Confession time: I love tattoos – almost as much as I love smoking weed. Out of my fifteen tattoo sessions, I don’t think I have been stone-cold sober for any of them. This got me thinking – Is smoking weed before tattoo appointments a good idea? **In the interest of full disclosure, please know that… Continue reading Smoking Weed Before Tattoo: Yay or Nay?
Author: Canna Randa
Canna Randa has been a cannabis evangelist for as long as she can remember. She grew up with a hippie/biker dad and plant-loving mom and always knew the extraordinary benefits of using marijuana medically and recreationally. When cannabis became legal in Illinois, Canna Randa rejoiced and promptly became an EarthMed medical patient. Besides the sticky icky, Canna Randa loves to travel, as well as being outside, meditating, doing energy work on her chakras, and spending time with her family.
Cannabis Plant Anatomy 101: From Bracts to Xylem
TL;DR: What’s Inside the Weed Plant You Love The cannabis plant is more than just buds and leaves. Understanding the different cannabis plant parts helps you know what you’re smoking and how each part contributes to the final product. From roots to trichomes, every part of the marijuana plant plays a role in creating the… Continue reading Cannabis Plant Anatomy 101: From Bracts to Xylem
9 of the Best Cannabis Strains That Have No Smell
TL;DR: Best Low-Odor Weed Strains Looking for weed that doesn’t smell like, well, weed? These low-odor strains are perfect for discreet smoking and indoor growing. Whether you’re hiding from your landlord, your neighbors, or just want to keep it low-key, strains like Blue Mystic, Durban Poison, and Northern Lights deliver smooth effects without the skunky… Continue reading 9 of the Best Cannabis Strains That Have No Smell
Hemp Wick: Worth It or Just a Gimmick?
If you’re like me and subscribe to cannabis-friendly subscription boxes, you have probably received hemp wick with at least one of your boxes. When I received my first bundle of Raw hemp wick from Cannabox, I was puzzled and had no idea how or why to use it to enhance my smoking experience. Using a… Continue reading Hemp Wick: Worth It or Just a Gimmick?
Pandemic Weed: Covid Correlation or Coincidence?
During the pandemic, many medical patients and recreational stoners chose to light up and increase their use of weed. COVID-19, in 2020, and beyond has impacted people around the globe. Personally, marijuana and covid went hand in hand for me. I know I am not the only one whose mental health and well-being took a… Continue reading Pandemic Weed: Covid Correlation or Coincidence?
Fentanyl in Weed: Cautionary Tale or Urban Legend?
As if we needed another reason to be collectively cautious, recent news reports about fentanyl in weed have sent the world into a frenzy of worry. As a seasoned stoner, I heard these reports and thought they were nothing to worry about because I buy my weed from a dispensary, get it from a friend… Continue reading Fentanyl in Weed: Cautionary Tale or Urban Legend?
Canna Randa’s Top 10 Must-Watch Stoner Movies
Cannabis is an undeniable part of American pop culture and is often referenced in weed-friendly music and stoner movies that have shaped generations of American youth. Far from the propaganda of the film Reefer Madness in the 1930s, weed movies today are less sensational and shocking and more conversational and accepting. Read below for my… Continue reading Canna Randa’s Top 10 Must-Watch Stoner Movies
9 of the Best Cannabis Strains That Help With Nausea
One of the most common ailments that people experience is nausea. The uncomfortable queasiness of nausea can be due to any of the following factors: food poisoning, anxiety, stress, the stomach flu, migraines, motion sickness, irritable bowel syndrome, chemotherapy treatments, and more. Many over-the-counter options are available to settle upset stomachs, but they do come… Continue reading 9 of the Best Cannabis Strains That Help With Nausea
Eating Expired Edibles: The Real Shelf Life of Edibles
Can You Eat Expired Edibles? The short answer on eating expired edibles is that they are usually not dangerous, but they do lose potency, flavor, and texture over time. Most of the time, you are not dealing with anything harmful, but you are definitely not getting the experience you were hoping for, and it often… Continue reading Eating Expired Edibles: The Real Shelf Life of Edibles
A Dose of Pop Culture: Celebs Who are Weed Advocates
Over the years, many celebrities have supported and advocated for the legalization of marijuana. All kinds of movie stars, musicians, and athletes that smoke weed are coming out of the woodwork to promote their love for cannabis. As more US states legalize cannabis, there seems to be a correlation of outspoken love for weed from… Continue reading A Dose of Pop Culture: Celebs Who are Weed Advocates