Get ready for long weekend of lounging and family fun! That’s right, there’s nothing quite like a long weekend at home. You get to sleep in late, lounge in your pajamas and enjoy lazy afternoons. However, sometimes when a long weekend approaches, it’s easy for it to breeze by and before we know it, we’re grinding our gears at work again.

 

The Staycation

 

Never underestimate the power of a vacation at home! We’re talking a weekend of unplugging, ultimate lounging and total relaxation. Everyone needs to recharge their batteries, and a vacation at home is the best way to do exactly that!

 

How will you make the most of the upcoming memorial day weekend? Use these long weekend ideas to slow down, lounge and savor every relaxing moment.

 

Ready to unwind? Here are 10 ways to have the best Memorial Day weekend staycation.

 

1. Get in Staycation Mode

 

The first thing to do is set your mindset to staycation mode. How do you do that? Slip into your comfiest PJ’s, turn off your phone, don’t even think about checking emails and pour yourself a glass of your favorite beverage. It could be a warm cup of tea or a margarita–the choice is yours because this is your vacation at home!

 

Now, think about what your favorite vacations involve. Is it dancing? Then put on your favorite playlist and have a pajama dance party! Is it going to a waterpark with the kids? Then turn on the sprinklers or put a slip n slide in the backyard and have some fun in the sun. Whatever your dream vacation looks like, transform your home into a mini paradise.

 

1. Unplug

 

Unplugging is a large part of getting into vacation mode. To fully embrace your long weekend at home, eliminate digital obligations that add stress or tug at your attention. Try to avoid falling into the trap of wasting precious lounging minutes by scrolling Facebook or reading the news. This is your vacation at home, nobody else’s, and going online or answering your phone can mentally draw you away from your staycation.

 

It’s important to have intentions for your weekend. Is your intention to have an ultimate weekend of lounging and relaxation? Then cut out anything that might interrupt that. Weekends too easily come and fly by. Having set intentions and a plan will help you savor every moment of your long weekend at home.

 

1. Set Up Your Space For Lounging

 

To enjoy your staycation without stress, set up your space to be conducive to relaxation. Invite calm into your home by clipping fresh flowers, open the windows to let in fresh air, use a diffuser to waft sweet essential oils into the atmosphere. These subtle changes leading up to your long weekend at home will truly transform your home. Having a vacation at home should feel like you’ve escaped to somewhere fun and new, while retaining the comfort of your sanctuary.

 

Basically, make your home feel like a fancy hotel or resort. You’ll be ready to order room service! Instead, keep it simple by ordering in. No cooking or cleanup means more time lounging.

 

Ease Into The Day

 

1. Sleep in Late

Take advantage of the long weekend as an opportunity to catch some much needed zzzzz’s. Turn off your alarm and allow yourself to snooze in as late as you’d like–guilt free! When you finally open your eyes after a night of beauty sleep, read a book or take a long bath. Change up your morning routine to include all the things you wish you had time to do in the morning throughout the week. If it helps, put a “Do Not Disturb” sign on the door.

 

1. Have Breakfast in Your PJ’s

 

Stay in your pajamas and enjoy breakfast in bed or around the table with your family. This will contribute to your staycation mindset and remind you that you don’t have to get up and rush out the door. Then, involve the whole family and cook breakfast together. Since it’s a team effort, make it a breakfast pajama party by wearing matching family pajamas.

 

Enjoy Lazy Weekend Afternoons

 

1. Go For a Long Walk

 

Throughout the week, our daily obligations often negate our ability to slow down and enjoy the little things. Leave the phones and watches at home and go for a long walk. Walking stimulates creative energy, improves moods, boosts self esteem and provides your daily intake of Vitamin D.

 

Plus, there’s peace and relaxation from engaging in activities without a time limit. Think about it: when’s the last time you did something without regard to time? A long weekend at home is an excellent opportunity to get outside, feel the fresh air and maybe even smell a rose or two.

 

1. Invite Friends and Family Over

 

If hibernation is on your agenda for your long weekend at home, then skip this tip. However, a long vacation at home is a great way to catch up with friends, get energized from social interaction and enjoy quality time with your close friends and family. What better way to chill and hang out with loved ones than to have a BBQ potluck?

 

1. Fire Up The Grill and Have A Potluck

 

Take the pressure off of hosting and have a casual BBQ potluck. A potluck is the perfect way to bond with your loved ones, chill out and have some quality family fun. Best part? A potluck alleviates you from having to cook for everyone. When each guest brings a dish, all you have to do is fire up the grill. The most important thing is to keep it casual, that way you still get the buzz of socializing, without the pressure of having to be the hostess with the mostess.

 

Mellow Out At Night

 

1. Have a Movie Marathon

 

Some sources encourage a complete detox from digital entertainment during a long weekend at home. However, a movie marathon is an entertaining family activity! Put on your favorite cozy pajamas, pop some popcorn and transform your living room into a sleepover with blankets and pillows.

 

1. Make Time for Relaxing Hobbies

 

Do you love to read but don’t have enough time for it during the week? Never enough time to fit in a long bath? Whatever it is that you wish you had more time to do, make sure you carve some space to do that during your long weekend vacation at home. Afterall, a staycation is all about recharging, unplugging, getting back to basics and enjoying life’s simple pleasures–all from the comfort of your own home!

 

After luxuriating in peace and calm over a long weekend at home, you’ll head back to work feeling rejuvenated, energized and grounded.

 

But first, time to unwind!

Is there anything more enticing than snuggling up with a warm drink and lounging in pajamas all day? No one understands this feeling better than Mom. All year, she’s taking care of the family, checking tasks off the ever-expanding to-do list and skillfully living up to her “Supermom” nickname.

How do you show Mom how much she means to you this Mother’s Day? If you’re browsing online for awesome Mother’s Day ideas, you’ve come to the right place! With Mother’s Day right around the corner, give Mom the gift of ultimate relaxation and fun. How, you ask?

A Pajama Day!

This is one day out of the year to fully pamper your Mom and show her how much you appreciate her. Breakfast in bed? You bet! Sleeping in late? Oh yeah. The fun doesn’t stop there. What’s a Pajama Day without the perfect Mother’s Day pajamas?

If you’re look for unique ideas for Mother’s day, here’s how to have the ultimate Pajama Day.

Let Her Sleep In Late

Don’t even fuss with the snooze button. Unplug the alarm, turn off the phone, and do not disturb. Let Mom sleep in as late as she wants. After all, she is the first one out of bed every day ensuring everything runs as scheduled. While she sleeps in, get to work in the kitchen so that when she opens her restful eyes, the first thing she smells is a pot of fresh coffee or the savory scent of breakfast.

Every Mom needs her beauty sleep, and what better way to recoup than in our Queen Bee Pima Knit Nightshirt?

Serve Her Breakfast in Bed

Who doesn’t love breakfast in bed? Start her day off right with a scrumptious, home cooked meal to show her you care. After she eats, don’t let her clean a thing. Cart away her tray and do the dishes before she can even think about getting out of bed. This is not only a thoughtful gesture, but a tasty treat as well! Serving her breakfast in bed is a loving and fun way to kick off Pajama Day.

Does the day not start until after Mom’s had coffee? Then she’ll love our Munki Munki Women’s Fancy Coffee Classic Pajama Set!

Mother’s Day Gifts: Pajamas for Mom

What good is a Pajama Day without cute pajamas for mom? After breakfast in bed, give her a mother’s day gift she can lounge in all day. One of the perks of relaxing and having fun at home this Mother’s Day is staying in your pajamas all day! Whether snuggling up in a plush, fluffy robe or wearing a cute matching pajama set, pajamas are the coziest Mother’s Day gift.

Give Her R&R Time

The most important ingredient for Pajama Day is relaxation. There are all sorts of ways you can pamper Mom to ensure she gets much needed self-care. Pour her a glass of wine and draw her a warm bath filled with bath salts, relaxing essential oils and scented bubbles. Afterward, give her a pedicure! These are easy, thoughtful ways to invite calm and peace into her busy life.

She’ll love our silky post-bath Rosé and Champagne Satin Robe.

Catch Up On Her Favorite Series

Truth is, Mom rarely gets the time to squeeze in time to unwind. This Mother’s Day, give her the remote and let her catch up on her favorite series. So often, Moms sacrifice the little joys in life. Whether it be binge-watching shows on Netflix or curling up to a page-turning book, let Mom choose how to spend her time this Mother’s Day. What seems like a simple gesture is actually a wonderful way to show Mom that today is all about her.

Get ready to relax! Pajama Day is the perfect combination of fun and relaxation to let Mom know how much you appreciate her. She spends her year devoted to her family, and this is one day to put the focus back on her with a much deserved day of pampering. Happy Mother’s Day!

Visit the Pajama Company Blog for more fun Mother’s Day ideas. Don’t forget to browse our Mother’s Day Pajama Favorites to find the perfect match for your Mom.

It’s fun to dream of vacations on warm, distant shores, but the reality for most is that these vacations are too expensive. You still deserve time off to recuperate from workplace stress, even if you’re unable to “get away.”

In fact, a staycation — taking time off, but staying at home — is arguably more relaxing and restorative than traveling. You do not have to schedule transportation, pack, spend time in crowded airports, or deal with the frustration of delayed flights. Here are our tips for making the most of your precious downtime.

Rest, Relaxation, Pajamas: How to Plan a Summer Staycation

1. Complete Your ‘To Do’ List

The key to a successful staycation is to take steps to ensure that you will use this time to relax, not catch up on chores. Pile of dishes in your sink? Dirty laundry? Lawn need mowing? Clean your home in advance and take care of any other nagging items. You should be resting, not powering through a task list a mile long! Imagine that you are leaving for a vacation and get everything out of the way so you can relax.

2. Unplug and Power Down

No email for you! Whether you’re on a staycation or a vacation, power down and unplug all of your devices. At the bare minimum, set specific times each day when you’re allowed to glance at your phone or return calls. Save work email for work. This is your time to focus on you.

3. Plan Your Activities in Advance

To prevent yourself from slipping into old habits, plan out each day of your staycation. Are there days when you’ll be mostly at home? What are you going to watch on Netflix? What book are you going to read? Or are you going to get out and about? Museum visits, hiking trails, a yoga class? Pretend you’re a travel agent and create an itinerary for yourself. This will make your staycation feel “official” and keep you from using this time to catch up on work.

4. Dress for the Occasion

No staycation is complete without the appropriate loungewear: pajamas, bathrobe, slippers — you know the drill. We might be a tad biased, but comfortable clothing is not an option! When you’re relaxing in your home, you need to lounge in spa-like comfort. Your pajamas should be made from soft, cool cotton. Bathrobes should be big, warm, and fluffy. Your slippers should make you feel like you’re walking on pillows. We’re supposed to dress how we want to feel, so dress comfortably.

5. Explore

Just because you’re on a staycation, doesn’t mean you have to stay in your house. Depending on how much time you can take off, plan a few outings. Think about nearby museums, historic sites, art galleries, hiking trails, beaches, or scenic drives. Sometimes we take our own surroundings for granted because they will “always be there.” Get out and explore your immediate world. You might be surprised what you find.

6. Bucket List

A fun idea for a staycation is to do that one thing you’ve been meaning to do. Get back into painting. Read a series of classic novels. Take a cooking class. Meditate. Write. Learn Italian. This is a great time to start a passion project and really devote yourself to it. Having hobbies and learning new skills increases our happiness.You’ll return to work feeling light and energized.

7. Simply Rest

This sounds simple, but is often the hardest thing for us to do. Use this time to go to bed early, sleep in late, take naps, and spend plenty of time doing nothing. Take long baths and lounge in your pajamas. Go to a park and soak up some sun. Make sure your brain gets plenty of down time too. We live in a world that encourages us to be stimulated constantly. You’ll feel much better after you take a little break.

For more ideas for rest and relaxation this summer, visit us at thepajamacompany.com/blog