Blanket Fort Files

Cinnamon and spice up your fall! The official start of fall is just around the corner, and Larisa and Joy have 10 tips to make your fall season even cozier. Even though it’s been autumn in the blanket fort for much longer, we’re excited for the true start of cozy season! Grab your pumpkin coffee or chai latte and settle in for a comfy time as we chat all things cozy fall!  You can also watch our podcast on YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram. Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to blanketfortfiles@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

You wonder. You turn on your computer. You wait impatiently as it connects. You go online, and your breath catches in your chest until you hear five little words: “welcome to Blanket Fort Files.” We are talking about Meg Ryan today. Join us as we talk about two of our favorite cozy fall movies with Sally Albright and Kathleen Kelly.  You can also watch our podcast on YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram. Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to blanketfortfiles@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

Join us in the whimsical world of Studio Ghibli. This week in the blanket fort, Joy and Larisa are talking about the legendary Hayao Miyazaki and our favorite films of the beloved animator. Larisa shares of the coastal town and cozy bakery in Kiki’s Delivery Service, then Joy delights on the childlike wonder of My Neighbor Totoro. Hop on your broomstick or catch a ride on Catbus as we travel through the beautiful scenery of Studio Ghibli.  You can also watch our podcast on YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram. Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to blanketfortfiles@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort!

We’re talking about the queen of cozy rom-coms in the blanket fort this week, Nora Ephron! Snuggle up and listen to us talk about these feel good films. Joy is up first, taking us between Seattle and New York. Then Larisa guides us between New York and Paris during two different timelines.  You can also watch our podcast on YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram.

We’re headed back to school inside the blanket fort this week! Our case files for today’s episode are both school-themed. Larisa is talking about a cozy YA graphic novel set at a magical boarding school and Joy does a deep dive on the Scholastic Book Fair! Then we both share our cozy back to school tips that you can use for work or as you transition from fall to summer.  You can also watch our podcast on YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram.

We’re back talking about Gilmore Girls! This is part 2 of Joy and Larisa talking about the show that brought them together. We discuss seasons 4-7: sharing our overall thoughts, our favorite episodes, and our least favorite episodes. We’re excited to finally chat Lorelai and Rory inside the blanket fort! Welcome to the start of cozy autumn. It’s Gilmore Girls season! You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠ ⁠Follow us on Instagram.

We’re finally talking about Gilmore Girls! Joy and Larisa are talking about the show that brought them together. We discuss the first three seasons: sharing our overall thoughts, our favorite episodes, and our least favorite episodes. We’re excited to finally chat Lorelai and Rory inside the blanket fort! Welcome to the start of cozy autumn. It’s Gilmore Girls season! You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠ ⁠Follow us on Instagram.

We’re getting meta today! Larisa and Joy are talking about our favorite cozy detectives. Join us inside the blanket fort where Joy is sharing about the Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley, and Larisa is talking about the Nancy Drew computer games. We’re so excited for our cozy case files to be about case files this week! You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠ ⁠Follow us on Instagram.

Travel with us to the land of pears, Genovia! We’re discussing all things Princess Diaries in this episode. We break down the book series by Meg Cabbot and the movies starring Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews, directed by Gary Marshall. We compare the books and movies to see how similar they are. Join us in the blanket fort as we channel our inner Princess Amelia Mignonette Thermopolis Renaldi! To avoid book spoilers skip: 29:58-31:38 and 59:58-61:23 You can also watch our podcast on YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram.

It’s movie night in the blanket fort! This week, we are counting down our top 5 Disney Channel Original Movies. Grab a bowl of popcorn and join us on this nostalgic journey. Are you an East High Wildcat or a Marshall Middle School Dancer? Let us know your favorites and get ready to relive the magic with us! You can also watch our podcast on YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram.

In today’s episode, Larisa and Joy discuss something summery they recently found cozy. We are fully embracing cozy summer and invite you to join us in the blanket fort! First up, Larisa talks about a cozy sci-fi book by Becky Chambers that beautifully describes summer greenery. Then Joy shares her recent summer clay craft! Sit back, relax, and enjoy what we’re currently enjoying this summer.  You can also watch our podcast on YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram.

Join Larisa and Joy as they dive into the glitz and glamor of Hollywood through summer musicals from two eras. We'll start with the classic "Singin' in the Rain," exploring a behind-the-scenes look at the transition from silent films to talkies. Then, we'll fast forward to "La La Land," a modern homage that captures the dreams and heartaches of aspiring artists while paying tribute to classic Hollywood. Celebrate the magic, music, and storytelling of these golden era inspired films. Spoilers for La La Land happen between 47:18 and 49:48 You can also watch our podcast on YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram.

In today’s episode, Joy and Larisa flip through their favorite nostalgic magazines. Join us as we turn the page back to the early 2000s with Joy’s case file and see who was on the cover of Teen Vogue, Seventeen, and Elle Girl. Larisa’s case file explores her childhood favorite, American Girl Magazine. Travel down memory lane as we discuss the glossy pages of our youth.  You can also watch our podcast on YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram.

We are officially kicking off cozy summer! Larisa and Joy have 10 tips for you to have the coziest summer this year. Grab your sunnies and sandals and join us in the blanket fort as we share our advice on how to beat the summer heat in the coziest way possible. Let us know what comfy plans you have this summer! You can also watch our podcast on YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram. From this episode:  Larisa’s Summery Stars Hollow Playlist The Eating Gilmore Summer Collection

In a special Father’s Day episode, Joy and Larisa count down their top 5 pop culture 90s. We break down why we love these dads and what qualities make them amazing fathers. So light up your grill and put on your New Balance sneakers to see if Sleepless in Seattle, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, or Boy Meets World make the list! Be sure to follow us on Instagram and you can also check us out on YouTube now with a video podcast!

Join Joy and Larisa inside the blanket as they discuss two of their favorite cozy video games. Travel to a cozy island with Larisa as she shares her case file on Animal Crossing New Horizons. Then explore a similar but different cozy island with Joy in her cozy case file, Coral Island. Let us know which of these games you have played before!  Be sure to follow us on Instagram and you can also check us out on YouTube now with a video podcast! Next week’s episode will be our top 5 Favorite 90s dads!

Join Joy and Larisa inside the blanket as they discuss their favorite cozy time travel movies. Venture along the English seaside with Larisa as she shares her case file on About Time (2013). Then explore the 20th century with Joy in her cozy case file, Age of Adaline (2015). This week’s episode will be the coziest time travel you’ll ever experience!  Be sure to follow us on Instagram and you can also check us out on YouTube. Next week’s episode will be our first video podcast!

This week, Larisa and Joy are hopping across the pond to talk about our favorite cozy British hobby TV shows. Join us as we take you into the picturesque countryside for what is sure to be a jolly time. Joy shares why she loves The Repair Shop so much and Larisa dives deep into The Great British Bake Off. Pour yourself a hot cup of tea, sit back, relax, and enjoy the cozy British vibes. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and you can also check us out on YouTube.

In this special Mother’s Day episode, Larisa and Joy count down our top 5 pop culture 90s moms. From bold lips, to curled bangs, to denim jackets, we talk about some of the most iconic moms from the 90s. We share why they are our favorite moms and what qualities have stood the test of time. See if Boy Meets World, Home Improvement, or Sister, Sister make the list! Be sure to follow us on Instagram and you can also check us out on YouTube.

In this episode, Larisa and Joy discuss the coziness of Nancy Meyers movies. From the grand kitchens to the soft and tender writing, we break down why we love her films. Our cozy case files this week are our favorite movies by this incredibly talented film writer and director.  Joy talks about Father of the Bride 1 and 2. Steve Martin and Diane Keaton play the quirky parents of newly engaged Annie Banks. Larisa discusses The Parent Trap with Lindsay Lohan playing twins who swap places to meet their parents.  Our podcast is also available on Youtube! Follow us on Instagram!