DIY & Party Ideas

Taking on the role of “Team Mom” can be a time-consuming job if you are not organized right from the start! Check out our Team Mom Duty Checklist (and accompanying printables below). You may need to make some slight modifications for your particular sport and […]

Do you need some help planning a birthday party for the sports fan in your life? Well, have no fear, because the options and ideas are nearly endless and we’ve wrangled up some of the best. All you need is to have that birthday gift

These painted washers are perfect for personalizing gift bags, labeling each player’s equipment, or just to use as necklaces for added team spirit. Get the team together and get painting! This project is pretty versatile because you can easily customize the washers for any sport.

I’ve been noticing a lot of DIY decorating ideas circulating around Pinterest and thought I’d give one a try. The project that really caught my eye was upcycling old tennis rackets into mirrors. The problem with that was I had no desire to go and

Looking for a simple way to add character to your bookshelves, office, or kid’s bedroom? This Baseball Bookend project is much simpler than others I have seen. Every tutorial I have found on these adorable bookends have required drilling holes into the baseballs. I wasn’t about

The most versatile thing you can find in the dollar store is a pool noodle. No, really. There are countless clever ideas on how to use them floating around the internet and your family needs to get in on all the fun. We all know that

3 No Sew Hair Accessories for the Team Alright girls, I don’t know about you but there is nothing better than participating in a sport you love except doing so while looking you’re best alongside your teammates. Simple accessories like bows and ribbons can really

What better way to celebrate the growth of the team and the completion of a successful sports season than to throw a team party? The party also gives kids, parents, and coaches a chance to relax and really enjoy each other’s company. In order to

Fathers Day is fast approaching and if you haven’t already figured out what your kids should make for their dad, you’ve come to the right place. These gifts are a slam dunk for any athlete’s Dad for Fathers Day and are simple to recreate yourself.

The kids will be out of school very SOON!  Summer is around the corner, are you ready!?!  I can’t say that I am totally prepared for all that we have planned for the upcoming months, but I am ready for some slower paced days.  My girls

March Madness has ARRIVED!! Who doesn’t have kids who want to print out their own bracket and see how far their teams go in this crazy basketball tournament?!  My boys LOVE to make their own picks and of course try to do better than their

It’s March Madness time and there’s a pretty good chance you may want to host a party to watch a little basketball game or two….or maybe you have a kiddo who wants to have a basketball themed birthday party. Either way, we’ve got you covered

The Super Bowl is just a few short weeks away!  Are you planning to throw a party for the big game??  Whether your team is playing or not, it’s always fun to watch it with your friends.  So, if you’re hosting, we have a few decor

Keepsakes are a great way to preserve those special memories…And some of the best memories you will have once your kids are older will be of all the time they spent on the sports field or court.  Christmas is a great time to reflect and if

The holidays are approaching quickly!  I absolutely love this time of year with all the family and friend gatherings that surround each season. Kids play a big part in each get-together but they don’t necessarily enjoy spending time with the adults…AND if we are completely honest

These helpful classroom party tips are sponsored by our friends at VolunteerSpot – the leading, online sign-up tool that makes organizing people (and school parties) a snap! Are you a room parent at your kid’s school this year?? If you are, then you know your big “time

Kids love Halloween (let’s be honest, many adults love Halloween)!  You could literally spend a fortune on costumes every year just for one kid.  BUT what if you could still have a great costume with little or NO money?!?  I have been scouring the web

These top tailgating tips are sponsored by our friends at VolunteerSpot – the leading, online sign-up tool that makes organizing people (and tailgates) a snap! It’s a great time of year for tailgating!!  Even if you aren’t a football fan, I’m sure you can appreciate

This post brought to you by Office Depot. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Sports Mom Survival Guide.It’s that time of year again: BACK TO SCHOOL!!  If you are anything like us, this means a LOT of shopping and long lists of

Teacher appreciation week is coming up May 4th-8th.   Our teachers work so hard and I truly appreciate all they do, but somehow I always seem to wait until the last minute and have to scramble for gifts.  This year we have made it super

We have updated our March Madness Printable Bracket for 2015!! Here is a great March Madness Basketball 2015 Printable Bracket for Kids: *the March Madness Printable Bracket for Kids includes the 64 teams that are in the NCAA Tournament already filled in. Click Here For the

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, I am sure your younger kids are getting anxious to pick out their Valentine’s to give out to their classmates. When my boys were younger, they would always take an entire afternoon to sign and address the perfect Valentine for each classmate.

The BIG GAME is coming up and that means a lot of Super Bowl parties!  Hopefully your team came out on top, but either way it’s always more fun to watch the game with family and friends. Football parties can sometimes be a little boring for the