A few months ago, I felt burnt out and I really needed a day off. I didn’t tell anyone and booked a staycation at the Hyatt House in Jersey City. I checked in around 9:30 AM. It was a snowy day. The check in staff were really friendly, and they even upgraded my room to […]
What People are Saying about Legal Marijuana in Jersey City
I recently posted about the potential of weed legalization in Jersey City on my Instagram and asked for your thoughts on the legalization of marijuana and what it means for you. Mayor Fulop even added his two cents on the situations. I’m a supporter of legalization of marijuana + in next few weeks our planning […]
Closet Makeover Part 2: Sydelle Interiors
Sydelle is an extremely talented interior designer here in Jersey City. I met Sydelle a few years ago and hired her to help fix up some rooms in our home and since then, she’s become one of my great friends. Sydelle has helped me on multiple projects both in my home and at work. She […]
Is the end to the “War on Drugs” in New Jersey on the horizon?
The excitement surrounding the growth of the cannabis industry is contagious. Arcview Market Research anticipates North American sales to top $20.2 billion by 2021. Despite opposition from current Attorney General Jeff Sessions the future of the cannabis industry appears to be bright, unless, you are a person of color. Communities of color are still facing […]
Best Winter Activities in Jersey City
Wintertime is the best time of year to stay indoors, enjoy a cup of tea, and binge-watch your favorite shows. But what if you get tired of staying inside? Here are some ideas to keep you from going crazy at home on the weekends! Go Kart Racing View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
My Worthy Heart
So much of my life has been spent baring my heart to people who were undeserving of it. My pattern was the same every time. I’d invest fully into relationships with people who were minimally invested in me. I was always empathetic, seeing people for their highest potential, peeling back the layers of my soul […]
ChicpeaJC Closet Makeover with Ali Peters- Stylist
Ali Peters is a great friend, an incredible stylist and a chicpeajc fashion contributor. I recently reached out and asked her to help me upgrade my closet. I felt like I needed to purge all the clothes that no longer suited me and get a few items that my wardrobe was missing. Ali really helped […]
Chicpea’s New Year’s Resolutions 2018
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 […]
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 […]
10 Unconventional Last Minute Gift Ideas
So of course it’s the holidays… and in lieu of Christmas, we wanted to give our readers some gift ideas and provide some inspiration to those of you who might still be stumped on what to give. We thought about composing a list including but not limited to your typical “bold face watch” for him and “Eau […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Make Sure Your First Date Gets You a Second Date
People define success in dating in different ways. I used to have clients that would have 2-3 first dates a month and 1 second date a month. With the advent of Tinder and other mobile apps, they started have 7-8 first dates a month. They felt very “successful” in their dating and didn’t feel they […]
Stay Stylish on Turkey Day
Thanksgiving is the ultimate feast day for most families — and whether you go to a fancy dinner in the city or sit down by the fire for a comfortable meal in the suburbs, you still most likely have to get dressed for the occasion. If your family is anything like mine, it feels like […]
10 Practical Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
In case you haven’t noticed, this world is physically falling apart and climate change is real. If you haven’t already started trying to do your part, maybe now’s a good time to do it. Here are a few practical ways to reduce your carbon footprint. Utilize Public Transit, or Carpool Let’s be honest, having […]
What it means to me to be a boss.
I was born into a family of entrepreneurs. Both my parents were serial “hustlers” for as far as I can remember. My mother worked when she was pregnant with me up until her water broke… she even waited till she finished a few things at the office before calling my father to take her to […]
The Future of Legal Recreational Use of Cannabis in Jersey City
Written by Rani Soto. Jersey City stakes their claim to the proposed adult-use cannabis industry! With a simple tweet, Mayor Steve Fulop, catapulted Jersey City into the cannabis spotlight. His declaration positions Jersey City to become one of the most profitable municipalities in New Jersey once newly elected Governor Phil Murphy signs adult-use cannabis into […]
Sweet Surrender
Sweet surrender happens in the moment when you release your attachment to specific outcomes and choose to lean fully into the faith of the universe. We all have goals we are working towards. Once you set the intention to begin manifesting these goals you must generate a clear vision of what it is that you […]
6 Date Ideas in Jersey City
It used to be that you’d go anywhere else but here in Jersey City for your dates. In the last 5+ years, JC has taken off, as well you all know, and there are a lot more options of fun things to do on dates here. I’m not a fan of the standard “dinner date,” […]
La Vie En Rose PT2
La Vie En Rose – Life in Pink. A song by Edith Piaf, a French singer from the 1950s, has been one of my favorites growing up. It brings back memories of my childhood as my mother would frequently pick me up from school and play music in the car from all over the world, […]
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