Take care of your skin while supporting local businesses! Here are some great Black-owned businesses for all your skin care needs, from masks and facials to body butters and oils. Pholk Beauty View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pholk (@pholkbeauty) Pholk Beauty offers vegan and affordable skincare products including their Teatox mask […]
Reopening of Personal Care Shops in Jersey City- A Guide
My name is Lynn and I am extremely high-maintenance. I came to this conclusion two weeks into the quarantine when my acrylic nails started growing out, my grey hairs emerged to reveal my true age, my eye-brows developed their own identity and so did my bikini line. There’s more but I will leave that here. […]
Local and national resources for women’s health care
In a time of uncertainty with measures still in place during the pandemic, it’s important to know what resources are out there for you when it comes to health care. If you find yourself in need of birth control, STI/STD screening, and other women’s health services, here are some local and national options to check […]
Clean Beauty: Why You Should Be Buying Into It
Over the last 5 years, it feels like everybody from Kourtney Kardashian to the Breast Cancer Prevention Partners to clean beauty brands like Beautycounter are screaming down to the public from Capitol Hill about why “Clean Beauty” is so important for everyone—and their voices are only getting louder. A rise in major publications like the New York Times and Business Insider more readily educating […]
5 Easy Memorial Day Weekend Activity Ideas
Memorial Day weekend might be a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself. Here are some things you can do to have fun this weekend! Have a movie marathon with the family If you’re lucky enough to live with your immediate family, put together a list of movies to watch […]
Pampering yourself at home: beauty and self-care
Since this quarantine began, I’ve made a conscious effort to up my self care routine. In a time like this we need to care for ourselves; our minds, bodies, and of course our skin! If you’ve been indoors for days now, I’m sure you’ve noticed your skin getting a little dry. You’ve probably seen a […]
Gift ideas for Mother’s Day 2020
It’s a little tricky getting things together for Mother’s Day this year. Shipping times are unpredictable, most stores are still closed, and you might feel like you’re running out of ideas. Don’t worry! We’ve tried our best to put together some gift ideas with local businesses in mind as well as any DIY projects you […]
Meditation: Art of Living Usa
About 8 months ago, a young man named Suhail – bless his soul – messaged me via every social media platform to tell me about The Art Of Living, a meditation workshop that has completely changed his life around. He was a very enthusiastic student and I would politely say over and over, “Thank you, […]
Quarantined City Soul
City fire escapes hold a special place in my heart. I’ll tell you why in a moment, but I just wanted to make sure you understand why this is a blog post and not just a caption on IG. I’m a city girl–like, literally, but also, at heart. I was born and raised in NYC. I […]
5 shows to watch on Amazon Prime this weekend
If you want to make the most of your Amazon Prime membership, here are 5 great shows to start watching this weekend! Good Omens Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction Good Omens is a show following Crowley (a demon) and Aziraphale (an angel) who represent heaven and hell on Earth. They follow a boy who they suspect is […]
10 Apps to Stimulate Your Brain While You’re Stuck At Home
With everyone staying home due to the recent outbreak, people are on their phones more than ever. While scrolling through social media and streaming your favorite Netflix series are great ways to kill some time, it is important that we still exercise our cognitive brain functions on a daily basis. Here are ten educational apps […]
Online Fitness Classes To Keep You Active At Home
Staying at home doesn’t mean you can’t be active! Try these at-home workouts in a live class or at your own time. HipFit Dance Fitness https://www.instagram.com/p/B-UkEapje5_/ HipFit Dance Fitness with Laura is currently offering classes via Zoom! You can join a class livestream for $10 via Venmo, or you can purchase a 5-pack of classes […]
3 ways to enhance your morning routine at home
Now that we’re spending more time than ever in our homes, our morning routines have been a little altered. You may be starting your days later than usual or simply looking for something to do day in and day out. Whatever challenges you’re facing, starting your day off right is essential to being productive while […]
15 tweets to entertain you while we’re all stuck at home
The Internet is thriving while most of us are home with time on our hands and nowhere to go. Laugh with us! 1. Outside who? We don’t know her. I remember my mama used say “outside ain’t going nowhere” now look at outside? Gone. — Ca$hly Banks (@TypicalLowLife) March 26, 2020 2. Email greetings haven’t […]
6 ways to prioritize self-care
Amy Rutledge is a certified Meditation Instructor from the Nalanda Institute of Contemplative Sciences in NYC. She teaches in the corporate setting at various companies, virtual group classes, private 1:1 virtual sessions, children’s meditation, and In-person classes and workshops. She teaches a variety of meditation types including Mindfulness, Loving-kindness, Creative Visualization, Sound Meditation using Tibetan […]
Doña Lila: Her Secrets to Living a Long, Happy Life
Jersey City is a fast-paced place. Any person that is even remotely familiar with this place will agree that the all day and all night, Jersey City people are going full speed. High-rise buildings pop up everywhere within weeks, police cars are always zooming up and down the streets with their sirens wailing and there’s […]
10 things to do during a period of social distancing
If you’re looking for ways to keep yourself occupied, here are just a few things you can do while you spend more time at home! Take care of yourself There are a lot of news updates coming in and it can be overwhelming. Take breaks from social media so you don’t get sucked into the […]
Fitpea Presents- Easy at Home Quarantine workout
We are all going to be working from home/staying home with our kids while we ride out what’s going on with the Corona virus. It’s so important for all of us to stay safe during this time. It’s also important to try and get some movement in as we stay away from gyms and people. […]
Places to work remotely in Jersey City
While many jobs shift into a work-from-home system, there is the possibility that some people may not feel their most productive at home. If you want to switch it up and work outside of your home, here are some of our favorite places to sit down and work remotely. Starbucks Of course Starbucks is on […]
5 activities for adults in New York City
If you’re looking for something new to do with just you and your friends, why not check out these fun spots in NYC? The Wrecking Club @ Break Bar 458 9th Ave https://www.instagram.com/p/BxtRS8tg0o4/ Grab a couple of friends and smash a bunch of items in the Break Bar’s Wrecking Club. You can schedule time in […]
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