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Review: Gems Gummies by Bedford Grow
Bedford Grow recently launched new edibles, and of course, I had to review them. While at Dispensary 33, I picked up one of all three flavors of the new in-house made Gems. Gems came in Rum Runner, Cranberry Mandarin, and … Continue reading →
Homegrown Review: 2:1 RSO by John Grow #4
We are excited to introduce our first Rick Simpson Oil review to our series! John Grown #4 submitted to our partners at Origo Labs 2:1 RSO from his recently harvested Cream and Cheese CBD strain by Seedsman Seeds for Cannabinoids … Continue reading →
Review: Pure Essentials Tincture by PTS
I admit that I have never taken sublingual medicine that I’ve enjoyed. In the past, medicine drops always gave me the shudders and an awful lingering aftertaste. So I’ve tried to avoid them, until now. Recently, though hesitant, I picked … Continue reading →
Review: Ghosts of the Mujahideen HTE Cartridge by Bedford Grow
We love reviewing new Illinois cannabis products and adding new Illinois brands to our review series. Reviewing Ghosts of the Mujahideen High Terpene Extract (HTE) Cartridge by Bedford Grow that I picked up at Dispensary 33 did both. The Ghosts … Continue reading →
“Thirty % Plus THC” Review: Jenny Kush by Aerīz
Illinois strains with 30% or more total THC levels are harder to come by these days. The first half of 2020, I had my pick of strain surpassing the 30% threshold. Now, maybe two or three per month will pop … Continue reading →
Review: Spots Sour Gummies by Matter
Several new gummies have popped up on the Illinois cannabis market these last few months. Matter was one of those brands. Matter products are produced by PharmaCann, which operates dispensaries under the name Verilife. I picked up a pack of … Continue reading →
Six steps for how to roll the prettiest joint at the party
Now that it’s legal to bring a joint to the party, stop smoking weed the same way your ex-boyfriend does. Instead, dodge those blackened fingernails, sticky backsides of lighters and goopy, resin-stuffed smoking pieces, and let me show you how … Continue reading →
Review: Mindy’s Artisanal Edibles by Cresco Labs
After a full year of consuming and reviewing edibles, I’m a bit surprised I have not reviewed any Mindy’s Chef Led Artisanal Edibles by Cresco Labs. I’ve consumed plenty. So for Valentine’s Day, I chose and old favorite gummy and … Continue reading →
Homegrown Review: Twistrus by Jane Grow #1
We are extremely excited to introduce our first Jane Grow to our review series! Jane Grow #1 submitted to our partners at Origo Labs her most recently harvested Twistrus, and early phenotype by World Trade Genetics, for Cannabinoids and Terpenes … Continue reading →
Review: Cloud Nine and Menthol/Cayenne Lotions by NGW
Anyone who has read my reviews knows I suffer from muscle pains, cramps, and overall soreness. Double-digit hours per day sitting in a desk chair do not help. For months, I’d been interested in trying the lotions sold at Illinois … Continue reading →