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 MoreWith intersectionality at the center of the ongoing development of feminist, LGBTQ, civil rights, and countless other social movements, it’s only right that the history of the original feminist movement be considered, understood, and studied for what it is: racist. The usual heroic stories of the suffragettes and the reproductive justice advocates of the 1960s…
Read MoreWhen you live a few blocks away from a donation-based yoga studio, it feels like a crime not to at least take a couple of classes. I heard about an active meditation class offered at my local , I happily attended, thinking that I would mostly be doing breathing exercises with a few poses sprinkled…
Read MoreDouble cleansing is all the rage at the moment, and with good reason. Even with my oily skin, I’m now a huge proponent of a double cleanse, consisting of an oil cleanser and a gel cleanser, each and every day, twice a day. Truthfully, I saw a huge turnaround in my skin when I began…
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 New York…
Read MoreIf you go on YouTube and type in “Facial Massage”, the first couple of videos you’ll see are instantly calming before you even hit play. I zoned out so hard just mindlessly scrolling down the first page that when I woke up I thought it was the weekend. Taking one look at the click-baity faded…
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 MoreGoing through early puberty in a food-centric household set my BMI into a steady incline, much to the dismay of my pediatrician. She told me that it was time to pay attention to what I was eating to prevent breaking into the overweight category. At the time, the mecca of dietary education was the food…
Read MoreIt’s safe to say sustainability is a hot topic nowadays, and rightfully so. Really, we should have been discussing sustainability and our responsibility to the environment a LONG time ago, but it’s not too late to start integrating more eco-friendly practices into your home. Speaking of home, let’s start there! Keep reading for a few…
Read MoreMental illness permeates all areas of life. It can suck away your motivation to pursue your passions, keep up with work, and maintain relationships. There’s another area that’s probably the most embarrassing and least talked about: personal hygiene. Neglecting personal hygiene is common among people with depression; it’s really just a result of the combination…
Read MoreIf it’s not a yes, it’s a no. That seems to be the new (and right) approach to consent: one flooding schools, editorials, and activist movements around the country. And, yes, it’s true, talking openly about sex and consent is a step in the right direction. Certainly topics like these were never even mentioned in…
Read MoreAh sweet sweet summertime. Whether you’re slogging it out at an internship, on break from school, or just looking for a creative outlet to take the humdrum out of your work routine, believe it or not, there is more to life than Netflix and chill. There is no better time to pick up a new…
Read MoreOnly an hour away from the bustling streets of San Fransisco lies the hidden gem of Sonoma Valley, a place known mostly for being at the center of the wine industry. Though the wine and the corresponding wineries are incredible to experience, Sonoma offers so much more. From beautiful, farmhouse inspired stays to organic, locally…
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