there's even one for the ladies

Here's the thing: you all know I love a deal.  The only thing better than a deal is something that comes for free.  I recently posted a picture of Steve's new effing shirt (Leigh, by the way, if Louis isn't wearing one of these by Father's Day, I'm not sure Rivers gets to maintain his "man's best friend" status ... just sayin').  Mark Ravis, owner of Effing Gear, found my post and offered to send me a free shirt if I also posted about the women's version.  Yes, please.  I'll even one-up his request ... I'm happy to make a few recommendations for friends.

Melissa, can you rock-chalk-it in this?

Ashley, you probably need to get one of these before you move out of Columbia.  And, Sarah, I know there's a place for this in your household.  Craig and Lisa, represent.

Look, there's even stuff for Baylor kids ... and that's a Baptist school.  What can I say, except that it's twenty-eleven and the times they-are-a-changing.  And, truthfully, though I may not like your school because I didn't go there and because they beat us at everything, you're likely to find yourself an effing shirt (or hat or bag or other accessory), so go take a look.

Minnesota items are coming soon, and I know many of you are in the market for new gear in The Great White North.  But to my truest, dearest, very best Ames friends, it boils down to this: you need one of these shirts come September.  They are bound to be the hit of the football season since we know our poor Cyclones likely won't be.

(Mark, my friends are loyal.  I hope they buy your gear.  I wear a small. xoxo.)