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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
We just returned from the BEST week at Cooperstown All Star Village. 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. In yesterday's post, I gave tips[...]
We just returned from the BEST week at Cooperstown All Star Village. 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. Your child's week at All Star Vi[...]
If you're a Baseball Mom, you know - stinky cleats are a real problem. Especially at this point in the season - the cool, wet Spring nights behind us, and moving into the hot, humid days of June, July and August all day tournaments. This season's once fresh-smelling cleats have seen their share of dirt, sweat, wetness and bacteria, and a[...]
(or What to Pack in Your Baseball Mom Bag) As Baseball Moms, we have to bring a lot of 'essentials' to a game. Whether we're sitting on the sidelines for an hour and a half rec game, or a full day (and sometimes night!) tournament, we need quite a few things to keep ourselves, and our families, comfortable. Have you ever struggled[...]
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. A dirty uniform is the sign of a great baseball game. When my kids walk off the field with pants covered in dirt and grass stains, with sweaty socks and dirt on their caps, you know they had fun and tried their best. Keeping baseball unifo[...]
10 Must Know Skills to Keep Baseball Moms Organized This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Confession: I wouldn't be nearly as organized as I am without virtual assistant AI technology. When I say virtual assistant AI technology, I'm referring to the Amazon Echo. In our hou[...]
20 Ideas for Healthy Pre-Game/Pre-Practice Snacks Getting your kids to eat a healthy pre-game or pre-practice snack can be challenging. While kids may see no problem with grabbing chips on the way out the door, you know that chips won't sustain them through a game. You want them to eat something moderately healthy, and you also want t[...]