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[...]
Get ready, because Father's Day is almost here on Sunday, June 18th! If your Baseball Dad is anything like ours, he won't be lounging by the pool or grilling out. Instead, he'll be at the ball fields cheering on your kids. But let's face it, there is no where else he'd rather be! Since your Baseball Dad spends countless hours at the b[...]
When your kids play travel baseball, you spend a ton of time in your car. You likely spend several hours per week transporting your players to and from practices, games, and tournaments in the spring and summer. You carry dirty gear and food and drinks. You shelter in the car during a passing rain shower. And if your family is anythi[...]
Easter is right around the corner! Even if your kids no longer 'believe' in the Easter Bunny, the tradition of getting a basket on Easter morning is a hard one to give up. Everyone, young and old, loves getting an Easter basket. For the baseball lovers in your household, pull together some Baseball Easter Baskets. Start with a basic[...]
When you have to be out the door early in the morning to take your ball player to a game or practice, you need an easy grab-and-go breakfast option. Overnight oats are a healthy, carbohydrate- and protein-rich breakfast that can be eaten easily in the car on the way to the field. My versatile Vanilla Overnight Oats recipe can be customiz[...]
Winter baseball training and basketball has started, and that means that we are back to crazy weeknights! At least 5 nights a week we are running the kids back and forth to basketball or the baseball training facility. Maybe it's the fact that it turns pitch black at 4:30 pm, or the fact that it's been cold and miserable and rainy latel[...]
As parents, we live for the excitement we see in our children's eyes on Christmas morning. There is nothing better than watching the magic of Christmas morning unfold - the audible excitement as younger siblings find new toys under the tree, the joy when your tween finds out you gave him the bat he's been begging for for our months, or t[...]
When your family eats, sleeps, and breathes Baseball, it's only natural that you end up with a Baseball-themed Christmas Tree. If you have multiple trees in your house, this Baseball Christmas Tree DIY would make a fun Kid's tree in their playroom, basement, or bedroom. With a simple but festive red and white theme, and plenty of bas[...]
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[...]