Dinnertime conversation is a little different for Kevin Schmidt and his family these days.

Gone are the days of talking about homework or how his kids’ days were at school.

"Now we’re talking about bongs and pipes and pre-rolls and dabbers and one-hitters," he said. "Dinner conversations are a lot different now than in July."

Schmidt is opening the One Plant pot shop in Stouffville in the next few weeks, and the business is very much a family affair.

His daughter, Meghan, will be the retail manager, with his son, Ethan, helping out when he’s not at post-secondary school.

Many people have inquired about when the store is opening. Schmidt is hoping for Dec. 28 but, due to the time of year, it could be delayed until Jan. 2, depending on the availability of inspectors.

While Schmidt had to participate in a lottery process for the right to open the store, he’s not concerned about the provincial government’s recent decision to further open access to the retail market.

"There’s that old adage that two gas stations do better than one," he said. "The ultimate goal with legalization was to push out the black market and control access. You see prices coming down now. It’s starting to be much more competitive."

When the store opens, customers will be able to make orders on iPads at the front of the store or at the counter. Schmidt said there will be sensory stations for people to examine the product.

Until Jan. 3, Schmidt said the only things the store is allowed to sell are dried cannabis flower, oils, oil capsules, pre-rolls and seeds.