Recently the nice people from Lands End emailed me to see if they could send me a Sport Squall Parka for Sean for review. Of course I said yes, because I have a shameless affection for all things Lands End.

When it came in the mail, Sean immediately went to work trying it on and checking it out.  He gave it two thumbs up and declared it “awesome.”  He was especially impressed with the number of pockets and that they are soft on the inside.  I was impressed with the fact that is a great looking and super sturdy jacket.

But also, the thing that always impresses me about Lands End products is their attention to small details, like the seam of reflective material on the hem, and pockets and drawstring pulls in all the right places.  I declare this jacket awesome also.

The only downside for me is the price. It retails around $70 and it is worth every penny, except for the fact that our family is watching every penny.   And given that we seldom have a squall here in Texas and that I don’t have more children who could wear this jacket in years to come  (excuse me while I weep into my coffee – okay, I’m back)  the $70 price tag makes me flinch just a little.

On the other hand, Sean wanted to wear it to school the next day when it was 85 degress, so maybe we will get a lot of wear out of it.

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I heart the UPS guy. Not only is he a hunky piece o’ beefcake, he comes bearing gifts. What’s not to like. Friday morning, he brought me the above Lands End goodness, just as a cold front blew in. Coincidence? I think not. I’m on to ya’ Lands End!

So then, product review:

Ladies Travel Slippers: Squishy, comfy, cozy. All you could want in a slipper.

Mens Shearling Moc: (And here I quote AD): “oooo-ooh (insert happy little voice shiver) Ohhh-man!”

Kids Fleece PJ’s: Don’t buy these. If you do, you’ll end up spending all your time chasing your child around the house so you can scoop ‘em up in your arms and hug them like a teddy bear. You can’t be wasting your time like that. Incredibly soft and snuggly, not to mention cute.

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And the winner of the Lands End give away is Katy who writes Alpaca Farm Girl! Congrats Katy!

Y’all are gonna like this, especially with the holidays on the snowy horizon. Your choice of one of the following:

(Imagine me doing the Vanna gesture here.)

These lovely women’s slippers which come in four colors and with their very own matching bag.

These super cozy shearling-lined men’s slippers which come in two colors.

Or!

These darling children’s fleece PJ’s (girl styles available too!) which come in four color combos.

If you would like a chance to win one of the above (Vanna gesture), leave me a comment telling me this: If you were curled up on the sofa (wearing your Lands End slippers of course!) and re-reading your favorite book from childhood, which book would it be?  It’s hard to choose just one, but Sean and I recently read Charlotte’s Web. I had forgotten how much I loved it.  

At some point in the day on Friday (Nov. 14)  I’ll use Random.Org to choose a winner.

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I’m taking copious notes on your favorites titles.  I think I’ll compile a list and let you know which ones were most mentioned. I strongly  suspect it’s The Little House series followed by Anne of Green Gables. I love that you have brought to my attentions titles I had not heard and other that I had forgotten.

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Time’s up! Going to Random.org to choose a winner. Stay tuned!

Sure, you know they make great products, but did you know that Lands’ End also controls the weather?

It’s true.

A few weeks ago, I got an email asking me if I wanted to try out their Women’s Weatherly Jacket and I said HECK YEAH! I think I can arrange that, let me check my schedule…

Well, yesterday morning, it was about 70 or so degrees, fairly warm.  I took Sean to school and ran a few errands during which time a cold front came in. Brrrr!  And what was waiting for me on my door step when I returned home? A Lands’ End Weatherly jacket!  So I put it on and went outside and took it for a test-walk around the neighborhood.

Of course I love it. I haven’t met a Lands’ End product I don’t like yet, but I’m willing to keep trying. As a service to humanity, sort of like a shopping ministry.

Okay, so here’s the deal – it’s light weight, it’s stylish, has plenty of pockets including one for my iPod on the inside and it’s stylish. I love it.

If you really need to know the temperature rating or you just want to look at all the pretty colors it comes in you can see them all here.

Don’t I look great in my new Lands End Weatherly Jacket? Oh wait. That’s not me. But it could be. If I were taller. And skinnier. And had great hair. And were 20 15 years younger.  But other than that, the resemblance is amazing.

First, with further ado, I want to thank each and every one of you (381!) who left funny and sincere and hopeful comments in the name of Lands’ End fleece.  That was just delightful fun!  The only down side to these contests is that I want everyone to win.  If I were Oprah, or even if I were not Oprah and just stinkin’ rich, all y’all (that’s southern for all you guyses) would be getting Lands’ End fleece pullovers in the mail this afternoon.  And a car too.

Be that as it may, you still have time to go on-line and order one of those pullovers and get free shipping through the 20th (Code OUTERWEAR Pin 1013), so there’s that. That’s what I’m going to do since I didn’t win one either.

And now, without further ado, Random Org chose commenter #324, PastorMacs Ann, a homeschoolin’ mother of 7 and writer of It’s Always A Production - a lovely lovely lady and frequent commenter here at Antique Mommy for about as long as I can remember. Congratulations Ann!