September Is For Sports!
I’m in my sports mom era
September is one of my very favorite times of year, yall! It’s full of ALL the things, and we are on the run and practicing, playing games, attending a school function, or SOMETHING, most if not every night of the week. Between the three kiddos, we have flag football, ballet/tap, baseball, select baseball, and hip-hop dance class, in addition to whatever else pops up at school, so when we’re not home, I try to stay as prepared as I can to keep us all comfortable, cool, and happy.
Our sports wagon is the real MVP, though, yall – that thing saves my life (and legs and arms) every dang time we trek from the car to the field! And yes, absolutely, a kid climbs in it any chance they can to hitch a ride. We do our best to keep things (relatively) clean and avoid spills as much as we can, so our Spill Proof Cups are a staple when we’re on the go, and that’s my favorite Sports Chair that can be used for anything and everything.
Read on as I share more of my outdoor sports mom faves (find the full list of fun HERE!).
If you’ve ever stepped foot in Texas, you know it doesn’t play with the heat, and it’s HOT from about May to mid-October (no, really, for that long, lol). So, over the years, as we’ve begun to master the “what could we possibly need to stay cooler?” question, I’ve found some fantastic solutions that help take the awful out of the heat a bit.
My Solar-Powered Fan has saved us SO many days, and the sun keeps it charged, so you’re winning in that aspect too. Another fave in my house is our Personal Mister! The kids (ok, and the parents) LOVE this thing, and the neoprene sleeve helps keep it even cooler through the heat, and I’m able to fit both inside of that super cute pink Yeti bag you see down there, along with our favorite neck fan we can whip out if we need a little extra air. Fun fact about the Yeti bag? It has a little side pocket that fits your favorite emotional support cup perfectly! (Mine is my Simple Modern cup, though I did just find these spill-proof lids that fit on a Stanley!)
On especially hot days, I always remember to grab my Freezer Cooler Bag that I fill with frozen cloth cooling towels for the boys to put around their necks during games, and yes, just going to brag on my favorite Simple Modern and Spill-Proof Kids Cups one more time because they’re CUTE! Though not used when we’re out and about, this Ball Cap Organizer is a life-saver as it keeps the boys’ (and my husband’s!) hats separate and in one spot. Seriously, so helpful. And…who can forget the snacks? Definitely not us, so why not make them fun in this great little Snack Spinner? The kiddos LOVE them.
Some weekends, it’s really easy to want to look super cute, but at the end of the day, it’s about being as cool and comfortable as we can be (which can still be cute, duh!)! That being said – you can absolutely bet I’ll be the one with all the snacks, drinks, comfy ‘fits, and gadget-y things to help the days go by smoothly. Below is another snacking fave, our Bento Box Snack Box, and a Cute and Comfy Romper I would live in if I could – we’re not going to talk about how many colors I own in it ;).
What I love most about it all, though, is being with the kiddos and being as prepared as possible for as many situations as I can while we’re out and about. That’s why I keep my car stocked with plenty of “What If” life-savers and lots of things that make life easier on those busy sports days and nights.
Regardless of what sport or event we’re at, one thing is a staple in my car no matter where we go—my Trunk Organizer full of those car essentials. From spills to upset stomachs to that random time you need A Hand-Wash On the Go – My Emergency Kit pretty much has us covered, friends!
Wishing yall the very best of sports seasons, friends!
You and the kiddos will stay cool and comfy with any of the awesome picks from above.
GO SPORTS!
