Footed pajamas are often thought of as night wear for small kids, but both teens and adults are now wearing footies again! Many older people like footie pajamas because they bring back memories of the fun they had in their childhood. Historians disagree on the history of the footed pajama. Some say they were brought from Persia in the 1800s, while others claim India was the place of origin and that they were brought to the West in 1880. The word “pajama” itself according to linguists originates from an Indian word meaning “leg clothes.”Pajamas rapidly grew in popularity in Europe where they helped people stay warm during the cold winter nights. By 1898, footed pajamas were advertised for sale in London, and their popularity continued to grow from that point.So why are footie pajamas so warm? Well, the fact that the pajamas are one-piece helps prevent heat from escaping too far from the body. With non-footie pajamas there are a lot of “vents” that allow the warmth generated by the human body to dissipate. The footie traps this warmth and allows it to circulate throughout the inside of the pajama area including around the feet. Since the feet are often the first thing to get cold, the footie pajama was really a blessing in helping people get to sleep in cold climates. Even in the modern age with our centrally heated homes, we can still use footed pajamas to help keep the heating bill lower while still sleeping comfortably. In fact, saving electricity on heating also has the added benefit of reducing our impact on the environment.
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Monday, September 20th, 2010Pajama Happiness at The End of The Day
Thursday, May 13th, 2010It’s been another long, hard day. You fought your boss over an unreasonable deadline, fought the lines at the grocery store, and fought traffic to get back home. You’ve been fighting a headache all day, and now you have to fight to get the kids to do their homework, eat their veggies and get in the shower.
But then, finally, the kids are in bed. You pull your pajamas from the drawer and slip them on, savoring their soft, comfy feel. You finish the ensemble with a pair of fuzzy socks and then drop, exhausted, into the recliner in the living room. You curl up under a blanket to your favorite book or television show and feel the stresses of the day melting away.
Is there anything more blissful than slipping into your favorite pair of pajamas at the end of a trying day? Whatever your personal preferences – cool cotton, cozy flannels, pj pant with tee, footies or lounger sets; gentle, subdued tones or bright, vivid colors – there is just something about pajamas that makes you happy.
Perhaps it’s the feel of the pajamas, the fabric rubbing against your skin, cool in the summer and warm in the winter, arousing your senses. Maybe it’s the ritual: the predictable, routine winding down for bed at the end of the night counteracts the chaos of the day. Or it could be purely psychological – the very act of shedding the clothing of your hectic days and donning the attire of rejuvenating sleep puts your mind at ease, getting you ready for a gentle repose. More than likely, it’s a combination of all three.
Whatever the reasons, climbing into pajamas does indeed relax the tired muscles in your body and the slow competing thoughts racing through your brain. Pajamas wash away the realities of the day and replace them with your most favorite dreams, your stargazing fantasies.
In fact, when the pressures of life become overwhelming, have you ever spent an entire Saturday in your favorite pair of pajamas? It’s the ultimate defiance against the rest of the world, against everyone telling you what to do and how to do it. You decide how to live your life. You decide to enjoy an entire day curled up on the couch in the most comfortable fabric you can fathom. The stresses of the world fade away, and the day is yours to enjoy in your calming, happy pajamas!
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Friday, April 16th, 2010Run to You Tube now to see Eight videos that will make you want to put your pajamas on and see where life takes you. Pajamas and You…enjoy the moment.
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The Pajama Company Has Spring Fever
Sunday, March 28th, 2010Even though the thermometer reads 47 degrees today, we can’t help it…we have Spring Fever. We have it bad. Here are a few of our new pajamas from The Cat’s Pajamas, PJ Salvage, Hatley Nature. We love the fresh colors and the beautiful cottons. Spring is all about renewal, freshness and happy long days ahead. We think pajamas spread a little happiness everyday. Here are few of our favorites today:
"Anchors Away" Pajama Pant from PJ Salvage $42
"Rosy Afternoon" Pajama Pant from Hatley Nature $34
"Donuts" from The Cat's Pajamas $86
And for the perfect oversized nightshirt that you want to wear all day, check out a few of our new styles from Emerson Street and Hatley Nature. Which are your spring favorites?
"Ruff Night" Sleepshirt from Hatley Nature $29
"Bad Hair Day" Sleepshirt from Hatley Nature $29
David & Goliath Pajama Pants, Tanks & Tees on Sale Today
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010Grab a bargain as prices are slashed on our collection of David & Goliath pajama pants, tanks and tees. Today all our pajama pants are $19.99 and all our tees and tanks are $9.99. Choose from the popular It’s All About Me print or Chicks Rule, One Tough Cookie, Nerds Rule and more. David & Goliath pj pants are 100% soft cotton, with the feel of a favorite tee shirt. The pant has an all around elastic with drawstring waist for a great fit. Tees and tanks are tight fitting. The collection is junior sizing. Quantities are limited so rush right to www.ThePajamaCompany.com to grab a bargain. Here are a few of our favorites.
One Tough Cookie
It's All About Me
Enough About You
Chicks Rule
Chilln' With My Gnomes
Everyone Loves Footzies!
Friday, December 11th, 2009With winter winds blowing and the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to jump into a warm and cozy set of Footzies. Choose from 8 luscious colors including our so festive Red, Pretty Pink, Warm Plum, Mint Green, Baby Blue, Tangerine, Lavender and Black. Because Footzies are sold as separates you can mix and match the footy pants with the tee, tank or button up shirt you love. Footzies make the perfect present for women of all ages and are also loved by teens and tweens. The footzies pants are $29.99 and are available in sizes Small to XLarge fitting waist sizes from 27″ to 36″. Choose from length long or short. The soft long sleeve tee has a crew neck with contrast white neck and cuff and is $19.99. The pretty tank top is available in Lavender only and is $14.99 and the button up shirt is available in Red, Pink and Mint Green and is $19.99. Recreate a few childhood memories with footed pajamas this winter…here are a few Footzies we love today.
Pant $29.99 Tee Shirt $19.99
Pant $29.99 Tee Shirt $19.99
Pant $29.99 Tank Top $14.99
My New Favorite Pajama
Saturday, November 14th, 2009Well, today there is a chill in the air and most of the leaves have now fallen. There’s no stopping what’s coming…winter. For me, the best way to deal with it is to just settle into a new pair of wonderful flannel pajamas. Today I’m loving our newest PJ Salvage pajama “Love Bus” filled with cheerful VW’s from a day gone by. Pajamas are perfect for putting a smile on any face and these, today, just do the trick! Unlike that pair of skinny jeans, pajamas are roomy, pajamas just fit and fit every time. I love to put pajamas on and do a twirl in front of the mirror. Everyone looks like a model in pajamas. So check these out and share your secrets for coping with the November chill in the air.
My New Favorite Pajama
“It’s A Dogs World” Pajama from PJ Salvage
Monday, September 28th, 2009Calling all dog lovers. We have the perfect pajama just for you today. Surround yourself with dogs, dogs, dogs in our new PJ Salvage “Dogs World” pajamas. Comfy 100% cotton flannel in that slightly oversized fit we all love. We call it the “Boyfriend” fit. We think you will love PJ Salvage pajamas because they are comfy just as pjs should be with beautiful fabric and a great fit.
New Pajama Pants We Love Love Love
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009Sometimes Pajamas are just plain fun and that’s what we think about our four new pj pants from Be As You Are. We love the mantra to “Be Yourself” and express your own individuality. We do that everyday here at The Pajama Company! Be As You Are is known for their Sleep Pants, Tee Shirts and gifts filled with personality. They call themselves the company with “Fun & Funky Stuff” which is so so true. Hope you like their goodies as much as we do and you’ll also love the price! (The newest sleep pants are a cool $28 and the collection of fabulous tees are a cool $24) We discovered in our serious reading of summer gossip mags that Kenny Chesney is a Be As You Are fan, he was seen in People magazine rockin’ the Be As You Are logo baseball cap.
