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 MoreJust a few short months ago, when someone would ask me how I felt about my upcoming college graduation, I would say, without hesitation, “It feels like I’m standing at the edge of a cliff and about to jump.” This was met with many a reaction, usually somewhere between laughter and terror. If it were…
Read MoreTake a moment to visualize what an ideal calming night in your home would entail. Does it involve a home-cooked meal? A Netflix marathon? Or a warm bath with bubbles and wine? Whatever your ideal self-care night-in might include, we’re 100 percent sure that you’re going to a light a candle (or five) to set the mood…
Read MoreAs the saying goes, “into each life, a little rain must fall.” In other words, it’s safe to say you can’t go through life without any negative things happening. But, then again, sometimes life gives you a light drizzle that turns into a torrential downpour with strong winds and flooding (hello, global warming!)… and ultimately,…
Read MoreThe days are getting shorter, the sun is setting earlier, and it feels like your spirit is changing – along with the color of the leaves. You’re feeling the weight of your responsibilities, your urge for adventure has diminished, and things feel a little bit heavier and well, different. You can’t seem to put a…
Read MoreHey, you. Yeah, you! Cyndi here, just crashing the Chill Times party and disrupting the usual CT dinner table topics to share some news and maybe even words of wisdom. Are you an entrepreneur in the making or someone who is looking to build up your existing business? Then you may want to keep reading…
Read MoreWith the midterm elections happening right around the corner, it’s imperative now more than ever that we go out and vote. However, while a vote can push us to actively engage in social issues, there are 364 days out of the rest of the year where we can choose to show up, get involved, and…
Read MoreDo you remember what life was like when “self-help” wasn’t cool? Think about that for a moment: Back in the day, you needed to have real excuses for evenings you’d rather spend with a face mask in front of the TV instead of out with the girl gang. There was no such thing as PDFM…
Read MoreThe most important rule for fall: an outfit isn’t complete without a seasonal mani to match. Fine, that might not be the most important rule, but it’s pretty high up there, and if there’s anyone who can confirm that, it’s the nail experts at Chillhouse. They’re always reminding us to give our nails a little extra love (self-care…
Read MoreCreating a home sanctuary to return to after a hectic day in the office has only recently become popular. While things might’ve been different a few years ago, nowadays, most people have been on the hunt to figure out how to create a safe space for them to find peace, to feel relaxed, and to…
Read MoreI am by no means a lover of horror movies. I love Halloween, I love costumes, I love the crisp October weather, and I love apple cider. But I am not the kind of person who enjoys the adrenaline and anxiety-ridden experience of watching the supernatural unfold on the big screen—or at least, I wasn’t until…
Read MoreWhen I create a post on Instagram, my primary concern is how each individual photo will enhance my profile’s feed. The look I’m going for is colorful, curated and bright, and the overall aesthetic matters more to me than the number of likes a singular post receives. In many ways, designing my feed is like…
Read MoreOne of my longest, most fraught relationships is one that I can never seem to escape — that is my relationship with my allergies. For a long time, I used to get sick with a sinus infection every six weeks until my doctor recommended I see an allergist a few years ago. From there I…
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