How will I Know if my CBD Product is Working?


Before we jump into this week’s blog, we want to take a moment to say that although a bit unorthodox this year, Thanksgiving was still pretty fantastic. We hope yours was, too! Whether you were with your immediate family, your quarantine pod, or beaming in via a Zoom or Skype-cast, we hope that you all […]
Burning Question: How Much CBD Should I Take?


If you’re new to CBD, or even if you’ve been using it for a while, chances are you’ve asked the question: how much CBD should I take? There is no standard dose for CBD, or cannabinoids in general for that matter. That’s because the amount to CBD you need will vary depending on several factors: […]
Terpenes, Nature’s Multi-tasking Wonder Compounds


Welcome back, and happy Friday! First, we want to give a huge shout out to Lauren Wilson, who has shared her incredible insight with her guest blog posts over the last few weeks. Lauren is an expert in wellness and cannabis/CBD and an author of multiple books about the space, with a wealth of wisdom […]
Being CBD Savvy: 5 Things To Look For When Buying


In a short period of time, CBD has gone from an obscure compound that only patients in the know would seek out to a wellness sensation that has swept the nation. When hemp was officially legalized in the 2018 Farm Bill, the ingredient started popping up in everything from hummus to mascara. As a result, […]
CBD Oil Isn’t Working For You? 5 Reasons Why That Might Be


If you’re new to the world of CBD, you might be a wee bit overwhelmed by how much there is to know–because there’s a lot. I have written multiple books on the subject! But perhaps the most annoying pain point for people when they buy CBD (and one of the most frequently asked questions I […]
How To Use CBD Oil: Recipes For Inside & Out


As we round third base on another week (Happy Friday!), I wanted to share something fun for your weekend. Did you know you can do more with your CBD tincture than just slip it under your tongue? Hi! My name is Lauren Wilson, and I am really happy to be here with the California Craft […]
Terpenes: What Are They and Why Should We Care? (part 1 of 2)


Hi Everybody!! We made it to the weekend, YAY!! We’ve spent quite a bit of time in the lab this summer and have some exciting things in store for you. Today, we want to talk to you about terpenes and how they influence the quality of your CBD experience. My Summer Holiday While working in […]
Meet Our Ops Mastermind: Working in CBD & Where We Go From Here [Part 5]


Alas, here we are – the last of our five-part interview series with our resident CBD expert, Chase Allen. As our Operations Manager here at California Craft, Chase’s experience and knowledge in the formulation, extraction, and overall CBD space has been incredible to work with. As we close out our interview with Allen, we’re talking about […]
Meet Our Ops Mastermind: Why CBD Tincture? [Part 4]


Welcome back to our incredible journey into the world of CBD creation – we’re exploring the mind of our head formulator and extractor Chase Allen. Today, we’re talking about the potency and effects of CBD tincture, and why it’s more effective than other forms of CBD. Curious to read more insights from Chase? Check […]
Meet Our Ops Mastermind: Exploring CBD Oil vs. Isolates [Part 3]


Next up in our conversation with our extractionist and formulator extraordinaire, Chase Allen, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of the world of CBD oil and isolates. What’s the difference between full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and isolate? How do you choose between the three? All that and more – read on below. And if you’re catching up, check […]