Like the nucleus of a cell, the kitchen is the heart of a house. Everything happens in the kitchen and one could even say life itself happens here too. Birthday celebrations, romantic at home dates, and more. In this pandemic, I’ve been spending almost 85% of my time in the kitchen: experimenting with new recipes,…
Read MoreThe team over at Chillhouse has been going non-stop since the launch of their Chill Tips back in 2020 – with two collections in the books and tons of cult-classic Chill Merch under their wings, it was only a matter of time before they dove into their own formulated products. Since oils are a staple…
Read MoreAs you may or may not know, The Chill Times is the sister site to Chillhouse, a modern destination in New York City for all things self care, including wellness lattes, massage, and nail art (just to name a few!). Nail art is truly the bread and butter of the entire establishment, so it’s safe…
Read MoreNothing, and I really do mean nothing, relaxes me like my Gua Sha. This stone tool is small, slim, and feels just as good, if not better, than its cousin the crystal roller. Just a few minutes with this little gadget and the tension in my face melts away, relieving the clench in my jaw, the…
Read MoreWhile I’m a stickler for taking the time to mask multiple times a week (it’s for mental health, too), sometimes a girl just wants to be straight-up pampered. However, unlike those enviable few who can spend a fortune on every chemical peel and LED facial on the market, I like to time my treatments just…
Read MoreMoving apartments, rearranging furniture, and/or designing from scratch can be a messy experience — literally and figuratively. It is however some of the ways to make home feel like home, especially when having to stare at its walls for what seems like 24/7. Writer and interior stylist, Dominique Gebru, knows how to make a small…
Read MoreWe’ve established that by now, immunity is of the utmost importance. Social distancing and hand washing, while effective, don’t feel like enough to me – I’m always on the hunt to do more for my body. So of course, I turned to immune boosting supplements and tonics. There are tons of different options for how…
Read MoreTo go on the internet, or to not go on the internet – that is the question. Okay but seriously, each day there seems to be new debate as to whether or not going online can be extra damaging to our mental health right now. To each their own is truly the best way to…
Read MoreUnless you’re going for an essential outing, footwear is something we haven’t seen or used in a long time. Truly – what are sneakers at this point? But because we’re stuck mostly inside doesn’t mean our feet don’t deserve a little love all the same. What’s a WFH outfit without a pair of slippers to…
Read MoreWelcome to the Wellness One-oh-Ones, a digital encyclopedia for all your wellness needs. This series is geared to tackle those everyday questions you secretly ask yourself in wonderment when you hear about a new trend. Instead of pretending to know what people are talking about, come hang with us as we uncover the latest and…
Read MoreChecking in on everyone! How ya feeling? Staying inside have you feeling a little bored? Perhaps stir crazy? Need something to keep you motivated, energized, or just something to shake up your usual playlist? We’ve got ya covered. Keep scrolling for work-worthy playlists directly from our team, cause sharing is caring, right? Allegra Thomas, Special…
Read MoreTwo weeks ago, my fiance and I were unpacking a new set of plates that were recently gifted to us off our wedding registry. At the same moment, we were receiving the news that seemed to finally shake America into awareness around the severity of this coronavirus pandemic. A European travel ban, NBA cancellation, news…
Read MoreRight now, we’re living in a state of uncertainty. We’re getting used to unfamiliar concepts like shelter-in-place and social distancing, We’re anxiously waiting for news notifications to get the latest scoop on what’s coming next. And, for most of us, we’re working from home for what is likely the very first time. Because the whole…
Read MoreAnyone feeling just a little extra stressed lately? Don’t worry, we promise you’re not alone – this feeling of communal anxiety is both concerning but also oddly comforting. Isn’t it nice to know we’re in this together? But even with repetitive positive mantras, it can be hard to shake some of those underlying scaries. You…
Read MoreI’m sure I’m not alone when I say that one of my biggest fears is being forgotten. Not just being forgotten, but feeling as though I’m being left behind while my loved ones are the perpetrators of these actions. It’s an issue that my therapist and I have discussed in length several times (basically weekly)….
Read MoreWhether it has been your life’s mission to transition into the “freelance lifestyle” or this is a career pivot that’s totally out of left field for you, it looks like (at least for the foreseeable future), those who work in some sort of an office setting will be officially working from home. So before you…
Read MoreDuring these weird and uncharted times, it seems there’s a new update, recommendation, or protocol every time you check your phone. The one piece of advice that’s remained constant however, is the importance of washing your hands for at least 20 seconds. While in the grand scheme of all COVID-19 related things, hand-washing is a…
Read MoreOh, Henny, Drix, whatever I’ll end up nicknaming you. I’m so lucky I have you to look forward to. On the day that mommy took the pretty pics above, there was a lot less cause for concern in NYC around a very scary virus that started plaguing the world. As Americans, we think we’re immune…
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