Parenting Healthy

Why I Wash my Produce with Arm & Hammer Fruit and Vegetable Wash

Do you wash your produce when you get home from the grocery store? Honestly, I never did for years. Then I became very familiar with food safety within my job and now I always wash my fresh produce. Washing most produce with just water may get rid of pesticide residue, debris, and dirt. However, rinsing this way won’t get rid of all of the nasty bacteria like E.coli, that can adhere to the fruits and vegetables you love to eat. The Arm & Hammer™ Fruit and Vegetable Wash cleans 4x better than just water, it safely eliminates over 90% of pesticide residue.

If you have ever suffered a food-borne illness, you know how uncomfortable and painful the symptoms are. I was just out of high school (many years ago) when I had stopped at a gas station and grabbed a deli turkey and cheese sandwich that had some condiments and lettuce. Within 24 hours, my stomach pains and vomiting was intense. E. Coli is worse than any other illness I have had! You need to wash and handle food properly, especially raw meats and produce.

Every kitchen should have a bottle of Arm & Hammer Fruit and Vegetable Wash just as they do dish soap and towels. It is so easy and effortless to use. Not only do you make your produce safer to consume, you get rid of the wax and build up for a prettier looking food. The wash is vegan and gluten-free and it does not leave any tastes/odors behind. Just spray, give it a rub/scrub and rinse. That’s it. It lessens the dull, cleans and becomes a habit real fast. Visit the Arm & Hammer website and use the slider to see the difference between produce with and without the wash and how it works.

What would you like to Know about Cannabinol

June 3, 2021August 11, 2023 Erin Sluka

There is a higher chance that you might know someone who uses CBD or are using it yourself. However, if you are a person who does not frequent blogs about hemp, you may not get information about other compounds found in cannabis that have potential health benefits. They include CBF and CBN.

You may not find so much CBN in the fresh cannabis plant. It can be found in older dried buds, which are available for sale as CBN isolate. Here is a guide about cannabinol.

What is CBN?

Cannabinol, or CBN, is a cannabinoid that is extracted from hemp. It is among the hundreds of cannabinoids, and it has its unique benefits. The process begins as CBG, which is then developed into another step to becoming CBN. The transformation process can occur naturally or done in a lab with oxidation and heat. Cannabinol is challenging to yield, but with the benefits of unlocking it, the entire process is worthwhile.CBN is somewhat psychoactive

The Benefits of CBN

It is worth noting that CBN has not gone through the same amount of scientific research as the other cannabinoids. This means that in the future, there will be more revelation about the potential benefits and risks of CBN

Pain relief

Studies suggest that CBN and CBD are used to reduce myofascial pain. When the two products are mixed, they even become more effective.

Sleep

CBN can help a consumer of the product to sleep well.

Anti-inflammatory effects

It can also be used to lessen inflammation. A rat study has shown that it can be used to reduce arthritis inflammation.

Neuroprotective effects

Another study suggests that CBN can be used to delay the onset of ALS. However, more research needs to be conducted to confirm if it can be beneficial to humans too.

Antibacterial

There is also a possibility that CBN is a potent antibacterial agent as a result of some studies. The studies found out that it can work as an antibacterial agent that can be used against bacteria resistant to regular antibiotics.

Appetite stimulation

A study on rodents found out that CBN contains some stimulating effect on people’s appetite. This can be used as an alternative to THC to stimulate appetite while avoiding the effect that comes with THC use.

Bone healing and growth

Research indicates that CBN can stimulate new bone development. It is also thought that can be used for the purpose of therapy for osteoporosis, where it can be used to reverse bone loss problems and heal fractured bone.

Glaucoma

People affected by glaucoma mind find help with the use of CBN. A study that involved both CBN and THC found out that they could both be used to reduce intraocular pressure.

Anti-convulsant effects

CBN is increasingly believed to be a treatment remedy for epilepsy. This is because the cannabinoid is best known to have a strong effect as an anticonvulsant.

Which places can you buy CBN isolate?

CBN is a compound primarily found in older cannabis plants, and its abundance is limited in fresh plants. When you explore online, you’ll discover various companies offering CBN products for sale, including options available through online weed stores. Additionally, some companies offer wholesale packages for those purchasing in larger quantities.

How to use CBN isolate

There are several ways you can use CBN, and how to use it will depend on which type of CBN product you have and what purpose you want to use it for. You can take CBN to isolate as-is, or combine it with a carrier oil to create CBN oil.

Like CBD, cannabinol blends easily with carrier oil, and you can infuse it with your favorite recipes. For instance, if you are using the product for sleep aid, it is advisable to take 30 minutes before sleep time.

Food/Beverage

French Blue Wine puts an American twist on French rosé

May 28, 2021June 1, 2021 Erin Sluka

If there is a wine that makes you feel relaxed or refreshed on a hot day or has you flying through hours with friends, it is a good French rosé. A good rosé has just enough grape skin for some color, but it is not a red wine. French rosé is best when chilled and pairs great with your summer favorites – salads, seafoods and great with Spanish dishes (try a rosé with some empanadas or fresh tortillas)! French Blue Wine is not French, however, it is American.

French Blue Wine 2020 Bordeaux Rosé has an American twist on French rosé. What is American about it? It is in the blend of fresh-cut flavor of watermelon, strawberry, and cherry. It is crisp and so refreshing for a hot summer day or evening or any time of year that you need to feel warm again.

Stephanie Rivin is the Creator of French Blue Wine. She wanted to bring and keep a piece of France with her in the US. Look for French Blue Wines at Whole Foods, World Markets, Target, Kroger and Wine.com. Visit French Blue Wines to see more.

Gift Guides

Under Lucky Stars Prints are a unique gift that aligns with the stars

May 26, 2021May 28, 2021 Erin Sluka

My son is 13 this month and 13 is the age when the older boys began getting gifts a bit differently. At this age they are into cash and gift cards. They are not into toys and games as much and I hated the idea of just handing over cash. So, I began looking to buy them a ‘special’ or keepsake gift to wrap. I think of gifts that are personalized or perhaps something they can carry over to their own place years down the road. We have 3 boys and these gifts are meant to make them feel like they truly have reached a maturing age. This year our youngest was gifted a Star Map print from Under Lucky Stars.

What is so much fun about Under Lucky Stars is that they use the date, time and location of your choice and print out a star map that is astronomically verified by a NASA astronomer!!! This is the sky as it was during that special moment, such as the birth of my son and you can choose other significant dates.

With Father’s Day coming up, this is a great gift for the moment he became a Dad or a wedding date or his own birth. It can be the moment you bought your first home or the moment of retirement after years of all of his hard work. Whether it be for Dad or someone special, these are amazing gift! Even at 13, this is so special to give and will always be on display in their space!

I chose a white on Blue, circled. These colors work great together for a Star Map. You can choose colors, designs and backgrounds such as a solid color or galaxy. It is very simple to choose the options and then you tell them the event, name, date, time and place. Even your small town will be available to find as the stars were aligned in your moment and place. Order it framed or unframed. The prices are very fair and the prints are an amazing quality.

Visit Under Lucky Stars and design your Star Map. Give it a try!