With Green Wednesday just around the corner and Thanksgiving following right after, it’s important to start planning that Thanksgiving walk early so you can execute it flawlessly and enjoy your dinner to the fullest. This includes selecting the right companions for the walk, ensuring each participant has the right product for their preferences, and ensuring your exit and re-entry strategy are sound if the rest of your family is not so cannabis friendly–sorry Grandma. This may sound like a lot but fear not, West Coast Cure is here to help make your Thanksgiving walk a cool breeze, setting you up perfectly for the feast and following food coma.

Why Take a Thanksgiving Walk Before Dinner?

While most people know about the post-dinner nap, the pre-dinner walk is an underrated holiday ritual that can help spark your appetite and get you in the right state of mind to fully enjoy the big meal. Moving around and getting some fresh air paired with the right gas from WCC sets the stage for demolishing endless rounds of turkey, mashed potatoes, and bad family takes. Escape the stress of the kitchen and bond with that group of real ones over your gratitude for the plant.

Picking the Right Products to Fuel Your Walk 

Taking advantage of Green Wednesday deals will be your best bet for coming to the Thanksgiving walk prepared with goodies for all consumption preferences. Remember that the goal of the walk is to get hungry–not too couch-locked or overly energetic–so picking the right strain or product can make or break your experience. Here are some of our recommendations for different types of consumers so that everyone has a pleasant walk and can fully enjoy dinner without giving away your secret:

For the One You Always Smoke With

Of course this person is coming on the walk with you, they’re the one who is always down to sneak out and sesh regardless of when or where. They already know the deal and probably brought a stash of their own, but this is your chance to show them you really care with WCC’s limited edition holiday flavor, Warm Cider! Bust open a Warm Cider Jefferey 5 Pack so everyone can enjoy their own J and avoid any arguments over someone puff puff puff puff puff passing. Before rejoining the rest of the family inside, keep the sharing spirit lit and slide them a Warm Cider CUREpen or CUREbar to keep the vibe going discreetly for the rest of the get-together.

For the Experienced Smoker

This family member has been taking Thanksgiving walks for longer than you’ve been alive and they won’t forget to remind you of that. Since the holiday is about sharing and showing you care, this is your chance to open up your prized stash and show them you aren’t playing around with your smoke. The obvious answer is to roll a fat J with none other than our headstash flower, Garlic Juice, but make sure they aren’t just talking a big game otherwise they could end up asleep at the table with a face full of gravy. If they’re truly about it, this Indica cross of GMO x Papaya will have them relaxed and ready to munch by the time you’re back inside. While we all love flower, if you really want to flex on them, bust out the Dino Eggz. After blowing their mind with the breakdown of how we grow these solventless diamonds without mechanical separation, pop a glob in the Puffco and let them experience Garlic Juice like never before. Both of these options will not only have them ready for seconds and thirds at dinner but will also establish your cred as a serious smoker. 

For the First-Time Thanksgiving Walker

This person is a new addition to the Thanksgiving walk crew and to keep them coming back year after year, be sure to help them pick the right dosage to avoid outing the whole operation. One small bowl rip from a pipe should help get them right and allow them to test the waters to see if additional rips are needed. To avoid getting them too sedated or overly amped, avoid strong Indicas or Sativas and instead opt for a Hybrid for a solid buzz while staying level. WCC offers a wide variety of Top Shelf Hybrids that are all indoor grown, harvested at peak maturation, and cured to perfection so that this person will not only enjoy a nice high but can also experience quality flower. Rainbow Tartz is a Hybrid cross of Rainbow Sherbet and Apple Tarts that will relax them physically while putting them in an imaginative mindspace, ready to chow down while entertaining any table conversation. If a pipe is too conspicuous for the walk, light up a Top Shelf CUREjoint for the group, just don’t let this person hog it and get too faded. Apple Fritter, a Hybrid cross of Sour Apple x Animal Cookies will get them in a euphoric mood radiating holiday cheer.

For Those Who Can’t Take a Walk

Whether you are unable to slip away due to location, strict family members, or having to help out in the meal prep, WCC still has you covered with our Flavored Solventless Gummies. Made from live ice water hash, these edibles offer a clean and holistic experience perfect for getting in the right mindset without setting off any alarms (both smoke alarms and angry aunts). The Indica-leaning Blueberry Solventless Gummies are a sure bet to help you relax and enjoy some dank food with your fam, just be sure to go slow with the dosing. While the delicious flavor makes it tempting to eat all the gummies, save your appetite for dinner and remember just like the salt the chef seasons the turkey with, you can always add more, but you can’t take it back.

How to Execute the Walk (Without Getting Caught!)

For the less chill families, it is important to embark on your journey discreetly or with a convincing cover so as to not tip off those uptight relatives. Whether using a group text or secret signal, notify all walk participants that it’s time to roll out, ideally 30 minutes before dinner is served. If you are unable to make a sneaky exit, coming up with an excuse such as forgetting something in the car or needing to grab a last-minute grocery could be your ticket to dip. Be sure to bring eye drops and something to cover the smell so that you don’t tip off anyone when returning.

Now that you’re ready for this Thanksgiving with your secret weapon to thrive and survive the holiday, be sure to stock up on WCC and show those select family members how much you care by sharing with them. This quick stroll could turn into a fun, yearly ritual for that tight-knit group to bond during the hectic holiday season!