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7 ways to celebrate Earth Day

Hey there, Earth lovers! Did you know that Earth Day is on April 22nd? It’s a day to appreciate and protect the environment, and there are so many ways you can get involved. Here are seven fun and easy things you can do to celebrate Earth Day and make a positive impact in the world you live in:

Get your hands dirty by planting a tree or garden. Not only do plants provide beauty, but they also help improve air quality, reduce carbon emissions, and provide habitats for wildlife. Don’t have space or resources for your own garden? Consider volunteering at a local tree-planting event or community garden.

Reduce, reuse, and recycle! These three R’s are a simple yet effective way to reduce our impact on the environment. Think about the items you use and dispose of on a daily basis, and see if there are any changes you can make to reduce your waste. You can start by using a reusable water bottle, shopping bag, and containers instead of disposable ones.

Educate yourself and others. Learn about the environmental issues facing our planet and share that information with others. The more people who are informed, the more likely we are to make real change. You can also join an environmental group or organization and participate in their activities.

Conserve energy. Simple steps like turning off lights when you leave a room, unplugging electronics when they’re not in use, and using energy-efficient appliances can help conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. You can also consider using public transportation, carpooling,

Take a nature walk. Spend some time appreciating the natural world around you, whether it’s a local park or a nearby forest. Not only will you get some exercise, but you’ll also be reminded of the importance of protecting our environment. You can also explore the great outdoors by hiking, camping, or bird watching.

Support environmentally-friendly products and companies. Look for products made from sustainable materials and support companies that are committed to environmentally-friendly practices. You can also choose to buy from local, organic, and fair-trade sources.

Stay at home and watch an environmental documentary or film. Last but not least, stay in your pajamas and watch an environmental documentary or film. Snuggle up and take a break from your daily routine by watching a film like “An Inconvenient Truth” or “The 11th Hour”. You can learn about environmental topics, read books or articles, and research ways to reduce your carbon footprint all while enjoying the comfort of your pj’s.

Remember, Earth Day is an important reminder that we all have a responsibility to take care of our planet. By taking small steps to reduce our impact on the environment and supporting environmentally-friendly practices, we can help ensure a sustainable future for generations to come. So go ahead and celebrate Earth Day!

9 Surprising Things That Are ‘Made in America’

The Fourth of July is right around the corner! Celebrate America’s Independence Day with these fun ‘Made in America’ facts. Contrary to popular belief, there are many, many brands and products that are still manufactured right here in the good ol’ US of A. As an informed consumer, it’s a good idea to understand where the products you purchase come from and who they support. Take a look at the list below — we’re sure some of these brand names will surprise you!

Daisy Alexander Pajamas are Made in America

Daisy Alexander pajamas are Made in America.

Products You Never Knew Were ‘Made in the USA’

1. Crayola Crayons (and everything else!)

The crayons that you grew up with and love are still made in the USA. Crayola has expanded into thousands of other kid-inspired art supplies that go way beyond washable crayons, markers, and pencils. However, the company is still known for its iconic crayons — and Crayola certainly makes a lot! Crayola makes 650 crayons per minute and over 13.5 million each day!

2. Duraflame Logs

If you don’t have a fireplace or go camping, you might not know this, but Duraflame is the household name in the firelog market (yes… there is a firelog market). These handy logs are great for those of us who want to enjoy the warmth and beauty of a crackling fire without all the kindling, shredded newspaper, and sooty hands. Duraflame’s manufacturing plants in California and Kentucky employ 200 Americans, who make 14,000 miles of firelogs each year!

3. Post-Its

Post-Its that you buy in the US and Japan are 100% ‘Made in America.’ In fact, the Post-It became so popular that in 1985 3M, the company who owns the Post-It brand, ceased manufacturing copiers and overhead projectors to become the chief manufacturing plant for sticky notepads — talk about going all in! Today 3M sells more than 4,000 unique Post-It products in over 120 countries and employs over 35,000 people.

4. Pyrex Glassware

Corning, based in Corning, New York, started making Pyrex nearly 100 years ago. When the company sold Pyrex to another corporation in 1998, many feared that the American product would be manufactured overseas. Much to everyone’s surprise, World Kitchen ensured that Pyrex oven-safe glassware would continue to be manufactured in the same Pennsylvania plant where the product has been created since the 1940s.

The Cat's Pajamas Made in USA

The Cat’s Pajamas has been making products in the USA for two decades.

5. The Cat’s Pajamas

For 20 years, The Cat’s Pajamas, an eclectic California-based pajama company, has been making their fun and luxurious pima cotton PJs in the USA and shipping them around the world. Proudly “California Top to Bottom,” the company’s designers, textile artists, and the people who sew every stitch are based in California.

6. KitchenAid Mixers

Yes, the most iconic American kitchen appliance is still 100% manufactured in America. KitchenAid Mixers were known for their signature cherry-red hue, but are now manufactured in a rainbow of colors and shipped around the globe. The product has been made in the same Greenville, Ohio plant since 1941. The plant employs over 700 people and can turn out up to 7,000 mixers per day!

7. Sub-Zero Refrigerators

Another kitchen mainstay, especially in luxury homes, the Sub-Zero Refrigerator has been manufactured in Madison, Wisconsin since 1945. Since Wolf Appliance acquired the family-owned business, they kept the plant in Wisconsin and opened up two more in Kentucky, employing 1,000 more people!

8. Wilson Footballs

Does this get any more American? Wilson footballs, the American football, still makes its leather game balls at a dedicated facility in Ada, Ohio. The facility makes 700,000 footballs per year — all by hand! Wilson is the official game ball supplier to the NFL. Something to think about as your throwing a ball around during your Fourth of July barbeque!

BedHead Pajamas Made in America

BedHead pajamas have been made in California for 20 years.

9. BedHead Pajamas

Another 20-year old brand, BedHead pajamas founder Renee Claire has been personally designing each collection for the company since its inception. 100% made in the USA, BedHead pajamas are designed and sewn in California. The brand is fun, flirty, and relaxed. A perfect embodiment of the laid-back Cali lifestyle.

All of us at The Pajama Company wish you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July! Like many Americans, we look for opportunities to support the American worker and American entrepreneur. We’re proud to tell our customers about the brands we carry that produce 100% of their merchandise in the United States.

For more inspiration for family activities, summer recipes, or fun gift ideas, visit us at thepajamacompany.com/blog.

Pajamas Made In America

10 Easy Ways to Be Kind Today

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. -Aesop

We’re celebrating National Random Act of Kindness Day today! Do something nice for someone today and watch good things happen. You’ll feel good, they’ll feel good, and you never know the ripple effect of your one good deed!

Here are some ways to spread kindness today:

1. Buy a coffee for the person standing online behind you today.

2. Walk around your neighborhood and pick up any trash you find.

3. Look around your house and find at least one thing to donate. A coat you don’t need that could keep someone else warm right now? A stack of books you’ve already read that you can pass on? Bring what you find to the local donation center.

4. Bake a batch of delicious cookies and deliver them to your neighbor.

5. Buy yourself a bunch of gorgeous flowers, just because.

6. Leave a note for the mail man (or woman) and tell them how much you appreciate their service.

7. Shovel the walkway for an elderly neighbor.

8. Bring a basket of treats and toys to your local animal shelter and play with the animals!

9.  Tell a loved one how beautiful/handsome they look today.

10. Find an inspiring project on Kickstarter and donate money to it.

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Your PJ purchase supports maternal health today!

“Each preventable death is one too many.”

–Christy Turlington Burns

Today is Maternal Health Monday at The Pajama Company! Twice a month we give 10% of every pajama purchase to Every Mother Counts, an organization dedicated to making pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother.

The sad fact is that one woman every two minutes dies during pregnancy and childbirth, and 98% of those deaths are preventable. Every Mother Counts links mothers with providers of essential care and raises awareness and resources towards the barriers to maternal health through transportation, education, and supplies.

Join us in supporting this important cause – start shopping now!

Do Good in Pajamas Today!

Happy Giving Tuesday! When you purchase pajamas today, you also give the gift of motherhood: 10% of our sales go to Every Mother Counts today.

Did you know that 287,000 women die of complications during pregnancy and childbirth each year? That’s one woman every two minutes. Every Mother Counts works to break down the barriers to maternal health both in the US and around the world by providing education, transportation, and much needed supplies and medicine.

Learn more about Every Mother Counts and their cause here.

Join us in supporting the cause!

Share The Love

By Ellie Badanes, The Pajama Company Editor

All of us at The Pajama Company want to wish you a Happy Happy Valentine’s Day! We hope your day is spent with those you love with a large dose of happy and a chance to celebrate in pajamas. We also want to tell you about the Share The Love campaign from our partner Every Mother Counts. Every 2nd Monday we host “Maternal Health Monday” where we work to spread awareness to the issues of maternal and child health around the world. We also donate 10% of our sales those days to the important work of Every Mother Counts with the goal of making pregnancy and childbirth safe for moms everywhere.

Did you know that 800 women die every day from pregnancy and childbirth complications? This tragic fact makes reproductive health problems the leading cause of death world wide for women ages 15 to 44. The worst part is that experts estimate that 90% of these deaths are preventable.

Today, in celebration of Valentine’s Day and as part of their  “Every Heart Counts” month long campaign,  Every Mother Counts is asking our female members of Congress to keep women and girls at the heart of our country’s work here and abroad. We hope you will check it out and join the conversation. Be sure to follow @EveryMotherCounts on twitter and Like the campaign on facebook.

#GivingTuesday at The Pajama Company

At the Pajama Company we celebrate the happiness found in comfort, home and family. But the sad reality is that for too many women around the world, the basic right of bringing a child safely into the world remains a luxury. In 2012, a woman dies every 90 seconds from complications of pregnancy. That shocking statistic is why The Pajama Company has chosen to partner with Every Mother Counts, a non-profit advocacy organization focused on increasing education and support for maternal and child health around the world. We launched Maternal Health Monday events last year where twice a month we donate 10% of our Monday sales to Every Mother Counts. Today we are extending our Maternal Health Cyber Monday event to #GivingTuesday where our donation today could mean the difference, for a mother who has nothing, between a safe birth or becoming a statistic. Just $22 buys a birthing kit for a mother in Uganda who would otherwise not even have the basic medical and hygiene supplies needed to give birth safely. This #GivingTuesday join us in helping Every Mother Counts buy these supplies by donating to EMC’s Mozilla Firefox Challenge page. Watch for our Maternal Health Monday events and share in the pleasure of “Doing Good in Pajamas.”