Things Are About To Get Reeeeeeal Cozy
I love fall. The cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice, falling leaves, mugs of warm cocoa or spiced tea, and snuggly blankets. Here's a collection of some of my favorite items to maximize the autumn coziness hygge factor. [This list contains affiliate links ...
Grateful Season
One of the things I love the most about fall is the focus on gratitude and thanksgiving.
This is a great article on the link between experiencing and expressing gratitude and positive mental health. It has some good concrete ideas to develop a gratitude habit.
This is actually a printable wall art piece that I made in my Perky Bird Designs Etsy shop with the inspirational gratitude saying, “Grateful, Thankful, Blessed”--it makes a great poster or cover for a gratitude journal or digital gratitude journal o...
I love this simple gratitude jar, and you can choose the color of the vinyl between gold and copper to fit your home decor. It makes for a great family gratefulness tradition, whether during Thanksgiving season or any time of year!
Some lovely, simple journaling prompts to encourage an attitude of gratitude.
This is a beautiful guided gratitude journal. I love that it's simple, flexible, undated, and great for anyone.
A nice, compact guided gratitude journal with fun, playful prompts.
I adore this gratitude tree set! It can be personalized with your family's name, and it makes such a wonderful, meaningful tradition.
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. In my family, we keep it low-key, no-pressure, and focused on gratitude (and food). Our biggest tradition is always watching the parade and dog show and working a puzzle. I always look forward to trying out and ad...
Warm and Wonderful
I have Raynaud's, and while I love autumn, it can also usher in painful flares as cold is my biggest trigger. For me, the best treatment is staying warm and cozy, especially my extremities. Here are some of my favorite resources to maximize warmth and comfortable te...
I have this exact heating pad for my neck and shoulders. I love that it has a magnetic clasp to keep it in place, and it has excellent coverage.
I can't put words how much I love the Pranayama wrap from Athleta. I have it in multiple colors, long and short versions. It is so soft, it feels like you're wrapping yourself in a cloud. It's the perfect weight, comes with built-in thumb holes for h...
These heated foot warming bootie pads are like a mix of Uggs with a super soft heating pad.
Discovering weighted blankets has changed my life for the better. Most have weights made from little glass beads, which are great until they leak or shift around so that the weight isn't evenly dispersed. Bearaby solved those issues with these beauti...
This faux fur throw is unbelievably soft and feels luxurious every time I wrap up in it.
On my list of dog items that we have for our beloved beagador Gracie, I mention that she has an embarrassing number of beds. This is her favorite one for cozy snuggling. It really does help her with her anxiety to feel surrounded and protected.
I may not earn any fashion points wearing the Comfy, but I don't care. It's the definition of warm, comfy, cozy vibes.
Share your love for cozy season with everyone you pass with this cute sweatshirt.
These thick, soft wool socks are perfect to keep my toes warm. As someone who has Raynaud's, keeping my extremities warm is so important to keep flares at bay, and the right socks help.
Cozy season means soup season, and I love these soup bowl cozies that keep your soup warm, spills contained, and your hands from burning.
How to start the perfect, cozy fire in a fireplace
And for those who don't have a fireplace, toss this log, ahem, video onto your TV and enjoy the sights and sounds of a perfectly cozy fire.
Love this headband that keeps my ears warm without messing up my hair due to the satin lining.
Love this bright, colorful boho autumn quilt that's super soft and cozy
Hot chocolate bombs take cocoa to the next level. Yes, they're a decadent treat, but nothing hits like hot cocoa on a cold night.
Curl Up With A Good Book
For me, the fall marks the start of serious reading season. (Oh, who are we kidding? Every season is reading season for me, but I can't imagine any better way to spend a chilly evening than snuggled up with a good read.)
I love this tradition in Iceland, where people gift books to their friends and family on Christmas Eve. Everyone curls up with a good book and enjoys reading the day away. Does it get any more hygge than that?
Curl up with a good book…or decorate with a transformed one! I love book art, and this one is beautiful.
Fall Decor to Cozify Your Home
This cute wood beaded garland comes in different lengths, and it makes such a versatile and subtle splash of fall decor to a Thanksgiving table, fall front porch decor, or fall-themed mantel.
I confess. I'm a sucker for pumpkin anything, including pumpkin decor. I have them everywhere. These adorable little knit pumpkins are so fun.
How fun is this? You can even cozy up your phone with these sweet fall-themed icons to customize your iPhone or Android.
Make your home smell as cozy as it feels with a sampler 4-pack of these yummy smelling candles.
Cranberries, cinnamon, and pumpkin. It doesn't get much more autumnal than that.
I love a good wreath, and this fall-themed autumn wreath for your front door, with olives and orange berries, has a lush, modern feel to it.
I love this Stitchrovia cross stitch pattern that's like a modern fall sampler of autumn colors.
Love this fall-themed cross stitch sampler and the colors in it!
This yummy fragrance is like fall in a jar. I love Yankee Candle Co. candles. They burn cleanly and evenly and smelly heavenly.
Dealing with SADness
While I love the cozy factor of fall, it's also when I start to struggle with my yearly battle with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a form of depression. The following items are NOT professional advice, and are NOT meant to replace any medical tre...
One of the first things that I start to notice as a seasonal affective symptom in the fall is that my sleep starts to get wonky. Either I have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep. My mood also gets a little dreary. These blue light glasses (...
This small but powerful device provides buzzing bilateral stimulation, which is backed-up by studies to reduce stress and anxiety symptoms. I absolutely love mine, and I use them every day. They help promote a sense of calm and relaxation almost imme...
I may not enjoy exercise and being outside as the weather gets colder, but it's something I have to force myself to do to keep my mental health in check.
It looks like something out of Star Trek, but rTMS is a non-medication depression treatment option that has helped so many people, including me. You can find a list of providers in your area on their site to see if it's a good option for your treatme...
It's a double-edged sword that sleep issues and depression go hand-in-hand. Finding ways to get more and better sleep can be so helpful in fighting seasonal affective issues.
Fall Fun
Who doesn't love a pumpkin patch? My family and I have a few we love to visit every year, but this is a great bucket list (or just give you ideas for ones you can visit near you).
This fall foliage predictor map is so helpful if you want to plan U.S. travel around seeing beautiful autumn leaves.
Soups and Stews - The Ultimate Cozy Meal
I love a good soup, especially as the weather turns cooler and the leaves start to fall. Nothing is cozier than a big bowl of soup with a crusty bread to top it off. But (and this is a big but), I'm not a great cook, so the recipe has to be super eas...
Gimme Some Oven has some of my all-time favorite recipes. I love to top this easy and delicious roasted tomato soup with a little freshly-grated Parmesan and croutons or crusty bread.
It doesn't get easier or simpler than this yummy 5-ingredient white chicken chili. I top it with cilantro, avocado, a little squeeze of lime, and tortilla chips. Sooooo good, and I can toss it together in literally 5 minutes to simmer, especially if ...
I love the Greek lemon chicken soup from Taziki's, especially when I'm fighting off a bug. It's the perfect get better fast food. This recipe is a great dupe, and it freezes well.
Is there anything better than a big bowl of chili on a chilly night? This recipe is classic and simple, but I confess, I often just tear open a packet and toss a can of beans and browned hamburger in and call it good.
Sometimes, you wish you could take a big bowl of soup to comfort and warm a friend, but they're too far away. This amazing company offers the next best thing. Delicious soups (and other comfort foods) delivered to long-distance friends.
I love a good broccoli cheese soup, and this recipe delivers gooey rich cheddar flavor with an umami kick.
This classic beef stew is the perfect blend of savory and rich. So filling.
This creamy tortellini soup is a hit in my house. Serve it with some garlic bread, and it hits the spot.
This red beans and rice recipe is one of the closest to true Louisiana as I've found. Walk right away if your recipe calls for kidney beans (imho).
My all-time favorite soup is cioppino, a seafood stew originating in San Francisco. The legend goes that it was a communal soup that local fish vendors would toss in (or “chip in”) their excess catch at the end of the day near the docks. Hence…chip-i...
Sometimes, you're so exhausted that you wish an incredible bowl of soup would just magically appear at your home. Well, Williams-Sonoma has you covered with this trio of gourmet soups to dish out. Instant comfort food. And of course, makes a wonderfu...
Chicken noodle soup, the ultimate comfort food. Honestly, is there anything better when you're feeling under the weather?
This corn chowder hits the spot on a cold evening, and if you pre-chop the ingredients, it comes together quickly.
The blend of sweetness from the pumpkin and coconut with the savory umami of the curry makes this soup a go-to.
This taco soup recipe is so easy and always a hit. It's especially good to whip up a batch for a big group.
It doesn't get easier or simpler than this potato soup recipe, and it's one of my all-time favs. Bacon and plenty of cheese on top is a MUST.
This chicken tortilla soup recipe is yummy, and I usually make it with shredded rotisserie chicken that I've frozen, so it comes together super quickly.
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