Life in Pajamas

What Do Moms Really Want This Mother's Day?

Today I'm asking a question I'm pretty sure I know the answer to: What do Moms really want this Mother's Day? Here's my list:

*Sleep Most Moms are sleep deprived and the chance to sleep that extra hour or two or three on Mother's Day is the perfect gift. If breakfast in bed is on the agenda, surprise Mom by doing breakfast once she wakes and not before.

*MeTime Moms are of course the most selfless humans on the planet and day after day put their needs pretty far down the list so for this one day a little "Me" time is another great gift. Maybe it's a quiet pedicure with her favorite magazine, maybe it's reading the Sunday paper from front to back undisturbed, maybe it's a relaxing bath undisturbed or a walk in the park.

*Peace Moms are pretty used to chaos all around them so a day of peace or at least the pretence of peace is a first rate gift. An extended time out from fighting, arguing, begging, nagging will go a long long way to make the day fabulous.

*Food Families have a pretty good idea of what Mom loves to eat and food is definately part of a Mother's Day celebration. The key is that Mom doesn't have to do any, repeat any of the work so whether Mom dines in or out it's nice to plan the day filled with yummy food Mom loves.

*Flowers Flowers are a great gift for Mom but sometimes are a little too easy so I suggest making flowers part of the mix. Maybe start the day or end the day with flowers from the kids. Cut flowers are always nice or consider having kids plant some flowers in the garden for Mom or make Mom some pots with flowers all ready planted.

*A Simple Thank You A couple little words of appreciation and gratitude go a long way on Mother's Day. A card, a phone call, a hug, a tweet, a text, a fb message, an email. However it comes, a "Thanks for being a great Mom" and an "I love you Mom" is and will always be the #1 gift Moms really want this Mother's Day.

What would you add to the list? Oh, and Happy Happy Mother's Day! Hope you get to spend at least part of the day in your favorite pajamas!

What Does Mom Really Want for Mother's Day?

 

I've been doing a little research on that always baffling question "What do Moms really want for Mother's Day?"  It's her day and families want to get it right.  Is it jewelry, flowers, chocolates, dinner out, a party? Finding the perfect gift is always a struggle.  I'm a Mom and I think I've cracked the code on what Moms really want on Sunday and it is one word...Sleep! We know that a staggering percentage of Moms are chronically sleep deprived, not getting enough sleep most nights of the week. Moms of young children are particularly sleepy but Moms of teens and 'tweens are also affected.  The thought of having one morning to sleep in is the perfect gift. Undisturbed sleep...period.  So look no further than a comfy pair of pajamas, a soft pillow and a dark, quiet bedroom for the perfect Mother's Day morning, afternoon or however long it takes for Mom to wake happy and refreshed for this one day of the year....and when she wakes say a simple "Thanks for being a great Mom."  Sweet dreams to all Mothers on Sunday!

 

 

 

Fight the Winter Blahs by Pampering Yourself

On some bright, snowy mornings, when the ice from the previous night's storm makes your trees, your car, and your driveway gleam in the sunlight, you might feel like you are living in a winter wonderland. As in, “I wonder when this ridiculous weather will end?” or “I wonder what the job market is like in Hawaii?”

Even die-hard fans of the season know that winter can wear on you after a while. A landscape of unbroken white quickly loses its charm when you know that your day will consist of commuting on slippery roads, slogging through your workday, and—thanks to the early sunsets—driving home in the dark.

If you find yourself suffering with a case of the winter blahs, a little pampering might be just what you need. After all, if you have to endure the cold, you might as well do so in luxury. Nothing makes a winter day more enjoyable than a good cup of hot chocolate and some spa goodies from The Pajama Company. Take the day off, wrap yourself in a fabulous robe, and settle into your favorite chair. Light one of our lovely candles and surround yourself with a scent that can help you re-live your favorite memories or transport you to a another place. If you still need to ward off the chill, a pair of warming spa booties or a spa blanket is all you need to make yourself cozy. Shoveling the driveway can wait. Take care of yourself first. Show Old Man Winter the door and spend a lazy afternoon dreaming about all you want from life. If, in the midst of your relaxation, you realize that someone special in your life could use some pampering as well, than it's time to think pajamas.

Of course, if your case of the winter blahs is particularly severe, the best way to end your relaxing day is to purchase a plane ticket to some tropical paradaise where the staff of some exotic resort can take care of your pampering for you. After you book your flight online, be sure to pack some pajamas in your bag. Flannel pajamas are great for fighting the winter cold, but lounging in paradise calls for some cool cottons.