The CannaBoss Mom

The CannaBoss Mom

SQUAMOUS CELL REMOVAL

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Hey hey y’all.  Let me just tell you about this cancer removal I had on Monday morning, it hurts like hell!

Let’s backtrack to my quarterly visit to the dermatology office last month.  I had 5 areas removed for biopsies: 1 on the top of my hand, one on my forearm and one on my shoulder. All on the right arm.  Then I had one on my chest and left forearm removed too.  On top of the biopsies, I had 16 spots (AKs as I like to call them – Actinic keratosis) frozen off. Those was a combo of my face, chest and both arms. I didn’t take any pics this time for some reason, but don’t worry, I got some good ones (BARF) from the surgery on Monday!

Fortunately when my results came back last week, only 1 of 5 were cancerous – squamous cell, and it was this guy on my shoulder. The rest were “pre-cancers” and the biopsies removed them.

Fast forward to this past Monday, surgery day!

I am usually not nervous as I have a had a few cancers removed already, but they have always been in “meaty” spots. I was a little apprehensive as my shoulder ain’t got no fat to work with – IMO. I wasn’t sure how they were going to cut out the area seeing that I have boney shoulders?!

Well let me just tell you, they are NOT as boney as I thought. The doc was able to get a nice chunk of skin from the area (as marked by that eye design, ha) to send to the lab.  Fingers crossed my margins are cleared and I don’t need to go back and get reopened!

The struggle was real getting that skin back together and closed up.  I mean look at that hole below (BARF)! They had to switch thread or whatever they were using two different times to make sure it closed.  They got it done and now it feels like a tight zipper pulling my skin together in every direction. And of course, this is my dominate arm so lifting it to do anything is a struggle.  Jon (my hubs) was excited to have a few days off where I didn’t clean and vacuum, but guess what… I get use my LEFT arm, duh!

So now that I am home and healing, I am taking extra care of my new scar area. Following doctors care instructions, plus adding my own step in the process… applying CBD at night before bed!

Stay tuned. Tomorrow I will post about the benefits of CBD: scars and the healing process.

Look how clean and pretty that drip is by the way!

 

 

 

The Cannabis Mom

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Y’all – I cannot believe Alabama made the historic vote last month and passed medical marijuana legislation. This makes me so incredibly happy as one of the things besides my family & friends I left behind in Florida – was my medical marijuana rights.

That is right, you heard me correctly.  The CannaBoss Mom is a legit cannabis mom.  Like a THC loving cannabis mom.

She’s just been in the closet the last two years because there are some uneducated, judgmental, special people out there in this world these days.  Also, I was afraid how it could impact my career opportunities (being labeled immediately by HR for disclosing my use or having been looked up open social media finding out my blog talks about the devil plant #asif) and my husband’s job, so I put coming out on hold until the timing was right.

Believe it or not, it was hard enough to just bridge the gap with the CBD learning curve two years ago. It just hasn’t been the right time to throw THC in the mix… until now? Look at you Alabama – opening up those doors for people to seek alternative plant medication.  I approve and look forward to adding my Alabama Medical Marijauna ID to my collection one day.

In reality, is there even a right time? Is the stigma going to be gone next year? In two years? When it is completely federally legalized? Nope, probably not.  IMO, the stigma will always be there because it’s very hard to change anyone’s deep rooted beliefs.  Just look at every hot topic out there… homosexuality, abortion and now freaking COVID and vaccines?!  You know that old saying, opinions are like an a**hole, everyone has one!

So I guess I am officially out of the closet now that I pushed “publish”on this blog post.

FACT: right before we made the decision to move to Alabama, I was about to take my blog to the next level… all things cannabis, not just CBD.

I wanted to share my journey with other moms looking for ways to manage their physical and mental health outside big pharma.

I wanted to let my social media community know that it is okay to be a “pot smoking mom” and you’ve got a huge tribe out there ready to support you.

I wanted to be a confided resource for moms who are ready to take the next step after CBD and incorporate THC into their personal wellness journey.

I wanted to be a mom who helps to guide you on strain specific relief and methods of consumption.

I wanted to be that mom who shares her story with you on my first dispensary experience and what to expect when you go.

While I patiently wait to become “that mom” in present Alabama life (hurry up legislation),  feel free to reach out to me about FL medical marijuana life and any questions you might have. INSPIRE me with some blog ideas on my medicinal experience.

Questions about my FL Medical Marijuana Experience?

EMAIL: TheCannaBossMom@gmail.com

In the meantime, I will continue to help spread the gospel about the most misunderstood plant on earth and begin my new adventure with The Women’s Cannabis Chamber of Commerce in Denver, Colorado.

I will finally be utilizing my master’s degree in Nonprofit Management after 11 years!!! WHOOP WHOOP!!

Stay tuned… more to come on this adventure!

 

 

 

 

 

13 Ways To Use CBD Honey

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Y’all, I went down the honey hole!

Holy sweetness. Who knew honey infused with CBD was so awesome?! I mean CBD alone is just plain awesome, but combine it with the  long list of honey health benefits, and you’ve got a home run!

So how should you use CBD honey to get the most benefits? Below are 13 ways to use your liquid gold for health and happiness. 

13 Ways To Use CBD Honey

Edible Ideas

1) DIY Sports Drink

Need a refreshing pick-me-up to get you through a long workout? Try this DIY sports drink recipe. In a blender, mix:

  • ¼ cup of lime juice
  • ¼ cup of lemon juice
  • 2 cups of water
  • ⅛ teaspoon of sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons of CBD honey

2) Tea Sweetener

People have been mixing tea and regular honey together for a long time. It’s a great way to sweeten a bitter drink.

But just imagine all the extra health benefits you could get if you added CBD honey instead.

3) Peanut Butter

Making your own peanut butter is super easy, not to mention healthy and delicious. To boost the health benefits even more, mix up your own batch of CBD honey-based peanut butter.

Simply add CBD honey to your existing peanut butter recipe and you’re all set!

4) Salad Dressing

CBD honey as a salad dressing

Skip the salad dressing aisle at the supermarket, save some money, and enjoy a delicious and nutritious alternative instead. Simply mix equal parts:

  • CBDhoney
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Olive oil

Add salt, pepper, and herbs to your liking and you’ve got a tasty salad dressing for any situation.

5) A Spoonful Of Sugar

Who’s to say you have to eat honey IN other foods?

Mary Poppins —  was right when she sang, “A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.”  In this case, we’re just dishing up a spoonful of CBD honey all by itself for the natural health benefits honey has to offer and the over-the-moon medicinal value that CBD brings to the table.

If you need a quick snack to get your motor running — or to help you power through until your next meal, try a spoonful of sugar in the form of some delicious CBD honey.

6) CBD Honey And Water During Your Workout

The CBD won’t make your exercise any easier, but the honey will!

Mix a spoonful of CBD honey into your water bottle (you may need to warm the water first, but certainly not IN the bottle), for a great mid-exercise boost.

The glucose in the honey prevents your muscles from getting sore and allows you to push just a little bit further or faster in your workout.

You can also try eating a spoonful of CBD honey all by itself before starting your exercise.

Honey is chocked full of healthy sugars (fructose, glucose, and sucrose) — not the bad stuff (high-fructose corn sugar) that comes in pretty much everything these days — and digests slowly in your stomach.

With a pre-workout bit o’ CBD honey, your body has access to a steady stream of glucose that results in an all-natural energy boost to keep you going.

Topical & Medicinal Uses

Harness the power of CBD honey with these topical and medicinal uses.

7) Make Your Own Face Mask

Say goodbye to dry skin with this simple face mask recipe. Mix 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of CBD honey. Apply the mixture to your face and let it sit for 20 minutes.

Rinse with lukewarm water and pat your face dry with a soft towel.

8) Relieve Acid Reflux

Suffering from acid reflux? Quench the fire with a teaspoon of CBD honey once per day. And don’t feel like you have to stop when the acid reflux is gone. CBD honey is so safe you can take every day.

9) Treat A Hangover

Feeling a bit hungover after a night out with friends? Consume some CBD honey (in a cup of tea) for a bit of relief.

 

The antioxidants in CBD honey neutralize the toxins left over after a serious bender, and the natural fructose helps break down alcohol into harmless byproducts.

Two hungover men

10) Create A Topical Antibiotic

Got a cut? Dab on a bit of CBD honey. You’ll absorb some CBD through your skin and get the antibiotic benefits of honey all at the same time.

11) Relieve Allergies

Local honey (honey made by bees in your area) is amazing for getting rid of the symptoms of seasonal allergies. Mix up your CBD honey with a local variety, and then consume a tablespoon daily for real relief.

 

12) Dry Up Acne

Want to get rid of those pesky red spots on your face? Wash with CBD honey for blemish-free skin. CBD honey cleanses your skin without stripping away new cells and normalizes sebum production.

13) Tackle Gingivitis

To treat or prevent gingivitis, apply a dab of CBD honey to your gum line every day. The honey will kill the bacteria while the CBD will be absorbed into your bloodstream.

 

Sweet Summertime

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Hey hey Y’all!

I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend and had time to unplug from the internet and reconnect with family and friends.

We spent the long weekend 4 hours north at my in-laws house on the Tennessee River in Florence, Alabama.  The last minute rainstorm and cold front that came through on Thursday threw us off our normal boating activities, but it didn’t stop us from having fun and making memories!

Don’t worry, we didn’t forget to pay our respects to all the men and women who have died (and continue to fight) serving our country. We love you and thank you!

When we arrived home Monday, I came back to the sweetest gift, literally, from Amber Gold CBD.  THANK YOU AmberGoldCBD. They sent me a bottle of their Full Spectrum 1000mg CBD Honey and it is legit good! If you caught my post this morning, I added two giant spoonfuls to my post workout smoothie. I might have dipped some strawberries in the extra that dripped on the counter to clean it up.

If you are looking for a sweet summer treat and a new way to incorporate CBD into your wellness routine, honey I got your covered!  See what I did there… pun intended 🙂

Strawberry Kiwi Salad

Ingredients
Instructions
  • Chop strawberries into small cubes and add them to a mixing bowl.
  • Peel the skin off kiwis and chop them into small cubes as well. Add kiwi to strawberries.
  • Add honey, feta cheese, and lime juice.
  • Gently mix everything together until evenly incorporated. Be gently, you don’t want to bruise or mash the fruit.
  • Drizzle with AmberGold Full Spectrum Honey and Serve right away OR store in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.

Summertime Staple

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Being a mom is one of my biggest blessings and one of my biggest challenges. Being a homeschooling mom (thanks COVID) and a stay-at-home mom, I know what a test of patience feels like all too well.

Have your kids or significant other ever said anything like, “Something is off with you today!” “What’s wrong? What are you so moody?” … and then you had instant mom guilt and realized of course, they were right. I do feel off today and I know I am acting a bit cray today.

Too tired, overextended, long overdue on some me time, feeling like some caged animal ready to lash out. If you don’t know those feelings, well then give yourself a medal… and send me your tips because I honestly sure know those feelings all too well.  Momming ain’t easy!

So when I get in that “mood or feel off” I reach for my CBD jellies, and just like that, 30ish minutes later I feel the tension release and I’m softer and more present again. I am not June Cleaver, but I’m also not an extra on the set of  the Walking Dead!

When you need that extra support, CBD takes my body from “I can’t” to it Can Be Done!

It’s definitely a mommy’s best friend and a much needed summertime staple!

SHOP HERE 

 

School’s Out for the Summer = CBD Me Please!

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School’s out for the summer and I don’t know about y’all, but its only been two days and I am losing my marbles over here. Palmer and Hogan will literally will NOT STOP TOUCHING EACH OTHER and FIGHTING… but boy are they cute!

Since we just moved last month, I missed 99% of the opportunities to sign up my little gems for summer camps. I am currently in the process of researching camps now and hoping to find 1-2 activities that still might have a spot or two so we can get in some summer fun.  Wish me luck 🙂 I don’t know who needs camps more, me or the kids?  Let’s just say BOTH!

While I take break from making calls and googling “kids summer camps Auburn Opelika”, I wanted to hop on here real quick and post a CBD 101 for all you moms who have been CANNA curious, but too embarrassed or paranoid to ask… or just busyAF like most of us and haven’t had the time to sit down and dive into all things CBD.

So here you go. Short, sweet and to the point!

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM MARIJUANA?

CBD, or cannabidiol, is a plant compound that can indeed be found in marijuana and hemp, both of which belong to the species Cannabis sativa. Many readily available products include CBD that’s been extracted from hemp, which contains only trace elements of euphoria-inducing THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)—the compound that puts the “wacky” in “wacky tobacky.”

IS IT LEGAL?

Yes—with certain restrictions. The 2018 Farm Bill made hemp-derived CBD legal under federal law, but state laws still apply.  Marijuana-derived CBD is available only through licensed dispensaries. 

IS IT SAFE?

Right now, the only FDA-approved use of CBD is for the epilepsy drug Epidiolex. We don’t have long-term safety studies, so that is a bit of a question mark.

With more and more states legalizing, both medicinal and recreational, more funding will be pumped into research and development.  Can I get a whoop whoop!  Look, I am no doctor obvi, but I like CBD and THC more than a lot of things that have been prescribed to me by medial professionals. I am not anti-RX, but I am anti- I hate all these side effects and I feel worse taking these prescription(s) so let’s try another route… insert medical cannabis here.

DISCLAIMER I AM NOT A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL: If you’re taking a prescription medication, always check with your doctor before trying CBD. And make sure your product is from a reputable source as there is a ton of junk out on the market.

WILL IT MAKE ME HIGH?

It shouldn’t. If it does, lucky you. JK JK!!

THC is the one that makes you “high”.  It binds to receptors that release certain neurotransmitters in the brain to produce that groovy feeling. CBD doesn’t.  CBD promotes relaxation without the high.

ARE WE SURE IT WON’T MAKE ME HIGH?

CBD can cause drowsiness, so start cautiously.  Just as with a new prescription drug, the first time you use it, you don’t want to be out and about, in case you get sleepy or just don’t feel like yourself.  But as long as you’re not ingesting a product with more than 0.3 percent THC you should be able to take it and still drive a car and go about your life. Buyer beware of those cheap gas station products. You pay for what you get in this industry and cheaper isn’t always better.

CAN I PASS A DRUG TEST?

If your product is completely THC-free, you should be in the clear. But check the label! Some CBD products can legally contain very small amounts of THC, which could potentially still show up on a test.

SO HOW DOES THIS STUFF WORK?

Scientists still aren’t entirely sure, but research shows so far that CBD is a promising aid for anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pain. How could one plant compound work for all these conditions?

It almost seems like hocus-pocus right? That is until you understand the endocannabinoid system.

The endocannabinoid system includes a network of receptors throughout the body—in our brain, nerves, muscles, skin—that regulate functions such as appetite, temperature, and sleep.

THC binds to some of these receptors like a key clicking into a lock; CBD interacts with the system in more complex ways.

CBD works with your body to maintain balance aka homeostasis. For instance, our bodies naturally produce a cannabinoid called anandamide, from the Sanskrit word for ‘bliss.’  CBD helps keep that anandamide in your system longer to exert its neurocalming effect.  It’s a balancing properties can be beneficial for a number of issues, including sleep, stress, PMS or menopausal irritability, pain and more.

To really geek out and get a 101 of CBD and your ECS, watch this 20 minute video below!

What are the benefits of CBD? How does CBD work? 

 

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