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420Update Does A Special Report On Kratom

Politics are in the spotlight recently due to the Presidential election of 2016. Many citizens are inspecting and questioning our representative democracy in action. Elections are the vehicle in which the citizenry choose our re ...
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  10/06/2016 at 16:06 pm

Back to School Campus Smoke Spots

As we move into the beautiful season of Autumn we look forward to going back to school, football tailgates and college parties.  But, here at Smokin Js we look forward to new scenic spots to smoke!  Where is your favorite place to smoke as the colors change?  On campus?  Off? Here is our list of fun, adventurous and maybe a bit daring places to toke ...
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  08/15/2016 at 21:14 pm

710 Raffle & Charity Donation Drive

Smokin Js and Realm of Caring teamed up again! We created the 710 Free Charity Raffle with five total prizes and lots of fun. $710 in glass and prizes were given away to five lucky winners. The raffle was kicked off on the Summer Solstice. As with every Smokin Js raffle, all you have to be is at least 18 years of age and it is free to enter. In conjunction with the free ...
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  08/09/2016 at 21:14 pm

Sun & Fun

  Break out the hammock, hit the trails, and ride the waves as Summer has come! Whether you’re an inlander or an islander, summer is a time of high tides and good vibes. Most importantly it widens our range of places ...
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  06/27/2016 at 20:21 pm

710 Charity Raffle 2016

June 21st, 2016 by Keesy   Smokin Js has teamed up with the Realm of Caring non profit to create our annual 710 FREE charity raffle. Smokin Js is giving away 5 amazing prizes and Smokin Js swag. There wil ...
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  06/21/2016 at 20:49 pm

Wild & Risky

Whether you’re 18 or 81 when the season of Spring breaks we have a reason to let loose, take a vacation and shake it up a bit after being cooped up all winter long. What does Spring mean for you? Maybe you’re the type to play all day and party all night–the energetic spirit who is always down to  ...
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  06/13/2016 at 20:38 pm

420 Raffle Update

May 4th, 2016 by Keesy   The 4/20 sale event has come and gone. We are proud to announce that we exceeded our goal of raising $1,000 for the Realm of Caring. During the Smokin Js 20 day donation drive our customers d ...
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  05/04/2016 at 20:51 pm

420 Raffle 2016

April 2nd, 2016 by Keesy   Smokin Js has teamed up with the Realm of Caring non profit to create our annual 420 FREE charity raffle. Smokin Js is giving away $1,000 in amazing glass and Smok ...
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  04/02/2016 at 20:52 pm

The History of Incense

February 22nd, 2016 by Keesy   Humans have enjoyed burning incense for centuries, whether it be in a relaxing home atmosphere or as part of a ritual of worship. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Bab ...
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  02/22/2016 at 20:52 pm

Romantic Smoke Spots

February 11th, 2016 by Keesy   There has been a lot of speculation and many lists made of the top places to get your smoke on.  Over the next few ...
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  02/11/2016 at 20:42 pm

What is “Local Glass” Anyway?

February 8th, 2016 by Jay Fratt   What is “local glass” anyway? Half cocked, this young glass blower went off, “Smokin Js doesn’t support local glass!” This was his introduction ...
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  02/08/2016 at 21:22 pm

Stoner Trivia Part 2

January 18th, 2016 by Keesy   Are you ready for another round of Stoner Trivia?  Find the answers after the break. What Mid Eastern country is one of the world’s largest producers of has ...
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  01/18/2016 at 21:18 pm

Pipe Tools that will Change your Smoking Life

December 15th, 2015 by Jay Fratt   Since the first stoner made the first pipe, we’ve fought a battle between clean taste and resin build-up. As the years progress we’ve developed a myriad of cleaners, tool ...
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  12/15/2015 at 20:53 pm

Stoner Trivia

November 17th, 2015 by Jay Fratt   Answers at the bottom below the pictures. 1.  What Historical American item was first made of Hemp? 2.  Whoopi Goldberg admitted that ...
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  11/17/2015 at 21:19 pm

A History of Color: The Origins of Tie Dye

November 14th, 2015 by Jay Fratt   Tie dye: Whenever we see it, it is easy to appreciate its intricate beauty. Bright, artistic, colorful patterns offer new levels of creativity to clothing and accessories, and when ...
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  11/14/2015 at 21:39 pm

The Water Puff: A Stoner’s Best Friend

October 26th, 2015 by Jay Fratt   Whether you’ve been smoking for years or are just starting out, I’m sure we can all share a humorous story about our attempts to craft a homemade bong. Torching a ...
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  10/26/2015 at 20:54 pm

Dabbing 101 and Choosing a Nail

October 10th, 2015 by Jay Fratt   Dabs are in again! This time around though their popularity will not waiver. Dabs are here to stay. While the mainstream catches up to the front of the learning curve, more and more people ...
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  10/10/2015 at 20:57 pm

The Battleground Throwdown

July 14th, 2015 by Jay Fratt   Blog by Nikko Kamanuwai This year’s Battleground THROWDOWN was the first of its kind at  ...
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  07/04/2015 at 21:45 pm

Getting Stoned with a HealthStone

June 25th, 2015 by Jay Fratt   Whether you’re new to the concentrate world or a seasoned veteran, one thing is easy to agree on: there is an overwhelming array of options available to vaporize your concentrat ...
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  06/25/2015 at 20:58 pm

Marijuana Taboo

  By now most people who’ll read this blog, already know the history of marijuana’s criminalization. As we move past old racial, cultural, agricultural and financial propaganda taboos, we have the ability to ch ...
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  06/09/2015 at 21:48 pm

Festival Season is upon us

  Festival Season is finally upon us! Are you ready for days of sun, nights of fun and music to sway you through the entire season? Sure you’ve packed you ...
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  05/26/2015 at 21:50 pm

SmokinJs Goes to Ditch S.L.A.P

  This year’s 2015 Ditch S.L.A.P skateboarding event took place in its original location, Albuquerque, New Mexico. This year was it’s 9th year running. A couple of run-ins with the law in the past has turned the ev ...
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  05/18/2015 at 21:51 pm

Hip & Hemp Baskets

  In 2007, I left my job working for the Alaska Department of Fisheries to teach art full-time. I had finally grown tired of all the late hours, remote travel and Alaskan fishing stories, so I decided to follow my dream of tea ...
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  05/07/2015 at 21:52 pm

4/20 Give-A-Way … $250 Recycler Dab Rig

April 1st, 2015 by Jay Fratt   What what!!  Smokin Js is doing it again.  Every month we give away a free prize to a lucky member of our email mailing list.  We make the prize extra special in ...
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  04/01/2015 at 21:36 pm

Smokin Js 4/20 Raffle

March 31st, 2015 by Jay Fratt   It’s Free!!!  100% free to join in the annual Smokin Js 4/20 Raffle. We are doing it again.  The annual Smokin Js 4/20 Raffle has begun. & ...
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  03/31/2015 at 21:38 pm

Marijuana and Skateboarding – Blended Cultures

      From the beginning skateboarding and herb have stood side by side. Both subjects come with a bunch of mixed opinions. Since both are considered a nuisance to many, the two naturally blend well together. T ...
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  03/13/2015 at 21:53 pm

Smoke Spot Give-A-Way

March 7th, 2015 by Jay Fratt   Smokin Js is doing it again!  We love to give away free swag.  For years we have given away free swag every month to a  ...
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  03/07/2015 at 20:45 pm

Centralia Flood of 2015

January 7th, 2015 by Jay Fratt   A good friend of mine once listened to me complain about business, and he said, “That’s the risk of entrepreneurialism.”  I took that to heart, and always k ...
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  01/07/2015 at 21:43 pm

Christmas Charity Glass Heady Raffle

December 2nd, 2014 by Jay Fratt   Every New Year, Smokin Js has a big drawing for tons of prizes and heady glass.  The intent of the give-a-way is to allow a customer to win a heady pipe they would never buy ...
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  12/02/2014 at 21:38 pm

Why Glass Pipes Will Never Go Out of Style

  Since glass blowing was first introduced into the world centuries ago, the quality, function and beautiful art form has evolved incredibly. Creating a whole underground culture of artists and lovers of the art. In turn making ...
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  11/15/2014 at 21:54 pm

The Click N Hit Self Lighting Pipe

  You can smoke it in a house. You can smoke it with a mouse. You can smoke it in a box. You can smoke it with a fox. You can smoke it here, or there. You can smoke it anywhere! The  ...
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  11/06/2014 at 21:55 pm

5 Stoner Essentials for Your Smokin Lifestyle

Written by the Smokin Js crew. The Stoner Essentials! Every stoner has his or her own tool box of stoner gear.  Big or small, chances are you got a little set up at home where you keep all your stoner tools.  We at Smokin Js come to work to inform and recommend to you the best of the smoking gear that’s available.  Today we’re talking ...
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  10/17/2014 at 21:56 pm

A Smokin Lifestyle Requires Loved Pets

    Smokin Js is a family orientated company. We treat each other and our customers with the same respect as anyone else. The customer that comes in with no money, but wants to learn about a product we sell, is just ...
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  05/26/2014 at 22:03 pm

MaryHill FreeRide

  Smokin Js is always looking for fun and interesting events for our Street Team.  We’ve sent our Street Team crew to all kind of motorsports events, concerts, flame offs, and even Cannabis Cups. &nb ...
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  04/30/2014 at 22:04 pm

4/20 M&M Tech In-Line Free Pipe

  Smokin Js is doing it again!   We are giving away a M&M Tech In-Line laydown water pipe on 4/20 to a luck member of our email list.   ...
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  03/24/2014 at 22:06 pm

Smokin Js Photo Scavenger Hunt

June 30th, 2013 by Jay Fratt   Gather your friends!  Create your team!  It’s time to compete in the first annual Smokin Js photo scavenger hunt! Smokin Js is awarding cash prizes for th ...
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  06/30/2013 at 20:46 pm

Ariel is a Glass Hound

  HIGH everyone! Ariel here.  This morning I woke up with a ‘halfbaked’ idea! Every day as I get ready for work, and take one last longing glance at ...
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  05/14/2013 at 22:12 pm

Smokin Js Invaded Seattle for 4/20

  Smokin Js invaded Seattle for 4/20 this year.  The universe aligned in a magic way for one of our employees, Josh.  He is a big Supercross fan, and it just so happened that 4/20 was the da ...
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  04/25/2013 at 22:13 pm

Christmas Ugly Sweater Day

  MERRY CHRISTMAS 2012 Smokin Js has been in business for 15 years.  We have many traditions and timely specials, but we always ...
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  12/25/2012 at 22:17 pm

Raw Display Contest & Free Prize

  Did you know that Smokin Js gives away a free prize every month to a member of our email list?  We draw a random person from a list of subscribers that open our monthly email.  Totally f ...
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  10/18/2012 at 22:20 pm

We hit the triple nickel. Thank you for 15 years!

Smokin Js is 15 years old!!  I (Jay Fratt) established my company in August of 1997.  I wanted to take the time to write a blog article thanking all of you for the support and inspiration throughout the years.   ...
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  08/01/2012 at 22:22 pm

Featured Artist – Scott Sherrell

Smokin Js has been in business for 14 years.  In that time I have always tried to feature and promote local artists that not only offer quality products, but also are quality individuals.  I believe very much in the karma of a hand blown glass pipe.  I think that customers want the very be ...
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  04/30/2012 at 22:23 pm

4/20 Drawing Details

It’s that time of the year again.  Smokin Js does two raffles per year, once at 4/20 and New Years.  We are very excited about our grand prize for the 4/20 raffle.  It is a Blaze1 Heady cu ...
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  03/27/2012 at 22:24 pm

Heady Bubbler New Year Give-a-Way

WE HAVE A WINNER !! On January 3rd 2012, Brad of Vancouver, Wa was selected in our New Year $420 Custom Bubbler Give-A-Way. We will be giving away free product every month to a randomly selected member of the Smokin Js email mailing list.  Selected winners will be emailed, and they must respond within 72 hours b ...
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  11/23/2011 at 22:29 pm

Ins and Outs of Hookah Charcoals:

Have you just bought a Hookah? Not sure what coals are the best to use? Or are you an avid smoker that’s just looking for the best charcoal options? You’ve certainly come to the right place! Smokin Js was the first pipe & Tobacco store in SW Washington to carry hookahs and hookah accessories. Buying charcoa ...
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  08/18/2011 at 22:34 pm

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