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 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 most…
Read MoreIn a world of over diagnosing and a heavy dependency on the pharmaceutical industry, I personally make it my mission to mend my every one of my multiplying ailments sans prescription medication (whenever I can). Hence me stumbling upon and wanting to know more about the ancient practice of acupuncture. “Simply put, acupuncture is the…
Read MoreCaroline Rasmussen is not your average wellness entrepreneur. A Harvard trained lawyer, she spent ten years working on Wall Street before her father’s sudden dementia and Parkinson’s diagnosis compelled her to leave toxic corporate life and return to her hometown to study herbal medicine, meditation, and how to keep the brain healthy, naturally. Then, Antara was born:…
Read MoreWalking into the work week with a stacked to-do list is anything but chill, but sometimes it’s completely unavoidable. Try as we might, sometimes the stress can get to us, leaving us feeling like we might as well go home. Since going home in the middle of the workday is a clear negative, we’ve rounded…
Read MoreHere’s the ugly truth regarding our professional lives: often, we value ourselves for our stamina and not our talent. Many of us believe we have to be a “yes person” to be a valued employee or ensure we are the next one to receive a highly-coveted raise or promotion, and we hold these beliefs for…
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, too often,…
Read MoreWhether you are planning a solo backpacking trip in the wilderness, going on a family vacation, or taking a much needed tropical vacation, low waste traveling is 100% possible. You might be thinking, “Why would you need specific things to travel with?”, but there are a lot of times we don’t realize how much waste…
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 MoreThis past year has been the craziest and most unconventional year of my life. Let’s see… where do I start? I dropped out of graduate school, moved from New York to Atlanta on a whim, and ultimately landed my dream job. Don’t get me wrong – in the moment, it was all very scary, but…
Read MoreI don’t really like to think about money. I’m in that sweet spot of my early career where I’m making enough money to live, but I don’t actually think about saving. I’m not organized or pay close enough attention to draw up my finances into a weekly and/or monthly excel sheet, so I looked to…
Read MoreWe all have heard about the Zero-Waste movement, and maybe some of you reading this have participated in making some more eco-friendly changes to your lifestyle – good for you! It can be such a confusing, overwhelming, and slightly intimidating journey to embark on. We all feel the same way, but the reality is there’s…
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 that we…
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