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 MoreSpending my days amplifying and supporting the stories of marginalized folks to help mitigate climate change has proven to be a huge privilege. But it can also open other organizers like Diandra Marizet Esparza, to moments of burnout and consistently assessing the historical pain of BIPOC communities. Diandra co-founded Intersectional Environmentalist, a resource hub that…
Read MoreIt’s officially Pisces season! These water signs are known for being highly empathetic, extremely intuitive, and vividly imaginative and are often meme-d for crying too often, but it’s funny because it’s true. Ruled by Neptune, the planet all about dreams, spirituality, and intuition, these emotional beings are so kind that they often put others’ needs…
Read MoreFantasizing about the way I would decorate my future apartment was a constant mind game I played. Now that I’ve lived in my own space for close to a year, I have yet to fill up my walls with art that speaks to who I am – or at least livens up the place. It’s…
Read MoreIf you’re anything like me you tend to give and give and give and give. Sometimes you don’t even realize you’re doing it. It just comes natural to you. You love and care for others so much you just want to pour out everything you have to offer. Maybe it’s to your friends, your partner,…
Read MoreEvery February, roses, chocolates, and cupids overwhelm shelves and remind us how society would like us to display our affection for others. Now, while Valentine’s Day is romantic in theory, I’ve always been one to view the holiday with a bit of pessimism; why are we supposed to express our love for others more intensely…
Read MoreI recently went through a breakup. These are some of the words I was on the receiving end of: “The most interesting thing that has happened between us in the past three weeks is that you taught me the buttons on the duvet cover.” I scoffed, but only in my mind. It clicked for the…
Read MoreLike finding the perfect pair of jeans, investing in swimwear is one of the best items you can buy when your wardrobe needs a refresher. And when there’s an opportunity to invest in a staple feature of your closet, you’ll want to support a Black-owned business. Lucky for us, there are amazing designers that have…
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 fear is…
Read MoreIt’s been a long year and your hair is getting even longer. You’ve been holding off until you can safely make an appointment at the hair salon, but that doesn’t seem to be in the cards for you and you’re going to take matters into your own hands…literally. There’s a few things you should know…
Read MoreThere are so many different types of sleep patterns out there. Maybe you’re an early riser or a night owl. Maybe you toss and turn or maybe you have really vivid dreams. Either way, it shows something about yourself that you might not know…or maybe you do, in which case you should leave your findings…
Read MoreIf you’ve ever suffered with a migraine, you know how debilitating they can be. Chronic migraines even more so. So how do you deal when you feel like you can’t keep your head up or see an ounce of light? Alivia Mackenzie (aka @lalalivia), wellness guru and Canadian IG-sweetheart, is no stranger to migraines and…
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 in hope….
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