Does Weed Go Stale? How to Store Weed for Maximum Freshness
If you care about great cannabis the way we do, you’ve probably wondered how to keep weed fresh, and for good reason. Cannabis is a natural product, and like every plant it changes over time after harvest. If you want to know how to store weed like a pro so that it retains maximum potency […]
How to Dry and Cure Cannabis: Your Step-By-Step Guide
Cannabis is an astonishing plant for many reasons, including its dizzying array of potential benefits and the fact that it naturally produces a distinctive, euphoric “high.” But while cannabis is a unique plant, it must be dutifully tended to before you can pluck off its ripe buds, stick them in a pipe, and puff away. […]
What Is A Chillum? (Plus A Helpful Step-by-Step Guide)
A chillum is an ancient (and very fun) way to smoke cannabis that dates back thousands of years. Simple, elegant, and timeless, it’s a tool that couldn’t be easier to use. Below, learn everything there is to know about chillums, including: What’s the difference between a chillum and a pipe? What can you smoke in […]
What Is TAC In Weed? The Difference Between TAC vs THC
Okay, good news / bad news. First, the bad: If you’re already up to your eyeballs in weed acronyms—THC, CBD, CBG, CBN and all the others—we’ve got one more for you. But the good news is that TAC is one of the most exciting concepts to hit the cannabis world in years, and we’re excited […]
Mission’s Ultimate Cannabis Hot Chocolate Recipe
Whether you’re buoyantly celebrating with loved ones at the annual party or stealing a quiet moment for yourself during the cold winter months, nothing beats indulging in the season’s magic with a cozy cup of piping hot chocolate. Or does it? Elevate these special moments with our cannabis hot chocolate recipe! Read on for our […]
How to Make a Cannabis Tincture
We may be living in a golden age of cannabis medicine, but infused tinctures have always been a staple in the patient community, and they’re one of America’s oldest medicines. Before cannabis was prohibited in the 1930s, potent tinctures could be found on pharmacy shelves all across the United States. While you’ll find a wide […]
Is Weed Legal in Chicago, Illinois? Mission’s Consumer Guide
If you’re planning a trip to the Windy City, you may be wondering “is weed legal in Chicago?” The short answer is “Yes!” Still, it’s important to be familiar with local consumption laws, and in today’s post we’ll share everything we know about Chicago weed legalization, including Who can purchase cannabis in Chicago? What are […]
How to Decarb Kief: A Simple Guide for Making Edibles
Ever wondered about the powdery stuff you find at the bottom of your cannabis grinder? It’s called “kief,” and it’s one of the cannabis plant’s best “secret ingredients.” Consisting of dried trichomes—the tiny, cannabinoid-filled glands that give fresh cannabis flower its characteristic silver dusting—kief is a concentrated source of cannabinoids and terpenes. Once you learn […]
Mission’s Ultimate Cannabis Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
As far as we’re concerned, you never need an excuse to duck into the kitchen and bake up some chocolate chip cookies. But with winter weather closing in, there’s all the more incentive. In our book, the only way to improve on a classic cookie is to give it a certain herbal flair. That’s right: […]
Snack Attack: The Best Foods to Eat While High
You may be familiar with the ravenous hunger that can hit you when high—aka the munchies. Soon you’re wondering: “what do we have to eat?” Sometimes it just can’t be helped, but never fear! We’ve got your back with some of the best foods to eat when you’re high including a variety of healthy snacks […]
Mission’s Top Movies to Watch While High
You’ve just finished off a long day of work and now it’s time to kick back and relax at home. When it comes to post-work activities, there are few pairings more classic than a funny movie and some good bud. There are so many good funny movies out there, though! Don’t worry, we’ve got your […]
Cannabis Strains for Productivity: Mission’s Top Picks
There are plenty of uses for the strongest medical cannabis strains out there. But while much of the science surrounding cannabis looks at chronic symptoms and conditions, many people choose cannabis for a plethora of other benefits. For example, one common question that we often hear in our dispensaries is “does a sativa make you […]
High Tunes: Pairing Cannabis and Music
You’d be hard-pressed to find a better combination than cannabis and music. Even just taking a single puff and spinning one of your favorite albums can take the edge off a rough day. Cannabis also enhances sharing music with friends. After all, who doesn’t love passing around a joint while playing tunes? If you love […]
Sore Throat From Smoking or Vaping? Here’s What You Can Do
Ever sat down to enjoy a smoke only to be coughing up a storm after just a hit or two? Sore throat is extremely common for cannabis smokers and can really put a damper on your smoking experience. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to reduce the irritation in your throat and […]
Which Cannabis Strains are High in CBD?
Even if you’ve never tried cannabis, you probably still know that THC is the main cannabinoid responsible for the plant’s intoxicating high. Cannabidiol (CBD) has been gaining on the heels of THC’s popularity, though many still don’t appreciate CBD’s more subtle effects or how those effects express themselves within a strain. We’d like to change […]
Rare Strains of Cannabis: 5 Rare Weed Strains You Need To Try
With so many new cannabis strains hitting the market, some strains simply get lost or glossed over. Many strains that were once considered top-of-the-line have up and disappeared from the cannabis marketplace, making them difficult to track down even for those willing to put in the effort. Other rare strains of weed were only available […]
Which Cannabis Strains Make You Creative?
For decades, one of the most common questions in cannabis strains contained a hidden—or make that not so hidden—swipe at those who enjoy marijuana: Doesn’t it make you lazy? As anyone who relies on cannabis for relief of chronic symptoms and conditions knows, the truth is far more nuanced. While it’s true that some strains […]
What Strain Makes You Laugh The Most? Top 5 Giggly Strains
Cannabis has a reputation for giving people the giggles. As their worries are lifted and their inhibitions are carried away, some people just can’t help but crack a smile and break out into laughter, even at the smallest things. Some strains certainly seem to be more capable of triggering fits of giggles and laughter than […]
Cannabis for Anxiety: What You Need to Know
Does cannabis help with anxiety? That’s a question we hear a great deal at our family of dispensaries, and it’s one we take very seriously. In today’s pressurized and fast-paced world, anxiety is an increasingly common condition. In fact, clinicians believe that more than 30% of Americans will experience an anxiety disorder at some point […]
How To Make Weed Brownies: An Easy Step-by-Step Recipe
Today, the edibles market is flush with tasty infused eats, from sugary candies to savory snacks, chocolates, honey, and more. However, as much as we love these pre-packaged treats, it’s tough to beat the original cannabis edible: The homemade weed brownie. Arguably as iconic as the pot leaf symbol, weed brownies are enshrined in cannabis […]
