The best marijuana hacks for winter

It is snowing in parts of the country and the cold is driving people indoors. How do I consume to cope with the winter months?

Snowstorms rage in parts and across the country and the holidays are nesting month. We now have darkness in the evenings and always need a coat or scarf. With fewer incentives and opportunities to get out and have fun, it looks like we’re spending the majority of our time indoors. And here are the best marijuana hacks for winter. While you’ll hopefully spend your time doing a healthy mix of different activities, don’t worry if you end up smoking more weed than usual.

Search for Christmas gift offers and leads

Holiday sales will take place later this month. Find out if your local pharmacy will have any of your favorites for sale? Maybe talk to the flower seller beforehand so you’re ready to stock up! Even after the holidays, in the weaker months, sales are not uncommon.

Whether at Friendsgiving or Green Christmas, do your friends know what you like? Then it never hurts to let you know which brand and flavor of gummy bears you prefer. Unfortunately, in some states there is no way to legally offer gift cards or offers that are considered “vouchers” by the state.

Store it properly

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When you purchase edibles and oils, they are already pre-packaged. However, think of a place to store them so they don’t accidentally get “shared” with others (be it children or a greedy relative/roommate). When purchasing large quantities of flowers, it is important to store them properly so as not to waste money or product. Do not store large amounts of weed in Ziploc bags or they will lose all of their stickiness. Place your weed in mason jars with airtight lids and place them in locations away from direct sunlight or extreme temperatures. This maintains the quality of your product without losing smell or taste. Need more suggestions? Here are 8 ways to properly store marijuana for freshness.

Make sure you have a comfortable living room

You don’t need any special space when it comes to edibles and oils, they are the perfect on-the-go treat. Vaping has less smell and is great for exercise. However, if you want to go old school, a good smoking room can transform your smoking experience. Whether it’s your bedroom or your couch, make the space cozy and inviting, a place you’d love to spend hours in. Make sure there is a window nearby to allow the smell and air to escape. You also need to wash nearby blankets and sheets regularly.

Stock up on healthy snacks

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The holidays are a tough time for everyone. If you’re the type of person who has a lot of cravings, you can save yourself stress by stocking up on healthy snacks that you can store and preserve. Limit the amount of junk food you buy, as they start to look particularly appetizing once you start traveling.

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Build your kief supply

Buy a grinder with an extra tier at the bottom, perfect for storing kief. Build up your reserves and use them to give your joints that extra kick. Your kief will build up naturally without you having to do much. Just make sure you store your grinder in a dark and cool place so that the quality of the kief is not compromised. But first: What is kief and what can you do with it?

Enjoy the best marijuana hacks this winter and remember that spring is not far away.