Blanket Fort Files: A Cozy Podcast

We’re going on an adventure today, but no need to leave the blanket fort! We’re discussing two of our favorite cozy exploration movies. Joy is up first to talk about Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade. Then Larisa takes us to Washington DC with Nicolas Cage in National Treasure. Grab your torch because we’re going exploring! ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠ ⁠Follow us...

“You look like the Fourth of July!” In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into Legally Blonde and its sequel: Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde. What makes these early 00s movies still so iconic today? Who was the sweet dog playing Bruiser? Did Reese Witherspoon actually keep all the outfits she wore? We discuss these questions and more, so join us in the blanket fort! ⁠You can also watch o...

The days are long and the air is hot. That can only mean one thing, it’s time to make another cozy summer bucket list. But before we jump into summer, we say goodbye to spring by checking in to see how our spring bucket lists went. Then we share how we hope to make summer cozy with ten bucket list items each. Hopefully you find inspiration for your own cozy summer bucket list.  ⁠You can also watch...

In today’s episode, we’re doing mini case files again. We share some of our favorite places from when we were kids in the 90s. We discuss some of our favorite play places, pizza places, kids stores, and themed restaurants. From Discovery Zone to The Rainforest Cafe, we’re sure to spark a memory if you also grew up in the 90s.  ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠ ⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠...

Today we’re talking about another America’s Sweetheart. Who doesn’t love Jennifer Garner? Joy’s cozy case file is all about The Odd Life of Timothy Green, a sweet story about a couple’s struggles with infertility. Then Larisa discusses the early 2000s romcom classic, 13 Going on 30 also starring Mark Ruffalo. What is your favorite Jennifer Garner movie? ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube....

Today’s episode is all about our favorite cozy dolls. Larisa is up first talking about (no surprise) American Girl dolls. Though she never owned one, she walks us through their history. Then Joy shares all about Polly Pocket from the itty bitty ones to the bigger versions. Which is your favorite cozy doll?  ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠ ⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠ Email us your 2% co...

We’re kicking it old school in today’s episode. Joy and Larisa are sharing some of their favorite early 00s social media before Instagram and TikTok took over the internet. Joy is up first with the OG instant messenger: AIM. Then Larisa throws it back to an early blogging site, Xanga. Do you remember either of these?  ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠ ⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠ Email us...

In today’s episode, Joy and Larisa share two of their favorite cozy nanny movies. First up is Larisa and she talks us through Uptown Girls starring Brittany Murphy and Dakota Fanning. This sweet early 00s movie is full of heart (and great fashion). Then Joy shares about Nanny McPhee starring the legend Emma Thompson. This is a charming story of embracing simple magic.  ⁠You can also watch our podc...

We are kicking off season 3 in the blanket fort today with a special countdown. Joy and Larisa share their favorite fictional homes. From Kathleen Kelly’s quaint New York Brownstone to the charming jewelry box that is the March home in Little Women, you’ll find nothing but the coziest homes on our lists! What is a fictional home you’d most love to live in?  ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTu...

Can you believe it’s the end of season 2? We recap our second season of the podcast in today’s episode, sharing our favorite episodes, case files, and moments 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!

Stepping back a few decades, today, we're discussing two websites we loved and miss now! Even though they're simple games, we still have the love of them! Grab your blanket, cup of warm tea or coffee, and let's take steps back in time and discuss how fun these websites were! Let us know which your favorite were/are! ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠ ⁠Follow us on Instagram....

It’s Shopaholic versus Teenage Drama Queen in the blanket for today! Larisa talks about Isla Fisher as Rebecca Bloomwood in Confessions of a Shopaholic and the book series that inspired the movie. Then Joy shares Lindsay Lohan’s iconic role as Lola Step and her arch enemy, Clara, played by Megan Fox. Which confessions movie is your favorite?  ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠ ⁠Follow u...

Today’s episode is about two of our favorite non-Disney princesses because why should Disney have all the Princess fun? Joy is up first with the fierce Fiona from Shrek. She takes us behind the scenes on the animation techniques that were truly groundbreaking at the time. Then Larisa shares about Anastasia and poses the question if Dimitri was your first childhood crush? Join us in the blanket for...

We’re jumping into the time machine again for today’s episode. For the first time on the podcast, we’re doing mini case files! We’re each sharing some of our favorite throwbacks from the 90s with food, fashion trends, technology, and toys. From Doodle Bears to Art Stuff by Bath and Body Works, the nostalgia is in full force this episode. Let us know what some of your favorite 90s things are! ⁠You...

Today’s episode has Reese Witherspoon on the docket. We share some fun facts of America’s Sweetheart before getting into our cozy case files. Joy is up first with Sweet Home Alabama. Then Larisa shares about Just Like Heaven.  ⁠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 fea...

We’re back with our seasonal cozy bucket lists! Spring is in the air and we’re excited to make this season cozy. We each share 10 things we hope to do this spring, and maybe you’ll get some ideas for your own cozy spring bucket lists. Grab your florals and let’s make spring cozy! ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠ ⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠ Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to...

We’ve got two more cozy PBS shows as our case files today. Joy talks about Levar Burton and Reading Rainbow first, then Larisa shares about Bob Ross and The Joy of Painting. And if you missed our first PBS episode, you can catch up HERE ⁠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...

Close your eyes and picture it. You’re browsing the bookshelves at Borders. You have a coffee cup in hand. Then you’re hitting up Blockbuster and picking out a movie to watch tonight. Take us back! Today, we’re talking about two cozy stores we miss shopping at. Larisa tells us all about the bookstore, Borders. Then Joy shares the movie store of all movie stores, Blockbuster. Hop in the time machin...

Our episode today is about two of our favorite cozy sports movies. We may not be the biggest sports fans, but we love these movies. Joy shares the Keanu Reeves football hit The Replacements. Then Larisa takes us into the competitive world of gymnastics with the nostalgic teen movie, Stick It! Go team go! ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠ ⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠ Email us your 2% cozie...

Today in the blanket fort, we’re talking about two of our favorite winter musicals. While these two may not technically be very wintery, there’s snow, so it counts in our book! Larisa goes first and shares about the jukebox musical, Moulin Rouge. Then Joy discusses Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera. We’ll see you in Paris! ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠ ⁠Follow us on Instag...

We’re back this year for more of our top 5 Galentines! This time, we’re doing our favorite female friendships from early 00s movies. Join us in the blanket fort as we count down to number one and see if your favorite dynamic duo made the list.  ⁠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...

“Every generation should have their own Cinderella”- Whitney Houston. And today, we’re talking about two of our favorite Cinderella adaptations. Larisa goes first with the 1997 version staring Brandy. Then Joy shares the 2015 version with Lily James. Hold onto your glass slippers for this one and let us know which Cinderella is your favorite! ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠ ⁠Follow u...

While they may have started as enemies, they grew to be lovers. In today’s episode, we share two of our favorite enemies to lovers stories. Joy is up first with the Shakspeare retelling, Ten Things I Hate About You. Then Larisa shares all about the early 00s classic romcom, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Cozy 10s all around! To avoid spoilers about the new People We Meet on Vacation movie adaptatio...

This week in the blanket fort, we are discussing the late Diane Keaton. We share her backstory, her influence on fashion, and then we dive deep into two of our favorite movies of hers. Larisa goes first with the 80s classic Baby Boom. Then Joy regales the iconic First Wives Club.  ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠ ⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠ Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories t...

We are back with regularly weekly episodes! Today’s episode is about two of our favorite cozy musical artists. Joy is up first with a Gilmore Girls legend: Sam Phillips. Then Larisa shares about R&B and jazz icon: Sade. We hope you enjoy these musical cozy case files! ⁠You can also watch our podcast on YouTube. ⁠ ⁠Follow us on Instagram.⁠ Email us your 2% cozier or your cozy stories to ⁠ blank...