Last year, I put together a blog post where I listed my New Year’s resolutions. Now looking back, some of them I was able to achieve and others sadly ended up on the back burner. A lot has changed in the last year, and I’m making another list for 2018 and sharing a few of […]
Palm Trees
If you’ve been following along this blog, you know by now that here at ChicpeaJC we are pro-legalization of marijuana, and for the most part, our readers seem to agree with our views. But what if you want the benefits of marijuana (relaxation, pain etc) but without actually being “high?” Yes, I know some of […]
Street Style JC 2
I spotted Brandon and Will on the Path Train heading into the city one day leaving from Newport. Immediately I was taken aback by their very artistic, yet chill style ad awkwardly stared at them and listened in to their pretty cool convo on anime and fantasy shows and novels (creep). But it was Brandon’s […]
Sip & Shop Toy Drive Photos
Our last event was a toy drive benefitting AngelaCARES and the great work she does for the holidays. We wanted to have our final event be positive and bring people together to shop local and hang out. DJ Alaska spun some music, we had an awesome performance by PeteyxKraze, and we raised around 55 toys […]
Making a Home in Newport, Jersey City
Jersey City is known for being a great place to live, from it’s abundant amount of restaurants to it’s ease of public transit throughout the city and to Manhattan. Who wouldn’t want to live here? One of my favorite areas to hang out is The Newport area! They literally have everything you need in […]
Girl Empowerment Mixer
One of our last events hosted at ChicpeaHQ this year was a Girl Empowerment event. Takeria Clark, Queen Bee of the Honey Bees, a non-profit organization that empowers children to focus on motivation and positive redirection through Double Dutch. Takeria reached out along with Steve from the Hudson Partnership CMO, a non-profit that focuses on […]
HDSID 20th Anniversary Holiday Party
Join the HDSID on December 21st for their 20th anniversary and holiday party! From 6PM to 8PM in the City Hall Council Chambers Room, you can enjoy some delicious food by Taqueria and celebrate the anniversary and holiday season. Jersey City Sweets is donating 100 cookies in gift bags for guests. The mayor will also […]
RoofTop at Exchange Place
RoofTop at Exchange Place, located above Hyatt House Jersey City, is open and ready for business! RoofTop at Exchange Place includes multilevel spaces made up of the RoofTop and the Terrace. RoofTop is an outdoor level that includes a retractable glass roof and walls, chef-crafted food and drinks with market-driven ingredients, and live DJs at […]
New City Brings Talent To Greenville
The future of Greenville lies within New City Kids, a non-profit organization that instills kids with the education and support to be leaders in their community. New City employs local teens from grades 9-12 to be mentors and leaders for adolescents. New City isn’t your average after school program. They take on many different aspects […]
Street Style JC
Elena Venetia Instagram: @elenavenetia Where do you usually shop? Poshmark Sour Puss Clothing Gothic Renaissance Trash Vaudeville Where do you hang out in Jersey City? Lucky 7 Third and Vine Barcade Kenneth Instagram: @trxll.pxll Where do you shop? Zara Forever 21 Top Man H&M What influences your style? Looking at what other people are wearing […]
Sip & Shop Toy Drive
Join us for a Sip & Shop Toy Drive at CP5tudio! From 6PM to 10PM on December 12th, shop from local vendors and Chicpea’s own closet. The money raised from sales of my clothes will be donated to Content Creators Academy. The students recently shot a look book featuring some of my items on models […]
Great Winter Cocktails in Jersey City
It’s officially the winter season and you know what that means? You will likely start coming up with every excuse in the book to stay in and hibernate. But watching holiday movies and snuggling up by the fire only lasts so long before the sight of your winter coat starts haunting you and you know […]
HDSID Holiday Market
I am SO EXCITED. This weekend is the HDSID Holiday Market by the Grove Street Path Station. Don’t miss this awesome weekend event! The Holiday Market is happening December 9th and 10th at the Grove Street PATH Plaza in collaboration with Artist & Maker Market and Midnight Market! It’s going to be the biggest JC […]
7 Cookies to eat in Jersey City
It’s National Cookie Day! So naturally we needed to make this handy list for you guys. Here is your free pass to indulge today. Cocoa Bakery 275 Grand St View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cocoa Bakery & Cafe (@cocoabakeryjc) Bang Cookies 1183 Summit Ave View this post on Instagram A […]
HDSID Annual Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting
It’s not the holiday season in Jersey City until the Historic Downtown SID’s Annual Tree Lighting and Menorah Ceremony! And the day is finally here! Join us on December 7th for the official kickoff of the holiday season with the HDSID! I literally never miss a year! It’s so much fun for the whole family […]
Stop, Drop, and Crawl
On December 2nd at White Eagle Hall, join Stop, Drop, and Crawl Jersey City for a bar crawl benefitting the Annual JCFD Toy Drive in memory of Capt. Mark V. Lee. And I’m hosting! The toy drive benefits thousands of children in Jersey City and their demand is growing every year. The goal is to […]
The Group Photo Protest to Save LSP
In case you don’t know, there’s a major privatization threat to Liberty State Park yet again. Christie wants to bring a massive marina to the non-commercial, urban family, picnicking peaceful side of the park, right behind the Statue of Liberty. Christie is pushing to have a lease signed before he’s out of office on January 16. […]
Florious’ Tips and Tricks for the Season
The holiday season is upon us! Which means parties galore! Whether you are hosting one or attending an event, read on as Florious shares some of their tips to be a great guest and host this season! Don’t forget– you can find Florious on myflorious.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. If you use code ChicpeaJC you get a %10 discount […]
The Opening of Hyatt House
Today, Hyatt House Jersey City is celebrating their opening day as the first Hyatt House hotel in the area. Owned by One Exchange Urban Renewal, LLC, Hyatt House Jersey City is conveniently located in Jersey City’s Exchange Place, right next to the Light Rail Station and just a quick walk from the PATH Station. General […]
Chicpea’s Wellness Journey with Acuworx
A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post opening up about my mental health. Ever since I started ChicpeaJC and the journey of being a business owner, I’ve neglected to take care of my physical health and my mental health. I found myself in a deep depression a few months ago. I knew that […]
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