Life in Pajamas

We Need a Little Christmas (Pajamas)...Now

For many families, Christmas Pajamas are well...just part of Christmas. A lovely tradition.  For some it's Christmas Eve, for some it's Christmas morning. Matching Pajamas for the family make everyone smile. Who doesn't love seeing Mom and Dad in footies? We love the Christmas Eve pajamas because everyone can jump into bed in warm new pj's, all snugly, anticipating Christmas morning.  But, is there a time,  maybe sooner on the calender than Christmas Eve when Christmas pajamas might just be a wonderful and unexpected treat?  We think yes.  Remember the classic song from Mame, "We Need A Little Christmas...Right This Very Minute"!  Consider breaking tradition this year and surprise everyone with Christmas pajamas now or if you must wait consider some of these suggestions of when to give pajamas this year:

• On the Day of the first Snow of Winter
• On the day you decorate the home for Christmas
• On the day you make those first Christmas Cookies
• On the day you wrap presents
• On the day you take the Christmas card photo (and make it a pajama photo!)
• 12 Days before Christmas
• On the day the Christmas Tree is Decorated

The gift of pajamas for Christmas is a wonderful tradition for many.  Is it one for your family?  This is the perfect time to begin.  Kids love to see their parents and grandparents wearing pajamas.  It's just happy.

Snowed In? Make It a Pajama Day and Make Some Memories

When the snow is piling up outside, nothing beats staying in—preferably while lounging in your pj's and cradling a cup of hot chocolate. If you are lucky enough to find some solitude on a wintry day, time can suddenly stand still. The rush of life recedes and the terrible weather means that responsibilities will have to wait. Tomorrow it may all begin again, but today you have the luxury of wrapping yourself in the warmth of your favorite flannel pajamas and doing what you love.

On the other hand, a day snowed-in with the family is every bit as wonderful as a quiet day alone. Knowing that there's no commute ahead of you and no classes ahead for your kids means that you can focus on what matters most—each other. Playing board games, watching old movies, and sliding around the hardwood floors in your favorite fun pajamas and footies is just as magical for parents as it can for children. On typical days, the children may retreat to the solitary world of their video games and their MP3 players, but a day of pajama fun will capture their full attention. It is the kind of moment that your kids will talk about for years to come.

Street clothes—whether a sharp business suit or plain jeans and t-shirt—are not meant for these kind of relaxed  winter days. When you dress in everyday garments, you are dressing for the outside world. School and work may not appear on the day's agenda, but by dressing for them, you are playing their rules. Staying in your pj pants and letting the little ones pad around the house in their footed pajamas makes everything more special. Let the world have the other six days of the week; keep this one for yourself.

You could settle for just any kind of sleepwear, but fun pajamas—the kind that express your personality and bring a smile to everyone's face—are the best on a cold, stormy day. That's important, because a pajama day should be all about who you are.

So the next time the weather report calls for a foot of snow to land just outside your door, smile. Make sure everyone has a great pair of pajamas. Let the sun wake you up slowly. Enjoy being together. Tomorrow there will be plenty of time for a breakfast on the run in your business causal attire. Today—well—today is different.

We Need a Little Christmas (Pajamas)...Now

For many families, Christmas Pajamas is well...just part of Christmas. A lovely tradition.  For some it's Christmas Eve, for some it's Christmas morning.  Matching pajamas for the family make everyone smile. Who doesn't love seeing Dad in footies? We love the Christmas Eve pajamas because everyone can jump into bed in warm new pj's, all snugly, anticipating Christmas morning.  But, is there a time,  maybe sooner on the calender than Christmas Eve when Christmas pajamas might just be a wonderful and unexpected treat?  We think yes.  Remember the classic song from Mame, "We Need A Little Christmas...Right This Very Minute"!  Consider breaking tradition this year and surprise everyone with Christmas pajamas now or if you must wait consider some of these suggestions of when to give pajamas this year:

• On Thanksgiving Day
• On the Day After Thanksgiving (considered to be the beginning of the Christmas Season)
• On the Day of the first Snow of Winter
• On the day you decorate the home for Christmas
• On the day you make those first Christmas Cookies
• On the day you wrap presents
• On the day you take the Christmas card photo (and make it a pajama photo!)
• 12 Days before Christmas
• On December the 1st
• On the day the Christmas Tree is Decorated
• On Saint Nicholas Day (usually December 6th)

The gift of pajamas for Christmas is a wonderful tradition for many.  Is it one for your family?  This is the perfect time to begin.  Kids love to see their parents and grandparents wearing pajamas.  It's just happy.

New Matching Family Pajamas...We Know You Love Them!

Today we launched our "Matching Family Pajamas" category on our website over at www.ThePajamaCompany.com  We know there is something about winter and something about the holidays that makes it wonderful to just relax at home together in pajamas. Kids just love, love, love to wear pajamas that match Mom and Dad. It's fun to see families all in pajamas and all matching.  It's just happy, and isn't that what the holidays are all about?; We really love our footie pajamas for the family from Big Feet Pajamas and our collection of PJ sets, PJ Pants and Sleepshirts from Hatley Nature. How fun for kids to see Mom & Dad in matching footies. We've heard our customers tell us that they love footies and love the fun of reclaiming a bit of childhood with footies. We know many families have the "Matching Pajama" tradition for the holidays. For some it's Thanksgiving, for others it's Christmas Eve, Christmas morning or the first night of Hanukkah. Always popular are bright red flannel pj's with snowmen and our Papa Bear flannels are just that and perfect for the entire family. Here are a few of our new matching goodies. Let us know what you think and take a moment to share any of your matching family traditions.

"Christmas Animals" Flannel Pajama Pant from Hatley Nature  $34

 

"Merry X-Moose" Kids Pajama Set from Hatley Nature $30

 

"Christmas Animals" Flannel Pajama Pant for Women from Hatley Nature  $34

 

 

"Red Snowman" Flannel Set for Adults up to size 3XL and Kids from age 2-18 from Papa Bear

 

 

Red Fleece Footie for Adults from Big Feet PJ's $48

Kids Red Fleece  Footie from Big Feet PJ's  $36

 

"Making the Moose Out of Life" Women's Sleepshirt from Hatley Nature  $29

 

"Making the Moose Out of Life" Kids Pajama Set from Hatley Nature  $30

 

"Making the Moose Out of Life" Flannel Pajama Pant for Men from Hatley Nature  $34

 

Time to get matching!

 

 

Make Today A Family Flannel Pajama Day

There is just something intimate about the coziness and comfort of flannel that transforms pajamas into a springboard for family bonding time. Your favorite flannel pajamas are so fun to wear and adorable as can be. Whether the pj's are footies, sets or just comfy pants and tee,  we think a family pajama day is a perfect means to connect with your loved ones, summon your relaxed self, and demonstrate that nothing is going to pull you from the sacred cocoon of intimacy that flannel creates. When the entire family is in flannel pajamas, you can plan your day with relaxing activities.

Eat a Big Breakfast

Breakfast tastes better in flannel. Pajamas are a poignant reminder that there is nothing on the schedule more important than enjoying each others company. Eating a big breakfast together becomes a relaxing way to savor the moment without watching the clock. One person needn't do all the cooking. Pancakes and waffles are easy to prepare, and children love to measure and stir the mix. An easy meal to make, breakfast frees you from a recipe book, furthering reminding you to get back to the basics.

Play a Board Game Tournament

When Mother Nature presses the pause button on everything, follow her lead and turn the electronics off, at least for the day. Play a variety of board games for a lighthearted tournament. Board games are bonding at its best. Kids learn how to win – and lose – gracefully. Parents learn to laugh at themselves. Most importantly, kids learn that fun comes before competition.

Slow-Cook Dinner

When the cold months seem to slow everything down, take the cue and do the same for dinner. Pull out the slow-cooker for a tasty stew or juicy pot-roast. When dinnertime approaches, you won't have to pull yourself away from the family fun to cook a meal.

Spend the Evening Watching Movies

Have some family movies and popcorn on hand to enjoy on pajama day. When the game tournament is winding down and dinner is done, it's time to gather in the family room and turn on the television. Instead of everyone heading to a separate room to watch their favorite shows, have some enjoyable movies on hand that the entire family can enjoy. Making popcorn on the stove top can recreate the cooking fun you enjoyed during breakfast. When the popcorn is made, snuggle up on the sofa together and enjoy watching a movie together.

Flannel pajamas are cozy, warm and, much like a warm hearth, compel the family to congregate together. Flannel pajamas inspire relaxation and matching family pajamas inspire fun.  They are a springboard for the imagination to create meaningful and memorable activities.

Make Today a Christmas Movie "Pajama" Day

Take a break from your Thanksgiving leftovers and online shopping for an early Christmas Movie.  Make today a "Pajama" Day to kick off the holidays.  No need to loosen the belt when you are having a pajama day!  We found a great list at Moviefone of the Best Christmas Movies of All Time.  See if you agree.

25. Polar Express (2004)

24. We're No Angels (1955)

23.  The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

22.  Joyeux Noel (2006)

21.  Gremlins (1984)

20.  The Santa Clause (1994)

19.  Bad Santa (2003)

18.  The Dead (1987)

17.  The Shop Around The Corner (1940)

16.  Die Hard (1988)

15.  Love Actually (2003)

14.  The Bishop's Wife (1947)

13.  The Nightmare Before Christmas  (1993)

12.  Holiday Inn (1942)

11.  A Christmas Carol (1951)

10.  National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)

9.  Babes in Toyland (1934)

8.  Home Alone (1990)

7.  Christmas in Connecticut (1942)

6.  Elf (2003)

5. White Christmas (1954)

4.  Scrooged (1988)

3.  Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

2.  It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

1,  A Christmas Story (1983)

Christmas Traditions + Pajamas = Perfect

Here at The Pajama Company we love hearing sweet stories of family holiday traditions that include pajamas. This is the perfect year to create some new holiday traditions in pajamas. Here are some fun family activities which are just better in pajamas.

• Holiday baking.  Put on pajamas and make yummy cookies together.
• Have a Christmas Bedtime Story Night together in pajamas.
• Have a Christmas Movie Night with hot chocolate, cookies, popcorn and pajamas.
• Decorate the house together in pajamas.
• Decorate the tree in pajamas.
• Put pajamas on and jump in the car to look at Christmas lights in your town and neighborhood.
• Go caroling in Christmas pajamas.
• Put on family matching pajamas and do your own fashion "photo shoot".  Print out your favorite "model" shots.

We love American Idol winner Kris Allen's family tradition...Every year, Allen's mother gives he and his brother, Daniel, a new pair of pajamas and a board game, which they play — no matter how long it takes — before going to bed. He already knows what game he wants this year. "The new Monopoly with the big towers," Kris says, his eyes widening. "You can build cities. It's weird." 

Give The Gift of Christmas Pajamas....Early!

We know that for many families giving Pajamas is just part of Christmas.  Giving pajamas is a tradition.  For some it's Christmas Eve, for some it's Christmas morning.  We love the Christmas Eve pajamas because everyone can jump into bed in warm new pj's, all snugly, anticipating Christmas morning.  But are there other times, maybe sooner on the calender than Christmas Eve when Christmas pajamas might just be a wonderful and unexpected treat?  We think yes.  Remember the classic song from Mame, "We Need A Little Christmas...Right This Very Minute"!  Consider breaking tradition this year and surprise everyone with Christmas pajamas now or if you must wait consider some of these suggestions of when to give pajamas this year:  

• On Thanksgiving Day
• On the Day After Thanksgiving (considered to be the beginning of the Christmas Season)
• On the Day of the first Snow of Winter
• On the day you decorate the home for Christmas
• On the day you make those first Christmas Cookies
• On the day you wrap presents
• On the day you take the Christmas card photo (and make it a pajama photo!)
• 12 Days before Christmas
• On December the 1st
• On the day the Christmas Tree is Decorated
• On Saint Nicholas Day (usually December 6th)

The gift of pajamas for Christmas is a wonderful tradition for many.  Is it one for your family?  This is the perfect time to begin.  Kids love to see their parents and grandparents wearing pajamas.  It's just happy.

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!