Tag: 420
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Places to Smoke Weed in Chicago!
Cannabis is legal in Chicago. Yet you couldn’t tell by all these crazy new rules. Hell, we’re not even allowed to smoke in public which is such a ridiculous rule. Especially when there is a whole community out here wanting to embrace us. Well don’t lose hope! There are still plenty of public places where…
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Mex and the City’s Weekly Roll Up of Events
Rounding up this weeks list of cannabis events in Chicago! Make sure to follow Mex and the City for upcoming Cannabis events in Chicago!
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Burt’s Bees and Aquafina: Rules on How to be a Canna-Baddie
I have one recurring fear throughout my life: crustiness. I know, so extra, but any time I felt my skin on the dull side, here comes a fresh slab of lotion to make me glow. Once I got to smoking age, it only made me even more self conscious. You see, smoking naturally dehydrates you.…
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The Responsibility of Chicago’s Dispensaries: Introduction
There are currently 17 dispensaries scattered throughout the city of Chicago. None of them are minority owned. Since its legalization, marihuana has quickly become a hot topic among minority groups. In a city that is only 50% white, how is it possible that 100% of our dispensaries are white owned? It doesn’t take a “woke”…
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Too High at Work? Here are 5 Tips to Keep it Together!
Have you ever found yourself blasted and zoning out at your desk at work? It truly is a horrible feeling, and one that will have your ass unproductive in minutes. Sure, we all need the occasional pick-me-up, but unless you’re a seasoned consumer, one hit can turn into holy-fuck-I’m-high. And while consuming marihuana might be…
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Mex and the City’s Guide to Your First Edible
As you can imagine, one of the questions I get asked the most is “who is your favorite edible maker” It’s a silly question, any true consumer can tell you that good edible makers are a dime a dozen. Some of the most important parts of consuming edibles is not so much as WHO is…
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Barrio Box: For the Chicago Canna-Creatives
Flower aside, the accessories are one of the most important parts of cannabis culture. From bongs to bowls, to grinders and glass blunts, there are a huge variety of items that can be used. Sure, most people would agree that in a pinch, a nug and a piece of foil is all you need. Still,…
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Battle of the Chips: Black Friday Edition
If you’re like me, you have a sophisticated palette. So it’s no surprise that one of my favorite snacks is chips. I mean, chips are the OG of munchies, and my relationship goes back to watching my older brother and sister get high and pull out a giant shoe box from under the bed. The…
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Wake N Bakery and the Gentrification of the Cannabis Community
It’s been very hard for me to write this out. Because when a regular person “goes after” an established business, it’s considered jealousy or being a hater. Alas, I am no edible maker, I am simply a cannabis consumer with a pen and a paper. I write this for the locals. The ones pouring their…
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Heidi Gives You Wings!
Wings. That word alone drives millions of people crazy. They are a pop culture icon at this point. Which is why it’s no surprise that finding infused wings was extremely easy. I came across Heidi at a few events, always hesitant. You see, wings are a hot ass mess. It’s a whole process to eat…