, you must do it carefully as it is possible to miss the molds. Molds can be hard to see unless you take a more careful and closer look. You will see small, white fuzzy spots on the weed that has a powdery feel when you look closely. Molds also have a musty smell that will remind you of hay.
Now, if your weed is not very old, it is still advisable that you do a mold inspection as sometimes molds appear on weed even when they are not very old. If you consume the molds on weeds, you will experience coughing, vomiting, and nausea.
For those with a weak immune system, inhaling the smoke or vapors of mold-infested weed can cause damaging illness and sometimes death (when it is taken excessively). Generally, if it looks or smells terribly, please toss it (even if it isn’t old).
How can I store my weed properly?
Now we need to learn the correct way to store weed, and there are some things you should know. Oxygen, temperature, humidity, and light affect your cannabis immensely, from its taste to its aroma and even potency.
Therefore to store weed safely without the negative impacts we’ve discussed, you should do the following:
Purchase the right jars
Please don’t use plastic bags to store your weed because they have static that affects the weed’s trichomes. Trichomes are the parts of the plant that produces cannabinoids and terpenes, and without these properties, the weed will lose its potency.
The best storage option for weed is a glass jar: this is airtight, it doesn’t have a static charge, and limits the weed’s exposure to oxygen. Glass jars are also inexpensive and easily accessible for purchase.
If you are unsure about the humidity, please get a humidity pack for the containers you use, one meant for cannabis, and you would get it right.
Keep the weed in a cool, dry, and dark place
Weed should be kept in a cool, dry, and dark place away from sunlight. If you place the weed under sunlight, it will break down, and molds will start to grow on it. Keep it in the dark place like a cabinet at a temperature below 77°F.
Don’t keep it in the freezer
Your weed will become brittle and easily break off if you put it in a refrigerator. The refrigerator also exposes the weed to excess moisture, which leads to molds’ build-up, so avoid refrigerators.
Cannabis is fast becoming a treasured product because of its versatility to us both as a medicinal agent or recreational product. Take care of it like you do other drugs and valuable items in your home by storing it properly. Keep weed in a sealed container, safe from heat, sunlight, and moisture. With these safety tips and strategies, you can have very fresh and potent weed that can last up to a year.
New research utilizing a data-centric approach showed that marijuana significantly reduced the effects of these mental illnesses.
The holiday season for most people is a fun time of the year filled with turkey, celebrations, and family and friend gatherings. Media reenforces is a merry good cheer time for everyone. But some some it is a time filled with sadness, self-reflection, loneliness, and anxiety. Marijuana may help holiday anxiety and depression. During the holidays, 62% of respondents to a study described their stress level as “very or somewhat” elevated during the holidays, while only 10% reported no stress during the season.
A Washington State study utilized a data-centric approach using human test subjects to reveal marijuana’s efficacy in treating depression, anxiety, and stress found in everyday life. Published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, the study concluded that “[c]annabis reduces perceived symptoms of negative affect in the short-term, but continued use may exacerbate baseline symptoms of depression over time.”
Utilizing information provided by the marijuana app Strainprint, which helps medical users tracks their cannabis doses and strains, researchers were able to examine how subjects used cannabis within the comforts of their home. As lead author on the study Carrie Cutler told Health Europa, that approach is a departure from previous research around mental illness and cannabis.
“Existing research on the effects of cannabis on depression, anxiety and stress are very rare and have almost exclusively been done with orally administered THC pills in a laboratory,” Cutler said. “What is unique about our study is that we looked at actual inhaled cannabis by medical marijuana patients who were using it in the comfort of their own homes as opposed to a laboratory.”
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According to their analysis, the researchers found that marijuana low in THC and high in CBD was most effective at reducing depression symptoms, while high-THC/high-CBD cannabis “was best for reducing perceived symptoms of stress.” Interestingly, the data also showed that women responded with larger decreases in anxiety after marijuana consumption than men.
More specifically, 89,3% of all session saw significant drop-offs with depression symptoms after smoking marijuana. However, 3.2% of sessions had those symptoms exacerbated while 7.5% of session elicited no change. For session tracking anxiety and stress, more than 90% of sessions had significant reduction in those symptoms. Whether marijuana increased symptoms of anxiety and stress, or played no role at all, followed similar statistical patterns as the depression numbers.
“This is to my knowledge one of the first scientific studies to provide guidance on the strains and quantities of cannabis people should be seeking out for reducing stress, anxiety and depression,” Cutler said. “Currently, medical and recreational cannabis users rely on the advice of bud tenders whose recommendations are based off of anecdotal not scientific evidence.”
Anxiety and related disorders are among the most prevalent mental health conditions in the U.S. While antidepressant and anti-anxiety medications can be effective, they also come with significant side effects. As a result, some individuals are turning to alternative treatments, such as cannabis. But using cannabis comes with its own set of risks. “While it can be used as an alternative treatment for certain types of stress and anxiety, cannabis is not a one-size-fits-all solution and may not be suitable for everyone,” says psychiatrist Dr. Amanda Kingston.
Some people only have access to black market marijuana and others find it easier to buy from their guy – but is it safe?
Canada and 24 US states have legal recreational marijuana. Forty states have medical marijuana available, yet for some, it is not enough. The cannabis black market is thriving while hurting the newly legal market and confusing consumers. As a customer, you need to know if black market weed safe.
A study commissioned by the New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association found that after reviewing cannabis products from 20 illicit stores in New York City, about 40% contained harmful contaminants such as E. coli, lead and salmonella. This is prior to the boom of more than 1,500 unlicensed dispensaries. Consumers are paying premium prices for something which may not agree with their body.
While it’s an issue in states like Colorado, Michigan, and Washington, it’s a much bigger problem in New York and California. It is a major drag on the young legal industry and a potential danger to consumers.
Canada was forward thinking about started a campaign early in legalizaiton to convince consumer to purchase from authorized dispensaries. Here is the information Manitoba shares with the public:
If you buy cannabis, make sure to get it from a licensed retail store that offers a wide selection of legal products.
Street, or black market cannabis offers you no quality control in terms of strength or purity. It may contain traces of pesticides and even other drugs that could put your life at risk.
When you support the black market, you have no idea whether or not your money will go to fund other illegal activities. Buying cannabis from a black market supplier puts you at risk of arrest and fines.
WIth the black market, it is important to understand the supply chain. Step one is the growers. Currently, there is a significant number of indoors grows which increase the cost of the plant. California’s growers are losing money to illicit grows both indoor and outdoor because it is just cheaper. The state is doing anything to crack down and there is zero oversight to insure quality or grow techniques.
The other two segments are “the guy”. Some people find it easier to use their “guy” who hooks them up. They acquire product – both legal and illicit and then sell directly to the customer. No taxes, no oversight, no verification for what is in the product.
Two big issues for consumers are inconsistent potency levels which means you don’t get high enough or you get too high. The other is unsanitary processing and packaging, which can directly effect your body and body functions.
While California has some of hte highest taxes of the industry, their enforcement is dismal. Colaroda and Maine have some of the best with dwindle black markets. With over 50% of the US having to legal weed, state governments to reaccess taxing and enforcement is order to
Cancer is a tough diagnosis and hope is a must to help through the journey. Research may have given some with CBD and chemo
Out of all types of cancers that exist, which type do you think is one of the hardest to beat? On a worldwide scale, pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer in regards to overall survival rates. Now research has given a small ray of hope for pancreatic cancer and chemo and CBD.
According to the American Cancer Society, amongst the combination of all stages of pancreatic cancer, the survival rate for one-year is 20%, and the survival rate for five years is under seven percent. Although certain cancer treatments are commonly used such as chemotherapy and radiation, in a recent study, it has been found that the combination of chemotherapy and cannabidiol (CBD) treatments have led to significant pancreatic cancer survival rates.
Research Findings on Cannabidiol (CBD) and Chemotherapy Cancer Treatments
In the recent study mentioned above, mice that were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer received CBD administration alongside chemotherapy treatments. As a result of this combination, it was discovered that the mice with CBD and chemotherapy treatments survived close to three times longer than the mice that were only treated with chemotherapy.
In general, this study’s findings provide more valid reasoning for human testing. Although this study hasn’t been conducted on humans yet, the released results demonstrate the need to further investigate and study cannabis compounds, especially CBD.
Grim Pancreatic Cancer Survival Rates
Overall, pancreatic cancer is the twelfth most common cancer on a worldwide scale. Also, the highest occurrence of this type of cancer is in developed countries. Unfortunately, the overall survival rate for pancreatic cancer is quite grim. In particular, Marco Falasca, a lead researcher at Queen Mary University of London stated the following about the life expectancy of pancreatic cancer:
“The life expectancy for pancreatic cancer patients has barely changed in the last 40 years because there are very few, and mostly only palliative care treatments available. Given the five-year survival rate for people with pancreatic cancer is less than seven percent, the discovery of new treatments and therapeutic strategies is urgently needed.”
With this being said, due to the recent results derived from the mice study, there’s a strong need to further examine CBD and its potential in treating different types of cancer, especially pancreatic.
Cannabidiol’s Medicinal and Anti-cancer Properties
When it comes to CBD, thus far, it has been found that it’s an extremely medically beneficial cannabinoid, and it contains both anti-tumoral and neuroprotective properties, which can help those who have been diagnosed with cancer. However, CBD has also demonstrated its anti-nausea and antiemetic (anti-vomiting) properties. These properties have proven to be very effective for those undergoing chemotherapy and other cancer-related therapies. Additionally, Cannabidiol has been found to improve the side effects caused by chemotherapy, especially vomiting, nausea, and pain.
If human testing is conducted on the combined topic of pancreatic cancer, CBD, and chemotherapy treatments, this would build upon past animal research findings. Specifically, one study discovered CBD’s possible anti-cancer properties, and another study found CBD to be a potential anti-cancer drug.
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Legality of CBD in the United States and the United Kingdom
Moreover, due to the cannabis legality differences between America and the United Kingdom, it’s likely that the conduction of human trials with a focus on CBD would progress faster in the UK than in the U.S. The reason for this is because currently, the cannabis plant remains a Schedule I illegal substance in the U.S., and CBD is a cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. Whereas, in the UK, CBD has been approved for usage and research purposes.
Therefore, researchers and scientists based in England can legally test this cannabinoid in human clinical trials, according to Dr. Falasca. Nonetheless, the U.S. is progressing slowly but surely, especially because the U.S. FDA recently approved of a CBD-based drug called Epidiolex for the treatment of epilepsy. This specific drug approval was a significant move since it’s the first U.S. FDA-approved drug that contains a cannabinoid derived from cannabis.
Overall, since pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, it would be in the general public’s best interest to have access to a natural form of medicine for cancer treatments such as CBD rather than just chemotherapy and radiation. Due to the noteworthy results that were released from the mice study discussed above, it’s likely that Cannabidiol will be further studied and investigated moving forward, especially for cancer treatment purposes.
Winter is here and, for some, it is time to relax, consume and stream something which tickles the mind
Winter is here, night arrives early and sometimes you just need to stay inside and chill. The hectic holiday season filled with friends, family and sometimes stress is another reason to plop on the couch and engage in something mindless. Well, here are 5 fun this to stream you when you’re high and bored. Think of of holiday candy for the soul.
Remember to take time for self-care and ensure that you are getting enough sleep, exercise, down time, and nutritious foods.
Sometimes you smoke weed and want to zone out and do nothing. Electric Sheep, a really trippy screensaver, can help you out, providing you with a fun backdrop that will make you giggle and mumble “wow” every couple of seconds. Electric Sheep is a riff on the sheep we dream about when we sleep, and is a layout made up of collaborations of thousands of people from all over the world.
For some reason, space is always a hit with weed people. While you can always spend your time watching YouTube space videos, NASA’s livestream of Earth provides you with live coverage of the planet, with no voiceover. It’s almost unbearably trippy while sober.
Hannah Hart’s YouTube channel has been around for a while, with her My Drunk Kitchen videos dating back to 9 years ago. While My Drunk Kitchen doesn’t feature cooking while high, it’s still messy and funny, resulting in delicious and sometimes not so appetizing entries.
Cache Monet is one of those sites that you can’t explain but also one of the reasons why the internet is so great. Once you’re in, you’re presented with a weird set of randomized images set to randomized music. By clicking again, or waiting a bit, the combination is replaced. Described as an “internet enabled art installation,” cache monet might be the trippiest and most entertaining place for stoned people to visit.
Since they have temperature adjustment on vape, what does it do? Does it get you higher?
As vaping as become widely popular, it has a new audience which may not know all the nuances in the art of the vape. While gummies are the most popular, vaping has a huge audience. Part of the reason is it is portable and not as noticeable as having a joint, a bong or a bowl…so a perfect night out accessory. But does increasing heat on a vape make you higher?
Picking the best temperature to vape weed is one of the most indistinct and questionable subjects in dry cannabis vaping, yet you can see precisely what temperature is best for accomplishing your ideal impacts. There isn’t a single temperature to vape weed which be regarded as the best. The best temperature to vape your cannabis is completely reliant upon what impacts you’re searching for, however, it wavers somewhere in the range of 320°F(160°C) and 446°F(230°C).
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Consider temperature control as the way to open whatever impacts a strain can offer. (be it gentle/mild, moderate, or even intense). A strain high in CBD (non-inebriating, unwinding, against epileptic), for instance, should be warmed to the compound’s edge of boiling over 356°F assuming you’re to receive its rewards. Similarly, the loosening up terpene linalool isn’t released until you hit 388°F. Temperature can likewise decide a strain’s power: higher temperatures regularly overstate impacts while lower temperatures offer a more delicate, smooth insight.
Changing the temperature of your vaporizer can be likened to knowing the real-time difference between mild steam and intense boiling. While smoking burns plant matter, vaporization gives a gentle warmth to cannabis buds.
Adjusting the temperature up and down actually adjusts the quality of your high. This is the reason you purchase a vaporizer which allows you to control the temperature. This way, you have full control of your high and intake of cannabis.
Importance of Vaporizer Temperature
While some cannabinoids — compounds found in cannabis can furnish the buyer with various impacts — can endure a higher temperature, terpenes, the medicinal balms of the plant which give it its taste and smell, can’t. In this way, vaping at a lower temperature will give a more fragrance-like flavor, while a higher temperature will deliver more fumes and will be a more exceptional high.
Actuating these mixtures is basically what furnishes the client with an encounter, one which is getting progressively more straightforward to manage, thanks to innovation.
Herb vaporizers are involved in heating flowers just to the point trichomes start to dissolve, changing the tacky fats from their strong structure to vapor or fume steam.
Trichomes are the tear glands of the cannabis plant. These glands are on the outer layer of the plant material and are generally moved in the female marijuana blossom. Trichomes are the place where the essential restorative and psychoactive mixtures in the herb dwell.
Not only do cannabis resins contain cannabinoids including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the legendary “high” chemical, but also terpenes. The cannabis plant has 400 plus chemical compounds, and they all have various boiling points and unique properties.
How Changing Vaporizer Temp Affects Your High
Adjusting your vaporizer temperature affects your high in a couple of ways. When set at temperatures 290°F to 330°F, the vaporizer is just at the point where it begins to melt the trichomes mildly and then release a vapor ( albeit hardly visible to the naked eye). This gentle steam gives you a little feel of cannabinoid and terpenoid therapy.
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At higher temperatures up to 445°F, a vaporizer will melt trichomes, and also release lots of THC, including other molecules. At this level get a reasonably increased high, and it comes with vapors easily visible. At levels above 445°F, there’s a risk of combustion, meaning burning cannabis at a high temperature will burn the plant.
Boiling points of cannabinoids and terpenoids also affect your high. Lower temperatures might not express the impacts of certain cannabinoids and terpenoids. In the same vein, higher temperatures tend to burn off the compounds.
Find below a list of some boiling points of some cannabis compounds.
THC: 314.6°F (THC-A 220°F)
CBD: 320°F (CBD-A 240°F)
CBN: 365°F
CBC: 365°F
THCV: 428°F
Limonene: 350.6°F
B-caryophyllene: 246.2°F
Linalool: 388.4°F
Pinene: 312.8°F
Myrcene: 332.6°F
Note the boiling points for raw cannabis (THC-A) and THC differ. THC-A starts boiling at a lower temperature, but then, total decarboxylation can occur at a higher temperature.
This is why high temp vaporizers give better responses. Should you want to keep it light, it’s recommended you remain at a lower temperature.
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Low-Temperature 290-330°F
Low-temperature vaporization causes a milder, relaxed feeling. At this temperature range, the experience will be less sedative, and you’ll likely experience more pine and peppery flavors. CBD and THC will be shown at temperature range 290-330°F, but you’re not likely to have an impactful high. This is the perfect temperature for better focus, improved mood, and for dealing with stress and anxiety.
Moderate Temperature 330-370°F
The temperature range 330-370°F gives you a clear psychoactive feel. This range is mostly recommended for cannabis consumers with adequate tolerance. Terpenes and Cannabinoids are expressed at this range, and it’s recommended for those in search of a high which won’t exactly affect your normal activities. This level is the best for social gatherings.
High Temperature 370-445°F
This temperature range is the point where users experience the highest high, significant pain relief, and sometimes, sedation. Strains high in THCV is recommended to be used at this temperature range, having boiling points higher than THC and CBD. The temperature range 370-445 gives the perfect cannabis high so desired by recreational consumers.
The above temperature levels don’t really “make” the impacts; they adjust them. Make sure to remember the constraints of your customization are set by the strain. Note with expansions in temperatures, you can open up more fundamental mixtures. Remember, if go excessively hot, you might be obliterating a portion of those sensitive cannabinoids and terpenes.
From the shoes everyone loved to hate to now the Insta darling of brands – Crocs are again having a moment
When they first appeared, the reviews were scathing, and yet, people bought them. Popping up on thousands of feet, jokes were everywhere and a site called I Hate Crocs was started. But sales continued to climb. While being a sneaker head is fashion thing, social media asks has everyone gone Croc crazy?
When Crocs debuted in 2002, there was nothing like the Danish clog meets boating shoes meets rubber foam material – and people hated them. They defied the mainstream fashion styles of the early 2000s like the Vans or Converse canvas sneakers. Skaters, surfers, and musicians were setting a tone which the floatable shoe was not part. Seen as low brow and ugly, high fashion and wanna-be fashionista sshunned them. Early on, they launched the “Ugly Can Be Beautiful” campaign, the first national advertising campaign for the Crocs brand. Since then, sales have done well.
Now the shoe and online world are colliding with opinions around Croc’s latest moves. Bringing out a former, beloved McDonaldland member, McDonalds is having its Grimace moment. McDonald’s characters, specifically Grimace, had a resurgence in popularity when the purple icon celebrated his birthday in June. The brand released a purple milkshake as part of the celebratory Grimace Birthday Meal. People couldn’t get enough of the purple sweetness and couldn’t quite figure out exactly what is Grimace. Now the purple “thing” is becoming a Croc!
But wait, there is more, McDonald’s has rolled out a mini array of characters of Birdie, Hamburglar, and a classic McDonald’s style.
McDonald’s is hoping lightening strikes twice with a limited series of shoes.
Earlier this summer, the company suprised everyone with a pair cowboy boots. Not just for water or gardening, these boots are made to adventure! Each pair is designed with a signature Crocskin texture, metallic disco desert embroidery details and an actual spinning spur on the back, which can be removed for practical use. Only a limited amount of the cowboy boots were made and fashion and music sites had a field day with them.
Morning starts the day – and why not start out positive and happy?
Mornings can evoke strong emotions – happiness, irritation, annoyance, hope. Some people aren’t even really human until they have their first cup of coffee! Research points out some people are morning people. More women (48.4 percent) than men (39.7 percent) said they were morning people. And people over 60 (63.1 percent) were much more likely to prefer mornings than people under 30 (24.2 percent), which fits with previous research that found older people tend to rise earlier. No matter what, morning start your day and here are 5 morning activities to help you feel happier.
The Fresh Toast – A slight change in routine can make a difference, here are 5 morning activities to help you feel happier
There’s no way to trick yourself into being joyful and happy, but there are simple changes you can make to your morning routine that can change your outlook. Here are 5 morning activities that can help you feel happier:
Do something you love
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Waking up is usually rushed, a moment where you quickly add in activities in order to get ready for your workday. Squeezing in something joyful can make a difference, whether that’s listening to your favorite podcast on your commute to work or listening to an audiobook as you prepare your coffee.
Checking your phone first thing in the morning or replying to emails before your work hours can be stressful and can quickly make you feel very grumpy. Delay these habits, adding in things that feel good to you before you commit to your work tasks. Keep your phone out of reach in order to avoid temptation and give yourself a few minutes to wake up.
Eat something
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No matter if you’re a breakfast person or not, eating something in the morning can make you feel better and more energized, even if it’s just a snack. Having something in your stomach (preferably with some protein) will prevent overreactions to annoyances and will also prevent you from having embarrassing hangry episodes.
While it may be too much to ask to get up earlier than usual to sneak in a workout, the benefits are substantial. Even a 20 minute walk or bike ride can create some dopamine and make you feel accomplished, which will translate to your workday.
If exercising is too much, you can also try to meditate for a bit. The more consistent you are with your meditation, the more benefits you’ll reap. Meditation doesn’t ask for much of your time, you can do it straight from bed, and it will provide you with some much-needed silence and peace before you start your day.
Plan your day
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If you’re a planner or someone who likes to make lists, planning your day can be fun and productive, giving you a semblance of control. Don’t overdo it with planning until the last detail, but a loose outline will help you stay on top of your duties and will make your day, especially the very busy ones, less intimidating.
