Back to School!

It's about that time, my friends.

BACK TO SCHOOL!

This month, a lot of kiddos are going to school!

This is a time of firsts!

First time going to Preschool

First time going to Elementary School

First time going to Middle School

First time going to High School

First time going to College

For many, this is a new exciting time!

New school clothes, new pens & pencils, new opportunities, new experiences, new friendships.

For others, like the mommies, daddies, aunties, uncles & grandparents out there, this is a little stressful because it means it is time for the dreaded

Back to School Shopping

So we are here to show you how ADORABLE & FUN back to school shopping can be!

Backpacks & Accessories

Catie is showing off the new cute backpacks that are perfect for youngsters!
It is made out of the softest material, and is comfy around the shoulders!
Not to mention, there come in cute styles like Robots!

Alissa is rocking a hippo water bottle carrier! I'm not sure you can tell, but that adorable hippo is also a ballerina!

Lunch Time

Lunchtime shopping does not mean its time to go to the market and pick up a million brown paper bags.
Lunchtime can be made super fun with cute lunch totes for boys & girls!

Jenny is showing us how cute lunch time can be!

Here is that cute dancing hippo again and a robot!


How cool will your little kiddo be rockin' one of these lunch totes at lunchtime?!

Look at the lunch tote options we've got at PJ

Airplane, Hippo, Robot, Frog & Monkey

These totes are insulated & the perfect size!

They fit a nutritious and delicious lunch time meal, while fitting nicely in a backpack!

They also include a dozen "Sweet Notes" so that you mommies, daddies, aunties, uncles, and grandparents can send some love with your little cutie as they go off and experience so many new fun things!

Come on in to PJ and head back to our Kids Corner and see for yourself...

BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING CAN BE FUN!

The girls here at PJ hope that you enjoyed a fantastic and fabulous summer together, and are very excited to wish all those smarty-pants learners a wonderful new school year!

LOVE,
THE GIRLS AT P.J. CHILCOTTAGE

Thymes Bergamot Vert

THYMES BERGAMOT VERT

In need of a fresh, cool, fruity, crisp summery scent?
Who doesn't!?
And we've got it!

Bergamot Vert is a new scent from Thymes, and we have fallen in love with it!
And we're pretty sure you will too!

An enticingly bright blend combining the cold-pressed zest of radiant bergamot, luscious notes of freshly squeezed citrus and crisp balsamic cypress. Floral wisps of jasmine and fresh woody petitgrain lend sweetness and warmth, while comforting notes of plump red currant and white musk subtly tantalize.

Triple-Milled Bar Soap
As appealing in design as it is in function, Thymes Bergamot Vert Bath Bar moisturizes with richly hydrating lather. This bar is enriched with humectants glycerin to help condition skin while it gently cleanses and triple-milled for a creamy lather that positively bursts with enticing bright fragrance.

Hand Cream
Replenish overworked hands with an ultra-hydrating blend of Shea-butter, antioxidant vitamin E, soothing aloe vera gel and hydrating glycerin. This enticingly bright moisturizer leaves hands freshly scented! Great for hostess gifts or for your purse!

Body Lotion
Your skin will love you when you moisturize it with this enticingly bright, creamy, all-natural emollient body lotion. The gentle exfoliation (we mean gently, you would have never known if we didn't tell you) of Thymes alpha-hydroxy acid fruit complex smooths and softens skin as shea butter, vitamin C and E moisturize.

Body Wash
Cleanse in silky, lush lather bursting with enticingly bright fragrance. Thymes Bergamot Vert Body Wash is enriched with skin-smoothing glycerin, antioxidant vitamins C and E and Panthenol to help nourish skin as you bathe.

Hand Lotion
Enhanced with all-natural emollients, including Shea butter, antioxidant vitamin E, ultra-hydrating glycerin and squalane, this non-greasy hand lotion absorbs quickly. Thymes Bergamot Vert Hand Lotion leaves skin soft, smooth and conditioned. A great treat for those dish pan hands!

Hand Wash
A blend of gentle cleansers, create an enticingly bright lather that cleans hands without over drying the skin. This wonderful hand wash is sure to keep hands well nourished and moisturized even after multiple washings.



What is a Bergamot?
It is a type of orange native to southern Italy.
It is more bitter than a grapefruit & less sour than a lemon.
Uses:
Earl Grey Tea
Herbal Remedies
Aromatherapy
Skin Care
Fragrances
& (our favorite) THYMES!


Fresh Summery Scent
for some
Fresh Summery Fun

So lather on some Bergamot Vert and go out and play!
And Don't Forget About
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
in the Historic District of Downtown Flagstaff this upcoming Friday night!

See you there!

LOVE,
THE GIRLS AT PJ CHILCOTTAGE

New PJ's in PJ!

Well hello there! Hope everyone is savoring every moment of their summer out there!

There's something about a cute pair of jammies that makes a girl feel special. It's the one outfit in our wardrobe whose purpose is not to impress, but rather bring comfort to the wearer of the pj's. And we wouldn't be PJ without our pj's!

Here's a taste of the cuteness we're stocked with:
Here's Lauren in some ca-yooot mudpie pj shorts and a Sagebrush basic black tee.

Here's Gretta in another pattern of those mudpie jammie shorts and another sagebrush basic.

Top: Natural Life Tee "Because I'm the Mom, that's why"
Bottoms: fuzzy fleece shorts...so comfy!

Top: Lacey basic from Sagebrush

Nothing's more feminine than a soft and light summer nightie!

Top: Natural Life Tee "Free my Soul"
Bottoms: fuzzy fleece shorts

Be As You Are pants and top"Peace Love and Happy Hour"

Come on into the Old Town Shops and try them for yourself! Check P.J. Chilcottage for the pj's and pop on over to Sagebrush for their mix and match basics..They're two for $25 or $18 for one. Everyone's wardrobe needs the basics!


Can't you just see yourself in these!? Treating yourself to a face mask, an at home pedi, a good book...etc. Sure beats the sweats and giant tee. You deserve it, you cutie!

Love, The Girls at PJ Chilcottage!

Cute Rain Gear!

Well hello loves! Hope everyone had a blast for the fourth! If you were here in Flagstaff this weekend, you got a little taste of the very beginning of a little something that rolls in around this time every year. MONSOON season!

The lightning is breath taking, the booming thunder is so powerful and the rain indulges our thirsty plants..annnnd bonus-- it lowers the hot summer temperatures for a moment. ;)

With the rain on its way...you can't let it ruin your perfect hair day!...Here's some of our new umbrellas so you can look as purdy as the flowers that are drinkin' up every drop!





Also....here's a little sneak peek of what else is coming to our shop in the month of July!





matching?! yes please!


Get geared up so we can all go dance in the rain!


Love, The Girls at PJ Chilcottage.

Fourth of July In Flagstaff!

Is there anything that's more summer-y than the Fourth of July? I think not. This weekend Americans across the nation are pulling out all their reds whites and blues, slurping down juicy bites of watermelon and enoying dad's grilled perfection.

Here's a few PJ picks for the holiday weekend. :)

To wash with:
Guests will be lovvving primal elements soap in your bathroom. Send them here if they're jealous. :)


To burn: Little bug in bucket candles. So cute for your backyard bbq!

To decorate with:
Dishtowels and wineglasses galore!

To wear:
Love this one shoulder top and comfy linen pants on beth! And that hat? So glamorous.

These cute fabric flower earrings remind me of a fourth of July picnic.


Happenings
As far as festivities go, Flagstaff is the place to be in the summer, especially on the fourth. Thousands make their way downtown to celebrate with Flagstaff's Annual Fourth of July Parade. This year (The 15th annual!) there's more than one hundred entries in the parade that Governor Janet Napolitano has deemed an "Arizona Treasure."


Even before the Fourth arrives there's a whole weekend of activities Friday kicks off the weekend with Movies on the Square and First Friday's Art Walk. you can get a deeper appreciation for our country's history at the Pioneer Museum where there will be Civil War artillery demonstrations. Also The Arizona National Guard’s outstanding 108th Army Band will be featured in concert at the museum at Fort Tuthill on the evening of the Fourth.

And there's so many more fun, free, family events! Check out this site for more events and details!

Have fun! Be safe and leave the fireworks to the professionals. ;-)
Happy Fourth kids!

Day Trip!

Happy Tuesday Loves! ....and Happy Solstice!

With June over halfway gone, things are warming up around here, so I know things are seriously heating up down in the valley of the sun. Can we say....DAY TRIP!?

Time to high-tail it outta there and head for a beautiful land that's thousands of feet higher and lots of degrees cooler. So listen to your spontaneity, hop on the I-17 and soon enough you'll be rolling your windows down and breathin' in the fresh mountain air.

But what's there to do with just one day in Flagstaff? LOTS! But here's my version of a perfect day trip in Flag.

First: Get your hike on! A little adventure outdoors is just what a day trip calls for! One of my absolute favorites (and somewhat of a local secret) is the Lava Tubes. Be sure to bring flashlights and sweatshirts. It's pitch black and cooooold down there. You'll feel like Indiana Jones the whole time.

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Once you've victoriously emerged from the lava tubes, have a picnic in a nearby meadow. Really anywhere off the dirt road to the lava tubes will be gorgeous. Snack on whatever deliciousness you've brought from home. (But don't go too crazy..you're going somewhere yummy for dinner!)

So now it's late afternoon and you're making your way back towards town. By now you're either ravenous for dinner, or wanting to keep it light and refreshing after a beautiful day of activity. Either way you've got options. Both MIX and Diablo Burger are two of my favorites and and are conveniently attached to the Old Town Shops in the heart of down town Flag. Opt for the patio seating, which are both nestled in the corner of Heritage square (jackpot for sunshine enjoyent and people watching.)

This burger is hands down the best I've had.
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Ate a MIX Salad for lunch today. So yummy!
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After Dinner, walk it off as you stroll around the Old Town Shops and other shops in the vicinity. There's a plethera of new summer apparel at PJ, so it's the perfect time to stop in and snag that dress that no one in Phoenix has. ;)


Here's Taylar in a dress, scarf, and hat from PJ. Lots more coming at the end of this week too!

The sun is closer here! Wear a big 'ole sun hat and lots of sunscreen. Just got all these in! So many to choose from! (Plus naked bee sunscreen is on it's way this week!)

On the way home, if you're leaving before dark and you live on the east side of the valley (Fountain Hills, Mesa, Gilbert, etc.) take the scenic route. Lake Mary Road to Highway 87 is a beautiful drive and cuts out all of the freeway mumbo jumbo. And if you're a central Phoenician or live in the west valley, it's the I-17 for you, which is okay too, because you can stop at Rock Springs for some pecan pie! YUM.

Now doesn't that sound like a lovely day? Do yourself a favor and put together two hours of your favorite driving music and get your booty up here!

See you soon!


Love, The Girls At P.J. Chilcottage.

Mix Flagstaff!

Hey ya'll!

So...has anyone been into the Old Town Shops lately...? If not, you're in for a surprise. A very delicious surprise! Last week, the mystery construction project was revealed in a big way!

Ladies and gentlemen, I'm proud to introduce the newest edition to our building, MIX Flagstaff!
With it's beautiful open layout, you can stroll on in from Heritage Square.



So here's the concept: They serve egg scrambles at breakfast, and salads, soups and sandwiches at lunch and dinner.


The great thing about this place is that you've got options! You can pick your "mix" of ingredients and create your own culinary masterpiece, or if that's too overwhelming for you, there's plenty of salads and sandwiches that have been created to take the brain work out for you!

Need a caffeine boost? Mix has that too. Would you look at that beautiful espresso machine? With beans imported from Italy, you better believe the coffee's good.

Plus if you're really in a hurry, they're stocked with pre-made salads and sandwiches and other refreshments.

So if you find yourself in the flagstaff downtown area, and you value a restaurant that:

is Fast and Easy.
uses fresh ingredients.
caters to your taste.

then, mix is absolutely perfect for you. :)

Happy Mixing!
Love, The Girls at P.J. Chilcottage

p.s. Check out the MIX facebook page to see some pretty pics of the FOOD.