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My Favorite CBD Oil

My three favorite NUVITA products

How I began using CBD…

I could start off this blog post with a very embarrassingly long list of all of my ailments past and present, but I’ll just start by saying that it really all began with my back.  I have scoliosis, not a severe case by any means, something like a 18% curvature in my lower spine, not enough for corrective surgery, but enough to cause me chronic pain. The muscles running parallel to my spine could never be referred to as a “tenderloin” if you know what I mean.  And once you have issues with one part of the spine, the rest of the spine tries to adjust, which causes me terrible neck pain, nerve pain, and accompanying migraines.  I saw numerous neurologists, chiropractors, and homeopathic doctors, and the meds I was prescribed for my migraines made them worse, not better.  After an ER visit for a migraine so bad I couldn’t function, I learned that a cocktail of Advil, Tylenol and Benedryl can help to relieve migraines.  Unfortunately, that became my go-to whenever I had a bad headache and as a result, my stomach paid the consequences.

Fast forward 10 years later, and I am sitting in the gastroenterologists office receiving the results of my endoscopy.  My stomach lining was inflamed and bleeding due to years of NSAID usage for my pain (anti-inflamatories such as Advil or Aleve). I was also suffering with a sudden onset of acid reflux and random IBS symptoms as well.  I was a mess.  I went home that day and made a promise to myself to quit the over-the-counter meds cold turkey.  My diet was already pretty healthy, but I went from vegetarian to vegan, cutting out all dairy temporarily in an attempt to heal my gut, and stayed away from anything acidic to help with the acid reflux. But then the chronic back pain and the migraines came, and I no longer had a way to keep the pain at bay.  Anxiety and insomnia soon followed.  My mom, who had always been an advocate for natural healing, suggested I try white willow bark and CBD oil. She sent a few bottles of CBD oil to try that she had been using, and I was so excited to finally have relief.  I took the CBD oil according to the instructions on the bottle and waited. And waited a little longer. And…NOTHING happened. I tried a few more times a couple weeks later and the same thing, I felt nothing.  I was starting to think either CBD just didn’t work for me, or this was just some fancy placebo oil.  I gave up, and there the bottle sat on my counter, gathering dust.

Turns out I was taking the oil ALL WRONG…

Around 6 months later I walked into one of those cannabis shops in Denver, you know the ones with the big green neon signs, and told the sweet older super chill man behind the counter that I needed something stronger because…

“CBD oil just doesn’t work for me.”

He gave me a quizzical look and said “well, how often do you take it?” to which I responded “um, maybe every couple of weeks, whenever I have really bad pain I guess”

And then he said, “okay, well, I think that’s your problem. When you first start taking CBD oil, you have to think of it as a supplement, more like a multi-vitamin you take every day. If you take a vitamin every couple of weeks it’s not going to do much, you have to take it every day so it can build up in your system. The idea is to micro dose the CBD oil a little each day until you find that sweet spot and then your endocannabinoid receptors can open up to receive the CBD. Right now, your receptors are probably closed. Also, it’s important to use the right CBD oil.  It should be full-spectrum with the presence of THC, not enough THC to get you “high” just enough to open up the receptors so your body can use the CBD effectively”

My mind was blown.  I had no idea our bodies were designed to use cannabinoids like that and that I had been using the oil all wrong. I always thought it was just a take as needed type of thing (like popping a few Advil when you have a headache).  So, I bought a few bottles of the oil he recommended for pain and insomnia  and gave it a try. First dose, I took the full recommended amount (1 full dropper full).  I felt no pain relief but it made me sleepy and I slept like a baby that night.  Took a little more the next night and still no pain relief but I felt super relaxed and again, slept like a baby. This went on for about a week until one night I took the same amount and was within an hour or so completely high as a kite.  Now that my endocannabinoid system was awake and receiving, that full dose was just way too much for what my body needed.  After sleeping it off, I realized my mistake…I was supposed to be micro dosing until my body got used to it to find the right amount.  Instead I had just thrown myself into the deep end. So now I know to go slooooow and often until you find the right dosing.  It’s a bit of a learning curve, but one that is worth it to find that sweet spot just for you (the lowest dosage amount with the highest effectiveness).

My FAVORITE Brand of CBD oil…

So now that I knew HOW to take CBD oil correctly, I wanted to find just the right brand for what I needed it for. I wanted pain relief without the mental high.  I wanted to feel relaxed without getting the munchies and ending up in the kitchen pantry at midnight instead of tucked away sleeping soundly in my bed. I tried lots of different brands and some were too strong for me, some tasted so downright awful I couldn’t take it, and some were from brands I just didn’t trust.  I had been hearing a lot about a woman-owned CBD company that was giving back to the community by donating to charities that support vulnerable women and children. I decided to check them out when I learned that their wellness philosophy is about pure quality and transparency. Far from the questionable gas station CBD products, or the pop up shop in your neighborhood selling “affordable” CBD oil; they are dedicated to providing quality, organic, US grown and manufactured CBD.  The company is called NUVITA and they provide a certification of analysis for every product they sell.

I started with the full-spectrum CBD oil (their most popular product) which comes in 15ML, 30ML or 60ML sized bottles.  I gave it a try and was instantly surprised by how good this stuff tastes.  It is light and mild, not too heavy and oily with a pleasant almost floral taste. If you’ve tried a lot of different CBD oils, you know that some of that stuff is downright wretched. I only took a few drops, held them under my tongue and could feel the relaxing effects take hold within about 20 min (quicker than any other CBD oil I had tried).  Based on the quality and the potency of it, I could tell that little bottle would last me awhile.  Within an hour, my back pain was gone, my nausea was gone, my head was clear, I felt lighter and relaxed and more focused. I knew I had just discovered my new favorite brand of CBD oil.

Since that first bottle of the full-spectrum, I have also added their CBN and CBG products to my wellness arsenal for my whole family.  My older teenage daughters both suffer with anxiety and insomnia, nausea, depression, hormonal issues, occassional IBS, or acne flair ups.  My youngest has PCOS, so the full-spectrum helps her tremendously with period pain and PMS related moods, The CBN helps her with insomnia.  My other daughter uses the CBG formula as a topical serum on her face for acne (it feels wonderful on your skin!) My husband, Corey, gets back pain especially when we are busy with projects around the farm that can be so demanding on our bodies.  He now uses the full-spectrum for pain relief.

A special note for MEN: Before starting NUVITA, and around the time that COVID-19 reared its ugly head, Corey was starting to experience pretty bad anxiety (something he had never had before). He was stressed a lot of the time, worried and exhausted ALL OF THE TIME.  Night time was the worst for him.  He just could not shut off his brain and sleep soundly and would be awake tossing and turning all night long.  When these symptoms persisted, he went in and got a blood test from his doctor to make sure everything was okay.  His lab findings came back with low testosterone.   A dreaded diagnosis for any man.  The doctor wanted to start him on hormone therapy, but I asked him to hold off for just a little while and see if taking the CBD oil would help instead.  He agreed and as a result, started sleeping regularly every night, was less stressed, had more energy and less aches and pains and low and behold, his next blood test showed his testosterone level above normal.  Amazing.

Which product is right for YOU?

Here’s a quick guide for the different products NUVITA offers: (10% discount applied during checkout with this special link)

 

CBD – THIS IS OUR MOST POPULAR STARTER OIL FOR THOSE NEW TO CBD. IT HAS THE WIDEST THERAPEUTIC RANGE, REDUCES INFLAMMATION IN THE BODY, AND SHOWS PROMISE IN TREATING MOOD DISORDERS AND DEPRESSION. 

HOW WE USE THIS: We take this one for anything and everything, but we especially love how it works wonders for anxiety and moods, period cramps, PMS symptoms, migraines, back pain, nausea, insomnia

CBG – KNOWN AS THE ‘STEM CELL’ OF ALL CANNABINOIDS, WITH LESS THAN 1% OF CBG NATURALLY OCCURING IN CANNABIS PLANTS. THIS FORMULA IS GEARED TOWARDS YOUR GUT HEALTH AND AIDS THOSE SUFFERING FROM IBS. CBG ENHANCES BRAIN FUNCTION AND ALSO WORKS AS A GREAT ACNE SPOT TREATMENT.

HOW WE USE THIS: I take this one for my stomach pain related to gastritis and random IBS type symptoms.  My daughters love it for their their hormonal acne.

CBN – OUR MOST COVETED “SLEEP FORMULA”. BECAUSE OF THE STRONGER SEDATIVE EFFECTS OF CBN, IT ALSO MAKES FOR A GREAT NATURAL PAIN RELIEVER AND HELPS TREAT SEVERE MOOD DISORDERS AND/OR DEPRESSION.

HOW WE USE THIS: I suffer with insomnia, anxiety and pain before and during my period.  This formula seems to balance out my moods, relieves pain and I sleep like a baby!

THC FREE – YOUR GO-TO FORMULA FOR WORK PLACES WITH A ZERO TOLERANCE RULE WHO REQUIRE DRUG TESTING. THIS IS ALSO GREAT FOR TOPICALS AND SERUMS.

HOW WE USE THIS: I have not tried the THC free version

PET – THIS ONE IS FORMULATED SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUR FURRY FRIENDS. IT REDUCES ANXIETY DUE TO VET VISITS, CAR RIDES, FIREWORKS… AND HELPS WITH RESTLESSNESS, IRRITABILITY & SEIZURES. ALSO A POWERFUL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOR PETS WITH CHRONIC PAIN WHO NEED IMMEDIATE RELIEF. 

HOW WE USE THIS: I plan on using this formula for my dogs.  Maggie has bad anxiety during car rides and sometimes can’t hold in her bowels because of it! Hazel gets nervous in new situations or with new dogs. This would be great to have during traveling to keep them calm and relaxed.

Drop me a line below and let me know if you have tried this brand and how it worked for you.  You can also contact me at any time if you have any CBD related questions that I can help answer for you.

 

 

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New Watercolor logo set for this sweet farm in Ken New Watercolor logo set for this sweet farm in Kentucky. 🎨
I love old brick buildings. They have so much char I love old brick buildings. They have so much character! Corey and I recently visited upstate New York and swooned at all of the beautiful historical architecture there. We might also be keeping a little secret related to that and I can’t reveal details just yet, but I will soon 🤫🤐 

Here’s a recent hand sketched building logo completed for a client that is turning a brick house into an Inn. ❤️💜

On a personal note…Corey and I are celebrating 20 years married today. Wow, that makes me feel both accomplished and…old!! 👵🏻 Two decades with my best friend. Crazy.
Is it the weekend yet? Who else is in need of so Is it the weekend yet? 

Who else is in need of some dirt road therapy? When Corey and I lived in Colorado, we would take the kids and the dogs and head towards the mountains to see the Aspen trees changing colors this time of year. With our coffees, and a good book we were reading packed in our bags, we would find a new dirt road and get lost looking for those twinkling golden leaves. We’d spend the afternoon surrounded by nature, with dirt on our boots and fresh air in our lungs. Whenever I think about needing a “reboot” I think about those trips to the Aspen trees and the smell of the dirt roads and the excitement of exploring somewhere new. 

I made this shirt to remind myself to get more dirt road therapy no matter where I am in my life, maybe it will help you too 🤎
Where’s my goat people at? The Greatest.Of.All. Where’s my goat people at?

The Greatest.Of.All.Time. 🐐 No wonder goats are such divas 🤣 We still love em though! 

Speaking of diva goats we love…Tulip has her amputation surgery tomorrow morning. I am so nervous for her! 😩send all your prayers and love this way, please 🙏🏻🌷💖

New merch in the apparel shop 🛒
Media Monday: I was reminded of this logo I did fo Media Monday: I was reminded of this logo I did for a client awhile back last night during a family discussion about a trip we are taking this January.

My daughter graduated HS a year early and is headed up to University near Montreal, Canada just after Christmas. 

We are trying to decide whether we drive from Texas to Canada or fly her there. If we drive, it will take us about 6 days to get there and if we fly, how the heck do we get all her stuff there? So many questions and hoops to jump through and we just want to get her there safely and maybe even have a little fun in the process (what’s that!? )

It’s been a whirlwind so far just getting her passport and student visa during a pandemic! And then of course the biggest issue to solve - we need a pet/farm sitter to take care of the animals and also take care of Tulip while we are away. We have a few people we have used in the past. Hoping to find just the right person for the job. 🤞🏻
Media Monday: sharing my customers logos every Mon Media Monday: sharing my customers logos every Monday in these squares ✨

This set seemed fitting today as I woke up and it was only 68 degrees and I got excited but then realized it was 91% humidity and felt more like 88 at 8 am. 😞

Sunflowers, chickens and pumpkins…Who’s ready to make the transition from Summer to Fall? 🙋🏻‍♀️ 

Me me me me me!!!
Sometimes, bigger is not always better. Small th Sometimes, bigger is not always better. 

Small things gathered from the farm today: little juicy peaches from our first year trees, cherry tomatoes from the garden, mini roses and buds, mums in bloom that we planted last Fall, and pullet eggs from my first batch of chicks hatched this year 👉🏻swipe to see how cute they were 🐥🥰

Beautiful black egg cartons from @poultrycartons
Gina of Terra Linda Farms is a new chicken mama in Gina of Terra Linda Farms is a new chicken mama in TX and used our chicken coop as the inspiration for her new build. She also wanted her cute new coop as the focal point in her logo along with some florals, berries and veggies that she grows. I loved drawing this sweet little one up, it was so close to my own heart & farm! 

What do you think of Gina’s #logo set in hand sketched with watercolor style? ✍🏻🎨
It’s wildflower season! 🌿🌸 After a very r It’s wildflower season! 🌿🌸

After a very rough day yesterday spent in the ER due to faulty ovaries and complications from endometriosis, I am ready to feel human again today!!Trying to get caught up on some business orders falling behind from being too ill to work, and looking forward to spending time in the garden and with my chickens this weekend. 🪴

Speaking of chickens...have you guys seen this incredible chicken GIVEAWAY that my friends and I have put together? The prizes are really fantastic and it’s going on today and tomorrow with the random winner being announced on the 11th! Head to my story to check out all of the details 🐔✨
I’m truly amazed at how quickly Maggie and Stell I’m truly amazed at how quickly Maggie and Stella have bonded. It’s so sweet how tolerant Mags is with her and she is already helping me show her the ropes with the chickens and the goats. 

She watches Maggie’s every move with them like she’s her momma and a couple of times I caught her trying to nurse off of her and Maggie was just standing there like okay kid you can try if you want 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 They are hysterical and so sweet together 🥰
When you already have natural Easter Eggs from you When you already have natural Easter Eggs from your Easter Eggers, hand painted eggs are a fun alternative to died eggs! 🖌

These were painted on #blowneggs so we could keep them, but you could paint on hard boiled eggs too with non-toxic paint. 

It’s a fun project! Have you ever painted eggs for Easter? 🥚🥚🥚
The logo that made me obsessed with this breed. 😩 #prettiestcow 
Go to her post to see the real heifer behind the drawing 🥰

#Repost @calfvet_
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March 31, 2020 - It’s been 1 year since Rona was born! 

Rona was the first British White Park born on our farm and we were OVER THE MOON with this perfect little heifer. She’s still our favorite calf in our heifer pen.🖤

Rona was the inspiration behind the “Proverbs 12:10” design - the Bible verse that has long been my motivation. 

When times get confusing. When the day is long. 
When we need to make a tough call. 

It all boils down to doing what’s right by our animals. 🖤 

(Rona is out of our cow Rose, whose set to be out first cow to calve again this year!)
Just 2 more months to go until her baby arrives! 🐴
This was a fun one. I have to admit I had never he This was a fun one. I have to admit I had never heard of a grain elevator. I assumed it was like a silo but only in Canada? But then Corey knew what they they were growing up in Wisconsin.🤨🧐I did some research and then went looking through her profile and got totally lost in her stunning photography. I mean her feed is just ✨😫😱🥰 ...plus she’s just unbelievably cool. And old wooden grain elevators? I never knew what I was missing! 

#Repost @prairierosephoto
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OMMGGG!!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍
Thank you so much @threelittleblackbirds

Erin did such an amazing job creating my new logos. She worked with me through my indecisiveness and ended up creating something more beautiful than I ever imagined. I almost teared up when I saw Chief and Holly. You can see their personalities through the art! If you have followed me for awhile, you know how much my animals mean to me. I see Holly’s gentle soul, Chief’s loving eyes and even miss Emmylou’s sass.

Historic grain elevators have always had a special place in my heart. I’ve been drawn to them since I was a child. 

I grow wheat on my farm and love Alberta wild roses. I have a tattoo of them both. They are the inspo behind my business name. 

I could not be happier. Thanks again Erin 🤍

Check out @keyhillfarm for the gorgeous logo that inspired me to order mine!
I’ve been watching our weather plummet next week I’ve been watching our weather plummet next week like an old grandpa. “Say, have ya seen dat cold spell we’ve got goin on nexch week ya liddol whipper snappers?” “Ugh yeah mom, can you move your giant slippers out of the hall way?” Oh. 

Anyhoo, I was reminded how February in N. Texas likes to give us ice storms which can quite beautiful when it freezes those majestic oak trees. We are expecting night time temps in the teens which is quite frigid for us. Yeah we’re wussies, you can say it. And yeah I’m obsessed with the weather you can say that too. It’s fine. Get all judgy on me why don’t cha. 👴🏻 #erintheweatherman #alwayscold
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My name is Erin. I am a mother of three, chicken farmer, gardener, pastry enthusiast, and self-proclaimed food snob. I love to dig in the dirt. I love to ride horses. I love the smell of lavender and roses and lilacs and hay. I am a dreamer, but kneading bread dough keeps me Earth bound. Im glad you're here! Read More...

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