Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for alot of things this year, but especially thankful for all the Jersey City Babes! Meet 7 local hotties. Steven Marinos – @StevieCMarinos Steven Marinos is a marketing media professional, avid food guru and quintessential “Jersey Guy”. Born in Brooklyn, Steven’s family relocated to Central Jersey (it exists!) in 2002 […]
FitPea: Holiday Survival Guide
The holiday season is here, which also means eating/drinking and packing on those winter LBs. Which is definitely fun, but then when spring hits, you’ll regret it. The key is MAINTENANCE; maintain yourself year-round and keep all that hard work you did over the warmer months and getting into your summer bod will be a […]
Paul McCartney Surprise Performance at Hudson House in Jersey City
This past weekend, Hudson House in Jersey City hosted a holiday party for New England Motor Freight by Nancy Shevell and Sir Paul McCartney. That’s right – Paul McCartney, right here in Jersey City! https://www.instagram.com/p/B5PFxUvB3M7/ There were smiles all around as everyone met Paul McCartney and watched his surprise performance during the night. We also […]
JC Spot: The Clearport
I’ve written about The Clearport and Hayoner multiple times at this point, but it’s been a while since I showed them some love. Haytham Elgawly is one of my best Jersey City friends and we’ve been homies and business partners for almost as long as this blog has been around. We’ve seen each other on […]
10 Spots for Facials in Hudson County and NYC
It’s important to take care of your skin, especially as the temperature drops and our skin tends to get a bit drier. Check out these spots for facials in Hudson County and New York City. Attain Med Spa 720 Monroe St, Suite E407 Attain Med Spa specializes in facials microtreatments. Attain Med Spa offers 3 […]
8 Hudson County-based brands to check out
Hudson County is filled with creativity, and the local brands really speak to that creative community. Support some local brands, and let us know what other local brands you love in the area. Immortalized Inc View this post on Instagram A post shared by Immortalized LLC™️ (@immortalizedllc_) Immortalized Inc’s whole brand is based on freeing […]
Health Update with a Local Nurse: An Introduction to Mental Health
Compared to other more straightforward aspects of our health, mental health is a murky quagmire. You can take a pill and lower your blood pressure, but the thoughts and feelings that we develop are a composite of many factors in our life such as our self esteem, our relationships, our cultural upbringing, and our genes. […]
Fit-Pea Checks Out Project Sculpt, Laura Hip Fit, Asana Soul Yoga
Life really does come full circle. As I mentioned in my Chicpea Styles post, the initial idea behind this platform 5 years ago was to focus on lifestyle topics like fashion, food, parenting, and fitness. Then it became everything but, and it focused primarily on Jersey City (which we obviously are continuing to do and […]
Chicpea Styles October
Before I launched ChicpeaJC.com, this website was going to be “Chicpealife.com,” a fun lifestyle blog where I could write about all the shit that goes on in my head and share my outfits. It wasn’t going to be a whole thing, I didn’t even do it thinking people would read it. When I worked in […]
Health Update with a Local Nurse: The Importance of Exercise, Part 1
Everyone reading this already knows exercise is good for you, yet most of us don’t exercise as much as we should. There are several factors influencing this: not enough time, not enough motivation, and not enough knowledge, both about how important it really is and about how to get the most out of it. My […]
Twelve Trending Halloween Costume Ideas for 2019
Halloween’s right around the corner and if you’re anything like most people, you probably still don’t have a costume figured out. Here are some current costumes if you’re still in need of costume ideas! If you want to look through all the trending costumes, nationally and locally, check out Google’s Frightgeist. Characters from Euphoria View […]
Medical Marijuana in Jersey City: 1906 New Highs
Jersey City might be getting its first medical dispensary. 1906 New Highs made the news last month as the city’s Redevelopment Agency approved a plan on July 16 to build a medical marijuana facility on the industrial Edward Hart Road near Liberty State Park, where cannabis would be grown and sold by Nuka Properties, which […]
5 Speakeasy Bars you should visit in New York City
We all love a good hidden gem, and what’s more lowkey than a speakeasy? Here are 5 speakeasies you should check out if you’re NYC or the metropolitan area. Peachy’s 5 Doyers St View this post on Instagram A post shared by Peachy’s (@peachys.nyc) Peachy’s is a cocktail bar tucked below Chinese Tuxedo in Chinatown […]
Jersey City Cribs Episode 3: Jason’s Canco Loft
Welcome to Episode 3 of JC Cribs! A monthly series where we go into people’s unique homes in Jersey City. Jason Flesher, a real estate agent at Sawyer Smith and ex-fashion guy invites us to his fabulous abode inside the Canco Lofts. So Chic!! “Jason moved to Jersey City 10 years ago to be a […]
Ten Hiking Trails to Check Out in New Jersey
With the cooler weather and changing of the leaves, hikes are some of the greatest ways to view nature’s foliage in all its glory. Here are 10 trails in New Jersey to check out for a scenic walk through nature. Reservoir #3 – Pershing Field Jersey City https://www.instagram.com/p/B2sZTVFHBmh/ If you’re looking for something light and […]
What You Need to Know about Breast Cancer
We have a tendency to take life for granted. We go through the motions, wake up, go to work. We complain about little things, things we don’t have, things we want. As cliche as it sounds, without your health, you have nothing. A few months ago, I was napping with my ex-boyfriend and he started […]
7 Gyms to Get Your Workout On in Jersey City
They say STRONG is the new SEXY – do you agree? If you’re trying to get fit but aren’t sure where or how to start, rest assured that you’ll find the right gym for you in Jersey City. Whether it’s dance-inspired workouts or any variety of mixed modal training, there is a gym and a […]
Apple + Pumpkin Picking in New Jersey and New York
‘Tis the season! As you prepare for the colder weather, plan out some fun activities for yourself, your friends, and/or your family. You can’t go wrong with picking apples and pumpkins. Check out these spots in New Jersey and New York! New Jersey Alstede Farms Chester, NJ Hours: 9AM to 6PM daily View this post […]
Plant Base: Your One-Stop Shop for Veganism
Plant Base recently opened on Pacific Avenue in Jersey City and has already started to make a name for itself. Owners Andy Hertz and Dhruva Latorre wanted to provide a community space in Bergen-Lafayette, one of the several Jersey City neighborhoods that are often overlooked when it comes to providing resources and plant-based food options […]
Introducing Match Me Chicpea
This month, we are launching Match Me Chicpea, where we’ll be matching local singles on blind dates. For our inaugural event, we collaborated with NYC Cycleboats and brought together 12 singles on a boat – it was awesome! Starting at 7PM, our host NYC CycleBoats provided a unique way to get some exercise and enjoy […]
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