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 MoreThe path to growth is one that takes many unexpected twists and turns, but along the way, it’s important that you just stop and take a look at all that you’ve been able to accomplish. Moving into the new year, we want to be the best possible versions of ourselves, and a lot of that involves…
Read MoreThere’s a reason face mists are occupying more and more beauty shelves. Ultimately, they’re an incredibly appealing way to receive all kinds of skin-care benefits your complexion craves. Not to mention, they feel refreshing AF. Personally, I have loads of face mists stored in all different areas where I spend a lot of my life:…
Read MoreIf you know anything about The Chill Times, it’s that we’re not ones to shy away from any sort of conversation about self-care. In your home, in your office, and basically in every aspect of your life, it’s practically our mission working to destress you as best as we possibly can and have you living the at “peak…
Read MoreLast month, my sweet and caring boyfriend decided it would be acceptable to attempt to pull a rogue hair out of my neck, and yes, I am still thinking about this. Listen, I am all about preaching intimacy and normalizing bodily functions within relationships, but this crossed the line. He meant it as an act…
Read MoreFlicking the bean? Having some “alone” time? Jerkin’ it? A girls’ night in? Beating around the bush? Taking care of business? Regardless of the euphemism you prefer, the fact remains that plenty of men and women out there will greet you with stigma, misinformation, and shame for voicing your desire to double-click your own mouse….
Read MoreIf you don’t know, daylight savings time affects approximately 1.6 billion people worldwide. Given that the majority of our time is likely spent indoors in an office, this switch in time can often mean that we go most days barely seeing sunlight aside from the bleary-eyed morning commutes, whereas it doesn’t feel as dreadful working…
Read MoreThe biggest issue with our daily routines is that they’re pretty susceptible to becoming, well, totally boring. No offense to them, but formalities like moisturizing our face or brushing our teeth tend to lose some of their spark after performing them every single day. Think about it for a second, when was the last time…
Read MoreAh yes, Halloween, the spookiest time of the year. It’s finally time for our inner witches and ghouls to have their moment in the spotlight. You can be whoever you want for a day– no strings attached. Plus, the insane amounts of fun-size candy, of course. Seriously, what’s not to love? But if you’re as…
Read MoreIf you were to ask any person about their relationship or thoughts about breast cancer, they would probably inform you about their stories, whether it was their own, via a family member or a friend, or something they probably read online. The connected branches are more common than we’d like to admit, but with over…
Read MoreWe hear it all the time: moving is THE WORST. Almost everyone is shoved onto the housing roller coaster at some point. You have to find a place, maybe a roommate too, and to top it all off- actually move. NYC may have a special notoriety, but no matter where you live, have you ever…
Read MoreSelf-care is having a moment. It’s everywhere: on Instagram, online, and in stores. Whether on your screen or around the corner, brands and businesses have seemed to explode in this cultivation of promoting new ways, and products, to take care of yourself. This spotlight on treating yourself to your favorite skin-care products, foods, candles—or just…
Read MoreIf you have been anywhere on social media this past week, you probably heard the news: it’s Scorpio szn, y’all! My entire Twitter and Instagram feeds have become cluttered with astrology memes that I don’t quite understand, but enjoy nonetheless. The truth is, although I like and believe in astrology, I’m not exactly well-versed on…
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