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I was thinking something where you do not rely on the mom, rather buying an advent calendar and filling it with treats you get from various moms, I think it would be way more economical, give you much more freedom to get the things the person would love and would be great fun filling it, as a bonus they are better for the environment since you would reuse it every year.

Here is a few examples, and they are on sale.

https://www.thebay.com/glucksteinhome-modern-vintage-holiday-house-advent-calendar-wooden-ornament/product/0600090862179?gclsrc=aw.ds&&site_refer=CSE_GGLPLA:GSE+-+Shopping+-+Now+On+Sale:30-40%25+Discount&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIob2YnLrP5QIVDdtkCh3JjQamEAQYBSABEgJa8PD_BwE

https://www.thebay.com/fao-schwarz-led-wooden-advent-calendar-sleigh/product/0600090285593?clickType=PRODUCT_RECOMMENDATIONS

https://www.thebay.com/glucksteinhome-merry-bright-buffalo-check-wooden-advent-calendar/product/0600090884575?clickType=PRODUCT_RECOMMENDATIONS

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07RFJJ1LN/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07RFJJ1LN&pd_rd_w=pwKIX&pf_rd_p=4b7c8c1c-293f-4b1e-a49a-8787dff31bcb&pd_rd_wg=m6wXw&pf_rd_r=EZW89SN149CEKQ2ASG3A&pd_rd_r=43275e6e-f8fa-46fb-8036-9a098b590768&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExT1pPTjI0RUNNVkpNJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzM0NjI1MVFXUkI5TlM3MjZTTyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjk0OTc1M0pZVElGTUdZRUhPQiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

There are three things you need: Air tight container, humidity control and light tight. You can buy expensive light tight containers if you want to keep the jars out on your shelf. I keep mine in the dark so I use clear glass jars.

I have flower I have kept this way for 6 months and it really worked for me, last week I smoked some quad Heirba Apple pie that I forgot about, that I had purchased over 6 months ago and the terp smell was just as strong as I recall it being back then.

I like these for half oz or less:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001D9FQNI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For the ounces I have I just bought a larger flip top mason style jar except it has a wire clip mechanism to close the lid, I bought those at the dollar store for $2.

I also used boveda packs mostly the medium size 8g

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00JV27MF4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have also rehabilitated a number of dry weed purchases so I bought these hygrometers which I do move around in my jars just to make sure the humidity is under control. You dont need one in every jar but when you buy an ounce or more of quads its just another little way to protect your investment

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07ML5H1XW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

BTW, I dont care what anyone says, I have rehabilitated some dried out boveda packs by putting them in a bundle of good, new boveda packs for a few days. Also if you have a lot of really dry flower, it can dry out the boveda pack so I will put a piece of damp (with distilled water) paper towel in the jar with the boveda pack for a day or two and that will equalize the humidity (this is where the hygrometer really comes in handy)

My setup is pretty cheap and considering I buy enough flower to keep me stocked (with allot to choose from) for months its well worth the investment. I have also not bought any new boveda packs, if they are sealed in the jar then they dont lose their function at all.

> i basically just need a light and thats it? if i want to grow autoflower only

oh boi... alright here we go.

youll need duct fans for both ventilation and heat dissipation, especially if you go with HPS/MH lights 600/1000watts will require reflectors with ducting so you can connect to it. This will need to exhaust out of your tent. Then you will need a intake fan coming preferably from outside. Youll most likely also need a Carbon filter attached in series to your exhaust fan. Your light will have a ballast as well, which creates a good amount of heat so plan for that to be located outside your tent. Youll also need smaller fans in the corners so you can keep a good air circulation going (hurricane fans are great). Also consider using T5 lights when starting your seeds off as your higher wattage lights are not good for seedlings. Also get a few supplies like gorilla tape and duct clamps and anything else you might need to secure everything together.

When it comes to growing, even if you are only doing autos youll need smart pots, fertilizer, promix HP, perlite plus both vegging and flowering nutrients. Have access to PH up and down solution, and also get a Ph Pen + PPM meter (TDS).

Ive only linked amazon, there are probably other local options for you.

Play-doh

Cheap, perfect size, the seal is very good for moisture control.

Multiple colours means its easy to know whats in each without huge labels, they wont break, they come with play-doh :) they block the light (at least the UV rays) and you could hide them in plain sight, the perfect weed container really.

https://www.amazon.ca/Play-Doh-A7924-Super-Color-Pack/dp/B01C7DTI3M1&keywords=play+doh

I use the 8 gram 62% packs with anywhere from a quarter to an ounce and store directly with the flower in glass jars. I also have a pelican case with some loose samples or last bits and I keep a few packs at the bottom of that as well. 10 for $12 with Prime.

I'm not an expert or a cultivator but something like 59% would be better for storage (the next lowest level is 49%) so I open the jars periodically and don't change them until they're crunchy.

They work by returning moisture to the dry flower and stabilize it like a cigar humidor. It doesn't restore terpene content but smoking super dry bud is nasty so it still does a lot of good.

Yes, boveda packs provide humidity control and are pretty much the standard for storing herb properly. If you're storing for as long as a year, they would be a must have. Even if you open the jar weekly, you'll be fine. They can also (I've heard) be reconstituted when they expire, to be used again. Never tried it, you'd have to google that one for more info. I bought these: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00JV27MF4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yea these are the ones I use. Perfect for mason jars. The 4 gram ones are nice for the smaller jars so you don't have to crumple them.

There are cheap alternatives. I'll give you a starting point which will help you make rosin/hash.
Here is a clay press, if you replace the mold tip with a dime it will seal it. Put some kief as usual, if you want a rosin feel don't use heat. If you want a hash type concentrate add mild heat very lightly and evenly at the tip and compress a bit more. Rosin will darken and oil up a bit. Hope this was useful.
[Amazon clay press tool]
(https://www.amazon.ca/COMIART-Extruder-Professional-Sculpture-Modeling/dp/B072L5BWDD/ref=asc_df_B072L5BWDD/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=335055417995&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6598222884706089296&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000826&hvtargid=pla-350353560163&psc=1)

Yeah it saves me when i'm out of fresh weed leaf/bud . Not sure about headshops selling it but i got mine from amazon https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00JV27MF4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Is there a large benifit to this over a winecooler like this: https://www.amazon.ca/Ivation-Thermoelectric-Temperature-Freestanding-Refrigerator/dp/B01N58HB91/ref=pd_cp_79_1/143-5858823-9058102?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01N58HB91&pd_rd_r=c050f34d-8ea5-4b1b-949f-f194f14eaada&pd_rd_w=zvYzP&pd_rd_wg=QxLoa&pf_rd_p=0959e7da-83b6-46ad-a4f1-6c34fa3b4640&pf_rd_r=AV8MDPK1JC926R3RZG3Z&psc=1&refRID=AV8MDPK1JC926R3RZG3Z

lol the bovedas are on amaxon. 8 for 12$
https://www.amazon.ca/Boveda-Humidipak-Medium-Humidity-Control/dp/B00JV27MF4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499646807&sr=8-1&keywords=boveda+packs

I buy on amazon, https://www.amazon.ca/Boveda-Humidipak-Medium-Humidity-Control/dp/B00JV27MF4/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=boveda&qid=1572618546&sr=8-3

I also rehydrate; place hard packs in glass of water for a few min until soften, then into a ziploc. Have rehydrated each pack many times; no need to throw out. I place an 8G into an OZ bag/jar and it keeps it fresh.