When your only fireplace is in blue prints, your next best option is to make your own!! Juan was especially thrilled + must have known what he was doing when he suggested it be on our Christmas Bucket List. He knows that once the temps stop dropping, it’s harder to convince me that going outside after dark is a good idea. I can honestly tell you, this is why I LIVE for bucket lists. It encourages us (me especially) to get out + go DO, when staying home, ordering take out + being warm sounds like a lot less work. 🙂 I LOVE JON FOR THIS, TOO. We bundled up in lots of Backcountry layers + literally headed to our new backyard to CUDDLE BY THE FIRE.
Jon has been talking about this perfect little nook that he found early one morning on his dirt-bike + if this night isn’t the perfect “enjoy the journey/the journey to the destination is the best part” scenario – – – welllll I certainly don’t know what is.
OUTFIT LINKS
JONAH: jacket | shoes | hat
RIGG: shoes | jacket | pants | hat
JACK: shoes | pants | shirt | hat
JON: shoes | sweatshirt
GING: shoes | pants | jacket | sweater | beanie
The sun started to set as we were driving to Jon’s special spot. I panicked + wanted to just ENJOY it. Something truly magical about watching the sun come + go. And the Davis County sunsets are hard to top. We pulled over to utilize the perfect opportunity to truly be still to watch the sun go to sleep (as Jack calls it) as well as gather kindling for our fire.
Backcountry is having some awesome deals all month long. They have deals on North Face, Patagonia, Danner, North Face, etc. Lots of coats + simple layering items that don’t really ever go out of style. When you invest in nicer layers, you’re able to hand them down season after season. Huge for Mom’s with multiple kids. Most of the pieces that you see in our outfits will be on sale this month! They’d make some incredible gifting options for those of you who experience colder weather! (They also have some incredible deals on my favorite swimsuit brands). I’ll share their deal schedule at the bottom of this post for you to reference/ establish a game plan.
use code : GINGER for 15% off your first purchase on backcountry.com (exclusions apply)
WOMEN’S NORTH FACE JACKET : I snagged this jacket a couple of weeks ago + am so glad I did. My sisters are already trying to borrow it. The removable hood is great. I am hoping the color translates through these images because it is goooood. It’s cognac, a little lighter than most camel jackets + has a bit of a faded lived in look that loooove. I also loved this
PATAGONIA SHERPA JACKET, but they were sold out. They recently restocked + as you probably saw it’s on my Christmas list!! (PLEASE READ THIS SANTA 🙂 Grab one quick as they as things sell out so quickly this time of year. I noticed the camel color goes quickest, I’ve got my eye on the ivory one!
I layered my North Face Parka with this cable knit cropped Free People sweater to stay extra warm. These Danner boots are a good staple hiking boot, but also super easy to throw on for outings like this. Jon + I both wear ours often + we ordered a pair for my Dad for Christmas!
PATAGONIA JACKETS : I’ve been investing in Patagonia down jackets for the boys since Jonah was tiny. Starting with this one piece snuggly snow suit. The boys can easily put them in their backpacks when if warms up during the day + they aren’t too bulky to play at recess or zip by themselves. BC has lots of color options + sizes. Bet you’ll never guess what color is my favorite. haha! CAMEL + RED FOR LIFE.
Like I said, we made it to our Neverland nook after a short 30 minute drive. If you want the directions, let me know. Happy to share with any Davis County Local. I want to go back before Church next Sunday for some family pics. Perks of late starting meeting times + lows of it getting dark at 4:30. I feel like it’ll be the perfect little spot! Keep your eyes peeled to see if we make it back!
What a memorable way to open this new BUCKET LIST!
BACKCOUNTRY BLACK FRIDAY :
Don’t wait until Black Friday, Backcountry has an awesome Pre-Cyber Sale going on right now on all of your favorite brands like Patagonia, Free People, and Alo Yoga. I’m definitely going to be on Backcountry.com for even more crazy deals that will be happening next week. For the few items that aren’t included in the sale, use code: GINGER for 15% off your first order (exclusions apply).
