Stoned for the Holidays: Fat Nug Magazine’s 2022 Gift Guide
Art By Rebekah Jenks
Here at Fat Nugs Magazine, we created a cannabis gift guide for the stoners on your holiday shopping list. Our readers hail from all over the United States and abroad, so we’ve stuck to tried-and-true accessories that can add value to any sesh, anywhere.
We’ve scoured the internet, social media, and our contributor Slack channel to uncover some of the latest and greatest gift items for weed lovers – from lockable stash boxes to cannabis art, mugs, and more.
We hope to highlight industry artisans and makers that move to the beat of their own drums, create quality, unique merchandise, and embrace the cannabis community with arms wide open. On our list, you’ll find products from small businesses, side hustles, and one-woman shows, but what they all have in common is this: they love weed and the culture that grows along with it.
Vintage Glass & Smoking Accessories by Left-Handed Glass Co.
All photos courtesy of Melanie Rizzo
Kaitlin Zezeski makes functional art. Her Instagram, @left_handed_glass_co is a cornucopia of beautiful and quirky antique vases and bottles magically transformed into bongs and bowls of all shapes and sizes. After losing her job during the pandemic, she decided to make her passion project her full-time job. Luckily for us, her one-of-a-kind smoking accessories make the perfect gifts for enthusiasts of the eclectic, or for those who would love to add an eye-catching centerpiece to their smoking stations.
Kaitlin’s products are hand-selected, expertly transformed, and sure to give anyone that warm and fuzzy feeling associated with a truly unique, thoughtful gift. I jumped with childlike excitement when I received her sample package in the mail, smiling ear to ear as I unpacked an intentionally curated set complete with an antique glass tray, hemp wick holder, handheld bong, and tea mug. Consider Left-Handed Glass Co. for special treasures, then immediately buy one of her products before they vanish off of her site…because they will.
Lockable Storage Box by Ally
The Ally Co. lockable storage box was created by two moms, Lisa and Dalia, who want people to feel good about safely storing their cannabis. This aesthetically pleasing, stackable BPA and phalate-free, food grade box is convenient and totally secured from children, pets, and loved ones. The box is airtight, sealed in scent with a spacious interior compartment and a removable tray for organizing. Best yet, it’s been designed with a three-digit lock. Create your own personalized combination code and enjoy your weed with added peace of mind.
I was pleasantly surprised by both the size and weight of the Ally box. I easily transferred all of my smoking accoutrements from my messy, unsecured stash box neatly into the Ally box with lots of room to spare. The lock was easy to use and the box feels extremely sturdy. Not to mention, it’s super discrete and easy to stow anywhere in your home – mine looks great on my kitchen counter. As much as I love my nasty old stash box, I’m now an Ally convert. Find one here.
Buy Prints or Paintings by Swartz Bros Art.
Swartz Brothers Art (@swartzbrothersart) is the partnership between Colorado-based artists, brothers Jon and David Swartz. Their mutual love of painting inspired by art, heavily influenced by nature, and emotional experiences, working in mixed media to create surreal images full of vibrant colors and otherworldly themes.
I first came across the Swartz Bros. at a music festival, when I spotted their signature fantastical imagery painted on a mural installation. Later, I found them vending and immediately purchased prints. Since then, I’ve incorporated multiple pieces into my home. Their work is an amazing addition to any smoke space you are curating, as their fluid images are classically trippy yet sophisticated and nuanced. Check out their work here.
Topicals by Element Apothec
Element Apothec creates organic CBD-infused wellness and body care products. It’s 100% clean, cruelty-free, and doctor formulated. The company is committed to sustainability – they’re a Certified B Corp, part of the "1% For the Planet" movement, meaning they donate 1% of gross sales each year to approved nonprofit partners, and pledge to plant trees for every order off of their site. Not to mention, their products are incredible – they incorporate CBD and other Phyto cannabinoids in their formulations to elicit the best possible effects.
I had the pleasure of trying their Nourish Lotion and Relief Wellness Patch, both topical products are wonderful gifts for those who may be curious about trying CBD but don’t know where to begin. The Relief Wellness Patch offers 35mg of CBD in every patch, is small enough to stick onto various areas of the body, and stays on for up to 24 hours. “Nourish” is packed with 1000mg of botanical infused broad-spectrum CBD and CBG. Simply put, this lotion is divine. Nourish is lightweight and sumptuous, with a smooth, creamy texture that applies evenly onto the skin. Massage it onto your feet at night and melt away into the comfort of your bed, rub it onto sore, aching joints, or moisturize dry skin – whatever you choose, Nourish delivers. For 25% off holiday purchases, use the discount code FatNugs25.
Gifts Under $50
If you’re looking for smaller items that won’t break the bank but will still pack a punch of holiday joy, take a gander at these:
CANNAHUMANS Puzzles
Our very own contributor and in-house AI artist, Rebekah, designs whimsical and futuristic goods highlighting our favorite green herb in her shop, Airship Rebekah. Her beautiful jigsaw puzzles offer magical imagery with dreamlike themes such as “Fairytales of Lost Time” and “Ethereal Herb”. Her puzzles are an ideal gift for someone who likes a challenge, and when it’s completed, they’ll have an epic piece of art to display in their homes. It’s basically two gifts in one!
Mugs by Cynical Stoner
Kristen Yoder is a cannabis industry veteran, founder of Bud for Blood, and Cynical Stoner, her brand designed to call out industry BS using the art of satire. Her products and accessories make fantastic gifts for any stoner – because aren’t we all a bunch of Broad Spectrum Badasses? Choose from a variety of colors and catch phrases, from the family friendly “Ensemble Effect” to my personal favorite, “Full Spectrum B*TCH.” Not to mention, these mugs are an excellent vessel for any weed lover’s morning hippie speedball.
Airtight Cannabis Storage by Cannascape
The team at Cannascape was kind enough to send me a slew of samples showcasing their Airscape technology. This technology forces oxygen out of canisters rather than trapping it in using an inner lid that pushes down onto the product you’re storing. I’m currently using their glass jar. The jar is outfitted with a rubber sealed bamboo lid to keep in the aroma of the flower, and when you push the airscape technology down into the container you can hear and feel the oxygen leaving the canister. There’s also a chart on the jar that allows you to track your strain information, dates, and more.
Additionally, Cannascape sent me their small CarGo container (great for small amounts of flower), as well as a “Bru N Bake” - a thermos that doubles as a French press, with a removable storage container on the bottom – an item that absolutely screams “camping”. Lastly, their Airscape bucket insert turns any 3-to-7-gallon bucket into an airtight container - a must have for anyone storing a significant amount of weight. Check out their line of products on their website.
Small Gifts & Stocking Stuffers
The High-Lighter™ Universal Vape Battery
I know - we all have a drawer full of vape batteries, so why buy another? Well, this is why: the universal vape battery by dialed.® stands out among the rest, while being super discrete at the same time. It’s larger than most batteries and looks like an actual highlighter pen. Toss it in your bag, leave it at your desk, or put it in your shirt pocket like any respectable person would do. It’s difficult to misplace because of its bright color and it’s even easy to find at the bottom of a large bag. Meanwhile, its cap protects your cart while also providing a clip so it won’t fall out of your pocket. Insert your favorite oil cart (cartridge) and, voila!
King Size Pure Hemp Rolling Papers
Full disclosure: these are my own personal favorites that I decided to plug in this guide. I love Pure Hemp’s king size rolling papers. I’ve tried slews of other papers and no matter what, I always come back to Pure Hemp. I find that they roll easily, and burn slowly without any bad taste. Pure Hemp’s papers are made of pesticide and chemical free hemp with a vegan gum line. They’re a sustainable, eco-friendly alternative to wood pulp rice papers, – and they’re manufactured by a Catalonian family with a 300-year history of papermaking. If I received a stack of these in my stocking, I’d be psyched.
Holiday Cards by KushKards
Lauren Miele founded the world’s first cannabis greeting cards with KushKards. Her site sells a variety of items, but her holiday greeting cards particularly caught my eye. The cards are made with a matching one-hitter and fun holiday phrases like “Joint to the World” and “Let’s Blaze for the Holidaze.” Pick up an eighth of your favorite bud and it’s a quick and easy gift to please any cannabis lover.
Joint Holders by Elevate Jane
A classy alternative to the roach clip, Elevate Jane makes aesthetically pleasing glass joint holders in an assortment of colors and stylish designs. If you’ve never used one before, joint holders allow smoke to cool before hitting your throat, prevent ash from falling on your clothes, and keep a short joint from burning your fingers. If you’re buying a gift for a stoner who takes pride in keeping artful long nails, then this is for them.
Fat Nugs Magazine
Of course, we couldn’t create a gift guide without plugging ourselves. After all, we pride ourselves on creating quality content that anyone interested in cannabis could enjoy. Give the gift of our glossy magazine to your friends and family, pass them out to coworkers, or buy one for yourself and curl up next to the fireplace this Christmas with Fat Nugs in-hand. Place an order for a single copy or buy in bulk to add a little extra something to your holiday gift bags. Your order helps keep our Independent Cannabis Publication going strong so we can continue publishing stories you love to read.
Happy Holidaze from Fat Nugs Magazine to you!