The Company Store Hosts National Pajama Night at Ronald McDonald House New York

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What a privilege it is to again be asked to help spread the word about such a worthwhile community outreach project: The Company Store 4th Annual National Family Pajama Night (NFPN). This is my second year working with retailer The Company Store, having posted about National Family Pajama Night 2013 just about a year ago.

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NFPN 2014 takes place on November 22nd. As in year's past, on that special night families with an ill child staying at the Ronald McDonald House of New York -- a home-away-from-home during treatment -- will receive fanciful matching nightwear from The Company Store Family Pajamas Collection. In addition, the brand is donating 3,000 pairs of TCS pajamas to families staying at Ronald McDonald House Charities across the U.S. But, that's not all, for every pair of pajamas purchased by the public here through December 22, 2014, the brand will be donating $1 to the national non-profit.

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“This is one of my favorite activities at the House,” says William T. Sullivan, President & CEO of Ronald McDonald House New York. “The families gathering together in their beautiful PJs from The Company Store create a warm, comfortable home atmosphere where they can find respite from the trials and tribulations of their day battling pediatric cancer.”

“The feeling of comfort and warmth is something that everyone should experience during the holiday season,” explains Karen Feldman, Director of Marketing, The Company Store. “This is what National Family Pajama Night is all about. The Company Store is committed to doing what we can to help create a feeling of warmth, fun and comfort for these families who are dealing with illnesses while they are away from home. We believe a comfy pair of PJs can be the first step.”

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Matching family pajamas are available in an array of six different cozy holiday-themed styles, such as The Company Store’s most popular “Glenwood Plaid” and “Holiday Forest” designs. Sizes are offered for the entire family, including kids, teens and adults, as well as in multiple sizes for the family dog. To participate, visit The Company Store’s National Family Pajama Night™ website to purchase pajamas and support care for RMHC children and their families.

About The Company Store
In business for 100 years, over six generations, The Company Store offers a range of quality fashion bedding, home decor and sleep apparel for adults, teens, kids and pets. The retailer is well-known for their made in America down comforters that are produced in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. In addition to five store locations in Michigan, Maine and North Carolina, consumers may shop online for the entire product line at TheCompanyStore.com. Stay up to date on what's new by also following the brand on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube.

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FTC Disclosure: This is a compensated post and The Company Store is providing product for my daughter and dog for a forthcoming review as well as the prize package and shipping for the associated Family Pajamas $100 Giftcard Giveaway. However, the opinions and ideas expressed here are my own. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Sugared Cranberries Holiday Easy Recipe

Recipe

Also check out MBE's Holiday Dog Mitten Ornament Craft

Cranberries are not only high in anti-oxidants and are good for you, they are a festive fruit synonymous with holidays like Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and other winter celebrations. 

Sugared Cranberries 

Inspired by 
Febreze Home for the Holidays 

Scented Air Freshners

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Here's a delicious and simple way to prepare the cranberries inspired by the Febreze Holiday Cranberry Scented Air Freshner from the brand's Holidays fragrance collection which also includes Febreze Holiday Fresh-Cut Pine and other scents, all available on Amazon. 

What to set out before you begin

• 2 cups cranberries
• 4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups water

Directions

1. Rinse cranberries under running water and place in large bowl
2. In medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of sugar and the water to a boil. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat immediately and cool for 3 minutes.
3. Pour the syrup over the cranberries and let them sit at room temperature for 4-6 hours, gently stirring occasionally.
4. Pour 2 cups of sugar into a separate bowl. Drain the cranberries, then add to bowl with sugar. Carefully toss them to coat evenly.
5. Pour coated berries onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow them to dry 2-3 hours
6. Enjoy them with your family and friends and a delightly tart party food at a cocktail party or for dessert after your holiday meal.

Note to Parents: Depending on your child's age and developmental skills, you may want invite them into the kitchen to help. However, remember to always keep kids away from flames and hot surfaces while preparing this fun treat together.

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Learn more about the Febreze Home for the Holidays Collection

• Follow the hashtag #FebrezeHoliday
• Join us for the Twitter Party with $1000 in prizes
• Visit online or in-store Walmart
• Like Febreze on Facebook
• Follow Febreze on Twitter

Also see my Febreze Harvest Collection series for delicious and fun fall recipes (like Peanut Butter Cup S'Mores) where you'll also discover more autumn arts and crafts ideas!

FTC Disclosure: This sponsored post was made possible by SheSpeaks and Febreze. Furthermore, MBE participates in the Amazon Affiliate program and I will receive a bit of compensation (at no extra cost to consumers) for including sales referral links within this post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Dog Mitten Holiday DIY Ornament Easy Craft

Crafts

Don't miss MBE's Holiday Sugared Cranberries Recipe, too

Christmas, Chanukah Craft for Pets, Dogs, Cats

Since your pet deserves a gift too, here's an easy, fun holiday DIY project to make inspired by the limited edition Febreze Home for the Holidays fragrance collection. All you need are some scraps of felt and ribbon, contrasting embroidery thread and needle, plus some glitter and glue. 

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Dog Mitten Holiday Ornament

Inspired by 
Febreze Home for the Holidays 

Frosted Pine Air Freshener

Directions

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1. Make a paper mitten pattern then lay it on a double thickness of felt and cut out the shapes at the same time.
2. Using embroidery thread and needle hand stitch around the edge of the mitten through front and back leaving the top open, either with an overcast or straight running stitch.

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3. Cut a 4" piece of ribbon and fold in half, then place it inside the top and hand sew the hanging loop created into the mitten.
4. Cut a contrasting color cuff the width of your mitten and add glue and glitter. Then, decorate your mitten on the front with glue and glitter to create a paw print, the word "bark" or anything else you'd like. When adhesive is dry add the cuff with more glue.
5. Fill with your pup's favorite treats and hang on the tree or your fireplace being sure to place it high enough so he/she can't jump up and grab it before you are ready to present your gift for them to enjoy.

Parent's Note: Depending on your child's age and abilities they may be able to help you craft this project or even make it all by themselves.

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Also see my Febreze Harvest Collection series for delicious and fun fall recipes (like Peanut Butter Cup S'Mores) and more autumn arts and crafts ideas!

FTC Disclosure: This sponsored post was made possible by SheSpeaks and Febreze scented air fresheners. I also disclosure MBE is an Amazon Affiliate partner and we will receive a bit of compensation (at no extra cost to consumers) for including sales referral links within this post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.