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 MoreSitting seaside eating fish tacos and fried plantains at a local Costa Rican cafe after taking a dip in the ocean, relaxing after a morning of yoga at a resort you saved to your Instagram collection a year ago (that you found through that blogger you just can’t help but stalk, in a totally non-creepy…
Read MoreMoney is a weird thing. Everyone is born with a different understanding of it, and therefore, different relationships surrounding money form. For some, it’s a source of constant stress. For others, it enables them to support every single want, desire, and need they have. For myself, I felt pressure to spend more than I had in…
Read MoreWe’ve all been there: You find a new skin-care product that you looove, immediately go home to try it out but find yourself a few minutes later screaming in straight horror because your skin has reacted to the one thing that you swore was going to make you feel and look like Meghan Markle on her…
Read MoreSuicide, unfortunately, is a word that has been on everyone’s mind as of late. It’s a word that normally no one likes to discuss and doesn’t dare to bring up. It can be hard for some people to understand why someone would even want to take their own life and why they believe that is…
Read MoreYou probably remember the Sex and the City episode about “the Rabbit,” aka the vibrator that made Charlotte cancel all her plans. Her friends eventually managed to drag her out of her apartment, but Char’s obsession is understandable — it’s not always easy to figure out which sex toys are right for you. Can you…
Read MorePeep the Vid Hey babes, let’s get frank, shall we? We’re tired of people telling us what we should or should not talk about when it comes to our bods. Our body is what we make of it and how we choose to define it is completely up to us and no one else, right? That’s…
Read MoreFace masks come in a variety of forms—sheets, creams, powders, gels (you get it) —and tackle every issue under the sun. From acne-prone skin, to wrinkles, to dry patches, they’re the perfect accessory for the beauty-do-it-yourself-er. For some of us, the process of pampering their face can be too time-consuming. Who has time to do a…
Read MoreThe year I turned 28, I made partner in a large hospitality group, got married, and had heart surgery; in that order. The preceding 15 or so years, I was living at an accelerated pace — playing multiple sports in high school while also starring in all the drama club productions, graduating early from Columbia…
Read MoreWhen you type in the word “primers” on Sephora’s website, 173 products show up. From mineral to color correcting to matte, there are dozens of different kinds that can highlight (or remove) whatever you desire. But unless you casually have a few hundred hours underneath your belt, you probably don’t have the time (or money)…
Read MoreRecently, I underwent a pretty major surgery — a breast reduction. After years of immense back pain during mundane activities, cuts on my shoulders from the weight of my bra straps, and extreme insecurity in regards to my chest, I decided to look into the options at hand. First, I tried to get off my…
Read MoreAh, the infamous small NYC apartment that gives us so much anxiety. From trying to keep our space decluttered to holding onto every little bit of house supplies we probably don’t need, these are just some of the things we do whether we’re attending college for the first time or moving in with our significant…
Read MoreEver since Instagram came out with the new feature of saving your favorite photos to your profile a la Pinterest style, we have been #blessed with creating our very own mood boards to help keep us inspired from time to time. You can say it’s a little self-therapy, but one thing you wouldn’t ever realize…
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