Summertime, the season of adventure and relaxation, is officially here! Michigan natives know that we only have a few months to get outside and enjoy it, so let's not waste it. It is no secret that cannabis is great for enhancing your mood, sparking creativity, and allowing the body to relax. Active hikers, poolside relaxers, and campfire storytellers can all use cannabis in many ways to enhance summer.

Here are 10 unique ways that cannabis can be used to add a spark to your summertime endeavors.

1. CBD + SPF

To protect your skin from harmful UV rays, it is very important to use sunscreen, especially in the summer months when the sun is out in full force. SPF is traditionally used to protect the skin, but adding CBD isolate or full-spectrum oil to SPF creams and lotions may provide additional benefits.

Why CBD Works for Sun Protection

CBD has anti-inflammatory properties that help ease sunburn-related irritation and reduce recovery time. CBD also works as a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants can help prevent skin aging by protecting against free radical damage from environmental factors such as air pollution and sunlight exposure.

By using CBD-infused sunscreen instead of traditional SPF, you protect your skin from damaging UV rays while also easing discomfort and irritation and improving overall skin health.

Make Your Own CBD Sunscreen

CBD-infused sunscreen may be hard to find at your local CVS, but that's okay because you can always make your own! The easiest way to do this would be to add a CBD topical lotion to your SPF. Adding CBD oil to your sunscreen may also work, but such formulations are typically made for oral use, not for topical use.

Chill Medicated offers several options for medicated topical rubs. If you have a favorite sunscreen, try adding one of these Chill Medicated rubs to your sunscreen regimen for added benefits this summer! You can find Chill Medicated products at any Quality Roots location.

2. Cannabis Infused Beverages

Loosen up with cannabis infused drinks for fun without the hangover this summer. There aren't many things that are more refreshing than cracking open a light, bubbly seltzer on a hot summer day or enjoying a nice glass of iced tea at the family picnic.

Stay Hydrated and Elevated

Low-dose cannabis beverages are a great way to stay hydrated and elevated. Want something bubbly to sip on by the pool, a beverage to throw in your cooler for the canoe trip, or a thirst quencher that will make your uncle's bad jokes at the family barbecue more tolerable? Cannabis infused drinks are a great addition to any summer activity.

Try Michigan-Made Cannabis Beverages

Explore other Michigan-made cannabis beverages like:

Highly Casual

Sweet Justice

3. THC S'mores

Campfire s'mores are a summer staple, and if you think they couldn't get any better, you're mistaken. Save the Hershey's for the kiddos and start using THC-infused chocolates to add a spark to this delicious summer treat. Infused s'mores are a perfect way to end the night or get the night started for this year's summer camping trip.

There are many cannabis edible brands that make infused chocolates, but the following are a few available in Michigan and at any Quality Roots Location.

Detroit Edibles Barracuda

4. Infused Popsicles

Infused popsicles are another delicious summer treat that can easily be made at home. There are many ways to make THC-infused popsicles, using ingredients such as cannabis infused syrup, cannabis oil, THC dissolvable powders, or cannabis infused honey.

You can find many infused popsicle recipes online; however, the easiest way to make infused popsicles would be to add Chill Medicated Syrup to blended fruit or fruit juice and freeze. It's that easy!

Chill Medicated Syrup is available at all Quality Roots locations and comes in several flavors, including Sour Apple, Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, and more.

5. Budsy Water Bottle Bong

For cannabis lovers who also enjoy hiking, outdoor concerts, or any on-the-go outdoor activity, the Budsy Water Bottle Bong by Puffco is the product for you! The Budsy is designed to look like your average reusable water bottle for moments when discretion is needed.

This water bottle bong features a hidden ceramic bowl beneath the mouthpiece, connected to a long downstem that resembles a straw. Leave the glass bong at home where it should be and bring the Budsy along for your next summer adventure for tokes on the low.

6. Peak Pro

Another Puffco product great for cannabis consumption on-the-go is the Peak Pro. This is a portable electronic dab rig for the cannabis consumers who prefer concentrates over flower. Instead of carrying around a large dab rig, butane, and a torch, the Puffco Peak Pro is a more convenient option. Perfect for festivals, camping trips, travel, and so much more. This product is also available on the Puffco website and in our stores.

7. Smokineer

Have you ever gotten frustrated when trying to light a joint or bowl outside, but the wind just won't let ya? Well, there's finally a solution for that! The Smokineer Nomad is the world's first pipe-and-lighter duo that lets you light a bowl in any weather. The Nomad doubles as a convenient storage container for your flower and is designed to drop a portion of the cannabis from the main container into an internal pipe, where a sliding mechanism packs the "bowl", pushing the flower into the combustion chamber. This would be perfect for windy hikes, boat outings, backpacking, and more!

8. Bloomer Plantable Joint Tips

If you love bees and wildflowers, this one's for you! Bloomer is the first plantable joint tip, made from wax and wildflower seeds. Roll up a doobie with one of these tips and you won't have to worry about finding a trash can to discard the remnants. Simply just plant the tip in the ground when you are done with it and enjoy knowing that soon the bees will have something to look forward to. Add these to your cart during your next Quality Roots visit and help save the bees!

9. Eco-Friendly Doob Tubes

Keeping on theme with eco-friendly products, another summer cannabis product that every tree hugger should invest in is a biodegradable doob tube. Not only will the biodegradable doob tube come in handy for storing freshly rolled joints or old roaches, but these biodegradable storage containers are also made from sustainable materials and will naturally degrade over time if thrown out or dropped in the forest somewhere. There are many different brands of eco-friendly doob tubes. I've listed links to some of the most popular ones below.

Stashlogix Marijuana Packaging Hempak

10. Bud and Breakfast

Last, but not least, if you are big into traveling, then this website is a great resource to be aware of. Bud and Breakfast is a website that allows people to search for and book cannabis friendly hotels, inns, cabins, bed and breakfasts, and more worldwide. It is comforting to be able to travel to unfamiliar places and find solace in knowing that you are in a cannabis friendly environment. Some of the bookings even provide cannabis for you or provide directions to get to the nearest dispensary!

Explore Summer Cannabis Products at Quality Roots

Ready to enhance your summer with cannabis? Quality Roots offers premium flower, edibles, concentrates, and accessories perfect for every outdoor adventure at locations across Michigan and New Jersey. From cannabis beverages to infused chocolates and portable devices, we have everything you need for an elevated summer. Find us in Monroe, Detroit, Battle Creek, Owosso, Hamtramck, Berkley, Kalamazoo, Madison Heights, Waterford, Evesham, and Marlton.