By the end of June, I’ve had my fill of watching never-ending baseball games and washing clay-stained white pants. Then, an unassuming kid struts to the batter’s box with the best baseball walk-up song that has me singing and laughing. Moments like these remind me how much I enjoy being a baseball mom. What is a Walk-Up Song? A baseball walk-up song is the music that plays as a batter walks from the on-deck circle to the batter’s box. It’s a batter’s brief moment of glory that’s played over the loud speaker (if there is one) or a player’s portable speakers. That chance to pump themselves up ..read more

As a sports mom, the afternoons sometimes feel like a math problem. How can I drive to practice A, then to practice B, back to A, then B, then back home, to fix an easy weeknight dinner before 8pm? And repeat it for the next 4 nights until the weekend? Phew! It can be exhausting, especially if you add in picky eaters. But, with a little planning and input from my athletes, creating easy weeknight dinners for sports moms (and dads!) is very manageable- a lot more than city traffic and lost cleats! 3 Rules For Easy Weeknight Dinners I learned from an early age my son was a planner. Winging dinn ..read more

Whether your soccer athlete is a competitive superstar or picks flowers on the field, chances are at some point she’ll sport a soccer headband. There’s something special about this functional piece of hair flair that makes a normal athlete feel like a superstar. Maybe it’s because soccer headbands have been around since the game was invented. Or maybe it’s because celebrity athletes wear them on TV. Regardless, soccer headbands are as popular as neon cleats. With so many options, it can be hard to choose, but I’ll share with you my guide for picking the best soccer headband. Below is an actua ..read more

Put together Easter Baskets for the baseball lover? Sure – always up to the challenge. Sometimes, I’m that mom who waits until the last minute to get everything organized for a holiday or celebration. This year is no different with the exception that I also decided to blog about it as I tried to find or put together baseball themed Easter baskets. Truth be told, I kind of forgot that Easter was approaching. Well, not really. I knew it was coming up. But I sorta kinda forgot that in preparation of Jesus’ weekend, I also needed to go out and find all the proper fillings for a certain child’s Eas ..read more

You finally made it through the fall soccer season. Each weekend game was colder than the previous one, but you survived. Then out of the blue your child announces he wants to join an indoor soccer team. Umm what? That was not part of the winter plan, but at least he said indoor soccer and not outdoor soccer. You may have never played the sport before, but I’m here to tell you it’s one of the most exciting, addictive sports to watch! This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Services LLC Associate and Awin affiliate, I may earn a small commission for any purchases made through affil ..read more

Whether you have a son who plays the game or you just enjoy watching it on TV, you know what a baseball mullet is. Not the fish- the haircut. While big in the 80s and 90s, it’s still quite popular with young athletes, particularly baseball and lacrosse players. As the parent of a son who has sported a baseball mullet for many seasons, I often wonder what the appeal is. I am well aware that a middle aged woman is not the target audience for such haircuts, but why is a mullet so appealing? Luckily my young athlete was eager to talk about anything related to his “athlete rizz” or “baseball drip ..read more

Whether you’re buying snacks for your little kicker’s team or driving your teen to practice, finding healthy and easy soccer snack ideas is difficult. And even more so if your athlete has a sensitive stomach or a picky palate. But luckily I’ve had a lot of experience in the “do we have any good snacks in the car?” department. With the help of my kids, I’ve come up with a list of soccer snack ideas that not only taste good, but are easy to pack and digest before a big game. Because whether we like it or not, the reality is most snacks are consumed on the go. This post may contain affiliate lin ..read more

For baseball and softball fanatics (you know who you are), the pitching mound is more than just a patch of dirt. It’s the focal point- for better or worse- of the game. Countless young athletes- mine included- see themselves on that elevated platform throwing curveballs, sliders, and strikeouts. But all of that precision requires practice, and practice requires trips to the field or batting/ pitching cages. What if you could have that practice anywhere, anytime right in your backyard? Hello, portable pitching mound – the game-changer for players and coaches (and mom chauffeurs!) This post may ..read more

After years of watching my daughter sprint up and down the soccer field, I began to wonder how many miles her little legs ran in a game. I found it difficult to measure with all the sprints and long runs down the field, but I guessed it was a mile or so. Nope. Google confirmed that my guess was way too low. Research shows that professional soccer players run an average of 6-7 miles per game. Um, what? Now, my daughter is far from a professional soccer player, but I was blown away by that stat. As someone who has run a marathon, I can understand and appreciate the stamina required to cover so m ..read more

As the mom of a son who played catcher for several years, I loved accompanying him to all the tournaments, but I did NOT love lugging around his catcher gear. Yes, he did most of the lugging, but every time I helped, my first thought was there has got to be a better catcher baseball bag to transport and organize this equipment. Finding the right bag is an important decision and investment for any catcher (and parent). You want one that’s durable, comfortable to carry, and keeps the equipment protected.  So, whether you are a seasoned player or a newbie, this ultimate guide will be your go ..read more