Cara Wietstock

Innovation is one of the positive cornerstones of cannabis legalization, and Vessel Brand is always striving for it. Classic bongs join others like vape pens, dab rigs, and bubblers. That last one is the latest to get a makeover. Vessel recently launched the Element Bubbler, a new take on an old classic.

New weed strains excite consumers new and old. Long-time patients like me and cannabis beginners are equally excited about fresh drops. Those in my home state of Washington might agree that one of the best new pheno hype brands is the Dewey Cannabis Company. I have reviewed a few of their genetics before, including Tropic Honeyglue and Glitter Party. Now, we’re looking at a new lineage mate of Island Cookies that has only been available at stores for a few weeks: the Pink Drink strain.

People have used cannabis to relax for eons. These days, there are more methods than ever to tap into the mellow mood. Weed bath bombs are one such innovation.

Since their first discovery, psilocybin mushrooms have captivated humanity. The original shrooms were plucked from the forest floor, but now mycologists have taken the process indoors. Many home mushroom cultivators are popping their own psilocybin strains. Sometimes, that leads to happy accidents, like magic mushroom mutations.

As some seek to ban the sale and manufacture of these products, this Illinois hemp THC bill takes its own road.

Oklahoma cannabis testing is getting a government-sponsored watchdog in a program created and funded by Senate Bill 813.

The world of legal mind-altering substances has grown immensely in the last few years. At the forefront is kanna, found in a South African succulent plant. Kanna is often called “nature’s MDMA,” but there is no need to compare. The compound stands on its own, providing a subtle serenity in products like Mary & Jane Sunny Melts.

Charming lights twinkle across neighbors’ roofs, and snow is falling in some locales. It is the holiday season! For some, that means wrapping presents and making Christmas magic. For others, it means seeking out special seasonal weed products. Some hyper-local offerings and sales may only be marketed through local dispensaries, but other brave brands have taken it nationwide.

Gathering for the winter holidays is a timeless tradition. People gather to eat with family or meet at the local haunt with friends visiting home. And, during those long meals, there might even be a cousins’ walk. After all of these events, sometimes the best thing to do is sit down with a freshly rolled joint or a fully-charged e-rig and watch a movie.

People take stock of their lives, goals, and passions this time of year. New Year’s resolutions offer a moment to meditate on life and pinpoint hopes for the future. There is no reason they can’t include your cannabis rituals and habits. I know that mine will.