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 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 More“Don’t pick up the pieces, just leave it for now, they keep falling apart.” I don’t particularly love to quote Drake for the start of an article about being lost in love, but this line is more than fitting. Those words perfectly demonstrate the breaking point people often reach in relationships that call for a…
Read MoreWith Pride month coming to a close, we felt it necessary to emphasize the importance of activism for the LGBTQ+ community year long. While members of the community fight constantly for recognition and acceptance, cisgender, heteronormative folks tend to fade out shortly after the month is over. While any form of allyship, even once a…
Read MoreWhen you’ve got less than two months to go until your wedding, you’re meant to have your life in order. Society (and a fair few rom coms) have led us to believe that not only should you and your partner should be stronger than ever, you should also be honored to spend every minute –…
Read MoreWe’ve all noticed the rise in all things wellness (you’re reading this site after all!). From meditation studios, to breathing-focused apps, to the explosion of CBD, the health market is no longer just for the body. Now, health products and services are geared ever-increasingly towards the mind. But what are some ways we can fuse…
Read MoreIn The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, 9 year old Rose takes a hearty bite out of the immaculate, mouth watering lemon-chocolate birthday cake her Mom left fresh out of the oven to cool. She discovers she has a gift. She can taste her mother’s real, raw emotions in the sugary goodness of the cake….
Read MoreHi, my name is Hannah Amini and I’m a recovering shopaholic. I’ve been plagued with a clothing addiction since middle school. At a time when the local mall was a prime hangout destination, I would bring a snack from home to eat while my friends browsed the food court so I could spend the money…
Read MoreThink of five of your closest friends, family, and loved ones. The odds are, one out of those five will be affected by mental health and illness within their lifetimes. Unfortunately, all too many of us understand the ramifications of illness, whether that be in the form of a physical, mental or emotional attack on…
Read MoreThe term burnout has been used widely across all industries in an attempt to describe the sensation of feeling completely run down from work. In turn, the World Health Organization just classified burnout as a diagnosable condition. As this term shifts from an expression to an actual syndrome, it’s important to be in the know…
Read MoreThe best way to support people of the LGBTQ+ community is to support their businesses. While large brands roll out seemingly supportive merch, it’s important to keep in mind that people of the community have their own businesses and merchandise, all of which are important to contribute to as it directly affects those in the…
Read MoreIt seems like today, there are a million and a half skin treatments on the market, looming over you, waiting for you to cave and try. Lasers, radio frequency, chemical peels are amongst many things we’ve never even heard of. One of those procedures is Thermage — a non-invasive radio frequency treatment that tightens and…
Read MoreSo you’re going on a trip and you don’t know how to pack all your Korean skincare in your suitcase and still leave room for souvenirs. Trust us, we’re right there with you. Traveling is exciting…packing is not. If you’re anything like us, you probably need a Marie Kondo type friend to come in and…
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