And just like that summer is over. We got the email about the hockey evaluation schedule the other day. There were no surprises. After three or four seasons you pretty much know how things are going to go. But it’s a sign that summer is coming to an end and it’s time to get back […]
Archives for August 2018
The HockeyMom Uniform: Fall Capsule Wardrobe
In case it has escaped anyone’s notice, I’m all about simplifying and streamlining the processes that get me through the day. This is never more important than at the beginning of a hockey season. Between the unpredictability of the evaluation schedule and the insanity of starting back to school, I also have a busy few […]
The Before Season Checklist
It’s coming. The signs of regular season are starting to appear. This week marked the end of the “early bird” pricing for hockey registration. And in our neck of the woods, this week was Conditioning Camp kickoff for our association. You know what that means, friends? It means that regular season is right around the […]
10 Things To Know Before You Start Hockey
It’s no secret that I went into this hockey thing pretty much blind. With no previous exposure to the sport, other than what I saw on TV from time to time, it was a bit of a learning curve. There are things that I wish someone had told me first. Things that you should know […]
Stories from a Small Town: Country Road Trip
Unlike previous Stories from a Small Town editions, this story is more recent. Just a few weeks ago, we dropped Boy #1 off at overnight camp. He did it last year and loved it and has been counting down the days until he went back. Because it’s a bit of a jaunt, and my dad […]