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Now that Fall is on the way, nothing seems more fun than having a cozy night in. I love pampering myself, getting in comfy clothes, and cuddling up with a good movie or book. If you want to create the perfect cozy night in, here are some tips, ideas, and recommendations. I hope you enjoy!
Set the mood.
Creating a comforting mood is the first step to having a cozy night in! Basically, you want your space to help you feel cozy, peaceful, and at ease, whatever that looks like for you. Here are some of my tips for creating a cozy environment.
Turn your phone off.
When I want to have a night in alone, I definitely do not want to hear from other people, so I just ignore my phone. No calls, no texts, no social media, just me. I love my phone, but it can definitely be a source of interruption, distraction, and negative energy. So for me, it’s just best to turn it off.
Turn on some cozy lights.
Lighting is an integral part of coziness for me! I have a set of pink string lights that I love, but on Amazon there are so many different options, including remote controlled color-changing ones! I also have a lava lamp and a color-changing oil diffuser that are perfect for a cozy night in, but hey, even candlelight is cozy to me! The key is to make your space your own, and do whatever makes you feel at ease.
Light candles or incense.
I love candles and incense all the time, but they are especially essential for a cozy night in. I buy candles and incense any place I can, but two Black-owned brands for candles are One Eleven Candles and Posh Candle Co. Light a different one in each room if you’d like!
Grab everything fluffy!
Stuffed animals, blankets, and pillows, oh my! Grab everything cuddly and cozy and put it around you. Adding a heated blanket or heating pad makes it top tier! Hey, you can even take it back to childhood and build a fort.
Choose some music.
Choosing the right music really sets the tone for a cozy night in. Lately, I’ve been into LoFi, Jazz, or Binaural Beats, but just make sure that whatever music you choose soothes your mind and uplifts your spirits. And if you don’t want music, choose a podcast or audiobook! They’re a great way to set the mood, too.
Get yourself together!
The next step to creating the perfect cozy night in is to get yourself together! Take a bath or shower with the best products, salts, and scrubs you can find, and cozy up in some PJs and slippers or a nice robe and lounge set! Stores like TJ Maxx and Ross are my favorite places for these items, and they often have vegan bath/shower products, too. Basically, wear something that feels like a warm, cozy hug!
Grab the snacks!
I love comfort food for cozy nights in! For some people, that’s soup, freshly baked cookies, or hot cocoa. But, it can also be popcorn, pizza, and win. Do you, boo!
Choose an activity.
There are so many fun things to do on a cozy night in! Here is a list of some of my favorites:
- Spa Day: Take a candlelit bath, scrub your body, do a face mask, and hook yourself up with a mani and pedi. You deserve it!
- Watch a movie/documentary
- Read a book.
- Read the Bible and pray: How to Get a Deeper Relationship with God
- Make a vision board: How to Make a Vision Board that Actually Works
- Bake something you haven’t tried before.
- Do a puzzle.
- Color.
- Stretch.
- Meditate: How to Meditate at Home
- Do some crafting/scrapbooking.
- Listen to, read, or repeat affirmations: Check out all my lists of affirmations here!
- Journal: 10 Bedtime Journaling Prompts and 60 Journal Prompts for Self-Discovery
- 60 Ways to Practice Self-Care
Never feel bad about having a cozy night in alone. You deserve it! So relax and enjoy yourself! What are your favorite things to do on your cozy nights? Leave it in the comments!
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