Missoula Valley, MT December 2025

Reflection.

I always get nostalgic when December rolls around. At my house, that means the pumpkins have all been smashed up for the chickens and ducks to pick apart, the warm shades of autumn have found their hiding places until next year, and the greens, reds, and golds are taking up residence in their usual places. A wreath, some garland, ornaments from my childhood—their unpacking feels a bit magical, like a recent movie night with my family when we turned on "Night at the Museum." I can't help but imagine these treasures having some type of spirit to them. And maybe that's why I've come to love this season. Let there be magic!

Since having children, I'll admit, I have fallen victim to materialism one too many times. It's easy when marketing avenues lead directly to overstimulated and busy parents, but there is relief in this reminder: Relish the simple joy that surrounds us. Instead of buying lights and lawn inflatables, load up the kids and take an after-dinner drive around the neighborhood. Roll down the windows and let that frigid air hit their faces as the passing lights dazzle. Turn on a holiday playlist. We introduce new routines that end up being memorable traditions. Hot chocolate with a movie, cutting down the Christmas tree, decorating the house and stringing lights. Writing a letter to Santa and marking the calendar with reindeer appearances and special holiday events (that are usually free to the public!) are such great ways to embrace the season. Simple joy exists in every direction you look.

My favorite part of the holiday season is embracing all the things I love about this time of year—the change in temps, the cozy clothes, a fire roaring—but also welcoming any new feelings after the year has made its mark on me. It always gives me an opportunity to reflect, and however tough or wonderful the year has been, I'm deeply appreciative of my ability to notice all the little things that took me further down the road of life. Everything doesn't have to be perfect or finished or even started for it to be ok. This season always takes me to my heart of hearts and restores my hope for a better incoming year. May we all get a chance to live more fully, love more deeply, and chase new dreams. But for now, let's reflect and rejoice!

CHELSEA LYN AGRO, EDITOR @MVLMAGAZINE

December 2025

PUBLISHER

Mike Tucker | MTucker@CityLifestyle.com

PUBLISHER ASSISTANT

Amanda Tucker | Amanda.Tucker@CityLifestyle.com

EDITOR

Chelsea Lyn Agro | Chelsea.Agro@CityLifestyle.com

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Rick Szczechowski | RrSzczechowski@Gmail.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Angela Broockerd, Marko Capoferri, Emma Trotter

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Bess Bird Photography, Janie Janes, Taylor Martini

Corporate Team

CEO Steven Schowengerdt

President Matthew Perry

COO David Stetler

CRO Jamie Pentz

CoS Janeane Thompson

AD DESIGNER Evan Deuvall

LAYOUT DESIGNER Kelsey Ragain

QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Anna Minnick

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Donations to Humane Society of Western Montana

The Humane Society of Western Montana extends far beyond the region of its name. Their mission is simple: help pets stay in their homes by providing accessible and affordable programs, provide physical, emotional, and medical care for the animals within the shelter, match people with pets to enrich each others' lives, and advocate on issues affecting the welfare of companion animals across the state. Help support Montana animals by donating, adopting, or volunteering. Learn more at MyHSWM.org

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The Wren gets Notable Recognition

Our beloved boutique hotel The Wren has just been recognized by the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards as the #2 accommodation in the Southwest and West category. More than 750,000 travelers weighed in. The Wren is known for its modern design with nods to our mountain town's history and epic surrounding beauty.

Holidays on Higgins

Be sure to get festive for Holidays on Higgins 2025! On Saturday, December 6, head downtown for an all-day admission-free festive experience to kick off the holiday season. The official tree lighting, stationary parade, and makers market will happen between 4 and 7 p.m.

Giving is

ARTICLE BY CHELSEA LYN AGRO PHOTOGRAPHY BY TAYLOR MARTINI

The Boys & Girls Club of Missoula celebrates their biggest fundraiser of the year, and all the children who benefit from it.

the Gift

Blustering winds, pelting snow, and a sky colored like that of a bruise. Director of Special Events & Community Outreach Julianne Bitely describes what the annual Blue Door Banquet for the Boys & Girls Club of Missoula (BGCM) looked like—a Hogsmeade themed evening, made to resemble the wizarding village in the Harry Potter series. But in typical Montana fashion, the weather disrupted the vision and planning for the outdoor village and brought an unexpected yet welcomed reminder: Missoulians will show up and help out.

“I literally called everyone I knew in Missoula, and everyone came,” says Julianne. “I called Fancy Plants—the ACE garden center—and asked, ‘Do you have any hay bales that we could buy at cost last minute?’ They said yes.” She notes that it was just a matter of how many they needed, not if it was going to happen. It was nearing 2 p.m. when the BGCM staff was getting ready to take a break before the evening of festivities.

“There was a two percent chance of any kind of weather, so we thought we were fine.” But of course, decorations were airborne, canopies were catching wind, and chaos ensued.

Julianne’s daughter was at Fort Missoula on a homeschool field trip and when she was being dropped off to Julianne, the parents—also Missoula local business owners—saw what was happening. “They just went into action—even the kids,” says Julianne. “The kids were carrying pumpkins, bringing them inside, getting them out of the wind, out of the rain. The people at the Butterfly House were so nice, even though their cars had all been hit by our canopies as they went flying.” All within a two-hour timeframe before the event was set to begin, the combined

efforts of Missoulians saved the event. “By some miracle, we made it work. When people arrived, they didn’t know what happened. I don’t know how they didn’t know, but they didn’t.”

Lanterns lined the pathway, lamp posts, twinkle lights, a wand shop, and potion shop all were set to bring the theme of Hogsmeade to life. Wild Skies Raptor Center came with their owls, Second Chances Exotic Animal Rescue brought snakes and bearded dragons, lizards, and tortoises as the “Magical Menagerie,” which paid tribute to the fictional pet shop where wizards could buy magical creatures and supplies. The Butterfly House came with what were creatures from the Forbidden Forest—think tarantulas that you could hold.

“Jewelry Design Center wanted to support us so they held a Honeydukes cupcakes trolley,” says Julianne. Buying a cupcake actually entered you into a cupcake raffle to win $2,000 to spend in their store. Another big prize was offered: a CONTINUED >

"WE’VE DONE A REALLY GOOD JOB AT MAKING SURE THAT WHATEVER’S COMING INTO US IS REALLY BEING USED DIRECTLY TO MAKING SURE THAT THE KIDS PROGRAM HAPPENS AND IT’S AWESOME AND THAT THE KIDS ARE GETTING A REALLY HIGH IMPACT OUT OF IT.”

trip to Harry Potter World in Orlando by way of the main BGCM raffle, which came in the shape of a flying key. Julianne beams that even though costumes were encouraged, Missoula delivered on jaw-dropping appearances. There was body paint, putty to manipulate facial attributes of famous Harry Potter characters, fake eyes, and peg legs just to name a few notables from the evening.

The Blue Door Banquet is the BGCM’s biggest fundraising event of the year. “It unlocks doors to the future,” says CEO Justin Kinchen, who came to the club in a time of need for leadership. The money supports the Back-A-Kid scholarships, where all the funds raised goes to making sure there are scholarships for kids and every kid has access, who wants it and needs it. But Julianne reflects on the reality of this past year—financial hardship is something that we cannot turn a blind eye on. It has affected everyone, in some way or another. The BGCM ensures that these club kids don’t have to directly feel the impact of that burdensome reality. Julianne also notes that nonprofit work tends to have low employee retention and with wages fluctuating so much across the map, it’s difficult to keep a foundation like BCGM stable and reliable.

“We really kind of rebuilt the organization, in every aspect, from the ground up,” says Justin. “We’re really lean, we’re probably trying to do more than we really should be, but that’s kind of nonprofit world for you I guess. We’ve done a really good job at making sure that whatever’s coming into us is really being used directly to making sure that the kids program happens and it’s awesome and that the kids are getting a really high impact out of it.” The trickle-down effect is an important component for nonprofit work, because when the staff is strained, the programs aren’t going to perform as well as they should. With Justin at the helm, the foundation is stable and retention is at an all-time high.

“This is something we feel really strongly for— my wife and I—our kid lives in this community,

obviously, and we wanted to make an impact and do what we could to make things better here,” says Justin. “My wife has always been really involved in nonprofits so it’s been something that I’ve been wanting to be in a position where I could make a more direct impact, so this was a great way to do it.”

At BGCM, kids can come to the club no matter what their financial background is. They offer summer club—summer camp—and it’s from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Those parents who have to work really horrible hours, we’ve got you,” says Julianne. “And it’s the same for after school. We understand that people have to work and you can’t get [to school] at 3:15 because a lot of us work until 5. How do we fill that gap and make sure that our kids are getting what they need during that gap? We make sure their homework gets done. We’re there to provide support. We make sure they get to play outside and be loud…we want kids to be kids. It’s time for them to release and be children. I love that the staff we have is so supportive of it.”

The BGCM has an upcoming event—the first of its kind—called Santa on Skates, to be held at Glacier Ice Rink.

Montana Gift Corral guides you to the just-right gifts

Pony Up for the Perfect Purchase

To wrangle holiday giving, mosey on over to Montana Gift Corral. Founded in Bozeman more than 30 years ago, the store opened on Front Street in Missoula in 2024. Inventory is 70 percent Montana made, and 30 percent Montana inspired, and the store places an emphasis on high-end customer service, offering free coffee and free gift wrapping.

“I just like to find the perfect gift for somebody,” said store manager Becky Catmull. “We have a lot of unique items, things they don’t own themselves.”

Three gift ideas are featured here, and the store also carries Christmas ornaments, mugs, stuffed animals, t-shirts, socks, baby clothes, hats, bags, huckleberry specialty items, kitchen utensils, ceramics, soap, and more.

ARTICLE BY EMMA TROTTER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICK SZCZECHOWSKI

Montana-shaped

centerpiece

candle in wooden frame from Montana Farmhouse Candles

To light up your holiday table in unforgettable style, choose a Montana-shaped candle in a wooden frame. Based in Hamilton, Montana Farmhouse Candles offers classic scents like huckleberry and a more unique take on Montana outdoor living called “Porch Swing,” with notes of quaking aspen leaves, cedar, and mint. The centerpiece candle costs $90, and small ($16) and large ($27) traditional round candles are also available. Some are even sold in reusable mugs. “During the holidays when it gets darker, the candle sales definitely go up,” Becky said.

Tallow butter from Sego Lily Skincare

When the weather outside is frightful, the gift of moisturized skin sure is delightful. Sego Lily Skincare, based in Pompeys Pillar, uses Montana regeneratively raised grass-fed tallow to create unique skincare products. Three varieties are available: Ageless, Renewal, and Moxie. The products come in scents ranging from honey creme and cherry to citrus breeze and eucalyptus, with unscented also available. A 2oz container costs $37. “That’s been a hot little ticket,” Becky said.

Montana Sapphire earrings and necklaces from Mac’s Gems

For the special lady in your life, consider Montana sapphire jewelry from Missoula-based Mac’s Gems. The store carries a wide selection of Yogo Sapphire jewelry from the Yogo Gulch near Helena. The natural, untreated gemstones are periwinkle in color. Prices on earrings and necklaces range from $115 to $520.

SLIP SOMETHING PRETTY ONTO THE TABLE FOR YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY PARTY

Holiday Charcuterie Board HOLIDAYS

The holiday season beckons a breadth of snackables, whether it be a spread of chips and dips, confections, savory nibbles, or any type of hors d'oeuvres presented in way that offers both practical and pretty presentation. A circular snack board, such as in the shape of a wreath for the sake of this Christmas season, is an easy way to assemble any type of snack plate for any type of party. This featured charcuterie board satisfies the savory, salty, and sweet hankerings—something for everyone to enjoy. Let the laughter and conversation commence!

ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES

ingredients: HOLIDAY WREATH CHARCUTERIE BOARD

• Fig jelly

• Honey

• Variety of cheeses

• Salami or meat of choice

• Olives (provide a variety)

• Walnuts, pecans, pistachios and any favorite nut

• Grapes, berries, persimmon

• Crackers

directions:

Place the jars of sauces and olives on the board first. Next place the cheeses on opposing sides. Add meats and fruits next. Layer in crackers, nuts and seeds and fill in any spots with extra nuts. Use fresh Rosemary or fresh greenery to add a wreath accent in the center of the charcuterie board. Garnish with fresh cranberries.

HELPING YOUR Fellow Human

Jason Baker faces hardships and success from a heart-first perspective

Jason Baker has a message:

“For anyone struggling, you are [expletive] worth it, and don’t you ever forget it.”

Spend a little time with Jason Baker and it doesn’t take too long to figure out that he doesn’t mince words. If you were to live through some of what Jason has, it’s safe to say that you, too, would find no reason not to speak from the heart.

It’s no wonder, really, when you consider the life he has led, the hardships he’s lived through, the internal and external obstacles he’s overcome, the kinds of struggles he’s surmounted that might grind a less-determined human being into a fine powder.

While he is by all metrics a success, Jason has seen many of his business ventures fail. He spent the better part of a decade addicted to cocaine; in his words, “anyone that knows me knows I do nothing half way.” He was severely injured in a hunting accident not long after he kicked drugs, and it’s amazing—as well as a testament to his fortitude—that he both survived the ordeal and managed to maintain his sobriety during the painful recovery. Most recently, and perhaps the most devastating, he lost his wife of nineteen years, Sara, to terminal cancer earlier in 2025.

Jason does not use his experiences as an excuse to set himself apart from others. In fact, it’s quite the opposite: it’s brought him closer to the grit of life, and through that, to other human beings. Because he has seen firsthand how tenuous and delicate life is, how fragile we often are, how prone to failures large and small, he knows he is one among many. He genuinely wants to help others navigate what he considers four pitfalls (shame, doubt, fear, and regret) that can be ubiquitous in life if we are not diligent to counter them.

“Shame said I didn’t deserve sobriety. Doubt convinced me I’d always be this way. Fear kept my mouth shut. Regret told me my life was a waste,” Jason says. “When I couldn’t talk about my addictions, it was tearing me up inside. Why in the world are you gonna bottle that up inside? Is that not a cancer?”

While real estate is Jason’s official business, he has also been out giving talks and otherwise speaking up about his life experience, with the hopes that his hard-won wisdom can be of use to those that need to hear what he has to tell them.

And, again, he does nothing half way: he wants to, and will, tell you in detail about the depths to which he has traveled, and (this is the more important part) that there are always steps someone can take to come back to the surface. He never shies away from the darkness that he and so many others have faced, but the point of his story is not the darkness. It is the light that is available to us all, the light that disinfects, as the old saying goes.

“My marketing coach tells me, ‘You need to tell your story,’” Jason says. “The ulterior motive is not money; my goal is encouragement. My main focus is just to make people feel better after I meet them. That’s the number one thing that I care about.”

“Using some of the dumb stuff I’ve done in my life, and some of the circumstances that were unforeseen, to show them that I’m not up on a pulpit pretending I’m great, showing them a Ferrari, you know, the typical egotistical person,” he continues. “I’ve just been down in the dirt for most

“If you hide that thing you went through, how does anybody get inspiration from the fact that you made it through?

Because someone is going through the same thing.”

of my life, and how to get up out of that. Because everybody’s down in it at some point in their life. Each failure, addiction, and injury, and loss strengthened me, and showed me where to aim.”

One of his goals is to help people see their inner strength, to harness it and to follow it, in contrast to the often-faulty messages the wider world sells us about what “success” or “goodness” looks like.

“The world is trying to tell you to be this perfect thing,” Jason says, “I don’t know if it’s a parent, or some religion. When I talk to groups about overcoming addiction, I talk about how I went from that to be a fairly successful business person. I don’t say that in an egotistical way, because I’m still a screw-up; I’m showing them that nothing’s perfect, nothing’s easy, but you can go from ‘here’ to ‘here.’”

“You look at peoples’ Facebook posts and they’re always talking about wins.” he says “For me, life is totally the messy middle. How do you learn from just bragging?”

“The only thing we have in this world is each other and our experiences,” he continues. “If you hide that thing you went through, how does anybody get inspiration from the fact that you made it through? Because someone is going through the same thing.”

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The Shift to Thrift

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHELSEA LYN AGRO

Desiree Dillavou is the owner of Once Upon a Child here in Missoula—a highly anticipated arrival to our community for its plethora of thrifted items for children. Everything from clothes to toys to book and baby equipment is here under one roof, and for a discounted rate when compared to buying brand new. Desiree is excited by the sustainable outcomes that are a direct effect from thrifting.

ONCE UPON A CHILD BELIEVES THAT WE'RE IN THE GOLDEN AGE OF RESALE

"THE NEXT PARENT CAN TAKE THOSE ITEMS AND MAKE SOME MONEY AND SAVE OUR ENVIRONMENT AT THE SAME TIME. THAT’S WHAT I LOVE ABOUT IT."

HOW DID ONCE UPON A CHILD COME TO MISSOULA?

My family moved to Missoula in 2018. I had lived in, grew up, and raised my kids in Rapid City, South Dakota. There, we had a Once Upon a Child, and so I shopped and sold there for years, and when we moved here my youngest at the time was still only 8 years old so the first thing I did was try to find a Once Upon a Child. There wasn’t one, so that’s kind of where it started. I thought a thrift store or some type of secondhand store would be such a cool idea. About two years ago I started looking into Once Upon a Child a little more and noticed that on the website it has “own a store” so I clicked on it and that’s where it started. I think it would be a great addition to Missoula. Not only will we get to do something for ourselves but it’s also a giveback to the community. Not only are we selling clothes that are more reasonably priced, making things more affordable for local families, but also all the money that we spend on inventory goes back into the pockets of the community so I just loved the whole concept of it.

WHAT IS ONCE UPON A CHILD?

We pay cash on the spot for all items that we buy. You can choose cash or in-store credit. There’s no payment necessary, you just bring in the items that you want to sell and my staff and I go through each item trying to find the ones that are in the best shape, the ones that are like-new condition, and then once we’ve gone through it all, we just call the customer back and let them know that their payout in ready. They come and we make them an offer. We are always buying. We buy all hours of the day, no appointment necessary. We buy all seasons, all year long. We’re looking for clothes, size preemie to youth 20. We buy children’s shoes, boots, sandals, all that good stuff. We take toys, books, equipment—from bassinets to high chairs, swings, bouncers—all of the baby things that you need. We can’t take carseats for safety reasons but pretty much everything else—strollers, diaper changing tables, cribs. They have to be in really great condition. They can’t have any paint chipping or anything like that. Also, with our baby equipment, safety standards are really important to us—we always check for recalls.

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Desiree Dillavou

ONCE UPON A CHILD

Desiree Dillavou has three daughters (24, 21, 16) and all three work in-store with her, fulfilling different roles and using their strengths to help out. Her youngest, though still in high school, has dreams of pursing a career in marketing and is getting an early leg-up by handling the social media posts and marketing for Once Upon a Child Missoula. One thing that Desiree beams about is how well they are all getting along. "It's been really fun," says Desiree. Her husband finds time to do little fix-it-up stuff for the store despite his demanding sales manager status at a local dealership. "It's been a fulfilling family experience for sure," says Desiree. In their downtime as a family, they enjoy wake surfing and boating so they frequent Placid Lake most weekends throughout the summer.

WHAT DOES THE PHRASE “GOLDEN AGE OF REUSE” MEAN TO YOU?

Sustainability is really important to me, just in general. We are putting so much into the landfill every year, every day. Just being able to keep a little bit out of there and also being able to save money on these children that are growing so quickly. Often times, before they get a chance to wear their clothes a few times, they’re outgrowing them and they’re in great shape. The next parent can take those items and make some money and save our environment at the same time. That’s what I love about it.

WHAT MAKES YOU EXCITED ABOUT CHAMPIONING THIS SHIFT TO THRIFT?

Because my kids are grown, I’m sort of relearning. There’s a whole lot more available than there was 20 years ago. Stuff is cuter, softer—even the tags are softer. Kids have sensitivities to different tags so we try to buy newer stuff that don’t have the harder tags that might irritate the back of their neck or backs. What I love about thrift shopping and being able to go to stores like mine—Once Upon a Child—is that you have every different style you can imagine. It’s not like going into a box store and knowing what style you’re going to find at that store. It’s everything from everywhere. If you are looking for a certain type, you can most likely find what you’re looking for because so many different people bring stuff in and the styles are endless. I love that families can come in and it can be a one-stop-shop a lot of times—you can find your shoes, your coat, your holiday wear, and maybe the kids find something that they can play with or a book—we have so many books. We have a lot of inventory, it’s very exciting.

HOW DO THRIFT PRICES STACK UP TO BRAND NEW ITEMS?

Generally, our prices are about 70 percent off of what you might find them for retail. Equipment is probably more 50-60 percent off of retail. Again, condition makes a difference in how we price things for sure.

events

A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS

DECEMBER 3RD

Missoula Food Bank Meal Distribution

Missoula Food Bank & Community Center | 10:00 AM

The Missoula Food Bank & Community Center's day and hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Wednesdays and Fridays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Emergency food services at MFB & CC are available for anyone and everyone. Food is free, simple, and confidential. Please enter through the front doors of the food bank at 1720 Wyoming Street during the hours listed above.

DECEMBER 5TH

Little Red Truck's European Christmas Market

Missoula Fairgrounds | 4:00 PM

The Little Red Truck's European Christmas Market is back! Shop on Friday, December 5 between 4 and 8 p.m. or on Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This 11th annual market is located at the Missoula County Fairgrounds. Santa will make an appearance between 6 and 8 p.m. on Friday evening. A $10 ticket will get you in on Friday evening and all day Saturday, or it's $5 for just Saturday entry. Kids get in free!

DECEMBER 6TH

Snow Science!

Montana Natural History Center | 1:00 PM

The Montana Natural History Center offers educational Saturdays filled with enjoyable activities that are designed to captivate a young audience and inspire love for the natural world. Saturday programs are drop-in anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. This particular session will focus on snow science! Great for ages pre-K through elementary school.

DECEMBER 7TH

Fused Glass Ornaments

Zootown Arts Community Center | 1:00 PM

Make your own fused glass ornaments at the ZACC on Sunday, December 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. for the cost of $65 per person. This is a holiday-themed class where you'll create stunning, detailed flat glass ornaments by fusing glass. Class fee includes 4x3 inch base of glass.

DECEMBER 12TH

Build it! Holiday Stocking Holder Workshop

Home ReSource Workshop | 5:00 PM

Don't have a fireplace? Don't fret! Mantle or not, Home ReSource has you covered with an opportunity to still hang those stockings with care. Build, decorate, and display your own stocking with a hand-built holder. Train on and utilize the bandsaw to shape this project, and the drill press to add the hook. Register at HomeReSource.org. Cost is $50 per person and a $5 discount is available if you register more than seven days before the class.

DECEMBER 14TH

Missoula Holiday MADE Fair

Adams Center | 9:00 AM

Tis the most wonderful time of the year! Missoula artists have you covered when it comes to meaningful and handmade gifts for those you love. Shop the curated collections from local and regional artists where you'll find affordable, functional, and heirloom pieces. Please bring a non-perishable food item to help support the Missoula Food Bank. Free entry between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. or buy a VIP ticket for $15 and get in at 9 a.m.