Things You Need For The Ultimate Stay-At-Home Weekend

At the moment every weekend feels like a stay at home weekend. Normality has gone out of the window. But if you’re working it’s so important to treat the weekends separately. They’re time to unwind, relax and do everything you want to do. That’s why I wanted to create this post all about the things you need for the ultimate stay-at-home weekend.

I do find a lot of the time when I’m at home I end up planning trips or activities for future dates so I have something to look forward to. Sometimes it might be booking flights for a weekend away or purchasing Orlando park tickets for a trip away. Or it might be as simple as booking a meal out or tickets to a show. Before lockdown and social isolation was a thing and the world was back to normal I’d crave a stay at home weekend. While I love having plans and being busy, there’s nothing like a relaxing weekend at home. You don’t need to go out and see anyone. And you can do exactly what you want to do.

Things you need for the ultimate stay-at-home weekend: cosy PJ’s

If you’re going to be staying in all weekend then you need some cosy PJ’s. I do always think it’s nice to shower and change out of whatever you wore to sleep in. But changing from PJ’s into fresh PJ’s is a total winner. I’m more of a trouser and oversize t-shirt kinda girl which is why this duo from Pour Moi is just what I need.

I have the grey marl trousers* which are so incredibly soft it makes me want to wear pyjamas forever. They have an elasticated waistband which should be mandatory on loungewear. The elasticated cuffs are a godsend as I always find baggy trousers ride up my legs when I’m lounging in bed. And they have pockets which means when I do make the daily pilgrimage downstairs I can fill my pockets with my phone (or snacks!)

Then I paired it with this oversized tee*. This is long enough that in the summer you could wear it on its own which is great. But it also has a beautiful tie feature on the back so it lets air in and doesn’t keep me too warm. This duo has been my go-to in the things you need for the ultimate stay-at-home weekend. It’s my outfit when I’m not going anywhere days which is pretty much every day now.

It isn’t just the PJ’s themselves you need. For the ultimate stay-at-home weekend, you need some slipper boots too. It hasn’t been until this year that I’ve truly appreciated the joy of slippers. Especially while I’ve been working from home. Anything that keeps you comfy and cosy is a must!

You need all the face masks and pampering gear

I’ve done a whole dedicated post about having the ultimate at-home pamper session so I won’t just repeat that post. But it’s so important to treat yourself and your skin through some face and body masks, a bath and all of those things we tell ourselves we don’t have time for. Like a full-body scrub. Or painting our nails. A stay-at-home weekend means you now have time, and I know how good I feel about a real good pamper.

A curated watchlist on Netflix/ Disney +/ Amazon Prime/ Now TV

It wouldn’t be a weekend in without some good TV to watch. But one of the things you need for the ultimate stay-at-home weekend is a curated ready to watch playlist. Whatever you subscribe to be it Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime or Now TV have a to watch list ready to go. I know if I’m browsing for something to watch I could be there for hours trying to decide what to watch. And sometimes I can’t decide and move to YouTube. On each platform, I have a to watch list so if I’m ever at a loose end I know what to watch.

On Netflix, I have a few TV shows like Don’t F**k with cats, Sabrina and Tiger King. Then on Disney+, it’s all the old Disney movies I’ve never seen. Although currently, I’m on season 3 of Marvelous Mrs Maisel on Amazon Prime which I am loving.

A good candle

It would not be a relaxing stay at home weekend with a good candle. I’m one of those people who burn candles all year round and not just in the Autumn/ Winter months. Although I like switching things up to fresher/ lighter scents in the warmer weather. If ever there was a candle more apt for this situation it would be Escape by Scentered. The candle has been blended to transport you to some ‘me time’. For everyone that’s different, it might be relaxing with a good book or stretching in a yoga class. Although which of those I’d pick.

I love the aromatherapy candles from Scentered as they’re designed to refresh your mind with essential oils for a clean burn and a natural scent.

Things you need for the ultimate stay-at-home weekend: Snacks and good brunch/ dinner options

To be honest this is probably one of the most important things you need for the ultimate stay-at-home weekend: Food! And there needs to be choice. To begin with, you’ll want a really good set up for brunch. Seeing as it’s brunch you can have whatever you want whether that’s breakfast foods or the biggest sandwich you can make. But something properly epic. Some of my favourites would be a sausage and egg hash or bacon and maple syrup pancakes. But then you also need something similarly great to have in the evening. For stay-at-home weekends I love doing something like make your own pizzas or really hearty food like pasta bakes.

But lastly, you also need some good old snacks; sweet or savoury it doesn’t matter. As long as you have enough to keep you going and keep you smiling then you’re good.

What are your go-to things you need for the ultimate stay-at-home weekend?

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