<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[AEIV LLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Active Attitude, Humorous Lacrosse Gear]]></description><link>https://www.dontbeabump.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:23:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://shop.dontbeabump.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Measure a Favorite Hoodie Before Ordering Another]]></title><description><![CDATA[A size label is a starting point, not a complete fit description.]]></description><link>https://www.dontbeabump.com/post/how-to-measure-a-favorite-hoodie-before-ordering-another</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ace34603a978f5643406797</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b1bcf_b7328db175c346e59fb48d6c33557411~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joe Raymond</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buying a Hoodie for Someone Else: Ask About Shape First]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hoodie gift is easier to choose when you know what the recipient likes wearing.]]></description><link>https://www.dontbeabump.com/post/buying-a-hoodie-for-someone-else-ask-about-shape-first</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ace34603a978f5643406790</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b1bcf_b7328db175c346e59fb48d6c33557411~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joe Raymond</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan an Apparel Order Around the Date You Need It]]></title><description><![CDATA[A target date changes an apparel purchase.]]></description><link>https://www.dontbeabump.com/post/plan-an-apparel-order-around-the-date-you-need-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ace34603a978f5643406795</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:01:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b1bcf_548647a9759e419188629f98aea797cb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joe Raymond</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lacrosse Stickers: Small Gifts for Bottles, Laptops and Cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sticker is a small way to make an everyday item feel like yours. 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Ask what they would wear, check the measurements and leave protective-equipment decisions to the player, family and appropriate fitting advice.]]></description><link>https://www.dontbeabump.com/post/lacrosse-gifts-for-players</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a80631e0184b89c47f86e3d</guid><category><![CDATA[Gift Guides]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:44:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b1bcf_d318b460e4644573b09f9d0c07f413ab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joe Raymond</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lacrosse Parent Gifts: Practical Sideline Choices]]></title><description><![CDATA[A parent gift can recognize the time spent driving, organizing and cheering without assuming every parent wants the same thing. 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