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Hemp Industry Leaders: Skip Stone with Stashlogix
Cannabis travel and storing essentials for cannabis loving citizens everywhere, Stashlogix offers a variety of products for cannabis consumers looking for high quality, thoughtful, secure, and discreet products.Stashlogix CEO Skip Stone, is an experienced and successful leader in business development and fundraising, proficient in complicated Municipal Government sales, equipment procurement, industrial equipment startup, research and development (R&D), product design, supply chain management, sourcing, and importing and exporting. Hear more about Stashlogix from CEO, Skip Stone. Get to Know Stashlogix and their CEOThe Stashlogix story starts with a dad concerned that his young kids... Read more...
Hemp Industry Leaders: O’Neil Rudolph with Cannachange
Imagine a world where cannabis consumption can be sustainable, like truly sustainable, giving back to the planet that the cannabis plant grows in. Cannachange is on a mission to create this world with a cannabis sustainability initiative that functions through a mobile app, and allows consumers to return recyclable, reusable, and compostable cannabis packaging to dispensaries for points that turn into dispensary credit.The Plain Jane blog covers a lot of cannabis/hemp/CBD industry leaders and so, it was a must to have a sit down with the founder of cannachange. Global... Read more...
Recognizing Juneteenth, the End of Slavery: 1865
Many believe that slavery ended in 1863 with the Emancipation Proclamation. And while this may have some truth, as The National Museum of African American History and Culture states: “Not everyone in Confederate territory would immediately be free. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective in 1863, it could not be implemented in places still under Confederate control. As a result, in the westernmost Confederate state of Texas, enslaved people would not be free until much later.”June + Nineteen= JuneteenthIt wasn’t until June 19, 1865 when union troops arrived in... Read more...
Cannabis-Friendly Travel is Now in the Billions
I started living on the road making cannabis and travel a part of my everyday life back in 2018. I packed up and hit the road to learn all I could about the world of cannabis and the magical plant herself. Fast forward 4 years later and I see headlines like the one by Forbes: Cannabis Tourism Is Now A $17 Billion Industry—And It’s Just Taking Off; and my initial reaction is: “well of course it is!”Cannabis is an industry and every industry will be linked to cannabis. I knew... Read more...
Elixir, a Breakdown of What it Is 
Before cannabis entered mainstream culture, wine and spirits were the default choices for social gatherings. Today, cannabis-infused elixirs are becoming a unique alternative at celebrations, meetups, and casual get-togethers. Whether served as beverages or used in creative recipes, elixirs are gaining popularity among cannabis enthusiasts.If you're new to the concept of cannabis elixirs, this blog will walk you through what they are, how they're made, and how people are using them.What Is an Elixir?The word elixir has deep historical and linguistic roots. According to Merriam-Webster, the term can refer to:... Read more...
Dab Mat; a 101 to What it Is and How to Use 
The cannabis community is getting so crafty with the creation of various cannabis accessories. I had no idea what a dab mat was and so I did a little digging and here’s my understanding.What is a DabBefore getting into what a dab mat is, it would be helpful to describe what a dab is, or, what dabbing is. In this dab video shared by Leafly, the visual will help you understand what a dab is and how to do it. It’s basically cannabis concentrate in various forms/textures: wax, resin, shatter, etc.,... Read more...
Cannabis Friendly Suites and Spaces, Arizona’s Clarendon Hotel & Spa by Greentree
Photo by author: pool view from cannabis friendly suiteCannabis legalization is showing no signs of slowing down, and as legalization continues to make its way into states across the country, be it medical and/or adult use, businesses are seeking ways to accommodate cannabis consumers. Cannabis has made its way into fashion, food and beverage, construction, and one taking the nation by storm: cannabis tourism and cannabis friendly lodging.Cannabis travel networks and platforms such as Bud and Breakfast are partnering with bed and breakfast owners and hotels to offer cannabis friendly... Read more...
CBGA - a Very Major - Minor Cannabinoid
Cannabigerol, or CBG, is often referred to as the "mother of all cannabinoids"—and for good reason. Without CBG, other well-known cannabinoids like CBD and THC wouldn’t exist. But to understand CBG, we first need to get acquainted with its raw, acidic form: CBGA.What is CBGA?CBGA (Cannabigerolic acid) is considered the precursor—or biochemical building block—for major cannabinoids like THC, CBD, and CBC. Produced in the trichomes of the cannabis plant, CBGA is essential in the plant’s cannabinoid synthesis pathway.When exposed to heat or light in a process called decarboxylation, CBGA loses... Read more...
Celebrating CannaMoms this Mothers Day with Cannabis Inspired Gifts
Mother’s Day, a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers.Not too long ago, a parent stating that cannabis helped them be better parents, may have landed them in jail and their kids in the system. Jails are filled with parents- mostly black and brown parents, that consumed cannabis for a variety of reasons, which includes parenting. This mothers day, let's remember those moms, let's fight for their cause and release, and let's celebrate the way cannabis helps everyone,... Read more...
Hashish - the Compression of Kief and Trichomes
Hashish often carries a heavy stigma, but in reality, it’s simply a concentrated form of the cannabis plant. This potent material is produced by compressing the trichome-rich parts of cannabis flowers, resulting in a solid, resinous substance. With a texture ranging from sticky to crumbly—sometimes resembling a vegan brownie or cookie dough—hashish can be consumed in a variety of ways, including smoking and vaping.Despite its modern associations, hashish has deep cultural roots and a history that spans centuries.A Brief History of HashishHashish is believed to date back as far as... Read more...
What are Cannabis Diamonds
Cannabis diamonds are isolate/crystalline structures that come from high purity cannabinoids. They are called diamonds because of the crystalline solids. Those that dab are very familiar with cannabis diamonds because cannabis diamonds are usually dabbed. Cannabis diamonds can be made from any cannabinoid, but it's the THCA (the most abundant and intoxicating cannabinoid) and CBD crystallization that is commonly found at dispensaries. They are white color, but can be amber - gold if terpenes are present. Diamonds range in size from small to large of cannabinoid crystals.Where do Cannabis Diamonds Come From?The... Read more...
Honoring 420: A Crash Course on the History of 420 
Many of us love cannabis and celebrate 4:20 am, pm, and date on the calendar. But how many know where the celebration of 420 came from? In this one, I want to honor the cannabis lovers holiday, with a crash course on the history of 420.420 is so lit that even Times Magazine wrote about it back in 2016. In that piece, I learned that: “Some say 420 is code among police officers for ‘marijuana smoking in progress. Some note 4/20 is also Adolf Hitler’s birthday. And some go as far as... Read more...