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 MoreWhat’s your morning routine? Wake up, make your bed, get dressed, brush your teeth, eat breakfast? Morning routines can sometimes become mundane- add some fun to your morning with a podcast! Yes, almost everyone now listens to a podcast on their morning commute or while they’re getting ready, but with all the options out there,…
Read MoreSkincare has reached a cultural high as a late. We are more knowledgeable and aware of what we put on our faces, we take pride in our minimal or not so minimal routines. We share products and tips with our friends and social media followings and we preach the importance of caring for and protecting…
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 MoreOver the past year or so, every time I log onto Instagram it seems like yet another person I follow is traveling to Tulum, Mexico. Of course, I understand the occasional trendy travel destination, (i.e. Positano, Marrakech, and even New Orleans) but when I say I’ve never seen these many people flock to a single…
Read MoreYou either love them or loathe them, but chances are you secretly want to be like them. Morning people are a bit of a conundrum for night owls like myself who can’t fathom the idea of willingly waking at the crack of dawn. I was the kid who waited until the last possible minute to…
Read MoreSelfies are an incredibly personal picture. For some, taking selfies is off limits. For others, taking selfies gives a sense of confidence and empowerment. In partnership with OtterBox, we sat down with Chrissy Rutherford and Sarah Larson Levy to chat about the power of a selfie, potential insecurities, and what a selfie actually means in…
Read MoreSelfies are an incredibly personal picture. For some, taking selfies is off limits. For others, taking selfies gives a sense of confidence and empowerment. In partnership with OtterBox, we sat down with Bianca Valle and Kirsy Lovett to chat about the power of a selfie, potential insecurities, and what a selfie actually means in the…
Read MoreIn the past few years, the societal importance of social media has skyrocketed, sending the world of Instagram from pictures of family and friends to a business platform, where in which creatives showcase their talents, influencers create cutting edge collaborations, and the average joe struggles to keep up. This innate feeling of “needing” to be…
Read MoreIn recent weeks, there have been discussions amongst fitness professionals on Instagram. They have been talking about the facade of expertise that’s running rampant amid packs of “fitness influencers”. The difference between the “professionals” and “influencers” is critical. Fitness professionals are educated in health and physical wellness through different certification outlets like NASM, ACE or…
Read MoreImagine that Hollywood picture scene where two besties in sunglasses are laughing and driving with their hair blowing in the ocean breeze. The camera pans out to show the majestic terrain of jagged cliffs and crashing waves. This is the iconic Pacific Coast Highway drive. With its breathtaking ocean views, PCH offers one of…
Read MoreAs one boards any given flight departing from John F. Kennedy airport, the slogan “New York: The city that never sleeps but always dreams” is plastered along the walls of the gates. On any given day, hundreds of thousands of passengers will board their flights leaving the Big Apple, and on any given day, this…
Read MoreSelf-care and self-love are at the forefront of everyone’s mind. With an abundant assortment of cleansers, natural masks, jade rollers, oils, adaptogens, etc. it can get pretty overwhelming creating a self-care routine that ticks all the boxes to give you that well-rested-radiant-and-refreshed-what-is-her secret-glow. At The Chills Times, our focus is – well you guessed it…
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