By Lucas Kleven, shift lead at Hashtag Everett   Photo by CRYSTALWEED cannabis.   Just as everyone struggles at getting restful sleep at some point in their lives, we’ve all hunted around trying to find the best solution to sleepless nights and groggy mornings. The cannabis industry has a wide variety of different products that can help with sleep, but how do any of these stack up against something with a bit more science and research behind it?  Here, we’ll compare and contrast scientific and anecdotal evidence between weighted blankets and CBD, and help you decide on t ..read more

     Exploring the healthier ways to consume CBD? RSO, tinctures, and chocolate are great places to start. As the wellness community increasingly embraces CBD for its numerous benefits, it's crucial to explore the healthiest ways to incorporate this compound into your routine. Today, let's delve into three popular CBD products available at our dispensary: Rick Simpson Oil (RSO), CBD tinctures, and CBD-infused chocolates.   Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)   RSO is a highly potent cannabis extract, sometimes with a high CBD content. It's versatile, allowing for sublingual, topic ..read more

  by Keivan K, Social Media & Content Creation     The History of Jones Soda Co.   Back in 1995, in the beautiful city of Vancouver, BC, Jones Soda was born out of the creative minds of Peter van Stolk, the founder of Jones Soda, and Victor John Penner, a talented photographer and designer. Their idea was to add a fun twist to their soda bottles by featuring random photographs taken by Penner. However, once consumers started sending in their own photos, they discovered that involving their fans in the process made the brand truly unique and special. In 2000, Van Stolk ..read more

by Keivan K., Social Media & Content Creator    As passionate advocates for cannabis, we understand the importance of maximizing its benefits while maintaining a healthy relationship with this remarkable plant. Taking a tolerance break, or a "T-break," is an essential practice for many cannabis enthusiasts to reset their tolerance levels and fully appreciate the plant's effects. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to take a successful T-break. Photo Credit: Edgar Bullon   1. Set Clear Goals and Duration   Before starting your tolerance break, it's crucial to define you ..read more

  by Lucas Kleven, Hashtag Everett shift lead     As cannabis grows in popularity and availability, growers and consumers alike have come up with words and descriptors to communicate about their products. Some of these find their origins in pre-legality and had the staying power to last, while others were evolved to describe a specific quality of product, or the quality of the product itself.  For the uninitiated, walking into a dispensary and hearing a conversation between an experienced guest and their budtender can feel like listening to someone order off the secret men ..read more

  by Lucas Kleven, Everett shift lead     Variety, consistency, and quality: These three words are the best way to describe Micro Bar disposable vapes. From the day they were introduced on the market, Micro Bar set themselves apart from their competitors by providing an incredibly discreet, easy-to-use THC vape.  For those looking to be in the know about this staple in anyone's shopping bag, this blog is here to give you all those juicy, flavorful details about these popular disposable vapes!    Shop Micro Bar in Everett Shop Micro Bar in Redmond Shop Micro Bar i ..read more

  by Ben Kaput, Hashtag Seattle shift lead   Powderhound by Lazy Bee Gardens   Imagine this: you're lounging in your favorite spot, ready to indulge in some primo bud. You already know by the look and smell of it that it’s going to be fantastic.  But wait, how can you be sure that what you're about to light up is top-notch and as close to organic as possible? Enter Clean Green Certification, your trusty sidekick in the quest for the dankest, cleanest cannabis around.     In the rapidly growing cannabis industry, ensuring product safety and quality is paramount f ..read more

  by Jeff Eckenrode, COO and Christine Bryant Darling, marketing director   photo by @mbennettphoto   Having trouble falling asleep, or staying rested throughout the night? Or are you struggling with the aches and pains of aging and inflammation? Not to worry. At Hashtag, we’ve got you covered. We specialize in partnering with our guests to learn about your needs, while providing you with our expert knowledge of the cannabis plant and all the ways that using cannabis (or marijuana) can help improve your daily life.     You probably know that the main ingredient in ma ..read more

  by Jeff Eckenrode, COO Photo credit: Rai Vidanes Combining the benefits of cannabis with delicious food is a hobby that anyone can enjoy!  Whether you’re baking your first batch of “special” brownies or dreaming of the perfect THC-rich chocolate sauce to complete your favorite dessert, cooking cannabis goodies can be as much fun as eating them!  But where does one get started?  Photo credit: Bryam Blanco Unfortunately, infusing your favorite foods with THC is just a little more complicated than throwing some bud in a bowl with flour and sugar.  Luckily, baking with ..read more

   by Keivan K, social media and content creation     How long have you worked at Sky High, and what do you love about your job?   “I have worked at Sky High Gardens for almost 6 years now, and honestly, I love the community. I love both of my bosses too a lot; they support me in a lot of ways, Phil and Scott; they have been my No. 1 supporters, and the reason why I've been so successful in this business, from taking time off to writing me letters about how much they love having me around, and even just to outings with them,like going out to dinner or having drinks, t ..read more