Late May at the Counter
We are a few weeks into the kind of weather that makes everyone in Loveland suddenly remember they have a body. The sun is out, the trails are busy, patios are open, and half of Northern Colorado just committed to being more active than they have been since October.
Which means our counter conversations have shifted. The questions people walk in with this time of year are different from January, different from March, and worth talking about — because if you are wondering about the same things, you are definitely not alone.
The Most Common One Right Now
"I have never tried CBD before. Where do I even start?"
We get this one year-round, but it picks up in late spring. Something about the shift in energy makes people more open to trying something new. Our honest answer is always the same: start simple, start low, and pick a format you will actually stick with.
For a lot of first-timers, we hand them a Rocky Mountain Soda ($2.50). It is a Colorado-made CBD soda that tastes good and gives you a feel for what CBD is like without any commitment. No dropper, no math, no routine — just crack one open. If you like what you notice, then we talk about what comes next.
The Stress Question
"I am not sleeping well and everything feels kind of heavy. What would you recommend?"
This one is real, and it comes up more than you might expect. Late spring in Colorado is supposed to feel easy and light, but a lot of people are carrying stress that does not care what season it is. Work, family, money, the news — it all adds up.
We have been pointing a lot of these customers toward the Strawberry Tootie CBD Gummies by GoodLeaf ($35.00). Each gummy packs 50mg of broad-spectrum CBD along with ashwagandha, which is an adaptogen that has been used for centuries to support the body's stress response. Customers who try these tend to come back for them specifically, which says a lot.
The Curiosity Question
"What is the most interesting thing on your shelves right now?"
We love this one. Right now the answer is the Kava + CBG by GoodLeaf Hemp Therapeutics ($115.00). It is not a typical CBD oil — it pairs CBG with kava root extract in a 1:1 ratio, and the result is something you genuinely feel in your body. Kava has been used in Pacific Island cultures for a long time for its calming properties, and combining it with CBG creates a uniquely grounding experience.
It is not for everyone, and it is an investment. But the customers who have tried it keep telling their friends about it, and that kind of word-of-mouth is hard to manufacture.
What We Tell Everyone
The best product is the one you will actually use. We would rather someone walk out with a $2.50 soda they enjoy every afternoon than a $115 tincture that sits in a drawer. The goal is to find what fits your life, not what looks most impressive on a shelf.
That is the whole point of a local shop like ours. You can walk in, tell us what is going on, try a sample, and leave with something that makes sense for you. No pressure, no upsell, no subscription box. Just a conversation and an honest recommendation.
Stop by The CBD Store in Loveland whenever you are ready. We are here seven days a week.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement.