Another travel baseball season has come and gone! After that last game of the season, it's time to look through all that equipment (player and parent!) and decide which equipment will be usable next baseball season. Organizing baseball equipment doesn't need to be big chore. Evaluate, clean and store the equipment that will be used next[...]
There is no better time than at the end of the baseball season to donate outgrown and good condition baseball equipment to non-profit organizations. The below charitable organization all accept used baseball equipment and uniform donations. Donated equipment is distributed to disadvantage youth athletes, and athletic organizations, bo[...]
Is there anything sadder than that last baseball game of the season? My kids and husband (and honestly, myself as well) all go through a couple days of being low key depressed following the end of every baseball season. It's almost like we don't know what to do with ourselves in the late afternoon and evenings. For the first time in mont[...]
Late Fall nights and cool early mornings at the baseball field may be a welcome change from the heat of Summer. Equipping yourself for comfort during those cold Fall Ball games and practices is essential. Here are some of my favorite Baseball Cold Weather Gear and Essentials for getting through those cold Fall Ball games. This[...]
My two sons were born during the summer, and it seems like most of their friends have summer birthdays. That being said, it seems like every weekend we have at least one birthday party. Finding great birthday gifts for baseball players - whether for your own son or for their friends - can be difficult. Teen boys are notoriously hard to[...]
Cal Ripken Myrtle Beach is a world-class baseball facility that hosts tournaments for youth baseball teams from all over the country. The complex is located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and features nine state-of-the-art baseball fields, training facilities, and a host of other amenities. If you're planning on attending a tourname[...]
Being a Team Mom requires A LOT of organization! Many Team Moms collect all their team information into a Team Mom Binder. One of my best selling items in my Etsy Shop is the Team Mom Printables Pack. This pack of printable worksheets makes setting up your Team Mom Binder a breeze! Perfect for the new or experienced Team Mom, th[...]
Every summer weekend, baseball families on the East Coast travel I-95 to the Cal Ripken Experience - Aberdeen, Maryland. We've had three wonderful experiences at Cal Ripken Aberdeen, with both of my sons playing tournaments at this beautiful facility. Note: While I originally wrote this post in 2021, I've updated it with some new inf[...]
Father's Day is coming up on Sunday, June 19th. If you're like our family, Father's Day will not be spent relaxing by a grill or pool, but will be spent at travel baseball games. But honestly, is there any place else a Baseball Dad would rather be than watching his kid(s) play baseball? Probably not. Because he spends so many hours a[...]
My older son's 12u team competed in Week 8, 2021, and to say that this week was memorable would be an understatement. Since I wasn't sure what to expect going in to the tournament, I wanted to share some tips we learned from our week. If you're looking for tips for packing your player for Cooperstown All Star Village, check out this p[...]