Between long car rides, delayed flights, and awkward family dynamics, traveling for the holidays can test even the most patient among us. There’s the inevitable chaos of crowded airports, the backseat bickering, the restless nights on lumpy guest beds, and the emotional landmines of spending time with relatives you haven’t seen since this time last year.
Luckily, there’s a way to survive the season calmly — and no, it doesn’t involve intentionally missing your flight. No matter your stressors, all you need is a little trick up your sleeve (or in your purse) to help you keep your cool, get some rest, and actually enjoy the holidays — no matter what (or who) you’re dealing with.
For the Anxious Flyer
As airline horror stories about canceled flights, unruly passengers, and endless delays dominate headlines, it’s understandable that you might feel a bit of pre- or mid-flight anxiety this season. If your usual coping strategy involves a couple of cocktails and clenched fists, this might be the year to try something different.
Cornbread Hemp’s CBD gummies are a great beginner-friendly option for folks looking for natural relief from stress and discomfort while taking the edge off of plane jitters. And since having a little treat is a stress reliever in itself, you’ll be glad to know they taste like candy — available in watermelon, peach, and berry flavors — and come in potencies ranging from 750 to 3,000 mg, so there’s an option for beginners and aficionados. Take one about a half-hour before boarding, and even a broken tray table or spotty Wi-Fi won’t faze you.
For the Couch Crasher
While there’s something nostalgic about cramming the whole family together under one roof, someone always ends up on the dreaded pull-out couch. Even the deepest sleepers can’t cope with a lumpy mattress and a house full of night owls and early risers.
To retire your reputation as the grumpy holiday guest, start with a good night’s sleep. Cornbread Hemp’s CBD sleep gummies support your natural REM cycle — without the next-day fog that comes with melatonin. Take one about half an hour before bed, to drift off gently and stay asleep longer. While these gummies may not drown out Dad’s epic snoring, they might just help you start snoring yourself.
For the Middle-Seat Survivor
Whether you’re wedged between strangers on a flight or crammed into the backseat with luggage at your feet, travel discomfort can make even the merriest traveler cranky. Instead of suffering through the joint stiffness, keep Cornbread Hemp’s CBD lotion within reach. Infused with menthol to cool and soothe sore muscles, it absorbs quickly for on-the-go relief. Apply wherever you feel tension — and maybe negotiate for that aisle seat on the way home.
For the Dinner Table Diplomat
“Spending the holidays with my in-laws is always calm and controversy-free,” said no one ever. And unless you’re the token family instigator (you know who you are), you might find yourself stuck in the crosshairs of a heated, not-so-friendly dinner-table debate. So if your family gatherings tend to get — ahem — lively, this year, we suggest you offer to bring the drinks.
But you won’t be BYO-ing the usual beers and cocktails: Cornbread Hemp’s THC Seltzers contain 5 mg of THC per can and kick in after about 20 minutes. Unlike some edibles that take hours to work and can feel overpowering, these seltzers offer a mellow, balanced lift that can take the edge off even the most heated political “discussions.” At just 30 calories each, and available in fruity flavors, they’re the perfect peace offering to yourself — and maybe your mother-in-law.
For Those “I Need a Minute” Moments
Even in the happiest families, there will inevitably come a moment this holiday season when you might lose your temper: Maybe your nephew will smash your favorite platter, you’ll set the oven to 500 instead of 200, or your sister-in-law will show up with her boyfriend who wants to discuss his latest pyramid scheme. Whatever the straw, let this be the year you do not allow it to break the camel’s back.
Cornbread Hemp’s Blood Orange Bliss THC gummies are the best way to keep your cool when things get heated. Each contains a consistent 10mg dose of THC, meant to help both your mind and your body relax without making you sleepy. (Once you know your tolerance, you might start categorizing your stressors as “half-a-gummy problems” or “two-gummy problems.”)
While a heaping helping of family time may push you to your limit, all that togetherness doesn’t have to ruin your holidays. With the right THC and CBD products in your carry-on, you can stay calm, keep comfortable, and sleep well — and maybe turn some of that chaos into cheer.
