Matt and Gillian take on the challenge of improving their gift-wrapping skills and discuss the tools and techniques involved when perfecting a present's presentation. From mastering basic boxes to tackling tricky items like wine bottles and plush toys, they learn new tips and tricks to elevate their holiday wrapping game. Tea Time Mighty Leaf Organic Matcha Green Tea  Flying Bird Botanicals “Winter Cheer” flavor Gift Wrapping Tutorials  Wrapping a Book by Little Elf Wrapping a Wine...

Gillian and Matt skip the holiday stress by sinking into their couches with their favorite childhood TV movies: Merlin (1998) and Sweetwater (1999). They also lunch while they lounge, pairing their movies with frozen TV dinners. Cozy in the News Paddington Gets a Passport "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” Returns to NBC Matt's TV Dinners Gardein Ultimate Frozen Bowl: Plant-based Be’f & Broccoli Amy’s Veggie Loaf Gillian's TV Dinners Daring's Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Bowl...

Matt and Gillian unwrap their sixth annual cozy gift guide! Corrie from Claus Central (@ClausCentral) joins to share how creating Christmas decor brings her cheer and flags a few of the coziest gift items from her store. Check out Corrie's Claus Central Christmas Shop and use the code ALLCOZY to get 20% off on all pennants through December 2024! Looking for year-round decor? Check out Corrie's other shop, The Bohemian Lark.  Claus Central Christmas Shop Picks Best Sellers Red Sky Winter...

Shannon Carlin (@new_girl_friday), author of Witches Run Amok: The Oral History of Disney's Hocus Pocus, lands her broom at All Things Cozy's cottage to treat us to her favorite pieces of Hocus Pocus trivia and experiences interviewing the cast and crew of the Halloween classic. Matt and Gillian also indulge their inner-creepy-child by revisiting Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and In a Dark, Dark Room. What's Making Us Feel Spooky This Week Hallmark Channel Halloween...

Gillian and Matt sip from steins at Oktoberfest in Big Bear Lake, California. They learn about the history of Oktoberfest and experience the coziness that can be found from a soft pretzel, juicy brat, and cool beer. Prost! Tea Time Trader Joe’s “Pumpkin Spice Rooibos Herbal Blend” Pinky Up Tea’s “Butterfly Boba” Candle Review Beer by Four Points Trading Co. Want to raise a glass to All Things Cozy? Support our show by joining our Patreon and following All Things Cozy on Facebook...

Matt and Gillian enlist the help of a color analysis expert to discover their true hue and spill the secrets of seasonal color trends. Cozy in the News Celebrity Saves a Life Kind Words 2 Candle Review Red Currant by Votivo Want to paint with all the cozy colors of the rainbow? Check out our Patreon and follow All Things Cozy on Facebook and Instagram!

To celebrate Gillian's birthday we're baking up cozy party ideas, sprinkling in cozy traditions, and lighting the candles on heartfelt birthday memories. Tea Time Yogi’s “Elderberry Lemon Balm Immune & Stress” The Republic of Tea’s Cuppa Cake series “Caramel Vanilla” Candle Review Warner Bros. Gilmore Girls “Stars Hollow” and “Luke’s” Craving more coziness? Check out our Patreon and follow All Things Cozy on Facebook and Instagram!

In the snack showdown of the century, Gillian and Matt compare carts from Aldi and Trader Joe's to determine which budget grocery store is the coziest of all. After putting away their groceries, they create an autumn ambiance in the kitchen with fall decor. Cozy in the News Coziness at the Olympics  Craig Conover’s “The Cozy Morning Chat” Gillian's Aldi Haul-di Meal: Reggano Chipotle Pasta Salad Kit  Dessert: Sundae Shoppe’s Mini Fruit Coated Bars  Snack: Raisin, Rosemary, Pumpkin...

Matt and Gillian take a totally tubular trip back to the nineties to reminsce about their favorite fall memories, songs, movies, and fashion of a decade that was da bomb. Tea Time  “English Breakfast Black Tea” by Rituals /“Hot Cinnamon Sunset” by Harney & Sons Favorite '90s Fall Songs The Smashing Pumpkins: “Thirty-Three” Alanis Morissette: “One Hand in My Pocket” Yo La Tengo: “Autumn Sweater” The Magnetic Fields: “The Dreaming Moon” Favorite '90s Fall Movies October Sky (1999)...

Before sailing off to their summer hiatus, Gillian and Matt share a heartfelt ode to fall, the season of cozy sweaters, vibrant leaves, and pumpkin spice everything. Cozy in the News Cat in a Box  Watching Sports Improves Health Autumn Activites Oktoberfest in Big Bear Lake Scarecrow Weekend in St. Charles, Illinois Fall Fragrances Matt: Yankee Candle Spiced Pumpkin & Evening Riverwalk Gillian: Enchanted Pumpkin Wine Candle Review Idyllwild Inn Candle - Black Coral, Moss,...

Matt and Gillian journey into the woods to explore the timeless allure of fairy tales. From first cozy experiences with the genre to later learnings of the dark corners of the Brothers Grimm, this episode covers the comforting magic of fairy tale storytelling. Cozy in the News Mr. Trash Wheel  Nature Megaphone Candle Review  Tree Nymph Palace from Mythologie Candles Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Gillian and Matt dish out their breakfast favorites and share egg-ceptional recipes in this toast to the coziest meal of the day. Cozy in the News  Eclipse Reunion  Frog Club Breakfast Recipes Egg Boats by Brunch with Babs  Dessert-like Overnight Oats by Lemons and Zest Breadcrumb Fried Eggs by Milk Street  Candle Review Lazy Breakfast by Starks Candle Company Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Renowned astrologer Susan Miller (@astrologyzone) guides Matt and Gillian through a galaxy of insights, offering a peek into what the stars hold for us in 2024. Visit Susan's website, astrologyzone.com for daily horoscopes, check out her app Moonlight Phases, and her latest book: The Year Ahead in 2024.  What's Making Us Feel Cozy This Week The Red Lion Inn The Tiny Chef Show Candle Review Brookman Candle & Co. Caramelized Pear  Interested in supporting All Things Cozy and...

After taking a workshop by Jason Wise (@jasonjourneyman), Gillian and Matt learn the fundamentals of foraging to safely turn non-native plants into ingredients for a wild salad. Cozy in the News March Meowness Turtwig Fossil  Candle Review The Candle in Forage Moon by East Fork Support All Things Cozy by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Matt and Gillian crack open the best deals on cozy Easter decor, sweets, gifts, threads, and more so you can fill your basket with savings and springtime cheer in 2024. Happy Easter! Cozy in the News Charlcombe Toad Rescue Alex the Great Matt's Easter Shopping Picks Delightful Decorations: Moss Flocked Bunnies Best Basket: Bunny Ears Woven Easter Gift Basket Springtime Sweets: Fannie May Foil Bunnies Easter Ensembles: Chocolate Bunny Tie Bar & Easter Basket Stripe Men’s Tie  ...

Gillian and Matt wrap up the month of love with a Valentine to some of their favorite romance films. Their celluloid sweethearts include Love & Jane from Hallmark Channel's “Loveuary” lineup and personal selections that were formative for them (Good Bye Lenin! and In the Mood for Love). Cozy in the News The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore Saving the Pajama Day Soothing Sounds “Don’t Forget Me” by Maggie Rogers “Prove it to You” by Brittany Howard Candle Review SugarBoo & Co’s...

Matt and Gillian sprinkle cozy tips for "dating yourself" from indulgent treat walks to tender moments of self-care, including those much-needed medical checkups. Happy Valentine's Day from All Things Cozy!  Cozy in the News Reba Returns to Sitcom TV  Scotland’s Oldest Tartan  House of Edgar Bruce Fummey's Scotland History Tours Gillian's Tips to Treat Yourself on Valentine's Day Cook a genuine, real meal (not a girl dinner) Do an activity you normally do with friends and try it...

Gillian and Matt predict new cozy trends for 2024 and revisit the predictions they made for 2023. They also share which upcoming movies, books, TV shows, and music they're looking forward to most in 2024.  Cozy in the News Snow Cream A Beanie for a Baby Matt's "Most Anticipated" in 2024 Movie: Wicked Little Letters TV Show: Alice & Jack Music: Loss of Life by MGMT  Book: How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin Other: Jurassic Park: Survival Gillian's "Most Anticipated"...

Matt and Gillian celebrate 2023's coziest news stories, books, movies, TV shows, songs, and listener community contributions. Happy New Year! Cozy in the News Capybaras Adopt Cat at Malaysian Zoo  Gilly: An Emotional Support Monster Soothing Sounds “Columbus & 89th” by Sarah Jarosz “Mother Nature” by MGMT Candle Review Prosecco and Pine by Opalhouse Help All Things Cozy Podcast start 2024 strong by by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Channel surfing santas, festive film critics, and hosts of the Linoleum Knife podcast (@linoleumcast) Alonso Duralde (@alonso.duralde) and Dave White (@dlelandwhite) return to share three Christmas movies set in warm climates: This Christmas, Starstruck, and We're No Angels. Matt and Gillian also deck the palms with recipes for tropical Christmas cocktails. What's Making Us Feel Cozy This Christmas? "Carefree Christmas" with Hoda Kotb & Jenna Bush Hager A Classic Christmas Pageant Part...

Kayla Mattes (@kaylamattes) joins Matt and Gillian to share purls of wisdom as they embark on learning how to tuft and crochet. Matt's Crochet Project: Christmas Snowman Latch Hook Rug Kit from ZFFLYH Gillian's Tufting Project: Ralph the Reindeer from The Woobles Cozy in the News The Knit-Wits Craft Clothing and Toys World’s Largest Sweet Potato Soothing Sounds Ocie Elliott: “This Beautiful Life” Dolly Parton & Stevie Nicks: “What Has Rock and Roll Ever Done for You” ...

Gillian and Matt dig in to a cornucopia of cozy cinema as they view and discuss Planes Trains, and Automobiles, Home for the Holidays, An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving, and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving from All Things Cozy! Cozy in the News Trader Joe’s Scented Candle Tin Trio The Golden Bachelor Soothing Sounds "Bright Green Vibrant Gray" by Helena Deland "We Don’t Run" (Willie Nelson Cover) by Ethan and Maya Hawke Candle Review “Warm Buttered Bread” from Village...

Matt and Gillian package ten new cozy gift ideas in the fifth edition of All Things Cozy's holiday gift guide. Cozy in the News Angriest Sea Otter in California is a Mom  Ghost Story Podcast Gillian's Cozy Gift Ideas: Storm Cloud: A Weather Predicting Instrument Shower Steamers Aromatherapy  Storybook DIY Kit for bookshelves  50 States Bucket List Water Bottle Portable Mini Projector  Matt's Cozy Gift Ideas:  The World of All Creatures Great and Small  Trader Joe’s Felted...

Special FX and make-up artist Ana Victoria Esquivel (@avemonsters) takes Matt & Gillian behind the scenes of creating monstrous creatures for TV & film. She discusses the important role her grandma played in her art, the coziness of concentrating, and her work on Hocus Pocus 2 & the Chucky TV series. Ana's Halloween Makeup Tips Learn at the Stan Winston School Use Ben Nye makeup Scary Sounds Autumn Town Leaves by Iron and Wine Grim Grinning Ghosts (The Screaming Song) by...