{"product_id":"star-spangled-xander-scout","title":"The Star Spangled Xander — Scout | Limited Edition Patriotic Weighted Plush Dog","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong\u003eWant the full Founder's Edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScout + a spare lavender refill + full-size Lavender FOG Spray + the signature Lavender Life Gift Box — all for $75 (a $92 value, save $17). Limited to the first 1,000 only. When they're gone, the Founder's Edition retires forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→\u003ca title=\"Founders edition\" href=\"https:\/\/lavender-life.com\/products\/the-star-spangled-xander-scout-founders-edition\"\u003e See the Founder's Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Scout. He's the newest member of the Star Spangled Xander family — a limited edition weighted lavender plush dog with one stars-and-blue ear, one red-and-white stripes ear, and a tiny embroidered heart stitched onto his paw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Scout arrives with a hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity — hand-signed by Vickie Bennett (Creator of Xander Friends) at our Lavender Life Company farm. Not stamped. Not printed. A real signature on a real card, paired to your one-of-7,500 number. Limited means limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🇺🇸 Limited to 7,500 | ✍️ Hand-Signed by Vickie\u003cbr\u003e📜 Numbered Certificate | 💜 Refillable Lavender Pouch\u003cbr\u003e🐾 Glow-in-the-Dark Heart Paw | ♨️ Microwave-Warmable Heat Pack\u003cbr\u003e⚖️ 1 lb Weighted Comfort | 🇺🇸 Buy One, Send One to a child in foster care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt on the calm that started it all\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScout is built on the same calming, refillable lavender-pouch design as every Xander Friend: gentle weighted pressure for sensory grounding, lavender aromatherapy from our own Michigan fields, and a soft, huggable form built for anxiety, sensory overload, and the heavy days — big and small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScout's removable heat pack warms in the microwave in 30 seconds for over 20 minutes of soft, soothing warmth — for bedtime, for after fireworks, for whenever calm is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd like every Xander Friend, Scout has a glow-in-the-dark heart paw that recharges in sunlight — so when bedtime gets dark, he still glows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe stands \u003cstrong\u003e15 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e and weighs \u003cstrong\u003eapproximately 1 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e — substantial enough to feel grounding in your lap, light enough to travel anywhere a child or grown-up needs him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned, filled, assembled, and finished in Michigan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Scout begins with a soft plush shell crafted by our trusted partner factory and friends overseas — the same hands that have helped us bring every Xander Friend to life. From there, every Scout comes home to our Michigan farm. We fill him with farm-grown lavender from our own fields, hand-finish the final stitch, and pair him with a hand-numbered, hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe last touch is always ours.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor every Scout that finds a home, another finds a child who needs one\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuietly, alongside every Scout we ship, another Scout makes its way to a child in foster care. No add-on at checkout. No upsell. It's just how Xander Friends work — because the kids who need a soft, weighted, lavender-scented friend the most are often the ones who can't ask for one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Star Spangled Xander Family\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScout joins a small, deliberate line of patriotic Xander Friends:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStar Spangled Xander Bunny\u003c\/strong\u003e — our original. 5,000 made. Nearly retired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScout (you are here)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 7,500 made. Now shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamo Xander Bunny\u003c\/strong\u003e — for the heroes among us. Coming June 15, 2026.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce all 7,500 Scouts find their homes, Scout retires permanently — just like the Star Spangled Xander Bunny before him. \u003cstrong\u003eWhen we say limited, we mean it — 7,500 Scouts, and not one more.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScout is in stock and shipping now! Orders placed today will ship within 1–3 business days. You'll receive a tracking notification by email the moment your Scout leaves our farm. Every Scout is guaranteed to arrive before Independence Day, July 4, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does my Scout ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScout is in stock and shipping now. Orders go out in the order they were placed, and you'll receive a tracking notification by email the moment your Scout leaves our farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat number will I receive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Scout carries a unique edition number from #0001 to #7500. Numbers are assigned in the order orders were placed — the earlier you ordered, the lower your number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy was Scout a pre-order?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScout is made in a single, carefully planned production run. Pre-ordering is how we make sure every Scout has a home before he ships — no overproduction, no leftover inventory, no waste. It's also the only way we can keep him at $49.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cancel my order?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — if you change your mind, you can cancel within \u003cstrong\u003e7 days\u003c\/strong\u003e of placing your order for a full refund. After 7 days, your Scout is locked in and we're unable to cancel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill I be charged today or when Scout ships?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll be charged at checkout when you place your order. No surprise charges later, no payment plans, no holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's inside Scout?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScout comes with a refillable lavender pouch filled with farm-grown lavender from our fields at Lavender Life Company. The pouch is removable and refillable — when the scent fades (usually 6–9 months), you can swap in a fresh sachet to bring him back to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Scout safe for kids?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScout is recommended for \u003cstrong\u003eages 3 and up\u003c\/strong\u003e. He's surface-spot washable, and the lavender pouch is removable before cleaning. The weighted insert is sealed inside a soft inner pocket and is not accessible to little hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is Scout?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScout stands \u003cstrong\u003e15 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e and weighs approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e — substantial enough to feel grounding in your lap or arms, but soft and light enough for everyday cuddles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill there be more Scouts after the 7,500 sell out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once all 7,500 Scouts find their homes, Scout retires permanently — just like our Star Spangled Xander Bunny. No re-runs, no second editions, no \"Scout 2.0.\" The certificate number you receive is the only one of its kind that will ever exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if my Scout arrives damaged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're so sorry if that happens. Email us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@lavender-life.com\"\u003ehello@lavender-life.com\u003c\/a\u003e within 14 days of delivery with a photo and we'll make it right — replacement Scout sent at no charge, no questions asked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen we say limited, we mean it — 7,500 Scouts, and not one more.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Scout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard Scout\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFounder's Edition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$49\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$75 (Save $17)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeighted lavender plush dog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-numbered + signed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpare refill insert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-size Lavender FOG Spray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignature Lavender Life Gift Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited quantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,500 total ever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst 1,000 only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lavender-life.com\/products\/scout-founders-edition\"\u003eGet the Founder's Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lavender Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48536570069207,"sku":"LLC-SCOUT-001","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2643\/1580\/files\/white_back_drop.jpg?v=1780669638","url":"https:\/\/lavender-life.com\/products\/star-spangled-xander-scout","provider":"Lavender Life Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}