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[...]
Whether they already play baseball or teeball, or if they just end up spending their Spring and Summer weekends at the ball field, younger kids love getting Christmas Baseball Gifts as well. If their older brothers and sisters live for Baseball or Softball, they love getting gifts and gear that share that love! Here are my favorite Ch[...]
Teen and tween boys are notoriously difficult to shop for...until now. Choosing Christmas gifts for your teen baseball player is easy with the There's No Place Like Home Plate 2022 Baseball Christmas Gift Guide. Baseball players hate the off season, so keep them motivated with holiday gifts that inspire them to get up, move, and stay[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Visiting Cooperstown, New York is a must-do if you're a baseball fan. My older son's 12u team competed in Week 8, 2021 at Cooperstown All Star Village, and his team visited beautiful Cooperstown and the National Baseball Hall of Fame during the week of the tournament. Since I wasn't sure what to expect going into our week in the Cooperst[...]
In all the Baseball Mom Facebook Pages I belong to, I've seen a lot of talk recently about something called a 'bucket misting fan'. I honestly had no idea what one was until I looked it up, and I gotta say....it's a genius idea. If you don't know what I'm referring to, then you need to check out this link. Apparently these items go out o[...]