Your child's week at Cooperstown All Star Village is going to be fun, memorable, and exhausting. Staying in the bunkhouse with their teammates is part of what makes the trip so memorable. It also makes it challenging for parents to pack, not knowing exactly what your son will need during the week. Here are some tips and a link to our pri[...]
As a baseball mom, you know how important it is for your child to have their own equipment. And if you’re traveling for a tournament or game, taking that equipment with you is a must. But let’s face it, flying with baseball equipment can be a hassle. From packing to carrying, there are a lot of things to consider. But don't worry, we[...]
Baseball card collecting is one of those hobbies that can be enjoyed by both young kids and adults. If your kids are anything like mine, they have accumulated a huge amount of card over the years. If you want the best ways to manage your kids' valuable baseball card collection, you're in the right place. Here are some of our favorite ide[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Heading to Cooperstown All Star Village this summer? You're in for an amazing and memorable experience for your 12u baseball player. Here are my travel tips for Baseball Parents heading to All Star Village and the Oneonta, New York area. Many of these tips are relevant to Cooperstown Dreams Park as well! If you're looking for tips[...]
Nothing can ruin your kids' game like a heel blister, bug bite, or bad case of sunburn. While your coach may have a basic first aid kit for the team, I've found that having my own Baseball First Aid Kit stowed in the car has been extremely helpful during the baseball season. Having common remedies on hand for bug bits, seasonal aller[...]
Keeping organized as a Baseball Mom is tough. Balancing work, family and sports schedules requires expert-level coordination. As our kids get older, baseball family management becomes even tougher - our ballplayers practice more, and for longer periods of time. Where we used to have a couple months' break, Baseball becomes a year round[...]