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Try this Recipe: Turn Shatter to Vape Juice

Do you want to learn how to turn shatter to vape juice? In this post, we are going to look at the simple preparation of converting shatter to vape juice or e-juice even if you’re home.

A lot of users favor vapor than smoking. Vaporizing cannabis concentrate like shatter is a healthier choice for users. Smoking is harmful because of the chemicals that are directly ingested to your lungs.

Today, many users are ready to mix and prepare their own e-juice. First, let’s look at how e-liquids are different from other pre-filled vape cartridges.

There is no difference at all except that you are the one going to prepare your own e-juice. The e-juice or e-liquid is mixed with cannabis concentrate (shatter, wax, or honey oil) and other compounds. 

Preparing your own e-juice provides more customization, control, and convenience. You don’t have to spend a lot because it is cheaper when preparing your own. Converting concentrates is a more discreet way of consuming it without creating much fuzz. 

Benefits of Vape Juice:

Vape juice is a more convenient way to take cannabis using a vape pen. You can take it anywhere, anytime without having so much hassle. 

How to Start:

Before we go into the details, let’s ensure that your shatter has met the specified concentration or dosage. Make sure that you know its dosage. Most oil solvents should have a 60 to 90 percent THC content.

If you are a beginner, the starting dose for edible marijuana is only 5 to 10 percent. THC and dabs are only for those who are already using it. 

Easy Recipe for E-Juice:

Prepare:

  • Empty glass dropper bottles
  • Latex gloves
  • Syringes
  • Propylene glycol (PG)
  • Vegetable glycerin (VG)

 

Before combining flavoring, make sure that VG: PG is 50:50 or 80:20. This is a safe ratio when preparing your own cannabis extract.

E-Juice Infusion

Ingredients:

  • 1 gram of hash oil (rosin, wax, or shatter) 
  • Bottle of an e-juice mix of PG and VG
  • 510 thread oil cartridges
  • Saucepan
  • Microwave/ stove
  • Stirrer
  • Syringe/ micropipette

 

Instructions:

  • Use a spoon to flatten your choice of wax, shatter or other hash oil in a ceramic box. Cover it with wax paper. 
  • Melt the cannabis concentrate. You can use a double boiler or a microwave to melt it.
  • Add drops of VG/PG mix and stir for a minute. Make sure that the concentrate and VG/PG are well blended. 
  • The consistency should be like honey. Let it cool. If the mixture is still thick, add more VG/PG mix to dilute it and achieve the right consistency. 
  • Get the THC-infused e-juice into the vaporizer or dab cartridges using a syringe. 

The infusion is done when you see that the liquid is viscous enough as well as the color remains as the shatter concentrate. When can transfer your infusion in an empty 510-thread cartridge or use your old cartridge. 

You’ll find that there is more e-juice left for a gram of shatter concentrate. Make sure to let the cannabis vape juice cool for an hour before consuming it. It ensures that it has achieved the right viscosity.

If you want the e-liquid to be stronger, you can lower down the amount of shatter. Reducing it makes the oil thicker but you’ll notice a stronger effect and the flavor of terpenes is more noticeable.

Keep in mind that the PG is what creates the “hit” in the vape and provides the flavor. VP does the work of vaporization. If you want your liquid to be less harsh, increase the amount of VG than the PG. 

There’s a lot of good reasons to prepare your own e-juice at home. If you’re concerned about the preparation, there is little to no smell at all. 

It can be done even in a small space like your kitchen. Vaping your own e-juice is a simpler, easier, and safe way to consume cannabis without much fuzz. 

Moreover, vaping provides you a discreet and portable way to consume cannabis concentrates. Try this recipe if you are interested in preparing your own e-liquid at home. 

You’ll be able to spend less than when buying a prepared one. You’ll also get more liquid that provides you the most savings.

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Health

Sheer Beauty

I just have to tell you–I am going to be doing a wonderful giveaway soon from Sheer Beauty. I know you’re probably asking what is Sheer Beauty? Let me tell you…

Sheer Beauty is a fabulous shop where you can find items ranging from mineral makeup–which is awesome and a lot of times really expensive–, to jewelry, handbags, scarves and more! Their prices are inexpensive and their products are wonderful.

Take a look around her shop and let me know, what would you like to see me giveaway? You never know–it could be the item that you want!

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Family

For theBusy Moms – You Have Another Person to Take Care of: You

With the holiday season in full force, most of us have been focusing on putting together the best Christmas decorations that we can manage, the most delicious menu we could imagine, and the most exciting gifts that we can purchase.

We do all of this just to see a smile on the faces of our loved ones, and seeing them being so happy makes us forget about all the turmoil and the grueling tasks that we go through to achieve that picture perfect holiday.

However, while having a holiday plans discussion with a friend the other day, both of us realized that no matter how much focus we put on our family during the holiday season, we forget about a key member as well as their wellbeing and health in the process.

We were, of course, talking about ourselves: the mothers and the showrunners of the family who put their needs on the backburner even without realizing it.

And that is where I started thinking about all those times I advised another mom about what she should be doing for self-care and why it is important, while very subconsciously yet clearly refraining myself from taking my own advice.

That discussion led me to talk to other mommy-friends in my circle, and we all came to a stark realization: we look at ourselves through a lens that often tends to ignore us.

In order to not let that perspective take the better of you and make sure that you receive the best self-care just so you could be at your best for your family, here are a few tips that I gathered from those discussions.

Do Not Overwork Yourself

Whether it is the holidays or just any other part of the year, you like any other human being or any other member of your family need to have a balance between work and relaxation. Make sure that you are making a conscious effort to maintain a healthy balance between these aspects and not pushing yourself to exhaustion. Take some time out to rest, just like how you would advise your kid to do in their everyday life.

Do Not Ignore Your Health

Another thing I noticed in those personal discussions is how often we ignore our health and the precautionary measures associated with them. While we get our partners and our kids to regular health screenings, doing so ourselves is often pushed back with to the old “I’ll do it later” ideology. This behavior isn’t just restricted to mommies with a big family either, but also to single moms who push back crucial appointments such as those with a testing clinic. Whatever you do, make sure not to overlook this aspect.

Do Not Prioritize Yourself Too Low

While it is the sign of a good parent to put their children’s needs first before they do anything for themselves, there has to come a point where the line is drawn.

For instance, if you have been working with a problematic car for years in the hopes that you will change it one day while having your partner and kids get newer models year after year, then it is a sign that you are prioritizing yourself too low on the family chain.

Be kind to yourself and make sure that you get equal treatment within the other members of your family.

Do Not Feel Guilty About Working

The thought of being judged about not giving my best to my work while doing so for my family, and not being a good mom to my kids while I exceled at work always nagged me.

It was only recently that I discovered that it wasn’t just me who had gone through a few personal situations on these fronts, but almost all of us do so on a frequent basis – while dads are never held to that standard.

Keep a clear head on your shoulders in order to maintain a healthy work-life balance, and if you have to work hard to achieve a certain place in your career without neglecting your kids even if you cannot be there with them every moment of the day, then do not feel guilty in doing so.

Don’t Be Afraid of Asking for Help

For a surprising number of moms, the thought of being independent in raising their children is so overwhelming that they often tend to refrain themselves from reaching out for help from friends and family. This feeling can often cause us to feel alone, even when we are not alone in doing so. Make sure that you trust your ability to parent your child but also be confident in yourself enough to know exactly when to ask for help.

These easy yet profound approaches could very well go a long way into helping you take care of the one person who needs to take care of others: you. If you are not at your best, then your family gets disrupted. Make sure to exercise some much needed self-love from time to time.

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Personal Tech

Why Electronic Cigarettes Are Getting So Popular Among Parents?

Regardless of age, gender or the social class you belong to, you must have either used electronic cigarettes yourself or at least known someone who enjoys them.

This is because e-cigarettes are known to be an effective way to replace the more unhealthy habit of smoking cigarettes. The habit of using e-cigarettes, or “vaping”, is rising slowly in the U.S. and all over the world due to its advantages against traditional cigarettes.

Around 60 percent of people who now use e-cigarettes used to smoke cigarettes in the past. In fact, many of them still smoke traditional cigarettes.

But they maintain that vaping is helping them taper from the quantity of traditional cigarettes that they used to smoke each day.

Why Are They Becoming Popular Among Parents As a Way to Quit Smoking?

As a parent, you always want the best for your child. And it holds true when you want to quit the harmful habit of smoking that could affect your kids and could influence them to follow it in the future.

But quitting smoking is no easy task. In fact, it is so difficult that about 95 percent of people who try to quit smoking without a proper program fail in achieving their objectives. Nicotine patches can only do so much, since you then miss the habit of “smoking” something.

As e-cigarettes are healthier than traditional cigarettes, they help you get on the path of quitting cigarettes without affecting your health as much as traditional cigarettes do. They also satisfy your mental craving of smoking, without actually having you smoke tobacco.

Sounds too good to be true? It really isn’t.

The liquid or “vape juice” in e-cigarettes does not have tobacco in it. Instead, it is composed of direct nicotine content in addition to other substances such as propylene glycol, glycerin, and flavorings. This saves you from the more harmful properties of the tobacco smoke from traditional cigarettes. But at the same time, it gives you your fair share of nicotine.

This way, they make it easier to taper off of your smoking habit. This is done first by replacing that habit with vaping, and then allowing you to slowly lower your nicotine consumption every day.

All of this contributes to a better way to quit smoking or replace it with a relatively healthier routine. This way, you don’t have to struggle with quitting smoking only to stand back at square one.

That is one of the reasons why e-cigarettes are becoming so popular among parents. If you are a parent who is worried about their smoking habit, then turning to e-cigarettes could help. But before you do so, make sure to consult with your doctor to ensure that it would be a good idea according to your personal health assessment.

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Food and Beverage

5 Reasons Wine is Good For You

Sure, you’ve heard the old adage: red wine is good for your heart.

Yes, there is certainly some truth to that.

Having said that, there are a myriad of other reasons as to why wine is truly good for you. So, if you’re a wine-lover, sit back and drink in the following five reasons that support wine as being a healthy and enjoyable beverage of choice.

Heart-Healthy

 Red wine, which has long been considered heart-friendly, contains antioxidants that help prevent cardiovascular disease and heart attacks. Since wine increases levels of high-density lipoprotein (also known as HDL cholesterol – the “good” cholesterol), it is considered to be very heart-healthy. Wine also protects against artery damage. What could be better?!

Strong Bones

Sure, you guessed it – drinking milk is not the only way to avoid osteoporosis. In fact, research and studies reveal that consuming wine (in moderation) on a daily basis can result in greater bone mineral density. This is the measure that physicians use to identify bone strength.

Wine Fights Cancer

Interestingly enough, the exact same phenolic compounds that reduce the risks of getting heart disease also slow the growth of breast cancer cells. Furthermore, phenols have also been proven to diminish and even eliminate the growth of prostate cancer cells. Lastly, one particular antioxidant in wine known as “resveratrol” can stop the growth of cells that cause liver cancer.

Drinking Wine = Working Out 

As far-fetched as this may sound, new research reveals that one glass of red wine is equivalent to one hour spent at the gym. Crazy, right? Scientists claim that the aforementioned antioxidant of resveratrol boosts your heart rate and improves muscle performance.

Happiness

This could be the BEST reason of all: drinking wine make you happy! While this may seem obvious, of course, there is actually scientific research to back this up. Recent studies conducted by a team from multiple universities in Spain suggest that consuming wine actually reduces the risk of depression.

It is, of course, important to avoid binge drinking in order to maximize health benefits and to also stick to your normal fitness/eating routines. Furthermore, DUI Attorneys in Gilbert stress the importance of always drinking responsibly. Having said that, this little side benefit is nice to know. You should drink wine in moderation, which can satisfy your palate and supplement your healthy lifestyle.

So, if you’re a wine-lover, consider yourself lucky as you continue to consume wine in moderation and reap the benefits of this wonderful drink.

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Mom Stuff

Buying Last Minute Birthday Gifts, Here’s How My Gift Stop Can Help You

Imagine this: you just completed your day, got back home, and are ready to relax with your favorite snacks in your hands, and your TV, laptop or phone in front of you. Everything seems fine and gets even better when you remember that the week will carry the birthday of someone who’s fairly close to you. The thought brings a smile to your face, but what’s that nagging feeling at the back of your mind?

You have forgotten to buy a birthday gift.

If you can resonate with the aforementioned situation, then you are not alone. That nightmare scenario has happened to most of us at least once in our lives, and thus we understand how the dreadful feeling could sink in. However, for those who do not want to feel the wrath, coldness or simple indifference by their loved one for forgetting to buy them a birthday gift, My Gift Stop deems to be the perfect answer to their desperate calls for help.

To outline the kind of products that you can find at the platform in terms of last minute birthday gifts, we have put together a brief list that can please even the most fussy of recipients, so instead of getting a frown resulting from showing up at their door empty handed, you get to receive a cheerful grin when they open your thoughtful present.

Movado Red Label 0606283 in Stainless Steel

When it comes to luxury watches, Movado’s name needs no introduction.

The Swiss company is known for its sleek, elegant yet magnificently stylish watches which are a surefire way to make a statement of success, confidence and brevity – since just by the mere action of sporting the watch, the wearer can exude all these qualities to any room which they enter.

In particular, the Movado Red Label 0606283 Automatic Stainless Steel gets to be a timeless beauty with the watchmaker’s signature dial and a bracelet style that is not just aesthetically pleasing but immensely comfortable as well.

What makes it a great contender for a choice gift is that it is being offered at a price of $1,029.49 instead of its usual $1,695.00. Needless to say, it’s an offer that you can’t miss and the recipient of the gift can’t dislike.

Kate Spade WLRU2155-686 Grand Street Neda Wallet

If Movado gets to be a household name for watches, then Kate Spade certainly holds the same for women’s handbags.

While the legendary designer herself passed away recently, her creations and the empire that she created has left a legacy that is prevalent for generations of young girls, who now, in their motherhood have made it a tradition to pass their own Kate Spade to their next in line. This makes Kate Spade more than a handbag and a special gift with sentimental value to it.

This Kate Spade WLRU2155-686 Grand Street Neda Wallet in hot pink seems to carry over the same tradition. No matter who you are buying this for, it is certainly going to bring a smile to their face.

Waterford Crystalware

Waterford’s crystal is renowned for its clarity, sheen and overall beauty.

Due to the variation in its products, Waterford crystal makes the perfect gift for anyone whether it is someone in your personal life or in your professional circle.

Same holds true for the Waterford crystal tumblers and glasses, which would give anyone a reason to break out that perfect vintage that they would be saving for a special occasion.

While not compromising at their magnificent craftsmanship, My Gift Shop manages to offer a great deal on this wonderful choice of a birthday gift.

Lego Wall Clocks

If the recipient of your gift happens to be a child, then this makes things difficult, since you never know what these harshest critics in the world would have to say about your birthday present.

However, My Gift Shop offers great deals on gifts that are sure to strike a chord with that fearsome bundle of joy, especially in its offerings of Lego Wall Clocks.

Inspired from the line of Lego’s recent flicks, The Lego Batman Movie and The Lego Ninjago Movie, these wall clocks give kids the opportunity to have the characters of Batgirl, Robin and Nya stay in their room as an ever-required instrument that does not only add to the décor of their room but also serves as a useful way for them to stay organized.

Why My Gift Stop Should Be a Top Place to Purchase Gifts

Being readily available with its rapid delivery for last minute gifts for men and women that range from luxury products to niche items, My Gift Stop is the choice vendor for those who want great deals without compromising on quality.

What sets the gift shop apart from other vendors is that it also adheres to its corporate social responsibility by donating 5% of each sale to Direct Relief, the global medical relief non-profit, which means that for every purchase you make on the site, you are contributing towards the good of the society.

My Gift Stop is definitely recommended for purchases that cannot be anything but high quality while also giving you the ease of mind of being delivered on time.

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