Very nice recipes! And welcome to the boards! :thumbsup:
One thing that helps a lot is to microwave the weed before grinding it. Just put it in the microwave (whole, and not ground) and microwave it for some time (anything between 30 seconds and 2-3 minutes), until it become dry and crunchy.
Doing it will make it FAR easier to grind, as it will be crunchy, and also will help with the heat-induced "activation" (decarboxilation) process.