A few months ago, while visiting the Brunswick Center, I got a peek into the Brunswick school. A new preschool for children starting from the age of 6 months old to kindergarteners. My first reaction when I saw the space was “wow”… no joke, as a mom of a toddler I’ve visited MANY pre-schools in […]
ChicpeaJC’s Health Challenge Week 2
Last week I kicked off my 60 day health challenge with coach Kristin from IronPlate Studios! Kristin and I came up with a plan for the week, she made me schedule appointments with myself to workout and I stuck to them! Workouts Completed: Two Krank System Workouts Jivamukti Class: Kristin dragged me to try out […]
JCITY Realty
Natalie Miniard and I first met over the winter while I was vending for Damaged Wear at Jersey City Project Market. Natalie and I ended up talking for over an hour about Jersey City; her love for our fine city was so apparent back then! I remember Natalie telling me how she has been living […]
60 Day ChicpeaJC Health Challenge
Before starting ChicpeaJC, I was the poster child of health. Working out 5 times a week, eating an extremely healthy diet (I was a vegetarian for a year) sleeping 8-10 hours a night, drinking a ton of water… you get the point. When I started blogging my healthy habits went right out the door. I […]
Seraphim Vape Shop
Vaping is becoming a very popular past time amongst today’s folks. I’ve still yet to try my hand at it, but the flavors do often sound very appealing. On Saturday, Seraphim celebrated being close to their grand opening on August 1st with a soft opening. Garnished with plenty of vape, a live DJ, and a barbecue, […]
The Hair Room JC Keratin Treatment
I have very thick hair, I call it my “Jew Fro” and if there is any humidity in the air it gets all puffy and unmanageable . I even saw on some message board someone calling my bangs puffy?!? Anyway, one day I had around 2 interviews, a photo shoot and an event and found […]
The Jersey City Map
Michael Billy and Jarl are all over Jersey City….literally and figuratively they are on the JC “map”. They are co-founders of the JCITFF, Founders of Humanity Pride Productions and now recent owners of Discovery Map Hudson NJ. Which “Are colorful, hand-drawn maps of resort towns and cities, free to area visitors…advertising Restaurants, Accommodations, Retail Stores, […]
Let Us Prosper Jersey City
There are a few street wear brands coming out of our fine city that are putting Jersey City on the map in the fashion world; Faded Royalty, MBS, Chilltown Collective, Modest Mind (there are more I am for sure forgetting) and the newest in the game, Let Us Prosper. It makes me so proud to […]
Morlees
As everyone knows, much of Jersey City is changing tremendously. There are new businesses opening all over town, especially in the downtown area. My favorite thing to write about, however, are local businesses that have been around for years; businesses that have invested in and have been a part of the community for longer than […]
Charles & Co
I’ve known about SILVERMAN ever since I started my blogging career. SILVERMAN are not just developers, they are a huge part of the Jersey City community, always planning fun events, working and helping local businesses, non-profit organizations, schools… basically everyone. I always see Paul walking around, shaking people’s hands and saying hello. They are good people doing great things […]
The European Wax Center Jersey City
Waxing, we all do it but no one really talks about it. It’s one of those things that people are embarrassed to admit that they do, well here I am, my name is Lynn and I wax religiously… So there! #noshame #nohair I’ve been going to The European wax center for almost 3 years now […]
The Brunswick Center- A Place of Wellness and Education
Brunswickcenter.com I first checked out the Brunswick Center when I went for my butt-whooping training session at IronPlate Studios with lady boss Kristin. She gave me a quick tour of the center which I never really heard of prior to this visit. The Brunswick Center is a place dedicated to Wellness and Health and there […]
Ali Peters- Jersey City Fashion Stylist
As some of you may know by now, fashion is a huge part of my life. So when Ali, a local fashionista and stylist approached me to work together, I was apprehensive at first. My reaction was “I don’t need a stylist, I am a stylist!”. Since Ali is one of the most stylish people […]
IronPlate Jersey City
Bikini season is upon us… Since I started ChicpeaJC I gained a nice 10Lbs from all the food spots I’ve been checking out, weeks ago I told myself I would kick it into high gear and get myself ready for the summer… then I woke up and it was already mid May!! IronPlate to the […]
Magnets.com
Jersey City’s finest street artists, local businesses and over 50,000 clients go to the Magnets.com people to hook them up for all their printing needs. They are quick, efficient and pride themselves on customer service. Not only that, but they are a local business conveniently situated in the Bergen/Lafayette area. I wanted to get a […]
Audio Doctor
Many years ago, when I was a kid living in Montreal, my parents owned an electronic store. I remember every day after school, I would come to the store and play with all the gadgets. I’d listen to music, tinker with the various speakers and amplifiers, and even close myself up in the theatre room […]
Balance Salon
Balance Salon is not just a hair salon, it’s a community center, a congregation…a spaceship. There is nothing like this place in Jersey City or anywhere else. Writing about Balance is like writing about the Mayor or the JC Pimp. It’s the holy grail of all ChicpeaJC blog posts and I’ve been waiting for a […]
ProsToYou Tennis
When I was a kid I always wanted to play tennis, but was too intimidated to try it. I thought it was a sport for those popular rich kids I went to high school with. When I worked at a Club Med in my 20s (an all inclusive resort) the tennis pro gave me a […]
Virile Barbershop Pt 2
There is no secret that I am a huge fan of the Virile Barber & Shop on Jersey Ave. Ever since my week long theme week, I’ve been itching for an excuse to go back there and hang out. Since then I’ve become good friends with “Stylish Peep” Andre who is now running the JC […]
Yoga in the Heights
I heard about Yoga in the Heights over the summer when they were having classes at the Riverview Farmers Market. The idea of doing a class outside in a park with the most incredible view sounded amazing to me… I was not able to try it out so when Stephanie and Bridget invited me to […]
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