House of Puff is changing how you shop at a cannabis dispensary

Your New Favorite Retail Therapy: How to Navigate a Cannabis Dispensary

Level Up Your Shopping at a Cannabis Dispensary Before legalization, buying cannabis meant calling your local “guy” and sifting through whatever limited supply he had. So, there often wasn’t the opportunity to consistently buy the exact product that delivered the right dosage and effects for you. One of the best things about legalization is the…

Here's how we do legal weed in NYC!

Legal Weed In NYC?! 5 Things To Know About NY Legalization

8-minute read Hempire State Of Mind For a long time, legal weed in NYC seemed like just wishful thinking. But, nearly 2 years after cannabis legalization passed, the first NY dispensary finally opened its doors in December, 2022. That’s huge, of course! Not just for those of us who use cannabis as medicine, but for…

Here are the 6 facts you need to know now about smoking cannabis

6 Game-Changing Facts You Need to Know About Smoking Cannabis

Smoking cannabis isn’t the same as smoking tobacco. Here’s the difference. Depending on your health, there can be advantages to smoking as opposed to other ways of ingesting cannabis. Due to secondhand smoke, it’s never a good idea to smoke cannabis containing THC around children. 5-minute read Smoking Cannabis—Is It Ok? It’s 4/20. If you’re…

When you're feeling like Holly Golightly on the morning after...try cannabis for anxiety.

Cannabis For Anxiety—Can It Really Help?

Anecdotal evidence and early studies show that you might be able to use cannabis for anxiety. When trying cannabis for anxiety, experiment with CBD, THC, and strains with terpenes like myrcene and limonene. 6-minute read Can Cannabis Help Relieve Anxiety? There’s no question that the past few years have upped our collective state of anxiety….

Here's what you need to know to decide whether cannabis concentrates are right for you.

7 Cannabis Concentrates for Beginners

Due to their high potency, cannabis concentrates are getting more and more popular. Learn what they are, how they work, and which ones might be right for you! 9-minute read Why Cannabis Concentrates? Cannabis concentrates are big these days. We know from experience that their high potency can be especially good for managing chronic pain….

We depend on our fave CBD topicals for everything from pain relief to radiant skin.

What’s the Easiest Way to Try Cannabis? CBD Topicals

With no high and total discretion, CBD topicals are one of the easiest ways to try cannabis for the first time. Our experts detail how cannabis works when you apply it to your skin—both for symptom relief and for skincare. Scroll to the bottom for discounts on 2 of our fave cannabis topicals! 8-minute read…

Learning how to harvest cannabis is easier than you might think

Home grow: how to harvest cannabis in 6 super simple steps

Here’s your beginner’s guide to how to harvest cannabis from a home grow.  It includes best practices to harvest the highest quality cannabis.  We lay out everything you need to know—from flushing and trimming to drying and curing.  13-minute read  Learning How to Harvest Cannabis is Easier than you might think Whether you’re starting to…

The difference between Sativa and Indica is really more about how the plants look than their effects.

Is There Really a Difference Between Sativa and Indica?

What’s the backstory behind the difference between sativa and indica cannabis strains?  What does science tells us about the sativa/indica divide?  Tips for navigating sativas, indicas, and hybrids in real life.  8-minute read Why are the terms sativa and indica important? The difference between sativa and indica varieties of cannabis is a topic that many…

Setting the scene is an important part of how to get high

The Dos and Don’ts of How to Get High

Here’s how to get high for the first time.  It’s best to create a safe space and be open to the experience.  There are several methods you can use to get high. 8-minute read Different kinds of cannabis can have vastly different effects Cannabis isn’t one-size-fits-all. There are hundreds of strains and tons of formulations….

Cannabis facts: rolling papers and joints are two of the most ubiquitous part of the culture

Cannabis Facts: the 53 Terms You Need to Know

Here’s your guide to the most important cannabis facts you need to know to navigate the current culture.  From weed slang to scientific terminology, we’ve got you covered.  So bookmark this page to stay in the know as cannabis facts evolve!  13-minute read  The cannabis FACTS everyone needs to know We’re constantly learning new cannabis…

Dr. June Chin talks about cannabis for pain

Cannabis for Pain: An M.D.’s Advice

If you’re ready to start using cannabis for pain, Dr. June Chin can help.  After discovering how medical cannabis can be a game changer for chronic pain, Dr. Chin began helping others integrate cannabis into their health treatments.  Many women are turning to medical cannabis for pain relief and health issues in lieu of prescription…

Limonene inspired tablescape for a warm, sunny summer day.

Will Limonene Really Enhance Your Mood?

Limonene is the citrusy terpene found in cannabis, lemons, and oranges. Research is still in early stages, but limonene may provide many health and wellness benefits. These are our favorite limonene-dominant cannabis strains. This summer salmon salad pairs perfectly with limonene. 7-minute read Terpene 101 Have you ever wondered why different strains of cannabis have…

You can still grind your cannabis without a grinder

5 Tricks for Grinding Weed Without a Grinder

When you’re cannabis curious, it’s daunting to figure out how to use flower. While it’s pretty self-evident why you need to equip yourself with a pipe or papers. The need for grinding weed is probably the most overlooked part of the process. Cannabis newbies often skip the grinding altogether. (Guilty.) But just like letting a…