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5 Cozy Switch Games Perfect for a Rainy Day
Rainy days are a perfect time to curl up on the couch and catch up on some cozy gaming. I’m sharing some suggestions for the best cozy switch games to bring the sun inside your own home when it’s damp outside.
Wanderstop: The Best Cozy Gaming Choice When You’re Burnt Out
Burnout is the worst, debilitating at times, when you fly too close to the sun in your day-to-day pursuits. Wanderstop gives us a narrative about recovering from burnout while also giving yourself a safe space to recover on your a by running a no-stakes, whimsical tea shop.
Getting Back Into Traditional Art: Oil Painting Edition
With the ever-growing trend of being digitally-dependent, too much screen time, and doom-scrolling, I wanted to go back to my roots and get myself back into traditional art. My first stop: Oil Painting.
Beginning Anew By Chamomile: A Short Story
Mel spent her whole life in a congested city, with only stories about what her family once were and where they lived. Tired of it all, she searches for the house and time capsule that has popped up in all the stories. Will she find it, or will she find something else?
Cozy Reading vs Snowball Fights: A Short Story
Some thrive in the cold snow, and some like to hibernate from it. Bayley just wishes to curl up in the warm home with her latest read. But her cousins have other plans.
Tiny Glade: A Relaxing Gateway Game Before Our Shire Adventures
While the world continues to give millennials more world-changing events every day of our lives, we can escape to create our cozy cottages in this builder game. Tiny Glades is the perfect brain-off game to unwind with and just be at peace.
Enchanted Coffee and Comfort at Skadi Kafe: A Short Story
Aerin has felt lost and needed an escape from the frigid world around her, and we’re not talking about the weather. She finds comfort and a little enchanting encouragment at one little cafe in the mountains her friend brings them to.
Cozy Gaming with a Purrfect Atmosphere: Little Kitty Big City
Let’s chat about this purrfect little game for the casual gamer. This cozy game is great for those who need quick and easy gaming but still gives you challenges and collectables.
Get Snowed in This Winter With These Cozy Book Recommendations
Need some cozy winter reads for 2025? Check out my best book picks to curl up with by the fire this winter season. From low-stakes entrepreneur adventures to some sweet little romances, find your own winter escape with some of my picks!
My Top Cozy Board Games to Sit by the Fire With Family This Holiday Season
Tis the season for some holiday board game magic. Here are a few recommendations of my best family board games to play with your TTRPG family members.
Games I’ve Been Cuddling Up to With My Squishy Pillows This Cozy Autumn
Anyone can game, and I’m here for the games you can curl up on the couch with a giant fluffy blanket and play all day. Here are some games I’m currently playing this fall
How to Create Art That Feels Like a Warm Cup of Cocoa for Your Soul
I wanna chat about my process of creating these little windows to cozy scenes with you, and maybe inspire you to create some of your own. So grab your favorite warm drink and let’s get creating!