Shorter, chilly days…the work load is increasing and the race to get things done before the holiday season.  Looking for a little brightness, here are some marijuana strains to pick you up

Fall is back to school, back to work, and back to a short days and cold nights. Goodby sunny, fun filled summer and winter eve. While everyone seems to be embracing the pumpkin spice latte, sometimes you need a little bit more to perk you up.  Microsoding has become a thing as a way to relief anxiety and depression, small doses can help make a dark day a bit brighter.

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While the changing leaves and Halloween are fun, the lack of sunlight can cause a problem. The decrease in sunlight may disrupt a body’s internal clock and lead to feelings of depression. Season affective disorder (SAD) can have an impact, but for some, they just occasionally need a little pick me up to refocus on life. About 5% of adults in the US and experience SAD and it typically lasts about 40% of the year.  Here are the best marijuana strains for the start of fall weather.

Pumpkin Spice Gummies

While not necessary their own strain, these hemp gummies are uplifting and energizing. And perfect for macrodosing.  Talk to your bud tender, but you can start at 5 mg and see if this doesn’t make even the the first few days of rain a bit better. And sense they are hemp, they are legal in most states!

Lamb’s Bread

This Jamaican strain will bring out all the positive vibes with its delicious smell and the calm cerebral buzz you’ll feel.

Golden Ticket

Like Willy Wonka, you will feel you have won a special prize and have a happy smile on your face. This 50/50 balanced hybrid marijuana strain gives access to euphoria’s top floor.

Blue Dream

This strain balances full body relaxation with an active mind and is among the most popular ones on the US. Perfect for running errands on a wet, autumn day.

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JT15

This type of marijuana has a delicious and  woody aroma that’s perfect for battling pain, insomnia and all types of stress. Think a relaxing walk in the forest with leaves changes and your mind unwinding.

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Hindu Kush

With subtle and rich smells, this strain will leave you with a feeling of deep calm that’s perfect for relieving stress, anxiety and leaving you in that perfect state of mind for spirituality.

Granddaddy Purple

This strain will leave your body in a perfect state of serenity and your brain open to all types of experiences. This type of marijuana will also work perfectly for active and still forms of meditation.

Skywalker Alien

Fall is the perfect time to curl up and watch movies. This type of marijuana will focus on your brain and will leave you feeling upbeat, relaxed and stress free.

Summer is winding down.  A mindset seems to change after Labor Day things are more fall than summer. But the sun is still shining, the temperatures are still up, the water still warm and life is still good.  So why not take a moment and really enjoy it and mix in a little extra with marijuana. Here are 5 weed friendly last of summer activities to make “pre-fall” extra fun.

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Hit the trail for a hike or long walk

A long walk or hike can let the mind wander and observe the wonders of nature. The THC will let you relax and get exercise.  Pick an easy movement right, don’t litter and settle into let you mind explore nature. The serenity of the outdoors will seep into your brain and body.

Relax at the beach or lake

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While it is warm, it is great time to be on or near the water. There is something about water, the feel, the smell, the gentle movements that are enticing.  Just watching the water while high can bring a certain serenity your brain. Kick back and enjoy a vape, gummy or beverage and make sure don’t over indulge while near or in the water.

Lose yourself in a film

Losing yourself in a film is a year round activity, but if you have been busy during the summer, now is the time to plop on the couch, have a bit of a hit and watch the summer blockbusters….and maybe more the watch – really feel them. And by enjoying them know, it frees up to prep for the fall and winter movies and streaming about to hit.

Emerse yourself in art

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Weed makes visual experiences better and emotional ones deeper, which is why watching a movie while high can feel much stronger than if you were to watch it sober. The same applies to a visit to a museum or an art gallery. While you might annoy your friend or whoever you’re with your deep musings, you will for sure be having a great time.

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Enjoy a picnic feast

Picnics are great, but high picnics are the best. Plan for a day alone or with friends spent at the park of your choosing, sharing a joint and eating delicious finger food. The more you plan it, the better, giving you the chance to bring speakers, a better selection of food, and more.

As the day gets shorter and nights chillier, it might be time to put away the rosé, the margaritas, and the other fun summer drinks. As the leaves begin to change, it’s time to shake up your spirits selection with a favorite bourbon. Bourbon is an American Whiskey produced under a specific set of guidelines, and it seems the coziness of it is perfect for autumn.

Like Pina coladas, Cosmos, and Aperol Spritz evoke the feeling of summer, bourbon and whiskey boast specific tasting notes and flavor profiles that pair perfectly with the drop in temperatures.  Holding the perfect drinks while cozying up by the fire with your favorite comfort foods is something bourbon is made to do. And it fits well with traditional fall foods like apple, maples, cinnamon and pumpkin.

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As you pull out your coats, slip on a turtleneck and start thinking about Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, here are 5 great bourbons for fall.

Wyoming Whiskey Single Barrel Bourbon

Not all the great bourbon comes from Kentucky. Wyoming Whiskey in Kirby, Wyoming, is quietly turning heads with its well-made, well-aged, and well-that’s-delicious whiskeys, including a regular single barrel bourbon release that impresses even the most entrenched craft skeptics. Wyoming Whiskey’s line of wheated bourbons was developed in partnership with Steve Nally of Maker’s Mark, so it’s no surprise they’re so tasty.

Booker’s Bourbon Blue Knights Batch

The Booker’s Bourbon is a yet another crowd pleaser—a 127.4 proof, six-year-old bourbon named after a local group of motorcycle enthusiasts who are all active or retired police officers. It’s spendier than past Booker’s releases, but die-hard fans won’t be disappointed.

Old Forester Statesman

This new limited-edition release from Old Forester commemorates the release of the latest Statesman flick: The Kingsman: The Golden Circle. Indulge your international spy fantasies with this rye-forward bourbon, bottled at a healthy 95 proof.

Early Times Bottled-in-Bond

Early Times’ flagship U.S. release isn’t a bourbon, but earlier this year the 157-year-old brand released a bottled-in-bond bourbon release seemingly designed specifically for cocktails.

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It’s bottled at 100 proof, packaged in a one-liter bottle, and has a sweet, citrus-forward flavor and friendly price point that’s ideal for mixed drinks.

Kentucky Owl Bourbon Batch #7

Debuting outside Kentucky for the very first time this September, this cult favorite brand is known for its small-batch vattings that showcase different flavors every time. Batch #7 combines 11 barrels that are at least 13 years old with four eight- to nine-year old barrels for a whiskey with a sweet entry and spicy finish.

As we wrap ourselves in all things autumn, bourbon does pair well with pumpkin spiced cookies.