Blanket Fort Files

We've got a throwback for you today. This week, our theme is nostalgic website games. Join us for a blast from the past as we discuss two of our favorites from the late 90s and early 2000s. Joy shares the complex worlds of Runescape before Larisa breaks down the beloved Neopets. Did you play any of these games growing up?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!

Happy Mother's Day! To celebrate the upcoming holiday, we have two cozy case files on some of our favorite movie moms. Larisa goes first to share about Tess Coleman played by Jamie Lee Harris in Freaky Friday. Then Joy discusses Helen Harris played by Kate Hudson in Raising Helen. We sure would love a hug from these cozy moms! 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!

It's our anniversary episode! We are so excited to be celebrating one year of comfy and cozy in the blanket fort!!! This year has been so special, and we want to thank you for being part of this adventure. In today's episode, we reflect on our first year of the podcast, exchange case files, hear from you, the cozy detectives, and put our case files head-to-head in a cozy bracket! We hope you grab something to toast to one year of Blanket Fort Files and we can't wait for you to join us for season 2 for even more coziness!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 are diving deep into two cozy stories from the early 1900s. Larisa goes first with the 1985 TV miniseries Anne of Green Gables starring Megan Follows. Then Joy delights with The 1993 movie adaptation of The Secret Garden. These cozy movies are perfect for spring. 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!

Today is Jane Austen day in the blanket fort. We're discussing two of our favorite movies based on her novels. Joy is first with the 2005 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice and we swoon over Mr. Darcy's hand flex. Then Larisa shares some behind the scenes tidbits on the 1995 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility. Take a turn about the room as you listen to this delightful episode. 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've got a couple of new recent cozies to talk about today. This time, spring is in the air! Larisa is up first, and she's talking about the album Proof of Life by indie singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun. Then Joy shares about her latest sewing project (and all her ups and downs with it). Be sure to check out our Instagram where we're asking for cozy detective input for our upcoming one year in the blanket fort! 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!

In today's episode, Larisa and Joy are exploring the worlds of these culinary icons Ina Garten and Martha Stewart. From their early lives, to the 90s, to marriages to their rise to fame, we dive into what makes these chefs legends. Do you have a favorite Martha or Ina memory?

Today we're discussing two of our favorite cozy adventure movies. Larisa first takes us through the kingdom of Lamia as she regales the story of Ella Enchanted starring Anne Hathaway. Then we set sail as Joy recounts the first Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Kiera Knightly. It's time for the coziest adventure!  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!

It's the first day of spring! We are closing out our year of how to have a cozy season with a fun episode today. Like our other cozy seasonal episodes, we're sharing our ten tips on how to bring a little more comfort to your spring. Florals for spring? Groundbreaking!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!

Today we're discussing the legendary Dame Julie Andrews! We're so excited to talk about the queen who has captured our hearts. Larisa's case file this week is the 2007 family-friended Enchanted where Julie Andrews delights as the narrator. Then Joy shares one of her favorite films of all time, The Sound of Music. 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 are still on our nostalgic kick. This week in the blanket fort, we're discussing some of our favorite DIY shows as kids. Joy is up first with sweet Viv and Tony from Out of the Box. Then Larisa shares the fun segments on Zoom. Join us for this blast from the past!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!

Let's go to the mall! We're excited to be back in the blanket fort today talking about two iconic 90s mall stores. Larisa is up first this week talking about Delia's and the famous catalog that set them apart. Then Joy shares all about Limited Too and how they went from a “mommy and me” brand to a beloved pre-teen store. We'll meet you at the food court before we go shopping!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!

Happy Galentine's Day! To celebrate, we're counting down our top 5 TV Female Friendships. We each share our favorite gal pals from the silver screen. Join us in the blanket fort to see if your faves made the list. We'd love to celebrate this day of friendship and love with you! 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 hear there's a big game this weekend? Sorry, but we won't be watching it! Instead, we're cueing up two cozy football movies. Larisa is up first this week and discusses the 2024 teen rom com that captured millennial hearts everywhere, A Cinderella Story, starring Lizzie McGuire and Chad Michael Murray. Then Joy is up with a captivating film, featuring one of the greatest actors of our time, Denzel Washington. Remember the Titans is sure to tug on your heartstrings! So whether you're avoiding the Super Bowl too, or listening to us during the commercials, we're glad to have you in the blanket fort!  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 diving into something we recently found cozy this winter. Grab an extra blanket and get cozy as Joy talks about co-op board games. Then Larisa shares a cozy winter book: The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter. We hope these cozies help to keep away your winter blues.  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 on a cozy case this week as we delve into the world of Meryl Streep's iconic films. In this episode, we're investigating the stylish streets of The Devil Wears Prada and navigating the complexities of relationships in It's Complicated. Grab a cup of tea, get comfortable, and become a Cozy Detective with us as we unravel the threads of these two beloved movies

Our theme this week is extra cozy; we're talking about our favorite bears. Joy starts us off with an adventure through the Hundred Acre Woods as she discusses the fan favorite, Winnie the Pooh. Then Larisa regales the story of Paddington, a beloved British classic. We're excited to have these two furry friends join us in the blanket fort! 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 are hunkering down in the blanket fort to discuss two of our favorite cozy winter films to help chase away the winter blues. Larisa discusses all about Greta Gerwig's 2019 adaptation of Little Women. Then Joy takes us on a trip to the magical land of Narnia. We've got extra blankets for you for this one! 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!

Happy New Year from the blanket fort! Joy and Larisa are excited to welcome in 2025 in the coziest way possible. This week, we have two cozy ways of life to incorporate into the new year. Joy starts us off with the Swedish practice of Fika. Then Larisa goes through a deep dive of the Danish concept of Hygge. We wish comfort for your 2025. Thank you for being in the blanket fort with us.  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!

Happy Boxing Day! 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 are almost to the official start of winter, so we're sharing our ten tips on how to make your winter extra cozy. We know this time of year can be tough with short days and cold weather, so our goal is to give you some ideas on finding merriment after the holiday season ends. Grab some extra blankets for this one, and we'll see you in the blanket fort! 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!

It's our favorite time of year, cozy Christmas! This week, we're discussing two of our favorite cozy nostalgic Christmas movies. Larisa shares the spunky and charismatic Eloise who lives in the penthouse suite in the Plaza, starring the queen herself, Dame Julie Andrews. Then Joy regales the lovely tale of the classic, White Christmas with some of old Hollywood's Elite: Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye, and Vera-Ellen. It's sure to be a cozy Christmas with these two films.  You can also watch our podcast on YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram. Email us your 2% cozier to blanketfortfiles@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort and please send us your favorite cozy activities to do in your town for an upcoming travel-themed episode!

It's officially The Holiday season! Larisa and Joy are excited to finally get to discuss one of their favorite movies, The Holiday! Grab yourself a little Christmas fettuccine while we discuss Amanda, Iris, Miles, and Graham. This is the movie with the blanket fort to end all blanket forts after all! We also have some tips on how to have a cozy Christmas season. Happy holidays from the Blanket Fort! You can also watch our podcast on YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram. Email us your 2% cozier to blanketfortfiles@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort and please send us your favorite cozy activities to do in your town for an upcoming travel-themed episode!

Come along with us on a cozy trip! That's right, we're leaving the blanket fort today! Joy and Larisa share some of their cozy travel tips then they discuss cozy things to do in their home cities of Denver and Dallas. Our cozy detectives sent in suggestions of what to do in their hometowns. Join us as we venture from California to Virginia and across the pond to London and beyond! You can also watch our podcast on YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram. Email us your 2% cozier to blanketfortfiles@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort and please send us your favorite cozy activities to do in your town for an upcoming travel-themed episode!

The one where they talk about Friends inside the blanket fort. That's right, we're discussing this beloved TV show this week. We're both counting down our top 5 favorite episodes. From Thanksgiving to New Year's to proposals and babies, we love the big milestone moments. Did we share your favorite?   You can also watch our podcast on YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram. Email us your 2% cozier to blanketfortfiles@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort and please send us your favorite cozy activities to do in your town for an upcoming travel-themed episode!

This week, we are talking about America's Sweetheart, Sandra Bullock! Joy and Larisa discuss two of their favorite movies by the talented actress. Larisa starts us off with an early 2000s hit, Miss Congeniality. She's beauty and she's grace, she's Miss United States! Then Joy brings us into the holiday season with a beloved 90s romcom, While You Were Sleeping! Join us in the blanket fort for a nostalgic movie night!You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram.Email us your 2% cozier to blanketfortfiles@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort and please send us your favorite cozy activities to do in your town for an upcoming travel-themed episode!

Happy cozy PBS week! Our case files this week are some of our favorite childhood PBS Show. Joy is up first with a classic, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood! Then Larisa shares all about another childhood favorite, Arthur! You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram. Email us your 2% cozier to blanketfortfiles@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort and please send us your favorite cozy activities to do in your town for an upcoming travel-themed episode!

Happy cozy Halloween! We kick off our not-so-spooky episode by sharing some of our favorite cozy Halloween memories. Our case files this week are some of our favorite Halloween TV specials. Larisa is up first with a classic, It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Then Joy shares all about the whimsical world of Cartoon Network's Over the Garden Wall. No monsters or goblins in the blanket fort today! You can also watch our podcast on YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram. Email us your 2% cozier to blanketfortfiles@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort and please send us your favorite cozy activities to do in your town for an upcoming travel-themed episode!

This week in the blanket fort, Joy and Larisa discuss their favorite comfort rewatch movies that aren't technically Halloween movies, but could definitely count based on vibes alone. Joy starts us off with tales of adventures in Egypt. Then Larisa regales the story of a young orphan adopted by an evil family. That's right we're talking about The Mummy and Matilda!  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!

Cozy autumn books are on the docket today! Joy and Larisa share the magical worlds of two of their favorite fall books. Larisa first brings us to the medieval town, Thune, where we meet Viv, an orc who wants to open a coffee shop in Travis Baldree's Legends and Lattes. Then Joy regales the adventures of Bilbo Baggins in J.R.R Tolkien's The Hobbit. Join us in the Blanket Fort to hear about these cozy fantasies.  You can also watch our podcast on YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram. Email us your 2% cozier to blanketfortfiles@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in the blanket fort and please send us your favorite cozy activities to do in your town for an upcoming travel-themed episode

This week we're talking about our favorite cozy spies in the blanket fort. Joy and Larisa both have very nostalgic spy case files for a fun blast from the past! Joy starts us off with the Carmen Sandiego franchise, going in-depth on the TV game show. Then Larisa shares the Nickelodeon movie, Harriett the Spy starring Michelle Trachtenberg and Rosie O'Donnell. Be sure to grab your magnifying glass for this one! 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 are joined in the blanket fort by our very first guest, Valerie Campbell! Valerie worked on the original series of Gilmore Girls as the key set costumer and on the Netflix revival A Year in the Life as the costume supervisor. She shares some special cozy moments while working on the set of Gilmore Girls. We also chat about delicious ice cream and fan fest fun. We are so excited to have Valerie joining us today.  Follow Valerie on Instagram and Tiktok at @valeriescateyescream and you can order her ice cream cookbook and other merch at valeriescateyescream.com 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!

Joy and Larisa are back with new cozy case files about something autumnal they recently found cozy. Joy starts us off with a how to guide on dopamine menus to help bring some coziness to your brain. Then Larisa shares about the Hallmark made for TV movie, the Good Witch. We're glad to be back in the autumn blanket fort with you! 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!

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!

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!

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!

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blanketfortfiles/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blanketfortfiles/message

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blanketfortfiles/message

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blanketfortfiles/message

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blanketfortfiles/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blanketfortfiles/message