Life in Pajamas

Partying In Your Pajamas – Have an Adult Sleepover!

 

The holiday season also means it’s the party season – why not take advantage of the time of year to have an adult pajama party?  There are many fun-filled activities you can prepare for your guests and planning for an adult sleepover is easier than you might think.  Following are some tips and tricks for making your holiday pajama party a fun and festive event.

 

• Drinks and snacks – be sure have a variety of beverages available, both cold and hot, and have snack food such as cheese, crackers, bite-sized vegetables, popcorn, chips and dip available to munch on.

 

• Make a list of activities – it might not be all about conversation or movie watching.  You could have an adult sleepover that includes your guests making their own party favors!  It can be an arts and crafts project, something that reminds your guests of pajama parties from their childhood.  Have a stock of fun games on hand for added enjoyment.

 

• Fun pajamas should be one of the center points of your adult sleepover -- the more outrageous, the better, with bonus points for feathered robes and the big bunny slippers!

 

• Pick a selection of movies to suit the theme of your party, if you have one.  If the participants in your pajama party are women, consider renting modern "chick flicks," as well as classic romantic black and white movies.

 

• Continuing on the girls’ night in idea, why not bring the spa to your sleepover?  Take the time to indulge yourselves with masques, facials, foot soaks, herbal treatments, and even delicious chocolates.

 

• Designate a “quiet corner” – this is an area where the first of the sleepyheads in your pajama party can nod off.  Typically, some adults will want to sleep early, others will be up till dawn.

 

• To breakfast or not to breakfast -- decide whether or not you're going to provide breakfast and what to have.  It can be as basic as coffee and doughnuts or as elaborate as a continental buffet.

Pajamas as Holiday Money Savers? Who Knew!

Who would have ever considered a set of pajamas as a holiday money saving opportunity – but this holiday season, that is exactly what everyone’s favorite sleep wear is shaping up to be.  The popularity of pajamas as presents is climbing, especially with the rising costs of heating and every-day clothing.  Many families are lowering the thermostat this winter, resulting in parents and children bundling up at night.  As for daily wear, pre-teens and older are wearing sleep shirts and especially sleep pants as daywear.

 

Many families aren’t able to afford purchasing those “just for fun” gifts, so they are turning to pajamas to fit that need.  The wide variety of styles and designs available practically ensure that parents can find pajamas that reflect the personalities and interests of their children.

 

In addition to pajamas being a popular item this holiday season, pajama-centric activities are also seeing an increase.  Instead of traveling this year, or putting expense into extravagant decorations and meals, families are spending time getting into their pajamas to bake cookies, cakes, and other treats for the holidays.

 

Parents and children are also donning pajamas for family film nights.  Some popcorn, warm apple cider, and classic holiday films can make for a special evening at home.  Pajamas are turning into this year’s big holiday money saver and fun maker – who knew?

A Fun-Filled Holiday Card

As everyone knows, judging from the in-store decorations to the catalogs that are coming in the mail, the holiday season is upon us.  Among the many things families large and small have to tackle during this time of year, the holiday card is chief among them.  If you haven’t already purchased your holiday cards, here’s an idea that can be a fun exercise – making your own!

 

Making your own cards is fairly easy to do.  You don’t even need a computer and a printer to make them.  You could do a themed photo card to send to friends and relatives.  A great theme that can be fun for adults and children in the family is to take a “morning-of” photo.

 

Just picture it: Mom, Dad, Brother, Sister, and maybe even the family cat and dog, gathered around, all dressed in matching pajamas, wrapping paper and ribbons scattered around.  The staging can be as elaborate or as simple as you’d like.  Wearing matching pajamas, stockings on the mantle (or side board, or pinned to the back of the sofa), with holiday-themed props can set the stage for your photo and make a memorable card for this year.

 

Having a pajama-themed card to send to your loved ones is a creative and fun way to involve your entire family in creating a holiday card to remember.  Consider making your own card this holiday season!

Fund-Raising and Sleepovers Go Together

 

We’re coming up on the holidays, a time for gathering and a time for giving.  As the gift giving season draws near the number of fund-raising events increases.  These events have taken on many shapes and forms over the years, ranging from church carnivals, to bake sales, to ping-pong tournaments and more.  If you are involved with a charity, you know that sometimes coming up with a unique and fun idea is not an easy task.  This year, consider holding a sleepover to help raise money for your organization.

 

Our busy schedules sometimes mean that there are not enough hours in the day to work, run errands, and take care of the kids, never mind trying to work in events.  A sleepover can be a great way for your charity to ensure a big turn-out by “turning in” – after all, sleepovers happen at night!

 

As for where your charity could hold a sleepover, many museums across the country offer sleepover events for their younger patrons – with just a few phone calls, you could likely organize a fun night out at a museum.  These sleepovers can even be family events, ensuring an even greater turn out!

 

While we usually think of children when we hear “sleepover”, it doesn’t mean that it needs to be a children’s event.  You could challenge the members of your group to spend the night in a haunted house, or create a team challenge where offices spend the night at work, or you could even host a themed pajama party, one that includes a midnight feast and breakfast the next morning.

 

Having a sleepover event to fund-raise for your charity or organization can be a fun and memorable way to engage your community and to raise money at the same time.  Consider holding a sleepover this holiday season!