{"id":7437,"date":"2019-02-27T10:59:57","date_gmt":"2019-02-27T15:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/?p=7437"},"modified":"2026-04-10T08:30:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T12:30:22","slug":"reasons-love-rainy-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/reasons-love-rainy-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Rainy Weekends are Actually The Best"},"content":{"rendered":"

Science has proven over and over again that the weather has the power to affect our mood. Shorter days in the winter can make us feel depressed. Cloudy skies can make us feel tired and the sun makes us feel energized. That\u2019s all well and good, but what\u2019s wrong with a little rain? We actually think rainy days are kind of the best, especially during the weekend. Here\u2019s why.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Daisy Alexander ‘Beary Happy’ PJ Set<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

10 Reasons to Love Rainy Weekends<\/h2>\n

1. You\u00a0don’t “have to” go outside.<\/span><\/h3>\n

The great outdoors are, well, great. But after a long, grinding week there\u2019s nothing better than waking up to the pitter patter of rain against your window pane. A rainy day means you don\u2019t have to \u201cmake the most\u201d of the weather by getting outside. There\u2019s no reason you <\/span>have <\/span><\/i>to dust off your bike, go for a jog, take the dog hiking, or meet your friends for a sunny afternoon brunch. You can be an indoor cat without regret.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. You can catch up on that new series everyone is talking about.<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201cWhat do you mean you don\u2019t watch…?\u201d Instead of smiling and nodding when your coworkers dish about That New Show on That Streaming Service, actually participate in the conversation for once. Use your rainy day to pop some popcorn, curl up on the couch, and binge watch a hot new series.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. It\u2019s hot chocolate weather.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Just because the holidays are over, that doesn\u2019t mean that you have to punish yourself with boring cups of coffee and tea on a rainy day. Make yourself a big mug of hot cocoa with all the trimmings: marshmallows and candy canes if you still have a few lying around the kitchen — they don\u2019t expire, right? Wrap yourself up in a cozy bathrobe and sip while you listen to the gentle sounds of rain outside. Hot chocolate is the ultimate rainy day treat.<\/p>\n

4. You can go to bed early.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Even people with the most active social lives need a break every now and again. You\u2019ll notice that on a rainy Friday night, your cell phone will stay blissfully silent. Almost every social butterfly takes advantage of a rainy night to stay in and recharge. So ditch the FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), go to bed early, and wake up refreshed!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Daisy Alexander ‘Oops-a-Daisy’ Cotton Pajama Lounge Pant<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

5. Pajamas for the win!<\/span><\/h3>\n

The number one, absolute best<\/span> thing about a rainy weekend is that you can stay in your pajama pants for 48 straight hours. Blustery wet weather makes us want to curl up under a warm blanket in our favorite flannels, so why not indulge? Put on your slippers and keep them on until Monday.<\/span><\/p>\n

6.\u00a0You can do that thing you said you’d do.<\/span><\/h3>\n

How are the New Year\u2019s Resolutions going? Did you make a promise to yourself to get back into painting, read a book a month, try yoga? If you\u2019re not into lazing about on a rainy day, use your gray weekend to get back on track. Read that book, find a yoga video on YouTube, or bust out your watercolors. Even if none of these items ended up on your list of resolutions, using this time indoors to exercise your mind will help you feel more energized when you go back to work on Monday.<\/span><\/p>\n

7.\u00a0Takeout tastes better when it’s raining.<\/span><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s a fact: food always tastes better when you don\u2019t have to cook it. Second fact: a comforting container of takeout always tastes better when it\u2019s cold and rainy outside. Take a day off from grocery shopping and order the pizza, pad thai, buffalo wings, or tofu and broccoli you\u2019ve been dreaming about. Then plant yourself on the couch and savor every last bite.<\/span><\/p>\n

8.\u00a0You can practice self-care.<\/span><\/h3>\n

In this age of unparalleled connectivity, we really do have to <\/span>practice <\/span><\/i>self-care. Putting our health and wellness first isn\u2019t an instinct for most modern adults. We have to learn to set time aside to take care of our ourselves. Take a bath, paint your nails, or take a nap. A rainy weekend is the perfect time practice a little self-care. <\/span><\/p>\n

9.\u00a0You can do chores without doing much.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Do you know it\u2019s going to rain this weekend? Park your car in the driveway, soap it up, and walk away. Or put your indoor plants outside for a natural watering. Check \u201cwater the lawn\u201d off your to-do list. These tiny life hacks can help you feel semi-productive while you spend the rest of the day binge-watching shows on Netflix in your PJs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ready for a PJ party in the Daisy Alexander ‘Rainy Day’ Classic Pajama Set<\/p><\/div>\n

10.\u00a0You can host a pajama party.<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you don\u2019t feel like going out but want to be social, invite a few friends over for a \u201cpajama party.\u201d Encourage them to wear their PJs or their favorite sweatpants, order pizza, open a bottle of wine, and watch a movie together. Nothing makes your home feel cozy on a rainy night like friends and jammies.<\/span><\/p>\n

We hope this fun little list helps you see the silver lining during your next rainy weekend! For more ideas for family fun, visit The Pajama Company Blog at thepajamacompany.com\/blog<\/a>. Don\u2019t forget to check out our new private label, Daisy Alexander<\/em><\/strong>,<\/a>\u00a0for the perfect rainy day attire!<\/span><\/p>\n

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