My recipe for a cozy night in. Whether you want to lounge, have a quiet night in or hang with your friends. These are the tools I’d use to mellow out and enjoy a night at home.
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The set up
The activities
What you need
The set up
Add the twinkle lights, turn off the electronics, light some candles and let yourself melt into the night.
With or without ice cream. Best cookie recipe!
BEST Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (with VIDEO) - Scientifically Sweet
Get yourself a cute mug that matches your vibe and cuddle in bed or on the couch.
Vida Icon Stoneware Mug
My go to fall pajamas. Comfy, soft and cute!
AUTOMET Women's 2-Piece Comfy Lounge Set
I’m a lounge wear fiend, I love this one. Lowkey wear it anywhere, at home or going out!
ANRABESS Women 2 Piece Oversized Sweatsuit
This isn’t a bath and body works candle, it won’t envelope the room. But I seriously love the smell. My go to scents are not floral or sweet, but this one isn’t overly musky.
P.F. Candle Co. Teakwood & Tobacco Soy Candle
The bigger the blanket, the better .. right? Well I want it thick, and to wrap me up like a burrito. Look myself a Sherpa blanket, feel cozy and bundled!
Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Blanket Queen Grey 90x90
Love the aesthetic of these glass cups.
Oversized Clear Glass Mug
My fall go to drink!
Homemade Hot Apple Cider Recipe
Cozy night in starts with cozy feet. These are my favorite to wear on those fall days.
UGG® Scuffette II Slipper (Women)
The activities
Do what you like! Never doubt the magic of a nice warm bath, or put in effort and make your home an escape. If you miss the tropical holiday, find a way to recreate that drink, or feeling to take you back!
Pick your movie and create a little movie themed dinner menu to serve as you watch. Cute for kids or date night, or a treat yourself kind of night! There’s plenty of variations you could do!
From Hocus Pocus to Hamilton, These 17 Movie-Themed Dinner Menus Sound Perfectly Delicious
I love myself a little project. This or a knitting project can be therapeutic and low cost, also a great activity when you just want to unwind and avoid the screen.
How to Make a Chunky Hand-Knit Blanket »
Made fridge magnets with my girl friends and we had so much fun. We used colored clay from Michael’s and spent our evening making random characters and items!
15 Quick and Easy DIY Resin Magnets
My go to bath scent
Dr Teal's Epsom Salt Magnesium Soak Lavender
I love a puzzle night. Maybe not relaxing for all, I definitely have to be in a particular mood to puzzle. I loved this brand, it felt sturdy and didn’t peel or rip as we put it together. We also framed it at the end and have them on display!
Turani 1000 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults
I like a brain challenge. This one is fun to do and plenty of pages to get through. I also take it on trips to avoid my phone!
Ultimate Hard Word Search Challenge Book
I’ve had these for years (6 to be exact) and they still got plenty of juice. Great for the doodler, or when you have an itch to color. I’m no expert but it works for my needs.
STABILO Pen 68 - 30 Assorted Colors + Neon
I couldn’t pay the price of the nail salons, so I picked up doing my own gel nails. These are a great beginners set. Be mindful of adding thin layers to avoid peeling. Pretty colors, and looks professional when you get that technique down!
Beetles 20 Colors Gel Nail Polish Set
What you need
If you need recs for the activities, these are what I’ve used and would recommend
The clay we used to make our fridge magnets. Color is go on your skin, FYI!
24oz. Oven-Bake Clay by Craft Smart
Helpful tools to shape the clay
Mini Clay Tool Set by ArtMinds
Magnets for the fridge magnets! Easy to apply, go for whatever size you need.
Pro MAG® Value Pack Button Magnets, .5
Make that jumbo blanket by hand, my go to is Bernat. The fabric holds up, which is important to me. Go as thick as you want.
Bernat® Blanket Big™ Yarn
I didn’t want to overspend on the UV light (for gel nails), and went for this one. The reviews are right, it works and I’ve had it for a few years now and it works just as good.
SUNUV UV LED Nail Lamp Gel Light UV Dryer
I love to throw a hair mask on and binge my movies on a weekend night. Love this one for dry hair!