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 live in a totally digital world. Not only do our friendships, interests, and personal lives live on the internet, but our work does, too. That means, now more than ever, we are spending increased time on our phones and computers, whether we want to or not. Team Chill tried blue light blocking lenses, courtesy…
Read MoreAugust was National Wellness Month and I kicked it off by contracting walking pneumonia. How ironic. Let me back track: I’m going through a breakup. Which in turn meant filling my social calendar up beyond its max capacity – finally introducing myself to the cute guys downstairs, making plans for every night of the week,…
Read MoreI believe that therapy is supposed to be hard – that it’s only when therapy is in fact hard, cracking us wide open, that it’s able to finally access the hurt parts that need tending to. Remember that line in the theme song of Orange Is the New Black:“Taking steps is easy/Standing still is hard?”…
Read MoreWe’ve done Insta-worthy manis, to-die for massages, decedent wellness tonics, and even curated a shop of our favorite, chilliest goods. We thought we did it all in the name of chill, and then we kept brainstorming. So where to next? Chillhouse is pleased to announce the launch of CHILL FACE, a brand new facial program…
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 MoreCounter to the catchy images depicted across the internet, self care extends much farther than face masks and bubble baths. While not as exciting as lathering your troubles away, keeping a clean home can actually clear your mind. I repeat – doing chores can actually improve mental well-being in addition to bettering your space. In…
Read MoreHalotherapy, a.k.a. salt therapy, has long been a part of self-care rituals and spa treatments throughout Central Europe and Asia. Most recently, it has been gaining popularity in America. If you’re a holistic health lover like me, you probably have noticed Himalayan salt caves popping up in big cities like Los Angeles and New York…
Read MoreI think it goes without saying that I really enjoy consuming superfoods, and when I was looking for more ways to incorporate them into my routine, I realized I could be using beauty packed with them. On my quest to find replacements for my current routine, I stumbled across some seriously golden products that I…
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 in to hannah@chillhouse.com I believe that…
Read MoreWhen walking around New York City, it’s hard not to be bombarded with ads for the latest fat reduction procedure (and even harder not to be tempted). Although not for everyone, some procedures serve as a complement to the effort put into diet and exercise. I was intrigued by one treatment in particular: TruSculpt. I…
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 MoreIn a spending-heavy culture, it’s hard to resist buying what’s new and sometimes unnecessary, because let’s face it, spending is fun. If the spending is taking a toll on your bank account, here are five ways to budget that don’t take away from your daily matcha habit. Pay Attention to Sales Every day, our phones…
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