As March slowly pokes its head out from under layers of snow and ice, we’ve all begun to wonder: When will it finally be spring again? One of the best parts of spring is when all of the gorgeous flowers start to bloom. The first thing I feel when I see a freshly bloomed cherry […]
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A unicorn is a rare specimen: Elusive and undefinable, you can spot them as they wiggle and bounce through a crowd. But regardless of how you spot them, bold and spicy unicorns are folks that live life to the fullest—often celebrating their freedom through various forms of creative expression. Attempt to dissuade me if you […]
The cannabis community is tight-knit. It’s the result of so many businesses figuring it out as they go along with a series of occupational challenges that bind us together. And despite the hardships we may face, at the end of the day it’s still a thing of wonder that we get to work with such […]
Food and cannabis can be the perfect match. But, let’s be real here: certain kinds of food tend to rule them all—chocolate and hazelnuts being at the top. Nutty, chocolate-packed, and infinitely decadent, adding cannabis to your cocoa hazelnut spread is one of the greatest pairings to be discovered since PB&J. It’s versatile enough to […]
On February 5th, Rick Sanchez walked toward me with a beer in hand and a grin on his face. He didn’t notice my watching, though. To him, I was just another face in the crowd, another one of the dozens of smiling faces who moved from station to station at KingPins in Portland, Oregon. I […]
One of the greatest aspects of cannabis is the community it comes with. After all, with the industry being so new, we’re really all just trying to figure out as we go along. This sense of newness encourages community members to reach out to one another for advice and support, fostering a sense of tight-knit […]
Created by the magnificent character Leslie Knope—played by Amy Poehler—from the TV show Parks and Recreation, Galentine’s Day is a holiday dedicated to “celebrating lady friends.” via GIPHY Set on February 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day is just plain wonderful. It requires no date, no expensive dinner, no heartache. It “should be […]
With Valentine’s Day coming up, you’ve probably got gift ideas on the brain: chocolate, flowers, the whole nine yards. One of those gift ideas that inevitably crops up is jewelry. After all, men and women are both wired to have a healthy appreciation for shiny things. So why not embrace the urge? Ladies and gents, […]
Cannabis is so powerful that it’s transformed Valentine’s Day. Single or taken? Who cares? There’s infused chocolate, friends, and enough of it to ensure that no person should ever be unhappy on Valentine’s Day regardless of their dating status. We’re talking fancy truffles, gourmet bars, caramels, bon bons; in fact, if your heart can dream […]
As diverse a group as we are, it’s safe to say that almost all cannabis smokers have a common dream: to see cannabis integrated into the public spaces of our everyday lives. And while a few states like Oregon are currently leading the way when it comes to offering space for cannabis public consumption, it […]
