Ever since we moved the Open Mic to Gage Park, I have made it my mission to visit the local businesses and support where I can. So you can imagine my surprise when just a couple of blocks away I stumbled upon the coolest little Smoke Shop around. Click to read more/

Thrift LLC is a hidden gem in Gage Park. Not only do they host the Elevated Open Mic, they are the hippest thrift store on the south side. Click to learn more.

Blue Lotus Flower, another one of nature’s fun little surprises. An ancient bloom that’s so beautiful, steeped in historical significance and popularized for its tranquil properties. Like cannabis, it is thought to provide an escape from the hustle and bustle of modern living. Let's explore the rich history and many benefits of the Blue Lotus flower, and where you can find some as well.

I spent my 420 smoking heavily and buried in books and stickers and card stock. I had such a fun time at the Safety Meeting, meeting other paper craft fanatics. Click to read about my experience.

Cannabaddie Talk stands on its support for cannabis brands that empower and elevate black and brown voices. Miss Grass, recently on the news for their beautiful art exhibit showcasing some of the “Faces of Cannabis”. I find it to be so inspiring and so I wanted to review Miss Grass products found in Chicago dispensaries.

Over the summer I found myself in a popular little stoner city called Denver, CO. I arrived a doe eyed Chicagoan, ready to get high as fuuuck. Excited to try all the weed and check out all the dispensaries around. I know, I know, I’m naive as fuck.

When it comes to infused chocolate bars, there is a widely known name. Incredibles, although they produce gummies and other candies too, is more famously known for their infused chocolate bars.

I know you’ve been there. You open a fresh pack of blunts and just as you’re breaking it apart, it breaks. I know I hate when my blunt breaks, I almost immediately toss it out of my window. But guess what, we really don’t have to.

Shopping at dispensaries is already confusing and weird. When you look at online menus, you notice there is a rating system and even comments sometimes. But who is rating these products, and are they honest reviews?

Kaviar prerolls can be found at many dispensaries across the US. Click to read an honest review.

If you head over to your local head shop, the options for smoking are almost endless. The Cannabaddie Talk team reviews Leaf Palms, a new blunt that has just hit Illinois.

I was invited to a private tasting with KVL International to try out some of the upcoming flower that will be found on the shelves. Click to read my full review.

Momma Verde Apothecary is a Latina owned Hemp business that delivers cannabinoid infused gummies to give you a good nights sleep. Click to read my full review.