Fall weekends mean cozy nights home with tasty snacks and a great movie!
Salted Caramel Popcorn // Cookies & Cups
Boxercraft Plaid Flannel Blanket // The Pajama Company
Nutella Hot Chocolate with Hazelnut Liqueur // Saveur*
The Greatest 100 Movies of All Time // AMC
PJ Salvage Navy Dot // The Pajama Company
*Photo credit: Credit: Maxime Iattoni
“All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.” – John Gunther
What’s a lazy PJ-clad Saturday or Sunday morning without a delicious and leisurely breakfast, right?
Cue up the coffee pot and heat up the syrup…today we’re talking waffles! Waffles are so tasty with their crisp outside and chewy inside and nooks and crannies filled with syrup…fruit…butter…chocolate…whatever you love! Is your mouth watering yet?
We’ve rounded up some awesome recipes to share with you!
Banana Bread Waffles from Mother Thyme
Belgian Cookie Dough Waffles from Dine & Dish
Dark Chocolate Waffles from I Bake He Shoots
Maple Bacon Waffles from Ashlee Marie
Churro Waffles from Chica Chocolatina
Vanilla Bean Blueberry Waffles by Something Swanky
Craving savory? Joy the Baker has taken waffles to the next level with her Mashed Potato, Cheddar and Chive Waffles…perfect for a pajama movie night! Yum…
What’s your favorite way to eat waffles? Tell us all about it in the comments below.
“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile,
but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”
-Thich Nhat Hanh
So you probably know that The Pajama Company was founded because we love to make people happy! We say it a lot, but we know that life is better when you’re comfy and cozy and wearing your favorite PJs. It’s our little way to contribute to the world’s happiness.
As Thich Nhat Hanh is eluding to, happiness is circular and contagious. Being happy just naturally causes more joy for yourself and for others, whether you feed off your own good feelings or the simple smile of a stranger you pass on the street.
We love these easy ways to add more happiness to your life and those around you…
8 Easy Ways to Spread Happiness Around You // Tiny Buddha
How to start spreading small seeds of happiness around you.
Write Your Own Set of Personal Commandments // The Happiness Project
Write your own list of words to live by.
15 Ways to Spread Kindness in Your World Today // Positivity Blog
Spreading kindness on a daily basis, including being kinder to yourself.
What 10 Things Should You Do Every Day to Improve Your Life? // Time
“I say let the world go to hell, but I should always have my tea.”
-Fyodor Dostoyevsky
One of the best things about the cooler months is having hot tea on a more regular basis. You can really drink hot tea anytime, but enjoying a cup of tea in your PJs can become a nightly ritual to look forward to in fall and winter.
Here are some fantastic teas to try!
African Autumn – Delicious flavor! This is an herbal tea made with Rooibos, a South African red bush, and flavored with orange and cranberry. Not only does it taste really good, it makes the whole room smell divine while your brewing it! A great choice for fall.
Love Life – Visit the Harney & Sons tasting room in Millerton, NY and you’ll be hooked. We can’t enough of this one. It’s a green tea with coconut, vanilla, and strawberry and it’s delicious!
Yogi – Honey Lavender Stress Relief – This is another Rooibos based tea. The lavender and chamomile make this one really soothing and relaxing. One you’ve had a cup, you’re ready for bed!
Good Earth – Sweet & Spicy – This tea has a really tasty cinnamon flavor and is equally good hot and cold. It doesn’t need any sugar so it’s a great one to drink if you’re watching your calories. Even if you’re not big on cinnamon, give it a whirl. It actually has a very similar flavor to the Chai Tea that Oprah recently released with Teavana.
Do you have a favorite tea or tea ritual? Tell us about it below!
P.S. – Did you know that George Orwell actually wrote an essay on crafting the perfect cup of tea called “A Nice Cup of Tea” back in 1946? Check it out…
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Donuts definitely fall in the category of yummy pajama foods! There are so may varieties and who can resist a glazed or jelly filled delight with a delicious cup of coffee? There’s no denying that they’re typically high in sugar, fat, and calories, but this doesn’t mean you can’t indulge every now and again, right?!
Go Local
Independent donut shops have popped up quite a bit in the last few years, and chances are you have a local donut place near you, so scout them out. And, if you’re travelling, check out Travel + Leisure’s list of America’s Best Donuts for donut shops to visit in several cities!
Make Your Own
There are tons of creative and delicious donut recipes out there as well, so why not try your hand at a homemade batch! Here are some great recipes…
Classic Glazed Donuts from Epicurious
Cookies ‘N Cream Donuts from Shugary Sweets
Vanilla Creme-Filled Donuts from Brown Eyed Baker
Lemon Glazed Blueberry Donuts from A Kitchen Addiction
Triple Chocolate Donuts from Style Me Pretty
Take the Krispy Kreme Challenge
If you’ve never heard of it, the Krispy Kreme Challenge is an annual charity race that takes place in Raleigh, NC, that started as a dare between a few NC State students. It soon got national coverage with people coming in from all over the country. As they say, the challenge “epitomizes the test of physical fitness and gastrointestinal fortitude”. Its a 5 mile run, but halfway through participants are challenged to eat a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts, and then run the rest of the race. Now that’s a challenge!
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by Becky Boyd, The Pajama Company Editor
As we have said before, we make it our mission to find and offer you the best of the best pajamas. We look for companies who have quality products, care about the world, and if they can make us laugh, that’s definitely a bonus!
Lazy One is another one of our favorite pajama brands. The company is nestled within the Rocky Mountains of Northern Utah and features comical designs of “wacky wildlife” on their boxers, nightshirts, and pajamas. We love their guiding philosophy “humor is funny”, which you can see all over their fun designs. Lazy One is all about keeping people feeling warm and fuzzy and making them laugh at the same time!
The company even revived and remodeled the classic “Flapjack” pajama which we love and is one of our best selling PJ styles.
As a herd of nature lovers, Lazy One continually strives to “go green” as they move toward becoming a plastic-free company. Hangers made from recycled paper, biodegradable bags and an emphasis on recycling are all top priorities of Lazy One.
Check out some of our most-loved PJs from Lazy One…
Lazy One
Bear Cheeks Boxer
Lazy One
Bear Hug Nightshirt
Lazy One
Moose Caboose FlapJack
Lazy One
Sawing Logs Pajama Pant
by Becky Boyd, The Pajama Company Editor
Ahhhh, summer. I don’t know about you, but summer seems to fly by for us. And this weekend, we just want to hold on to it a bit longer. Dig our feet in the beach sand, share a great meal with family and friends al fresco, feel the sunshine on our faces!
In that spirit, we’re celebrating summer forever this weekend! Use code FOREVER now through Monday at checkout and get free UPS ground shipping on any order over $24.
Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Easy Blackberry Ice Cream // the view from great island
Emerson Street Nightshirts // The Pajama Company
15 Centerpieces for Your Summer Table // Apartment Therapy
32 “Slow Living” Inspired Ways to Savor Summer // Mark’s Daily Apple
Summer Forever // jonstich
by Becky Boyd, The Pajama Company Editor
We say a life in pajamas is your life…only better.
Better because you get be cozy and you get to feel great!
Better because you get to wear your very favorite PJs. You know, the cozy flannel ones with sock monkeys on them! Or maybe your cute cat person nightshirt? It could even be those awesome footies that cover you from head to toe!
You get to be totally comfortable and at ease in your pajamas. And, you get to do what you want – work, play, lounge around, go out – you name it!
The bottom line is life is better in pajamas because it’s all about you!
A life in pajamas is the good life! So we say, wear your pajamas and be happy!
What does a life in pajamas mean to you? Tell us in the comments below!
Have you ever noticed how some people are clearly morning people while others are seem to be night owls?
Early birds, or “larks” as some call them, rise early and easily. They’re typically in a good mood (which can really annoy night owls!) and can be pretty productive or creative in the wee hours of the morning.
Night owls, on the other hand, start getting into their groove later into the evening or night. This is usually the time of the day when they get their best work done and have the most energy. And, they’ll usually tell you outright that they are NOT morning people!
If you have a preference for one over the other, there are some real reasons why. According to WebMD being an early bird or a night owl is all about your personal circadian rhythm – also know as your internal clock. There’s also other research that shows actual differences in the brain between the two types as well.
Does it Matter?
You’ll hear people say that “the early bird gets the worm” and that getting a jump start on the day will help you to get more done. And it may be true for some people.
But it has also been said that night owls can be more productive and creative. Some also say that they’re more relaxed, and on average need less sleep.
But as we always say, go with what works for you! No matter what your preference, its important to embrace your own natural pattern and not struggle to make yourself different than how you are.
Early birds definitely benefit from the fact that a day time schedule is what the outside world works on. But, if you’re not an early riser, no need to fight it. Take advantage of the night hours when your brain is at its best and most creative. Sleep in and arrange a later work or school schedule if you can.
And the same goes for early birds. If you get up early you might need a mid-day nap. And, there’s no need to force yourself to stay awake for those late night movies either. We say get in those PJs and go to bed as early as you want!
Not sure where you fall on the spectrum? Take this quiz over at Real Simple and find out!
We also love Buzzfeed’s funny take on the topic… “You Know You’re a Night Owl When…”
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by Becky Boyd, The Pajama Company Editor
Although some of us may be gearing up for back to school, we still have a little over a month of the official summer season left!
That means its time to get the most out of the warmer weather and long days, before the change of seasons is upon us.
To help you along, We’re giving you 20 fun ways to make the most of the rest of your summer…
1. Float in the pool.
2. Make a campfire – roast marshmallows and tell ghost stories!
3. Go to the waterpark.
4. Play on the swings!
5. Go camping.
6. Go to the farmers market and grab some late summer goodies!
7. Spread out a blanket and read under a shady tree…
9. Learn to paddle board.
10. Throw an outdoor dinner party.
11. Tour your city’s local historic sites and landmarks.
12. Take the dog for a hike in the park.
13. Go to an outdoor movie.
14. Sit on the porch and sip lemonade.
15. Lay in the hammock and do nothing!
16. Have a beach day.
17. Grab a blanket and go star gazing…
18. Go tubing.
19. Take a spontaneous weekend trip to the mountains.
20. Go out for an ice cream cone!
….enjoy!
