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Cannabis and Valentine’s Day: How to Include the Plant in Your Holiday

Roses aren’t the only flower taking center stage on Valentine’s Day. A 2023 survey found that 61% of American adults planned to include cannabis in their Valentine’s Day plans.1 Read on to learn more about the best strains to enjoy with your Valentine and what to give the cannabis-lover in your life. 


The Best Valentine’s Day and Date-Night Strains

Look out for these strains for your Valentine’s Day celebration, or keep them in mind for your next date night. After all, romance should be year-round.

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Wedding Gelato

Indica-Dominant Hybrid

There’s no cold feet here. Wedding Gelato is known for its spicy, sweet vanilla burn. As an indica-dominant hybrid, this strain was created by crossing Gelato 33 and Wedding Cake and boasts an average 20-25% THC content.2

Headspace

Sativa-Dominant Hybrid

Try Headspace and let distractions melt away. A sativa-dominant hybrid strain with 18-21% average THC level, it was created by crossing Mother of Berries and Chem 91. Its lineage is obvious in the minty, blueberry taste, accompanied by a rich apple aroma.3

Ooh La La

Hybrid

The phrase “ooh la la” in the English vocabulary is actually lifted directly from French, and in both languages it functions the same: as an exclamation to express excitement. Ooh La La is a perfectly balanced hybrid strain, and contains THC levels anywhere from 14-25%. As a child of Wedding Cake and Lemon Poundcake, its flavors and aromas are just as decadent.4
 

Sweet Pie

Hybrid

Another evenly balanced hybrid strain, Sweet Pie is a celebrity child of Chem D and Birthday Cake. It lives up to its name, with sweet, creamy, nutty flavors and aromas. Sweet Pie can vary in its potency, with 14-24% average THC levels and 0-1% CBD.5

Star Child

Indica-Dominant Hybrid

A classic for all indica-lovers, Star Child is the product of Snow Lotus and Interstellar Overdrive. With this indica-dominant hybrid strain, it’s all about the fruits. Expect crisp, refreshing flavors and aromas of berry, apple, and pineapple, plus an average THC level of 19-20%.6

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Con Leche

Indica-Dominant Hybrid

Created by crossing Triangle Kush and The White, Con Leche is an indica-dominant hybrid strain with 19-23% THC levels.7 The name brings to mind the rich decadence of some favorite Latin American beverages and desserts, like café con leche (coffee with milk) and tres leches cake (literally “three-milk” cake).8 Con Leche tastes and smells just as sweet. 
 

Love Machine

Sativa-Dominant Hybrid

An aptly named tool for your lovemaking arsenal, Love Machine is a  sativa-dominant hybrid strain with juicy vanilla flavors—think orange creamsicle. With parents like Pure Kush and Wedding Cake, it’s no wonder this strain packs a punch; it has an average THC content of 30-32%.9
 

Juicy Jack

Sativa-Dominant Hybrid

Bliss out in the tropical-fruit paradise of Juicy Jack, a product of Juicy Fruit and Jack Herer. A sativa-dominant hybrid strain with 24-25% THC levels, Juicy Jack promises luscious flavors and earthy aromas.10 This strain can be a rare find, making it perfect for special occasions like this one.

Valentine’s Day Cannabis Gifts for Yourself or Your Special Someone

With all the ways cannabis can be consumed and enjoyed, the gifting  possibilities are limitless. We’ve put together a few ideas to help you navigate your options, so you can treat yourself and your loved ones to thoughtful cannabis-themed gifts this Valentine’s Day.

Flowers

We don’t mean the traditional kind (although that’s always nice). We mean gifting your loved one with actual greenery—their favorite strain of marijuana can be a thoughtful gift, and another decadent treat you can enjoy together.
 

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CBD Massage Oil

While more research is needed, early studies have found that CBD could amplify the traditional benefits of massage by aiding in pain relief and combatting inflammation.11 You can either shop for a pre-formulated CBD massage oil, or add CBD oil to your favorite lotion.
 

CBD Bath Bomb

Cozy up in the tub, alone or together, with a CBD bath bomb. Research shows that CBD absorbed through the skin soothes sore muscles, reduces inflammation and releases physical tension. You won’t feel any psychoactive effects, but you might not even miss them—it’s well known that just the act of taking a bath promotes mindful relaxation.12
 

Cannabis Candle

While we might only associate terpenes with cannabis, terpenes can actually be found in nearly every plant.13 Terpenes are responsible for the distinctive herbal aromas we know and love, like linalool in lavender and pinene in pine.14 A cannabis candle uses terpenes derived from cannabis to recreate that distinctive earthy smell.15 This lets cannabis enthusiasts enjoy their favorite scent without having to spark up.
 

Delectable Edibles

Put a new spin on an old classic with cannabis-infused chocolates. You can either make them at home with cannabutter or a cannabis tincture (if you’re starting with flower, be sure to decarboxylate it first), or buy edibles pre-made from your favorite local dispensary. 
 

Joint Holder

Keep your loved one’s hands smooth, untarnished, and safe from burns by gifting them a joint holder for their smoke sessions. It’s sometimes called a “roach clip,” and it allows you and all your friends to puff, puff, pass with ease all the way to the very end.16
 

Love is in the air, and so is a little something extra…

So, you’ve decided you want to incorporate cannabis into your Valentine’s Day celebrations. The best place to start is with a budtender at your local dispensary. They can guide you through the products available and advise you on the best strains to make the most of your holiday plans. 
 

 

Sources:

1. “New Survey Reveals Majority of American Adults Plan to Use or Gift Cannabis This Valentine’s Day,” GlobeNewsWire, February 7, 2023, https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/02/07/2603291/0/en/New-Survey-Reveals-Majority-of-American-Adults-Plan-to-Use-or-Gift-Cannabis-This-Valentine-s-Day.html 

2. “Wedding Gelato Marijuana Strain,” Allbud, https://www.allbud.com/marijuana-strains/indica-dominant-hybrid/wedding-gelato

3. “Headspace Marijuana Strain,” Allbud, https://www.allbud.com/marijuana-strains/sativa-dominant-hybrid/headspace

4. “Ooh La La Marijuana Strain,” Allbud, https://www.allbud.com/marijuana-strains/hybrid/ooh-la-la

5. “Sweet Pie Marijuana Strain,” Allbud, https://www.allbud.com/marijuana-strains/hybrid/sweet-pie

6. “Star Child Marijuana Strain,” Allbud, https://www.allbud.com/marijuana-strains/indica-dominant-hybrid/star-child

7. “Con Leche Marijuana Strain,” Allbud, https://www.allbud.com/marijuana-strains/indica-dominant-hybrid/con-leche

8. “The Long-Winding History of the Milk-Soaked Tres Leches Cake from the Heart of Latin America,” Cadbury Desserts Corner, November 24, 2023, https://www.cadburydessertscorner.com/articles/the-long-winding-history-of-the-milk-soaked-tres-leches-cake-from-the-heart-of-latin-america

9. “Love Machine Marijuana Strain,” Allbud, https://www.allbud.com/marijuana-strains/sativa-dominant-hybrid/love-machine

10. “Juicy Jack Marijuana Strain,” Allbud, https://www.allbud.com/marijuana-strains/sativa-dominant-hybrid/juicy-jack

11. “CBD Massage for Pain Relief,” WebMD, May 11, 2023, https://www.webmd.com/cannabinoids/cbd-pain-relief-massage

12. “CBD Bath Bomb Benefits: Do They Actually Work?” Natural Ways CBD, August 3, 2023, https://www.naturalwayscbd.com/blog/cbd-bath-bomb-benefits/

13. “What are Terpenes and What Do They Do?” Healthline, November 4, 2024, https://www.healthline.com/health/cannabis-terpenes

14. “Terpene-Infused Candles: A New Way to Scent Your Space,” Terpene Belt Farms, June 14, 2024, https://terpenebeltfarms.com/blogs/terpene-infused-candles/

15.”The Truth About Cannabis Candles & How to Make Your Own,” The Bluntness, February 12, 2021, https://www.thebluntness.com/posts/cannabis-candles

16. “Joint Holder Basics and Important Tips,” Honest, May 7, 2020, https://www.smokehonest.com/blogs/pipereads/joint-holder


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