Enter The Hometown All Stars “Goodreads” Book Giveaway!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We are giving away 2 FREE SIGNED copies of "Thank Goodness It's T-Ball Day" on Goodreads! It's simple... Just visit the Goodreads link below and you are entered to WIN!...
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What It Takes To Be An All-Star
When it comes to entertainment value, the Midsummer Classic is by far the best among the four major sports, which was evident Tuesday night in San Diego, where the best in the league came together at Petco Park for the 2016 MLB All-Star Game. For many players,...
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More Green, Less Screen: Getting Kids Outdoors
More Green, Less Screen! Did you know that children on average spend between 40 and 60 hours per week attached to their electronic devices? Alarming for sure, but given the huge influence technology has over our youth; it’s not surprising at all. I remember a time...
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Celebrate Independence Day with America’s Favorite Pastime
By Krystle Carmona “It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.”—John Adams And what better way to celebrate...
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They Can’t Win Without You – Parenting Athletic Kids
by Krystle Carmona Yes, moms and dads, grandparents, and alike…I’m talking to you! As the protectors and nurturers of your little athletes, quite naturally you want to shield them away from any harm or foul play that might bruise their tiny egos. But, what a lot of...
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Happy Father’s Day from The Hometown All Stars
By Krystle Carmona Happy Father’s Day from The Hometown All Stars! "Hey dad...wanna' have a catch?" It is one of the most heartwarming scenes from arguably the best sports movies to ever grace the big screen; Field of Dreams gave us a front row view into the...
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Surviving Allergies During Baseball Season
Summer is upon us and you know what that means, longer days, warmer weather, barbeques, and…baseball! It’s also that time of year when allergens are at an all-time high, which can make games and practices a bit of a challenge for your little leaguers.
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Quick, Healthy Meals for Game Nights
It's about that time. You just arrived home from work, and now you need to get the kids ready for practice or the big game. But of course the family needs to eat, and don't forget - you have to make a “healthy meal” with proper proportions. Not a big task at all,...
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Lawnmower Parents
I’m enjoying these new terms for parenting that have been coming through. I think the first one was Helicopter Parents. Those are interesting; they are the parents constantly “hovering” around, making sure their kid isn't doing anything wrong - anything at all. All...
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My Top Five Favorite Baseball Films
What makes a great movie? Is it the actors? The directors? The script? Or a healthy combination of it all? Personally, I’m a subject matter kind of guy, and you know how much I love baseball. So, here you have my top 5 favorite baseball films of all time, in no...
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