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 Series, a new segment on The Chill Times designed to bring focused exercises straight to your home. With the guidance of Thea Hughes, a functional strength coach at SESSION and creative marketing consultant, we’ll be providing at-home workouts for all the areas you really care about. Check back every other Monday for…
Read MoreWith summer in full swing and sunscreen on deck, taking the time to really exfoliate the body is a real treat. Whether you’re coming off a full day by the pool or from hours of hiking, a little exfoliation is great to keep your skin soft and glowing and without the buildup of sweat, dirt,…
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 greatest…
Read MoreAnti-aging is undoubtedly one of the most popular skin concerns, but retinol will no longer be the most popular anti-aging ingredient. Though retinol was one of the first anti-aging treatments to hit the market and has been widely accepted since, its sun sensitivity levels and inability to use while pregnant or nursing prove to be…
Read MoreAs allies, it is our job to bring attention to the issues at hand right now. One way to do so is to keep signing petitions and donating to funds for people directly effected. Please see the list below, which will be added to and updated each week. Make Juneteenth a National Holiday: A holiday…
Read MoreSome cities across the nation are entering their third week of protesting in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, but some people are still convinced the movement is slowing itself down. Seeing feeds return to normal and no longer being inundated with protest imagery on the same basis as the past few weeks can…
Read MoreWhile our focus remains heavily on the Black Lives Matter movement at hand, we wanted to take the time to highlight Black activists who are paving the way to justice in their own way. But when it comes to other social movements, it seems white faces are always are the forefront. Whether it’s climate change,…
Read MoreAs we work toward becoming anti-racist allies each and every day, we are always presented with new opportunities to be better allies. One primary way is to look out for microaggressions, not just in those around us, but in your own speech as well. To help arm you with ability to identify phrases like this,…
Read MoreSocial media, for many, is a respite during hard times. But, in the midst of a revolution, there’s no longer a place to use it as such. As allies, it is our responsibility to take the initiative to search for anti-racist readings, petitions, and donation sites to put our time and funds into. If you’re…
Read MoreRight now, we’re seeing the world move together to bring attention to a matter that can no longer be swept under the rug. Though I cannot wrap my mind around why, the Black Lives Matter movement’s resurgence across the globe has also sparked a decent amount of backlash, primarily among conservative thinkers. Some of the…
Read MoreYou know that feeling when you find out a dress has pockets? It’s truly a magical moment to discover when something has multiple uses, and frankly, I love a multi-tasking product for the simple time saving benefits. Because I’m sure you do, too, check out some of our favorite multi-tasking products to indulge in below….
Read MoreOver a phone call with a best friend in Chicago, I very quietly shared that I had stopped reading the news. Being in public, I made my confession in a hushed whisper. I was embarrassed and continued to share that it felt like a naive decision at a time like this, but it was keeping…
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