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Popcorn & PJs

We talk a lot about pajama food around here – basically the foods we love to enjoy while hanging around in our PJs after a long day at work, during one of our Pajama Days, movie nights, etc.

And popcorn is no exception! So today we’re sharing our very favorite recipes for delicious popcorn. Enjoy!

1. Coconut Oil Popcorn – So simple and healthy and it tastes so delicious, it will be come your go-to recipe! You don’t even need butter.

2. Cake Batter Popcorn – This is a great one if you’re craving sweet and crunchy!

3. Sriracha Popcorn – A spicy option…

4. Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn – Sweet & yummy!

5. Garlic Rosemary Popcorn – Buttery & fresh.

6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Popcorn – This one is surprisingly easy to make!

7. Potato Chip Pretzel Caramel Corn – Heavenly…

8. Red Hot Popcorn – Love red hot candies? You’ll love this one!

9. Taco Popcorn – Healthy with lots of flavor.

10. Cookies & Cream Popcorn – Have your Oreos and your popcorn too!

Have a favorite popcorn recipe of your own? Share with us below!

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Happy 4th of July!

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10 Things you don’t know about pajamas

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We might wear our PJs every day, but how much do you really know about them?

1. Coco Chanel introduced lounging pajamas in the 20’s and revolutionlized pajamas for women. After that, they became a totally acceptable and fashionable alternative to the traditional long nightshirt.

2. People in Africa and South Asia call their PJs “night suits”.

3. The traditional pajama set of a jacket-style shirt and pants came through Britian, but orginated from Muslims in India.

4. Before 1950, it was common for pajamas to have a drop seat to make it easy to use the the bathroom. We see this feature on our Flapjacks as a novelty, but who knew it was a regular thing?

5. In Japan, it’s totally acceptable to wear a set of silk PJs out in the day or evening!

6. The World’s Largest Footed Pajama Party was held in Austin, Texas on March 11, 2012 where 309 adults were dressed in their footies and broke the Guiness World Record.

7. In eastern China, it is not unusual in the late afternoon or evening, for adults to wear their pajamas in public around their local neighborhood.

8. It’s thought that footed pajamas came about to protect people’s feet from bed bugs and termites. Eek!

9. In the roaring 20’s high society men and women would wear their PJs to the beach.

10. Nightcaps were popular to wear to bed in the 19th century. The were intended to keep people’s heads warm, but got their long pointy shape so that they were long enough to wear as a scarf, but not long enough to pose a choking hazard.

Who knew?!

Sources:

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion-the-history-of-pyjamas-lounge-back-in-langour-1075932.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pajamas

https://sleep.org/articles/facts-about-pajamas/

http://dailyapple.blogspot.com/2011/06/apple-531-pajamas.html

What you need for your summer staycation

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Sometimes the most relaxing kind of vacation is when you have absolutely no where to go. No bags to pack. No itinerary to follow. No plane to catch. Just time to veg out and enjoy being.

Instead of jetting off to some other destination a summer staycation – a vacation at home – can be just what you need. And with a little advance planning your staycation can be relaxing and fun and just as good as a trip away.

Here are some tips and things to cosider when planning your summer staycation:

Entertainment

Chances are you’ll spend a lot of time just chilling out on your staycation, and you’ll want some entertainment, so gather what you think you’ll want:

– A stack of good books.

– Favorite movies.

– Craft projects.

– Games you may want to play.

Activities

Why not try out something you’ve always wanted to do or been meaning to do during your staycation?

– Camp in your own back yard.

– Go to the water park.

– Visit a neighboring town.

– Be a tourist in your own city. Explore museums, the zoo, or aquarium.

– Have a neighborhood block party.

– Find a drive in movie theater or outdoor film festival.

– Host a family reunion.

– Go tubing!

Food

It’s probably a good idea to plan out your meals ahead of time. That way you won’t have to spend your precious time at the grocery store or deciding what to do for dinner.

If you’re into cooking, decide what you’ll cook when and get everything you need. Not a cook? Stock up on snacks and treats and make sure you have plenty of take out menus on hand.

You also may want to make reservtions ahead of time at your favorite restaurants!

The key is to make some plans ahead of time so you can enjoy your time off at home. And remember, no cleaning or household chores are alowed! This is time for pure relaxation and fun, just as if you were off in some other place!

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Five for Friday: For Dad

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Because we love Dad! Happy Friday!

Cold Hearted Studio // Etsy

Bedhead Men’s “Parrot Jungle” Stretch Boardshorts // The Pajama Company

Indian Summer Cocktail // A Spicy Perspective

“If Things Get Better With Age…” Cream Embroidered Gift Pillow // The Pajama Company

ThePendantBarn // Etsy

11 Easy Summer Breakfast Ideas

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The hotter weather of the summer season means eating a lighter breakfast. Here are 11 ideas to kick off your morning with a tasty, easy breakfast!

1. Yogurt Parfait

2. Cheese & Veggie Egg Muffins

3. Crustless Spinach Quiche

4. Mango and Yogurt Smoothie

5. Granola

6. Bagel and Cream Cheese With Tomato and Cucumber

7. Savory Oatmeal & Soft Cooked Egg

8. Easy Breakfast Muffins

9. Sweet Potato Breakfast Burrito

10. Honeyed Yogurt and Mixed Berries with Whole-Grain Waffles

11. Healthy Banana Bread Oat Breakfast Bars

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For Dad: How to Create a Pajama Day in a Box

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Father’s Day is coming up, Sunday June 21st. That means it’s time to treat Dad and how him just how much he’s appreciated!

Why not put together an awesome Pajama Day box just for him? Personalize it by filling it with treats Dad will love and use for his very own PJ Day. A day where he can kick back, relax, and be cozy…

Here are some things you can gather to create his Pajama Day in a Box:

– Some craft beer
– A pair of cool PJ pants
– His favorite movie
– A magazine he loves: Car & Driver, Time, Sports Illustrated, etc
– A batch of yummy homemade cookies
– A comfy robe
– Book of crossword puzzles
– Hand dipped pretzles
– A new book from his favorite author or a classic he loves
– A set of happy socks
– A bag of donuts from the local shop
– Some fun boxers
– A copy of his newspaper of choice: The Wall St Journal, NT Times, etc

Gather it all together and wrap it up. Present it on Father’s Day morning and let him know that this is his day to chill out and do whatever he wants all day long – no questions asked!

8 Things to Do in Your PJs this Weekend

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Sometimes you just need a break. Whether you’ve had a hard week or you’re just feeling tired out from the day to day hustle.

So this weekend, we give you permission to be totally and completely lazy! Stay in your pajamas all day long, relax, and maybe even do something you wouldn’t normally do…

Here are 8 things to do in your pajamas this weekend:

1. Have an ice cream sundae party.

Ahhh…real ice cream sundaes? Yes, pleeeeease. Get out your favorite ice cream flavor, sprinkes, whip cream, and chocolate sauce and go to town. If you’re a peanut butter lover, you’ve got to check out this recipe for Friendly’s peanut butter sauce…don’t forget the Reese’s pieces! Yum!!!

Check out these silly girls who take ice cream sundaes in pajamas to a whole new level!

2. Lifetime movie marathon, anyone?

Yep, they are totally cheezy with predictable and often absurd story lines – a guilty pleasure for sure. but there’s just something about a good Lifetime movie that we can’t quite quit. Check for the latest schedule here.

3. Get messy & bake some cookies!

Baking cookies is messy and takes time. So stay in your jammies and declare it a cookie day – the household chores can wait! Bake your favorite recipe, have fun decorating, and enjoy the yummy fruits of your labor.

4. Learn to Yo-Yo.

I know, a little adolescent, but Saturday is National Yo-Yo Day after all! So channel your inner child brush up on your skills. You’ll be walking the dog in no time!

5. Read Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

Chances are you’ve seen the movie, but have you read the book? You might be interested to learn that the Holly Golightly portrayed in Truman Copote’s orginal work is a bit different – and darker – that the character in the movie!

6. Do something crafty.

Get creative! Knit a blanket or sew an easy tote bag. Maybe screen print a cool t-shirt for Father’s Day? We found a whole bunch of fun ideas on Pinterest for weekend crafting.

7. (Pajama) Jam to the oldies.

When’s the last time you chilled out and enjoyed your favorite music from way, way back? Whether the oldies of your day are on vinyl or i-tunes, break them out and get down. Maybe it’s Motown, The Beatles, Disco, 80’s Hair Bands, or possibly some early Britney Spears. It’s all about your jams, in your jams!

8. Do a jigsaw puzzle.

Jigsaw puzzles take many hours to complete, and we think pajamas are pretty much the only way to dress for it. Not only are they fun to do with friends and family, but puzzles are actually a good way to keep your brain sharp too – using both side of your brain with logic and creativity. So ditch the i-pad and turn off the TV and instead do something low tech this weekend. We love this colorful cereal box puzzle!

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