<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ripple Circles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ripple Circles]]></description><link>https://www.ripplecircles.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:38:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ripplecircles.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Growing Your Own in Hawaii (Part 4)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curing your buds      The final step before you are ready to consume your marijuana buds is curing. Curing weed is the essential post-drying process of aging cannabis in sealed containers (usually glass jars) for 2–8+ weeks to maximize potency, flavor, and smoothness. It requires maintaining 55%–65% humidity in a cool, and dark environment. While you can technically smoke uncured weed, it is not recommended — uncured cannabis tastes harsh and grassy, produces darker ash, and is more likely to...]]></description><link>https://www.ripplecircles.org/post/growing-your-own-in-hawaii-part-4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1be61a7fc3c2af89e3625</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:05:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6cbb0_893bc9366f2f4a80bdb2bd504d43211c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Roumain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing You Own in Hawaii (Part 3)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvesting and Drying Your Buds           In my last 2 blogs, I have talked about growing marijuana at home with your 329 card that will legally enable you to grow up to 10 plants in Hawaii. To obtain your 329 card, go to 329MJRX.com where you can get certified by Dr. Louis Mandris via telemedicine without having to leave your home. In this blog we will discuss how to harvest, and dry your buds.      So you nursed your marijuana plant from seedling, through the grow phase, and now your plants...]]></description><link>https://www.ripplecircles.org/post/growing-you-own-in-hawaii-part-3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1be61a7fc3c2af89e362c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:39:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6cbb0_7fa8aa64a881429393de207dc5e6cd3e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Roumain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing Your Own in Hawaii (Part 2)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's blog is a brief introduction for beginning marijuana growers. There are many issues when attempting to grow your own. In this blog I will be going over only the major issues. Please be aware that you must have a 329 card to legally grow in Hawaii. You can obtain a 329 card from Dr. Mandris at 329MJRX.com with telemedicine. Germinating your seeds      Your finished product starts with good seeds. As explained in part 1 of this series, you will want feminized seeds. If growing outdoors...]]></description><link>https://www.ripplecircles.org/post/growing-your-own-in-hawaii-part-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1be61a7fc3c2af89e362d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:42:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6cbb0_479b54a21d8f42e6b4ec65714c899271~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Roumain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing your own in Hawaii (Intro)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the first in a series of blogs on growing marijuana in Hawaii. This first blog is a very basic introduction about marijuana plants in general. In order to grow your own in Hawaii you must first obtain a "329 Card" which is a medical marijuana card. This card is good for 1 year and is necessary if you wish to buy and possess  marijuana legally in Hawaii. With a 329 card you are allowed to grow up to 10 plants for your own consumption and possess up to 4 ounces of marijuana buds. You...]]></description><link>https://www.ripplecircles.org/post/growing-your-own-in-hawaii</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1be61a7fc3c2af89e3621</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:28:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6cbb0_77b7c55ce36045d4a341b01d70cd89ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Roumain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Hawaii Home Grow: The 10-Plant Rule, the Rules You Must Follow, and Why It's Worth It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing your own cannabis in Hawaii sounds like a dream — warm weather, volcanic soil, trade wind breezes, abundant sun. And for 329 Card holders, it's completely legal. But it comes with specific rules, and breaking them turns a legal activity into a criminal one pretty quickly.
Here's the complete, plain-English guide to legally growing cannabis at home in Hawaii.]]></description><link>https://www.ripplecircles.org/post/hawaii-home-grow-the-10-plant-rule-the-rules-you-must-follow-and-why-it-s-worth-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1be61a7fc3c2af89e361c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:06:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6cbb0_479b54a21d8f42e6b4ec65714c899271~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Roumain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Opioids to a 329 Card: Why More Hawaii Patients Are Making the Switch]]></title><description><![CDATA[This isn't a story about demonizing prescription medication. Opioids have saved lives. For acute pain — post-surgery, severe injury, end-of-life care — they remain important tools in medicine.
But something is happening in Hawaii, and in living rooms and clinics across the country, that's worth talking about honestly: a growing number of chronic pain patients are looking for a way off the opioid treadmill — and many of them are finding it through medical cannabis.]]></description><link>https://www.ripplecircles.org/post/from-opioids-to-a-329-card-why-more-hawaii-patients-are-making-the-switch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1be61a7fc3c2af89e362b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:01:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6cbb0_83040396696d4582b8032b5498b7ce70~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Roumain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Myths About Getting a 329 Card in Hawaii — Busted]]></title><description><![CDATA[
Misinformation is everywhere — especially when it comes to medical cannabis. If you've been hesitating to get your Hawaii 329 Card because of something you heard, read, or assumed, this post is for you. Let's bust the five most common myths, one by one.]]></description><link>https://www.ripplecircles.org/post/5-myths-about-getting-a-329-card-in-hawaii-busted</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1be61a7fc3c2af89e3623</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:50:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6cbb0_12d2f19f72484389b771220fb633682d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_790,h_901,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Roumain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Day in the Life: What Using a 329 Card in Hawaii Actually Looks Like]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a Tuesday morning on Maui. The trade winds are doing their thing. You've got a chronic back injury from years of construction work, and the stiffness that greets you every morning is... a lot. You used to reach for ibuprofen. Then something stronger. Then you started worrying about what those pills were doing to your stomach and your liver over the long haul.
Now you reach for your vape pen. Legally. Without worry.]]></description><link>https://www.ripplecircles.org/post/a-day-in-the-life-what-using-a-329-card-in-hawaii-actually-looks-like</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1be61a7fc3c2af89e3628</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 02:57:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6cbb0_f03e13429f4f474b8e9760a26a251da6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Roumain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Honest Truth About Getting a 329 Card in Hawaii (Nobody Talks About This)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's skip the fluff.
Most articles about getting your Hawaii 329 Card read like a government pamphlet — dry, overly formal, and about as inviting as a DMV waiting room. This one won't. Because if you're actually considering getting your card, what you probably want is someone to just talk to you straight.
So here goes.]]></description><link>https://www.ripplecircles.org/post/the-honest-truth-about-getting-a-329-card-in-hawaii-nobody-talks-about-this</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1be61a7fc3c2af89e3626</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 02:48:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6cbb0_a1f68aa089394157a80d3587230102d1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Roumain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why 329 MJRX Is Hawaii's Most Trusted Telemedicine Cannabis Certification Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're a Hawaii resident looking for a fast, legitimate, and judgment-free way to get your 329 Medical Cannabis Card, you've probably already started searching online. There are options out there — so why choose 329 MJRX?
Here's what sets us apart.]]></description><link>https://www.ripplecircles.org/post/why-329-mjrx-is-hawaii-s-most-trusted-telemedicine-cannabis-certification-service</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1be61a7fc3c2af89e362a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 02:38:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6cbb0_c57f0259f82147b19e7f8c50275d4fb1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Roumain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[329 Card for Insomnia in Hawaii: Can Medical Cannabis Help You Sleep?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're lying awake at 2 a.m. for the third night in a row, staring at the ceiling and counting the minutes until sunrise, you are not alone. Chronic insomnia affects millions of Americans — and for many Hawaii residents, medical cannabis has been a life-changing solution.]]></description><link>https://www.ripplecircles.org/post/329-card-for-insomnia-in-hawaii-can-medical-cannabis-help-you-sleep</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1be61a7fc3c2af89e3618</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:45:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6cbb0_f8539fb024d34e1a93e754f75a748f38~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Roumain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grow Marijuana Legally in Hawaii: What the 329 Card Allows]]></title><description><![CDATA[grow marijuana legally Hawaii, Hawaii home grow marijuana rules, grow site 329 card Hawaii, 10 plant marijuana limit Hawaii]]></description><link>https://www.ripplecircles.org/post/grow-marijuana-legally-in-hawaii-what-the-329-card-allows</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1be61a7fc3c2af89e3627</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:38:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/73d0f6_c4b2db67971e453db2d1a43de53864e4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Roumain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[329 Card Hawaii: How Much Does It Cost and What Do You Get?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've been putting off getting your 329 Card because you're not sure what it costs or whether it's worth it, let's break it all down simply and clearly.]]></description><link>https://www.ripplecircles.org/post/329-card-hawaii-how-much-does-it-cost-and-what-do-you-get</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1be61a7fc3c2af89e361b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:30:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6cbb0_75e39062b20e4c51b72ad18bce32f907~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Roumain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Can You Buy at a Hawaii Cannabis Dispensary With a 329 Card?]]></title><description><![CDATA[So you've got your 329 Card — or you're close to getting one. Now what? Here's a look at what you can actually buy at a licensed Hawaii cannabis dispensary and what to expect when you walk through the door.]]></description><link>https://www.ripplecircles.org/post/what-can-you-buy-at-a-hawaii-cannabis-dispensary-with-a-329-card</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1be61a7fc3c2af89e3629</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:25:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6cbb0_ed899d53c9ad4561b90e088957a80f45~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Roumain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ PTSD and Medical Cannabis in Hawaii: What Veterans and Survivors Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawaii is home to one of the highest concentrations of veterans per capita in the United States. It's also home to survivors of trauma, first responders, and others who carry the invisible weight of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) every day. If that sounds like you or someone you love, this post is for you.]]></description><link>https://www.ripplecircles.org/post/ptsd-and-medical-cannabis-in-hawaii-what-veterans-and-survivors-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1be61a7fc3c2af89e361e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:42:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6cbb0_c375515335854e19bffea59efacdb094~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Roumain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Renew Your 329 Card in Hawaii: Everything You Need to Know                     ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your 329 Medical Cannabis Card doesn't last forever. If yours is coming up on expiration — or has already expired — here's exactly what you need to do to stay legal and keep your access to Hawaii's licensed dispensaries.]]></description><link>https://www.ripplecircles.org/post/how-to-renew-your-329-card-in-hawaii-everything-you-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1be61a7fc3c2af89e362e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:30:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/73d0f6_a047a1d5fe2c4edf90aa8d2d2e77c59b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_90,h_77,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Roumain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[329 Card for Chronic Pain Hawaii: Is Cannabis Right for You?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chronic pain is one of the most debilitating and misunderstood conditions in modern medicine. If you're a Hawaii resident living with persistent pain — and you've tried the usual treatments without lasting relief — medical cannabis may be worth exploring. And yes, chronic pain is one of the top qualifying conditions for Hawaii's 329 Medical Cannabis Card.]]></description><link>https://www.ripplecircles.org/post/329-card-for-chronic-pain-hawaii-is-cannabis-right-for-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1be61a7fc3c2af89e3620</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:11:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6cbb0_5747f854834a4e1eb96d3d2e6d1ca648~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Roumain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[329 Card Telemedicine Hawaii: Get Certified From Your Couch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gone are the days of sitting in a waiting room, driving across the island, or awkwardly explaining yourself to a skeptical doctor. In Hawaii, you can now get your 329 Medical Cannabis Card certification entirely online — from your phone, tablet, or computer, from anywhere on the islands.]]></description><link>https://www.ripplecircles.org/post/329-card-telemedicine-hawaii-get-certified-from-your-couch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1be61a7fc3c2af89e3619</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:00:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/73d0f6_a2393817ed8641f49e48348f27376ca1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_888,h_587,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Roumain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawaii Still Treats Marijuana Like It's 1985 — Here's How to Not Get Caught on the Wrong Side of the Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's be honest for a second.



You've probably smoked. Maybe you still do. Maybe you picked something up from a friend, kept it low key, and never thought twice about it. You're not a criminal. You're just a person living your life in one of the most beautiful places on earth.]]></description><link>https://www.ripplecircles.org/post/hawaii-still-treats-marijuana-like-it-s-1985-here-s-how-to-not-get-caught-on-the-wrong-side-of-the</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1be61a7fc3c2af89e3617</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:05:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/73d0f6_45a45f88cf054ada8e551fd7b7514e44~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_499,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Roumain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can I Get a 329 Card for Anxiety in Hawaii? Yes — Here's How]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've been living with anxiety and wondering whether medical cannabis could help — and whether you can legally access it in Hawaii — this post is for you.]]></description><link>https://www.ripplecircles.org/post/can-i-get-a-329-card-for-anxiety-in-hawaii-yes-here-s-how</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1be61a7fc3c2af89e3622</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:42:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6cbb0_f2a8784d049a4e499cc7f55a4a1d5159~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathan Roumain</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>