We Hope Your Christmas Rocks!

Better Late Than Never!

Okay, so maybe you procrastinated a teensy tiny bit during the holiday shopping season this year. Stores were crowded, things got ugly, and you just never got around to getting a gift for your favorite Psychobaby. We understand, and that's why we've created a handy dandy HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE to help make sure you stay on your kiddo's good side.

The Psychobaby Crew's Favorite Christmas Albums

 

She & Him - A Very She & Him Christmas

Indie darlings She & Him is made up of "New Girl" actress Zooey Deschanel and singer-songwriter M. Ward. They've released two hit albums, and in the music industry that means that they are officially qualified to record a Christmas album. This intimate collection of holiday favorites is so warm and cozy that it actually has us wishing for a little snow in Chicago.

Listen to A Very She & Him Christmas on Spotify

Black Vinyl Records Presents Yuletunes

If 90's alternative and power-pop are more your style, the Yuletunes compilation is the only album you'll need this season. Featuring artists like Matthew Sweet, The Spongetones, and 92 Degrees. When this came out in 1991 it was pretty cutting-edge, but today you can hear these tunes playing in the mall while you shop. Kids these days, right?

 

A Very Special Christmas

Unlike "Yuletunes," this compilation is full of classics and original Christmas songs by some serious hitmakers. Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Madonna, and even Run DMC have tracks on this one, pretty much guaranteeing that you'll find at least song to love on this star studded collection.

Listen to A Very Special Christmas on Spotify

 

Bing Crosby - White Christmas

This album, and the next three on the list, are serious Christmas classics. You'd have to be a real grinch to hate on Bing Crosby's rendition of "White Christmas," which has gone on to be featured in just about every holiday themed movie of all time, not to mention that it has been awarded the title of the best selling single of all time. It's hard to remember that there are a bunch of other classic covers on this album, like "I'll Be Home for Christmas" and "Jingle Bells."

Listen to White Christmas on Spotify

 

Vince Guaraldi Trio - A Charlie Brown Christmas

Basically, every song on this record is considered a Christmas classic. Even "Linus and Lucy," a piano based instrumental track, is played on loop in every department store for the entire month of December. We can't blame them, though. This album is perfect for setting the holiday mood whether you're at home or designing and selling cool and crazy baby clothes.

Listen to A Charlie Brown Christmas on Spotify

 

Elvis Presley - Elvis' Christmas Album

 We can't even think about this album without hearing the backup singers on "Blue Christmas" in our collective heads. It doesn't matter if you're an Elvis fan, it doesn't matter if you're young or old, this album is a timeless classic, containing a mixture of carols, classics, and rockin' "original" songs from the King when he was at his peak.

Listen to Elvis' Christmas Album on Spotify

 

Nat King Cole - The Christmas Song

Like Bing Crosby's "White Christmas," and Elvis' "Blue Christmas," Nat King Cole's "The Christmas Song" is totally a holiday staple. This album has been released and re-released several times, but Nat's smooth-as-honey voice still sounds like what we imagine Santa would sound like if he was a crooner, even with all of the additional production that's gone into the releases.

Listen to The Christmas Song on Spotify

Phil Spector - A Christmas Gift For You

Okay, maybe Mr. Spector was convicted of second degree murder almost ten years ago. But before he was getting into trouble with the law, he was one of the most talented and well respected rock and roll producers on the block. This collection of tracks from 60's artists like Darlene Love, The Crystals, and The Ronettes is considered one of the best rock n roll Christmas albums of all time. (Alternative Cover Pictured Above)

Listen to Phil Spector's Christmas Album on Spotify

Out Of This World Holiday Gift Guide!

This holiday season we're putting things into hyperdrive and using the force to take the holiday season to the final frontier... Space! Explore some stellar deals in our Out-of-this-world holiday Gift Guide. Order before December 14th at 12PM (CST) and receive your galactic gifts before Christmas!

Check Out Our Cool and Crazy Gifts for the Holidays

'Tis the season to spoil your Psychobabies with cool and crazy gifts! Whether they've been naughty or nice, they're going to look awesome in a Biker Baby one-piece or adorable in a Pink is the New Black romper. Browse our Gifts page for more cool and crazy ideas on what to put under the tree (or next to the menorah) this season.

Shop Our Holiday Gift Guide

Get your favorite Psychobaby something cool and crazy that they'll be sure to love this holiday season. We're making it extra easy on you this year with our Holiday Gift Guide. Browse gifts by price, age, or theme and find what you're looking for faster than a gingerbread man can run!

Sweet Psychobaby Deals for Thursday's "Shop Chicago" Event!

This Thursday, Time Out Chicago is making holiday shopping a piece of cake by gathering their editors' favorite Chicago shops (including yours truly) at Salvage One for the hottest event of the season, SHOP CHICAGO. Forget the long lines, crowds, and "no-alcohol" policies of the department stores. Shop Chicago won't just have a fun and laid back atmosphere with great deals, they've also got complimentary drinks and DJ Konsept providing a little mood music.

Make sure to check us out while you're there. We're offering 20% off of all purchases made at Shop Chicago and offering an exclusive coupon for a free tote-bag that you can use the next time you come into the store. (Coupon expires 12-24-11). We hope to see you there!

The Details:

Date: Thursday, November 17th

Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Location: Salvage One (1840 W. Hubbard)

Price: $10 for Gilt City members, $15 for non Gilt City members

Tickets: 

Click here if you're not a Gilt City member

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Food Drive For Association House

Since 1899 Association House has provided those in need with everything from childcare to job counseling. Join Psychobaby in our effort to make sure no one is hungry this holiday season! Psychobaby asks one simple question, What are you thankful for? How can you help? Fill out one of our feathers in-store or post a comment on Psychobaby's Facebook Fan Page by Friday, November 25th and we will donate one non-perishable food item for every feather/comment we collect.

Thank you for helping us give back!