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 MoreThough the beauty industry might seem like an expansive field, the options for sensitive skin are slim to none. Enter Tower28, a beauty brand that prioritizes safe skincare for all. Founder Amy Liu is really a force of nature, and her emphasis on inclusivity, accessibility, and efficacy is changing the face of the growing non-toxic…
Read MoreThe self-care movement has seen a trend recently – reevaluating what self-care practices are actually “self-care” and what is simply vanity. In today’s day in age, we like to make sure self-care is personal and without judgement, so whatever self-care is to you counts. For me and many others, pedicure is the basis of self-care:…
Read MoreAs we go into the year 2020, more people will be working as freelancers or entrepreneurs; in fact, 36% of the U.S. workforce freelanced in 2017! With this statistic comes the thought that more people will be working from home and cafes while sporting earbuds to block off any and all distractions, and I can’t…
Read MoreA fun fact about me: I did ballet for nearly 15 years and took it incredibly seriously, until a recurring knee injury put most of ballet outside of my “range of motion.” For nearly a decade, I’ve been quietly hoping I’d one day be healed enough to take a full class, but in the meantime,…
Read MoreYou may have noticed that this is part two of an article that claimed to have advice from three freelance writers, but we can never have enough tips. I was lucky enough to connect with six freelance writers who inspire me with their creative, authentic, and heartwarming content. So let’s continue on with the pointers…
Read MoreAfter suffering with active acne for many, many years, I’m unfortunately left with marks of pimples past. I do everything in my power to get rid of them, be it excessive SPF to prevent them from darkening, a chemical exfoliating routine that I follow routinely, or even pricey laser facials. While the laser facials were…
Read MoreYou juice or cleanse. You exercise or practice yoga. You eat organic or you’re vegan / vegetarian. Maybe you meditate. Or see a therapist. Or journal. In other words, you’re a self-care enthusiast who’s dedicated to creating a healthy mind, body and spirit. But no amount of yoga classes, facials, scented candles, or massages make…
Read MoreA bit selfishly, I chose this topic with these specific freelance writers in mind because I personally am consistently inspired by them. Freelancing can be a beast to begin with, and the colder, darker winter season doesn’t necessarily make it any easier (for me anyway). Who better to ask for advice on cranking out great…
Read MoreSelf and the City is a column intended to increase visibility and dialogue surrounding mental health, relationships, harmful stereotypes, and the necessity for self-care and vulnerability. Self and the City will be headlined by Jessa Chargois on a bi-weekly basis. Submissions and guest columnists are welcomed to send work to hannah@chillhouse.com I believe the barrier…
Read MoreAs we move towards making sustainable processes the new normal, there is so much to take into consideration. Even as the masses begin to take to plant-based alternatives to replace milk, cheeses, and protein, not all of those alternatives are as sustainable as one might imagine they are (see: the great almond milk gate!) Enter…
Read MoreAll-or-nothing thinking, also known as black-and-white thinking, can plague us in ways that we don’t even notice. Words like “always” and “never”, “love” and “hate”, and “best” and “worst” have snuck their way into our daily thoughts and became a normal part of how we analyze situations and interactions. The end result? Self sabotage in…
Read MoreSocializing at parties is not in my comfort zone, but networking at conferences is. Is it because of the conversations about fulfilling careers, the suspense of getting a job opportunity, the rush of meshing well with another professionally-dressed person? These could be all the reasons and more. For many, though, networking at a conference is…
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