Local Spotlight: Haute Chocolate

Local Spotlight: Haute Chocolate in Cincinnati, OH Some local businesses become closely tied to the neighborhoods around them. They serve multiple generations, remember longtime customers, and remain familiar even as the surrounding area changes. Haute Chocolate has earned that kind of place in Montgomery after more than four decades of handmade chocolates, baked goods, and … Continued

Local Spotlight: Oliver's Desserts

Local Spotlight: Oliver’s Desserts in Cincinnati, OH UpLift’s Local Spotlight series celebrates the independent businesses and people who bring something special to the Greater Cincinnati community. This time, Max headed to Eastgate Mall to meet Ashley, the self-taught baker and cake artist behind Oliver’s Desserts. From richly layered brownies and handmade macarons to custom cakes … Continued

Best Cannabis Products for People Who Don't Smoke

Best Cannabis Products for People Who Don’t Smoke Edibles offer familiar formats and clearly labeled servings. Tinctures, capsules, and beverages provide smoke-free options with different levels of portion control and convenience. Topicals are applied externally, while vapes still involve inhalation even though they do not burn flower. Smoking is only one way to use cannabis. … Continued

How to Compare Cannabis Prices: Cost Per Gram & MG

How to Compare Cannabis Prices: Cost Per Gram, Cost Per MG, and Real Value Use cost per gram for flower and many concentrates. Use cost per milligram for edibles, tinctures, vapes, and other products with clearly labeled cannabinoid content. The lowest unit price is not always the best value. Freshness, potency, format, serving size, ingredients, … Continued

Local Spotlight: Pop's Donuts in Milford, OH

Local Spotlight: Pop’s Donuts in Milford, Ohio At UpLift, we believe great communities are built by the people and small businesses that call them home. Our Local Spotlight series is dedicated to highlighting some of the businesses that make the Cincinnati area such a unique place to live, work, and visit. For our first feature, … Continued

Best Record Stores and Vintage Shops in Cincinnati for a Saturday Browse

Cincinnati’s record and vintage scene makes it easy to build a full Saturday route across multiple neighborhoods. Northside, Pleasant Ridge, Loveland, Milford, OTR, Oakley, and the East End all offer worthwhile stops. Plan ahead by checking shop hours, carrying cash, and grouping stops by location to avoid zigzagging across town. Best Record Stores and Vintage … Continued

Can You Travel With Cannabis in Ohio? Practical Car Rules and Common Mistakes

Keep cannabis sealed in original dispensary packaging and stored out of reach while driving. Opened cannabis products belong in the trunk or rear cargo area, not the glove box, console, or back seat. Never consume cannabis in a vehicle, and do not cross state lines with cannabis in the car. Can You Travel With Cannabis … Continued

Cashless Pay at Ohio Dispensaries: How It Works and What to Expect

Ohio dispensaries generally cannot process traditional credit card transactions because of federal cannabis restrictions and card network rules. Cashless options may include PIN debit, point-of-banking, ACH/pay-by-bank tools, and dispensary payment apps. Bringing a valid ID, checking accepted payment methods, and having a backup payment option can make checkout smoother. Cashless Pay at Ohio Dispensaries: How … Continued

How to Roll a Joint: A Simple Beginner Guide

Rolling a good joint starts with evenly ground cannabis, the right paper, and a filter tip for structure. Beginners should focus on even distribution, a clean tuck, and gentle packing for smooth airflow. Most rolling issues, including tight draws and uneven burns, come from inconsistent grinding, shaping, or packing. How to Roll a Joint: A … Continued

Southwest Ohio Home-Grown Cannabis Calendar

Southwest Ohio growers should plan around a short outdoor season from late May through early October. Ohio adults 21 and older may grow cannabis at home under specific plant-count, visibility, and security rules. Timing matters most: start indoors in spring, build strong vegetative growth in summer, and prepare for fall frost and humidity. Southwest Ohio … Continued