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Dylan Donaldson
- Owner at Karing Kind
- Co-owner at Colorado Hemp Extracts

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- CNBS Journal | Karing Kind named one of Boulder’s Best Dispensaries
- Daily Camera | 10 years after recreational marijuana arrived in Boulder County, cannabis industry is ‘on the brink’
- 10 Buds | 10Buds’ Guide to Colorado’s Must-Visit Cannabis Destinations
- CBS News | First Recreational Marijuana Shop Opens In Boulder County
- Fox 31 | Boulder’s first retail pot shop gets ready to open
THE STORY OF Dylan Donaldson
Dylan is a Colorado native that graduated CU Boulder in 2007 with a degree in Business Communication. Having run a variety of his own businesses while attending college, Dylan found his passion in plants and people.
Owning and operating a cannabis business in Colorado since 2009 with his wife Danielle opened opportunities in hemp extraction, formulation and product development. Creating Colorado Hemp Extracts is an exciting new frontier for Dylan.
Working with such a stellar team Dylan is able to focus on quality and consistency in Colorado Hemp Extracts products.
Providing CBD products he believes in and use, to people in need of top quality CBD products is one of the most fulfilling aspects of his journey to date.
Dylan Donaldson's Latest Articles
Indica vs Sativa vs Hybrid: What the Differences Actually Mean
Indica and sativa labels get treated like a guarantee of effect, relaxing versus energizing, but that old framework doesn’t hold up the way most people assume. Here’s what actually determines how a strain makes you feel.
Cannabis Delivery in Boulder and Lyons: What You Need to Know
Colorado allows licensed retail cannabis stores to offer delivery to customers 21 and older within their approved service area, though not every dispensary offers delivery, and availability in smaller communities like Lyons can vary depending on which licensed retailers currently serve that area.
Does Karing Kind Accept Credit Cards? Payment Options Explained
Because cannabis remains federally illegal, most dispensaries, including those in Boulder, cannot process traditional credit card transactions the way other retailers do. Instead, dispensaries typically rely on cash, debit, or cashless ATM style payment systems.
Medical vs Recreational Cannabis in Boulder: What’s the Difference
The main differences between medical and recreational cannabis in Boulder are the minimum age, 18 with a medical card versus 21 for recreational, the tax rate, medical purchases are taxed lower than recreational, and access to certain higher potency products that are only available to medical cardholders.
How to Decarb Weed Without the Smell
The best way to decarb weed without a strong smell is to use a sealed method, such as a mason jar in the oven or a vacuum sealed bag in a water bath, since sealing the flower keeps most of the aroma contained instead of releasing it into the air





