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The Cozy Collective
Comfort · Connection · Community
Hi, I’m Elly Gilbert — a storyteller, connection-seeker, and proud Kentuckian. These days, I’m savoring a new season with my husband while our twin sons and daughter begin writing their own chapters. Through all of life’s changes, two things remain constant: my love for a good story and the joy of meaningful connection.
Through The Cozy Collective, I’m bringing those passions together into a space where stories, faith, and nostalgia meet.
Books and Giveaways
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Instant Pot Friendships: On Fear, Connections, and Taking the Lid Off
One thing you need to know about me is that I am a big chicken. A few things that strike fear in my heart: lizards, pressure cookers, disappointing people, driving in bad weather, and being rejected by pretty much anyone. Logically, I know that most of these fears are irrational. The Bible tells us not
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From Lonely to Connected: Building Your Authentic Community One Monday at a Time
The Monday blues hit hard. Your coffee’s gone cold, and you can’t help but feel a pang of envy as your social media feed flashes images of weekend get-togethers or as you hear coworkers recount their Sunday brunches. Despite the illusion of connection created by hundreds of social media contacts, countless group chats, and endless
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Unraveling the Stories We Tell Ourselves: My Journey with Limiting Beliefs in 2025
As we settle into 2025, I’ve been doing some deep reflection on the stories I tell myself – those persistent whispers of doubt that shape how I move through the world. You know the ones: those “truths” we’ve carried so long they feel like part of our identity. But here’s what I’m learning: just because
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My 2025 Word of the Year: Belong
Every year, I try to choose a word that encapsulates my intentions. Past words have included radiant (2024), steadfast (2023), and fulfill (2022). As December drew to a close, I found myself wrestling with two words that kept tugging at my heart to guide 2025. The first was “cozy” – a word that evoked images
Devotions
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Review and Giveaway for Donna Mumma’s The Women of Wynton’s
About the Book Book: The Women of Wynton’s Author: Donna Mumma Genre: Mystery/Christian Fiction Release date: July, 2024 Mid-Century Glam Meets Murder Mayhem Get swept away to the glamor of a 1950’s department store where four women’s loyalties, vanity, friendship, and detective skills are put to the test. Audrey Penault once led a glamorous life as a model but
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Review and Giveaway: Sheltered by the Doctor
Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Sheltered by the Doctor by Danielle Grandinetti, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! About the Book About the Book Title: Sheltered by the Doctor Series: Harbored in Crow’s Nest #5 Author: Danielle Grandinetti Publisher: Hearth Spot Press Release Date: May 21, 2024 Genre: Christian Historical Romantic Suspense A
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