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Dick's Sporting Goods

Ways to Save Time Back-to-Sports Shopping

July 29, 2016 By Nedra McDaniel 19 Comments

Back to School also means Back to Sports for our family. I’ll admit that I love our summer sports hiatus because summer flies by too fast as it is.

My boys start school mid August and fall sports start practicing a few weeks before that. When practices begin before school starts, you have to be ready.

I’ve got one in football and one playing fall baseball for the 1st time this year which will keep our family occupied for a while.

I didn’t want to spend a ton of time shopping for sports equipment which made a trip to Dick’s Sporting Goods a convenient stop.

This post is sponsored by Vocalpoint and DICK’s Sporting Goods®.  All opinions are my own.

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So what do you need to do before you shop to save time?

  • Get a list of equipment that you are responsible for from the coach
  • Check for online coupons
  • Bring your rewards card
  • See what still fits. You don’t want to discover that your child has outgrown their cleats, apparel, or equipment after you went shopping.
  • Check what the team colors are so that your apparel selections and shoes don’t clash.
  • Find out how many days a week you will be practicing and when the games are so that you can plug them into your calendar. Ideally, you will want to have your shopping done before the 1st practice so that your child is prepared.
  • Get a sports physical- Most teams require them and after the physical, you will find out if you need to purchase any additional items to assist with playing the sport. For example, you might discover that your child needs glasses made for sports or a brace for more support. Also, get the physical marked for any sports that you think your child might play to save time and money.
  • Condense your errands. The less stops the better because your time is valuable too.
  • Get advice and check out reviews from others about brands and equipment to use for the sport they are playing.
  • Set a budget and let your kids be a part of the selecting process. Give them a price range to choose from and watch them become savvy budget shoppers instantly because now they view it as their money. This also helps them prioritize and determine which items they want to spend more on.
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When it comes to selecting items, I let my husband take the lead in guiding my kids because he all about sports, ALL the time. Dick’s Sporting Goods is one of the few stores that my kids don’t complain about going to.

If anything, my kids want to stay longer because they start to sneak over to check out the shoes and athletic apparel for back to school clothes. In their world, comfort and athletic clothing is king.

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Here are some items to check off if your kids are playing football or fall baseball. 

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Football Player Checklist

  • Cleats
  • Mouthguard
  • Water bottle
  • Helmet- optional
  • Bright Socks – These are a great way to identify you kid on the field
  • Practice Football
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Baseball Player Checklist

  • Baseball Helmet (optional)
  • Baseball glove- lefties need to make sure that they get a special glove
  • Baseball Bat
  • Water bottle
  • Baseball

Carpool Checklist

  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Air freshener – Because your nostrils will burn after you carpool a group of middle school boys after they’ve been practicing in 90 degree heat.
  • Something to read- sometimes practices go over and you end up waiting in the parking lot for a while
Sideline Essentials for Sports Parents

Sports Parent Sideline Checklist

You can read all of my sideline essential here. 

We found EVERYTHING that we needed at Dick’s Sporting Goods which relived my stress and made my boys very happy.

The selection is very large for just about any sport in store and there are also items available online as well.

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Would you love to win a gift card to Dick’s Sporting Goods?

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You can find out more Dick’s Sporting Goods locations and merchandise from their website. 

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13 Ways to Make Shopping with Your Family More Enjoyable

April 18, 2016 By Nedra McDaniel 15 Comments

I tend to shop solo whenever I can because I like to run in a store and then get out quickly which is why I tend to be selective on errands that I run with my kids.

I try to avoid grocery shopping with kids whenever possible because they ask for something every few minutes.

My kids either LOVE or LOATHE shopping which is why preparation is key.

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4 Ways A Fitbit Can Help You Achieve Your Fitness Goals

January 7, 2016 By Nedra McDaniel

4 Ways a fitbit can help you achieve your fitness goals

This post is sponsored by Vocalpoint and Dick’s Sporting Goods ®. All opinions are my own.

It seems like my health is all or nothing. I’m either in the routine of fitness or I’m falling off the fitness wagon. I’ve had fitness seasons where exercising was such a part of my life that it was just like brushing my teeth each day. I even had enough willpower in years past to run a half marathon and also a sprint triathlon. Keep in mind that my goal was to FINISH not to be FAST.

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4 Reasons to Update Your Man’s Workout Gear

December 10, 2015 By Nedra McDaniel 1 Comment

4 Reasons to Update Your Man's Workout Gear

This post is sponsored by Vocalpoint and Dick’s Sporting Goods. All opinions are my own.

My husband has lost a lot of weight over the past year. It had become increasingly noticeable that his workout clothes were in desperate need of an update for a few reasons.

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Sideline Essentials for Sports Parents

November 29, 2015 By Nedra McDaniel 2 Comments

Sideline Essentials for Sports Parents

This post is sponsored by Vocalpoint and Dick’s Sporting Goods. All opinions are my own. #DSGFit4U

As a sports mom,  I spend A LOT of time on the bleachers watching my two boys play multiple sports. If your kids play sports, you might as well come prepared to make the experience more enjoyable. Here are a few sports parent essentials to bring to your next game.

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Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Workout Clothes

August 19, 2015 By Nedra McDaniel 15 Comments

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Workout Clothes

I have to start out with a confession. I work at a gym a few hours a week and I have a hard time getting back to the gym to actually work out. The pounds have been creeping back on and stretchy pants have been my wardrobe of choice for about a year now. That needs to change. Not only because I have a lot of amazing clothes that no longer fit, but also because I need to take better care of my health for myself and my family. So if I talk to you about it here, it will make me more accountable to you about starting to do something about it.

One of the first places that you start when getting back into shape is evaluating your workout clothes. It’s a lot more motivating to go to the gym or to workout when you have an outfit you are looking forward to wearing. I chose several different pieces from Dick’s Sporting Goods that I knew could be staples in my fitness wardrobe.

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