Anonymous asked: bro. the fleece lined flannel has such a babe for the pic right now. walk down that beach my outdoorsy man.

Wait. There are two new ones–depending on which fleece-lined flannel you’re looking it. I am VERY familiar with which models have been used on which products, and there are two VERY fine new ones. I guess that means I shall just have to post them both. :)

Anonymous asked: To find an llbbf... Act as if? I've got the dog, the boots and the flannel shirt. Maybe Santa will deliver?

Well, have you been very good this year?

Anonymous asked: I find myself wishing for a bean boot emoji...

Oh my gosh! That would be great! Internet– how can we accomplish this?

Anonymous asked: do you know if there's a "girlfriend" spin off yet? either for LL Bean or other similar brands? b/c if not I'm making one :)))

There is!

I’ve done gift guides before, and I click through nearly every one that pops up on my facebook feed (even when they’re geared at “types” of people that I’m not even buying presents for… I just can’t resist a good slideshow) because they are helpful, albeit, often impractical. What good is a gift guide with carefully curated things from around the world this going to do me when I’m 5 days away from having to present someone with a thoughtful gift? (Unless I can get it via Amazon Prime.) C’mon!

Anyway, for all you procrastinators out there, here are some ideas: 

Make a terrarium! It’s very easy, and if you are a crafty subscriber to the ethos: “Why buy it for $7 when I can make it for $52 of craft supplies?” – DIY terrariums actually do work out in your favor financially. If you get the supplies then you can make several terrariums and get that bang for your buck, without spending the $35 - $125 on pre-made terrariums I always see advertised at my fave garden supply store and on etsy.They’re beautiful, but you can make plants beautiful too! This AITA guide to make terrariums is great and super easy to use. Really, you can use any glass container that you can fit the pebbles, dirt and plants through. I have used my old AITA liquor bottles, but I’ve also used empty coconut oil jars, salsa jars, pasta sauce jars, enchilada sauce bottles, whatever! Your friends or family or partner will LOVE a beautiful, easy to care for terrarium made especially by you. 

Seasonal gifts! Maybe you live in a place that is very cold this time of year? Or maybe you are going to escape the cold and go to Bermuda or something. Whatever the weather, changing temperatures make for an EASY gift-giving opportunity. For cold weather, I recommend the Men’s Katahdin Pom Hat, which I have for myself. It looks absolutely ridiculous on me, as all hats do, but it is crazy warm and reminds me of the 90s. 

You know what else is a VERY easy and SPEEDILY DELIVERED present? Tickets. Tickets to really anything. Sports, concerts, magic shows (?!), whatever the person you’re giving a gift to is into, you can find it and get it delivered to your e-mail basically almost immediately. I’m also a fan of this experience-based gift-giving, because it feels personal AND it’s not a thing–especially if you’re the kind of person who is always teetering on the edge of being a hoarder. Plus, you can always be sneaky and put your little tiny piece of paper in a big box and throw the receiver off when they’re opening it. (Ha!) 

Anonymous asked: I was reading the children's book "good night, Maine" to my niece... stumbled upon the "goodnight, lumberjack" page and thought of you! Check it out!

That sounds adorable!