The most affordable marijuana, mushrooms, and vapes

 

If you’re looking for affordable cannabis products without sacrificing quality, Mohawk Medibles has honestly become one of our favourite places to order from. Between the incredible prices, huge selection, fast shipping, and surprisingly high-quality products, it’s easy to see why we keep going back again and again.

What first caught our attention was their famous budget-friendly flower options, especially the $40 ounces. At first, I’ll admit I was skeptical because usually “cheap ounces” mean dry buds, weak smell, or poor quality. That has definitely not been the case for us.

This time around we ordered the Birthday Cake Indica, and it completely exceeded expectations. The buds were dense, sticky, compact, and absolutely covered in crystal. The smell hit the second the bag opened — sweet, strong, and unmistakably fresh. It smoked smoothly and delivered that heavy relaxing Indica feeling perfect for winding down at the end of the day.

One thing we really appreciate about Mohawk Medibles is the massive variety they carry. Whether you’re looking for:

• Affordable marijuana buds
• Pre-rolls
• Shatter and concentrates
• Disposable vapes
• Mushroom products
• Nicotine vapes

…they pretty much have something for everyone.

We also grabbed a bunch of Brisk vapes this order because nicotine has a serious chokehold on some of our family members lately. The flavour selection was wild, but the standout had to be the Red Bull energy drink flavour. Somehow they nailed it perfectly — it genuinely tastes almost identical to a cold can of Red Bull. Sweet, tangy, and surprisingly smooth. $12.50 per vape is ridiculously cheap, so if you are a vaping person I highly suggest you buy from these guys to save some wild amounts of money.

Another huge bonus is how fast and discreet everything arrives. Our packages have always shown up quickly and are vacuum sealed extremely well, so there’s absolutely no smell leaking from the package. That extra level of discretion is something many customers really appreciate.

Ordering and payment has also been simple every single time we’ve used them. The checkout process is quick, straightforward, and feels secure, which makes reordering easy when you already know what products you love.

One of the biggest reasons we continue ordering from Mohawk Medibles is because it genuinely feels like you’re getting amazing value for your money. Finding sticky, crystal-covered flower at budget prices is rare these days, especially with inflation making everything more expensive.

If you’re someone who enjoys trying new strains, experimenting with concentrates, stocking up on affordable ounces, or exploring fun vape flavours, this is definitely a shop worth checking out. The combination of quality, pricing, selection, and reliable shipping has kept us coming back time after time.

Let’s Turn Beans Into Plushies

 

There is something incredibly special about turning a beloved pet into a tiny plush companion that people can carry everywhere they go. After seeing just how adorable Beans looked transformed into a chubby little plush version of herself, I started imagining what it would be like to create collectible Beans stuffed keychains for fellow cat lovers, followers, and plush collectors alike. From her giant round eyes to her signature tortie markings and perfectly squishy shape, Beans was practically made for plushie form.

One of the coolest parts about custom plush production is seeing an idea go from a simple photo into a real physical collectible. Companies like Gimme Swag specialize in helping creators turn original characters, pets, mascots, and fan-favorite personalities into limited-edition plush toys and keychains. Their process involves custom design development, prototypes, revisions, manufacturing, and fulfillment so creators can bring their vision to life without needing to handle production themselves.  

For just $2 weeks can get Beans turned into stuffed toys. And your $2 will be refunded if we don’t get 100 pledges. The Beans stuffed toys will be $36 total but completely worth every dime because look at her!  

For a Beans plush keychain, the process would likely begin with gathering reference photos that capture her most recognizable features:

• Her chunky round body
• Her gorgeous tortie coloring
• Her bright green eyes
• Her tiny little paws
• Her sweet but slightly judgmental facial expressions

From there, designers create concept art and digital mockups to simplify those details into a cute plush-friendly design. Plush keychains need exaggerated features to stay recognizable at a smaller size, so oversized eyes, tiny ears, and an extra squishy body shape would help capture Beans’ personality perfectly.

Once the concept is approved, a physical prototype is created. This is one of the most exciting stages because it’s the first time the character becomes “real.” Companies typically allow revisions during this stage to refine embroidery, shape, stuffing density, colors, accessories, and expressions until the plush feels just right.  

The actual manufacturing process for plush keychains involves:

• Pattern creation
• Fabric selection
• Embroidery work
• Cutting and sewing
• Stuffing
• Final stitching
• Quality inspections
• Packaging and shipping  

One detail I absolutely love is that modern plush manufacturers can add interactive features like removable accessories, sound boxes, glow details, magnets, squeakers, and custom tags.   Imagine a Beans plush keychain with:

• A tiny removable snack accessory
• A mini blanket cape
• Embroidered “murder mittens”
• A tiny food bowl charm
• A sleepy expression version and a spicy tortie version

Limited-edition plush campaigns have become incredibly popular online because they combine fandom, collectibles, and emotional attachment all in one adorable product. Gimme Swag campaigns often run as preorder-style launches where fans support the design before it goes into production. If enough supporters join, manufacturing begins and the plushies are produced in limited batches.  

What makes the idea even sweeter is knowing these little plush Beans keychains would bring comfort and smiles to people everywhere. Some would hang them on backpacks, some would collect them on shelves, and others would keep one attached to their keys as a tiny emotional support tortie throughout the day.

For content creators and pet influencers, custom plushies are also an amazing way to build community. They turn beloved pets into physical keepsakes fans can treasure for years. Beans already has the personality, the look, and the internet-worthy charm to become the cutest little plush collectible imaginable.

And honestly? A tiny round Beans plush keychain with giant eyes and a squishy little tortie belly sounds impossible not to love.

$10 Vegetarian Morel Mushroom & Onion Alfredo

A cozy, budget-friendly pasta dinner made with our freshly foraged morel mushrooms!

There is something so rewarding about turning a basket of hand-picked forest mushrooms into a warm, comforting family meal. After spending last weekend exploring the woods and collecting beautiful morel mushrooms, we decided to make one of the easiest and most affordable dinners ever — a creamy vegetarian morel mushroom and onion Alfredo pasta that fed our family of five for around $10 total!

This recipe is rich, earthy, cheesy, and packed with flavor while still using simple grocery staples like jarred Alfredo sauce and penne pasta. It is proof that delicious meals do not have to cost a fortune.

Why We Love This Recipe

• Budget-friendly family dinner
• Vegetarian and filling
• Uses freshly foraged morels
• Ready in about 30 minutes
• Creamy comfort food everyone loves

Morel mushrooms have such a rich, nutty flavor that they instantly make even the cheapest ingredients taste gourmet. Pair them with sautéed onions, creamy Alfredo sauce, and melted cheese and you have an unforgettable meal.

Ingredients

• 1 package penne pasta
• 1 jar Great Value Alfredo sauce
• 2 cups fresh morel mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced thin
• 1–2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella or parmesan work great)
• 2 tablespoons butter or oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to Clean Morel Mushrooms

Because morels grow wild, they often hide dirt and little forest visitors inside their hollow centers.

To clean them:

1. Slice mushrooms in half lengthwise
2. Rinse gently under cool water
3. Pat dry with paper towel

Try not to soak them too long or they can become soggy.

Directions

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2: Sauté the Onions

In a large frying pan, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until soft and golden brown.

Step 3: Cook the Morels

Add the cleaned morel mushrooms to the onions and sauté for about 5–7 minutes until tender and fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.

The smell at this stage is absolutely incredible — earthy, buttery, and rich. This is a great sautéed morel mushroom recipe as well. 

Step 4: Add Alfredo Sauce

Pour the jar of Alfredo sauce into the pan and stir well. Let everything simmer together for a few minutes so the mushroom flavor blends into the sauce.

Step 5: Mix Everything Together

Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce mixture and stir until evenly coated.

Step 6: Add Cheese

Sprinkle shredded cheese over top and stir until melted and creamy.

Serve hot with extra pepper and parmesan if desired.

Tips for Making This Meal Even Cheaper

• Use whatever pasta is on sale
• Buy store-brand Alfredo sauce
• Add leftover vegetables from your fridge
• Serve with homemade garlic toast
• Freeze extra morels during mushroom season

Foraged morel mushrooms can actually sell for a surprising amount of money, sometimes up to $50 per pound in some areas, which makes meals like this feel extra special.

Final Thoughts

This morel mushroom Alfredo turned out rich, comforting, and restaurant-worthy while still staying incredibly affordable. There is just something magical about cooking with ingredients you gathered yourself in the forest.

If you have never gone morel hunting before, this recipe is the perfect reward after a successful day outdoors. Delicious food always tastes better when it comes with memories attached.

Would you try cooking with wild morel mushrooms?

Small Space, Big Rewards: Starting Our Patio Garden Journey

There’s something incredibly rewarding about stepping outside and seeing food growing right beside your home. This year we decided to start a patio garden filled with vegetables, pollinator-friendly flowers, and even cat grass patches for our indoor cats. Even though we don’t have a large yard anymore, we do have two decent-sized patios, and one of them gets amazing sunshine for most of the day. That was all the motivation we needed to get planting.

Gardening and maintaining plants is a great activity to get the kids outside and busy. Teaching them this skill is not only fun but a great way to encourage the next generation of green thumbs. Take a look at these great frugal ways to get the kids outside this summer!

Our goal was simple:

• Grow food
• Save money
• Support bees and hummingbirds
• Create a relaxing outdoor space
• Give our indoor cats a safe little taste of nature

And honestly? It’s already becoming one of my favorite parts of spring.

Why Patio Gardening Is Perfect for Families

A lot of people assume gardening requires a massive backyard, expensive raised beds, or endless time. That simply isn’t true anymore. Patio gardening allows families, apartment dwellers, and renters to grow an impressive amount of food in containers, vertical planters, buckets, and railing boxes.

You can grow:

• Tomatoes
• Peppers
• Herbs
• Lettuce
• Strawberries
• Cucumbers
• Beans
• Green onions
• Spinach
• Kale
• Flowers for pollinators

All from a patio.

Container gardening also makes maintenance easier because:

• There’s less weeding
• Watering is more controlled
• Plants are easier to monitor
• You can move containers to follow the sun
• It keeps produce accessible and organized

For busy families, that’s a huge win.

Growing Cat Grass for Indoor Cats

One of the most fun additions to our patio garden has been growing cat grass patches for our indoor cats. Cats absolutely love nibbling on fresh grass, and it can help with digestion, enrichment, and reducing boredom indoors.

We planted shallow trays filled with:

• Wheat grass
• Oat grass
• Barley grass
• And just plain grass

The cats get supervised outdoor patio time while enjoying their little patches of greenery, and it’s honestly adorable watching them roll around beside the planters like tiny jungle cats.

Cat grass is:

• Easy to grow
• Inexpensive
• Fast growing
• Pet-safe
• Perfect for patios and balconies

You can even keep multiple trays rotating so there’s always fresh grass available.

The Vegetables We Started Growing

This year we started with some of the easiest and most rewarding patio vegetables.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are patio garden superstars. Cherry tomatoes especially do incredibly well in containers with lots of sun. They grow vertically, produce heavily, and taste so much better fresh off the vine.

Peppers

Peppers love heat and sunshine, making them perfect for containers on a sunny patio. Bell peppers, jalapeños, banana peppers, and mini sweet peppers all thrive in pots. 

Lettuce (coming soon)

Definitely going to add some lettuce to the patio because we love salads and sandwiches and go through so much lettuce. At $8 for 3 heads of romaine I think it’s best we look at reducing the cost by growing our own. 

Cucumbers (Coming Soon!)

I’m currently researching vertical cucumber growing because patio space is limited. Using trellises, cages, or hanging systems allows cucumbers to grow upward instead of sprawling everywhere.

Vertical cucumber gardening:

• Saves space
• Improves airflow
• Reduces rot
• Makes harvesting easier
• Keeps patios tidy

It’s one of the smartest ways to maximize small-space gardening.

Flowers That Help Bees and Hummingbirds

One of the biggest goals for our patio garden was creating a space that supports pollinators. Bees and hummingbirds are essential for healthy gardens, and adding flowers helps attract them naturally.

Some of the best patio flowers for pollinators include:

• Petunias
• Marigolds
• Nasturtiums
• Lavender
• Bee balm
• Salvia
• Zinnias
• Cosmos
• Sunflowers
• Fuchsia

Not only do they help pollinate vegetables, but they make the patio feel vibrant, colorful, and alive.

Watching hummingbirds zip around while bees buzz through flowers makes the whole garden feel magical.

The Best Vegetables for Patio Gardening

If you’re just starting out, these are some of the easiest and most productive patio vegetables to grow:

Best Patio Vegetables

1. Cherry tomatoes
2. Lettuce
3. Spinach
4. Kale
5. Peppers
6. Green onions
7. Radishes
8. Cucumbers (vertical)
9. Bush beans
10. Strawberries
11. Herbs like basil, parsley, cilantro, and mint
12. Zucchini in large containers
13. Swiss chard
14. Peas with trellises
15. Carrots in deep pots

Many of these plants continue producing throughout the season, which means ongoing savings on groceries.

How Growing Your Own Food Saves Serious Money

Groceries are getting unbelievably expensive lately. Fresh produce prices can be shocking, especially in Canada during certain seasons. Growing even a small amount of your own food can cut grocery costs more than people realize.

Here’s how patio gardening saves money:

• Herbs can cost $3–$5 per tiny package at stores
• Tomato plants can produce dozens of tomatoes
• Lettuce regrows multiple times
• Peppers continue producing for months
• Cucumbers can become extremely high-yield
• Seeds are cheaper than constantly buying produce

Even a small patio garden can easily provide hundreds of dollars worth of food over a growing season. Use amazing products like That Yucca Stuff to keep your plants thriving and producing by keeping the roots well watered. 

And beyond the financial savings, there’s something deeply satisfying about cooking with ingredients you grew yourself.

Tips for a Successful Patio Garden

Choose the Sunniest Spot

Most vegetables need at least 6–8 hours of sunlight daily.

Use Good Potting Soil

Container plants need nutrient-rich, well-draining soil.

Don’t Forget Drainage

Always use pots with drainage holes to prevent root rot.

Water Consistently

Containers dry out faster than garden beds, especially during hot weather.

Feed Plants Regularly

Vegetables growing in containers benefit from fertilizer throughout the season.

Grow Vertically

Trellises and hanging systems help maximize tiny spaces.

Mix Flowers with Vegetables

Pollinators help increase yields while making your patio gorgeous.

More Than Just Gardening

What started as a few containers on a patio is quickly becoming one of our favorite family projects. It’s relaxing, educational, budget-friendly, and surprisingly rewarding. The kids get excited checking plant growth, the cats enjoy their grass patches, and the patio feels more peaceful and alive every single day.

You don’t need acres of land to grow food.
You just need a little sunshine, a few containers, and the willingness to start. If you are looking to step up your gardening no matter how much experience you have check out these great garden tips!

And honestly? There’s nothing better than stepping outside and picking dinner right off your patio.