Well, kind of. Amazon just announced that it has significantly relaxed its screening policies for cannabis and is actively lobbying for legislative reform that will decriminalize cannabis at the federal level. Is it because the tech giant ultimately wants to sell cannabis itself? Maybe. But the more pressing motivation is upping its workforce. Read more
It’s fall, y’all! Or at least, it’s close. Days here in northern Nevada are still hot, but the nights are definitely getting cool. We’re ready for sweaters, cozy blankets, Halloween costumes, and all those fall flavors, which is why we’re bringing you this cannabis-infused smoked mac n cheese recipe from the good folks at Pot Guide. Let’s be honest—the only way to improve mac n cheese is with a cannabis infusion, right? Read more
In bad but unsurprising news, we’re experiencing record-high sleep issues during this never-ending pandemic. And more people than ever are looking online in hopes of finding relief, with web searches for insomnia up 58% during the first five months of 2020. People are struggling with falling asleep, staying asleep, poor quality of sleep, and disturbing dreams. Sounds like a living nightmare! Sleep aids—already a thriving industry—have likewise increased in popularity, and cannabis is being increasingly explored specifically as a means to better sleep. So, can cannabis fix insomnia? Here’s what to understand about the science of insomnia and how cannabis may help. Read more
Cannabis comes in many delightful forms, and tinctures are one of them. But while usage seems pretty straightforward—just use that dropper to dispense a standard dose, right?—there’s a trick to sublingual cannabis products that seems to escape a lot of people. To remedy that, KYND Cannabis here in Nevada is sharing this sublingual cannabis how-to. Read more
We had the very distinct pleasure of being featured on a recent episode of CannaCribs, a platform dedicated to elevating cannabis and growers through deep dives into the operations around the world. Each episode is a seed-to-sale experience that begins with genetics and moves through plant lifecycles into propagation, vegetation, flowering, curing, trimming, and packaging, before wrapping up with a local dispensary visit to buy the finished product. KYND was the star of season’s two eighth episode, and it was pretty cool. Read more
Our favorite downtown (and north) dispensary, MYNT, is running a new vendor spotlight series, and big news. KYND has the honor of being the very first company profiled. It was an opportunity to tell them allll about ourselves, and well, we’re blushing after reading the whole thing. Read on for a few excerpts, but make sure to jump over and read the post in full. Read more
There’s something to be said for allll those flower options at your favorite dispensary. But sometimes, endless choices can end up being a little overwhelming, especially if you’re new to cannabis or not really sure what you want. To help you out, we’re sharing three tips for choosing the best flower around. Read more
Whether or not you’re fan of combining cannabis and caffeine, you may be wondering exactly how these chemicals interact. You’d be right to wonder, since effects of the pair can be all over the map. For some, it’s a pleasing, tasty way to kick things up a notch, while others find it makes them far too jittery for a good time. In this scientific take, we’re talking about what’s really going on with caffeine and cannabis. Read more
Wait and you shall receive. Lawmakers in Nevada have approved the cannabis lounge in an effort to give tourists a place to legally consume, among other motivations. And that’s in addition to a bevy of other changes! Here’s what’s coming. Read more
Roughly half of the recipes we’ve shared on this site call for decarbed cannabis. And if you’ve ever scratched your head and wondered what that means, this post is for you. Here’s the thing. If you’ve smoked or vaped cannabis even once, congrats—you’ve decarbed and didn’t even know it! This cannabinoid-activation process is worth understanding, so let’s get on with our lesson in decarboxylation. Read more
