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I’m Trying the Most Recommended Hemp CBD

It turns out I’ve become somewhat of a CBD oil connoisseur, self proclaimed. I’ve tried so many different brands of CBD oil. Some of them were really good, some of them were, meh. I’ve tried flavor and unflavored tinctures, CBD rubs/ointments, and sprays.

I take CBD to help with my anxiety, ulcerative colitis symptoms, and IBS. This is not medical advice, I just feel it helps me get some relief of some of my symptoms and helps with sleep.

I was contacted by Calm by Wellness to try their CBD. My favorite way to take CBD is via tincture with a few drops under the tongue. Flavored or unflavored it really doesn’t matter to me. I received a bottle of their tincture to try in strawberry lemon-aid flavor.

Before I accepted I had to do a little research. One thing I always worry about is any amount of THC. I’m a healthcare worker and mom of 4. I have no desire to be high or fail a drug test. Calm by Wellness products are 100% THC free.

Calm by Wellness grows their own hemp which is non-GMO certified, organic, and uses USDA certified seeds. They also have the highest level of food grade certification possible with ISO9001 and CGMP certification. There’s a lot more info on the Calm by Wellness About Us page.

They also advertise about features on different sites. Perhaps the most interesting to me was the article on the American Sleep Association site that included Calm by Wellness.

I took my first dose last night and again this morning. The strawberry lemon-aid flavor (I’m not misspelling it, that’s their flavor name) is pleasant. It’s not tart or overwhelming. It’s more of a subtle hint of flavor that made it pleasant to hold under my ton for a few seconds as you should with tinctures.

I’m gonna do an update post in about a week and let you know my continued feeling on Calm by Wellness CBD tincture. Until then, I encourage you to check out their site to learn more about them and a little more about CBD in general and decide for yourself if it’s for you.

CBD Oil Tinctures from Calm by Wellness provide all-day relief with delicious natural flavors

I received the sample at no cost in order to complete a review. Any opinions expressed are my own. This post is in no way providing medical advice, simply my opinions. I encourage you to do your own research and talk with a medical professional if you have questions or concerns. This post also contains affiliate links. I will earn a commission from sales made through my links

Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania: A Virtual Walking Program

Penn State Extension has done it again with another fun program to help you stay fit. As a Pennsylvania native myself, this is particularly interesting to me. Do I have any Pennsylvania readers here?

Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania is a free virtual walking program designed to help participants meet their health goals this spring. The eight-week, semi-structured program encourages participants to increase their physical activity and develop healthy eating habits. The program will run from April 5 to May 24.

Participants can join individually or form teams of five with family, friends, coworkers or even the family dog. Since it is a virtual program, locations and times of walking can be customized completely: mornings at the local park, lunchtime at home or around the neighborhood in the evenings. The program also includes an exercise conversion chart to convert many activities into reportable miles.

Each team member will try to walk an average of 10 miles per week. Team captains will be asked to report the total number of miles walked, and all participants will receive weekly emails with motivators to keep walking and strategies for healthy eating.

The weekly emails are related to the program’s themes. This year, Penn State Extension is collaborating with the Penn State Cancer Institute to provide more information about health and wellness, heathy eating, chronic illness and cancer prevention resources and tips.

Of course, Penn State Extension encourages you to follow all CDC and local guidelines during the pandemic. They even offer helpful tips. Maybe instead of walking as a group consider calling a teammate on your cell while you walk and talk.

I would personally add that, if you’re going to be in an area around other people don’t forget your mask. I also keep hand sanitizer in my car just in case. If it’s too cold to walk, I’ll be logging the miles on my treadmill.

The last time that Penn State Extension did this they had 471 participants that logged over 62,000 miles in all. That’s an awesome job!

If you’re interested in participating, registration deadline is March 29. You can find out more info, and register here: https://extension.psu.edu/everybody-walk-across-pa

Oh I forgot to mention, it’s also a free program. What a fun way to kick up your fitness or add to your fitness goals. I’ll be participating for sure!

Dancing & Life: Positive Action to Practice Through the Weekend

Post a video of yourself being happy! Dancing, singing, celebrating your life! Tell us why you’re happy and share it! #dancingthroughcrisis

It’s amazing that you are working so hard yet you know the importance of taking care of yourself.
Mindfulness keeps you going strong. I’m so glad you’re doing what you need to be present and fit.
I’m happy to know that you have a plan for decompressing, so you can recharge. Tell us, what’s your mode of recharging?

Sometimes all it takes is just a little inspiration to find your spark for creativity. A recipe idea, remembering something you used to do from your past, finding a fitness video on instagram, whatever it may be. Where do you sometimes find your creative spark?

For me I’ve been finding more and more inspiration on instagram.

If you need more ideas to make positive changes in your life, I encourage you to check out Dancing & Life. They have a free 7 day challenge as well as a 30 day Dancing Through Crisis program.

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Lettuce Grow: When You Want a Garden But Don’t Have The Space

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It’s interesting to see the things that have become popular with the pandemic. Honestly, some of them were starting to get popular even before that pandemic. I think the pandemic just gave these things a boost.

One thing I read about was an increased number of people starting to raise chicken in their backyard. I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t thought about it myself. My sister has chickens, one of my coworkers does, and a neighbor few of my neighbors have them.

Another thing that more people are getting interested in is home vegetable gardens. My husband and I have had a vegetable garden for the past 3 years. Its a ton of work to prepare the ground, weed, make animal deterrents, etc.

Some people would like to have a garden but just don’t have the space. That’s where solutions like Lettuce Grow come into place.

Lettuce Grow has The Farmstand that allows you to grow anywherere from 12 – 36 plants in a compact space. Plants can be grown outdoors or indoors by adding their “glow ring” for light. Looks great on a patio, in your kitchen, or on your porch.

The price is a bit of an investment up front but when you think about how much you spend on produce in a year, you could actually save money over time. Especially if you start plants from seeds!

Wanna check it out? Just click the Lettuce Grow banner below:

Do you have one? I’d love to know what you grow in yours!

Dancing & Life: Food for Thought on your Hump Day

Write down your outcome for the next 30 days, and why you must do this for yourself. Take a picture of the outcome and share it publicly. #dancingthroughcrisis

Draw a pyramid on a piece of paper and above it write your goal. Inside the pyramid, write out 3 actionable steps. Take a photo of this and post it.

If you’re looking for more positivity, more encouragement, etc check out Dancing & Life. They have a free 7 day challenge or you can purchase the 30 day program.

This post is sponsored through Blog Meet Brand and Dancing & Life. Any opinions expressed are my own.