To everyone who said YES to comfort (without chaos): Pasta & PJ’s is here.

 

Theme: Comfort Without Chaos
Tagline: Midlife Just Got Delicious

This month, we’re serving cozy, calm, and conscious indulgence—because comfort isn’t the enemy of growth. It’s the fuel. The Pasta & PJ’s box is your permission slip to slow down, soften your nervous system, and let pleasure be part of your wellness plan. Midlife didn’t come with a manual… so we wrote a delicious one.

“Midlife just got delicious. Here’s to showing up even when it’s hard, hot, or just plain hormonal. Pour the wine. Twirl the pasta. Breathe. You’re not falling apart - you’re falling back into you.”

Why We Made This Box

The holidays can feel like a pressure cooker. Hormones, heat, and hustle do not make a cute combo. Pasta & PJ’s is our antidote: cooling sleep support, hormone-friendly skincare, decadent chocolate, and Italian pantry magic that turns weeknights into mini vacations. Because comfort can be conscious—and rest is a power move.

What’s Inside

A Domani Luxury Sleep Mask (Wood Pulp)
“Peace Looks Good on You”

What it is: A breathable, cooling mask that helps you drift off and stay there—through hot flashes and holiday meltdowns.

Why we chose it: Temperature + light control are sleep gold. This mask tells stress and screen glare to take the night off.

Perk: Use code SB15 at http://www.adomanisleep.com

La Fabbrica Gluten-Free Rigatoni from Zia Pia
“Pasta That Loves You Back”

What it is: Hearty, belly-happy rigatoni that makes dinner feel like a warm hug.

Why we chose it: Comfort food without the crash. Slow down, savor, and let dinner be your love language.

Three Silos Tasting Co. Tuscan Herb Olive Oil + Italian Fig Balsamic
“Your Holiday Hustle Antidote”

What it is: A polyphenol-rich olive oil with Tuscan herb vibes + a luscious fig balsamic that makes everything taste special.

Why we chose it: Healthy fats and big flavor = steady energy, satisfied cravings, and balanced plates.

NuNu Chocolate
“Pleasure Is Medicine”

What it is: Small-batch chocolate that melts stress one square at a time.

Why we chose it: Pleasure helps regulate the nervous system and chocolate pairs beautifully with PJs.

Perk: See insert/QR in your box for details.

Blue Sky Sleep Gel Capsules
“Your Nightly Permission Slip”

What it is: Calming softgels to help your mind unwind and your body ease into restorative sleep—without the grogginess.

Why we chose it: Sleep is sexy, and it touches everything—mood, metabolism, and midlife sanity.

Perk: Use code SHEBANG at checkout.

Farmhouse Fresh Fluffy Bunny Shea Butter
“Skin Calm, Holiday Calm”

What it is: Fluffy Bunny shea butter for silky, soothed skin

Why we chose it: Hormone-shifting skin needs extra TLC - this brings hydration, repair, and a little spa-at-home energy.

Rituals & Recipes (for Cozy Nights In)

Olive You 4-Ever Rigatoni

Because loving yourself starts with good olive oil.

Ingredients

• 8 oz gluten-free rigatoni
• 3 tbsp Tuscan Herb Olive Oil (Three Silos)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ tsp Glow Dust
• ½ cup pasta water
• 1 cup cooked chicken or Italian sausage
• 1 cup veggies (spinach, cherry tomatoes, or mushrooms)
• 2 tbsp mascarpone cheese
• Optional: drizzle of Italian Fig Balsamic, red pepper flakes, lemon zest

Directions

1. Set the mood — Pour a glass, light a candle, and grab your PJs. Comfort, not chaos.
2. Cook pasta — Boil rigatoni until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water.
3. Sauté & stir — In olive oil, sauté garlic + veggies or protein. Sprinkle in Glow Dust to bloom.
4. Toss together — Add pasta, pasta water, mascarpone; stir until creamy and silky.
5. Finish with love — Drizzle olive oil or balsamic, top with parmesan, and serve warm.

Why we chose these ingredients: Olive oil loves your hormones back (healthy fats + antioxidants). Gluten-free pasta can help reduce bloat and steady blood sugar. Comfort can still be conscious—and sometimes self-love starts with a forkful of pasta.

Shebang Pairing Tip: Serve with a chilled sparkling rosé (or your favorite “me-time” pour) and warm bread brushed with Tuscan Herb Olive Oil. Instant Tuscan mini-getaway.

“Figgin’ Fabulous” Balsamic Dressing

Rich, bold, and a little sweet—sound familiar?

Makes: ~½ cup  |  Prep: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp Italian Fig Balsamic Vinegar
• 2 tbsp Tuscan Herb Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Glow Dust
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup)
• Sea salt + black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Whisk balsamic, Dijon, and honey until smooth.
2. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking to emulsify.
3. Stir in Glow Dust, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust.

Shebang Tip: For a decadent twist, whisk in a spoonful of mascarpone for a creamy fig dressing.

The Happiest of Endings: “A Fig Affair” (Ice-Cream Drizzle)

Sweet, bold, and unapologetically satisfying… just like you.

How to Indulge

• Scoop gluten-free vanilla ice cream (or coconut gelato).
• Drizzle 1–2 tsp Italian Fig Balsamic.
• Add toasted walnuts.

Why it works: Syrupy fig sweetness + cool vanilla = decadent and balanced. Antioxidants, digestion support, dopamine spark.

Shebang Tip: Enjoy it in your PJs, phone on silent. Share only if you really want to.

Deep Sleep Soufflé (Served Cool)

Serving size: One fantastic night’s sleep for an exhausted perimenopausal woman. Author: A Domani

Ingredients

• Thermostat (yours only)
• Tower fan (bonus: white noise)
• A DOMANI cooling pajamas
• A DOMANI Cool Feel Sleep Mask
• Blackout curtains
• 2–3 layers of natural-fiber bedding
• Analog clock
• Consistent bedtime + wake time
• 2 hours of tech-free wind-down
• Warm bath or shower
• Your favorite magnesium supplement
• A pinch of relaxation: meditation, box breathing, journaling, gentle stretches

Directions

1. Set the scene—curtains drawn, layers ready.
2. Pre-cool to 60–68°F—your core temp should drop (and so should your stress).
3. Slip on cooling PJs + mask.
4. Dim lights; ditch screens 2 hours before bed.
5. Warm bath/shower → natural cooldown cues sleep.
6. Add magnesium + your favorite wind-down.
7. Chill overnight—same bedtime/wake time daily.

Chef’s Notes (The Science Bit): Declining estrogen hijacks your thermostat and sleep timer (hello, night wakings). Cool room + breathable PJs + light control = science-approved snooze sauce. Do not garnish with doomscrolling or snooze button.

Tiny Extras to Elevate Your Cozy

• 5-Minute Reset: Box breathing (4-4-4-4) before dinner.
• PJ Gratitude: Write 3 things you’re proud of today.
• Skin TLC: Fluffy Bunny on hands/heels; Wine Down serum, then mask on, lights out.

Codes & Perks

• A Domani sleep mask/pajamas — code SB15
• Blue Sky Sleep gel caps — code SHEBANG
• NuNu Chocolate — see insert/QR in your box

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About Shebang

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