From the Sidelines

Hockey days are here

I’m glad that the saying “I was watching hockey and a game broke out” isn’t true for kids leagues.  My boys follow the sports calendars and last week was the beginning of the NHL season.  So, instead of watching a movie on the weekends, they have ESPN on and are glued to a hockey game.  I will have to say, collisions aside, there is something elegant about the professional players skating on the ice. Of course, with several of their friends playing on teams, this is not the only fill of hockey that they get.

In a few weeks, my son’s friends will have games of their own at the area rinks.  In years past, we have gone to catch a couple games every season.  Although not quite as graceful (or rough for that matter), there is something enjoyable about leaving the cool autumn air for colder temperatures to sit on metal bleachers in order to watch a bunch of 12-year olds chasing a puck around.  Fortunately, the only fights I have to worry about my children seeing are the ones between coaches and parents.

It is also fortunate that Red 21 Boys has hockey and lacrosse clothing on sale and I’ll be sure to pick out a few long sleeve tees and fleece pants for the boys.  The Hockey League raglan and Stars and Stripes Athletic Pants from Wes and Willy are always a good combo.  This way I know that they will be warm even in the frigid temperatures of the hockey rink. The great thing with the Wes and Willy brand is that I know I’m getting durable comfortable clothes that even after the hockey season, my boys will want to wear again and again and the shirts and pants you can get at Red 21 won’t fall apart in the first washing.  Like I’ve said before, Red21Boys.com makes it easy for parents to shop for their boys and Wes and Willy is a long lasting product.  Besides, if your boys are as interested in sports as mine, you’ll want to save every penny on boys’ clothes for all the sports equipment that you’ll have to buy!

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Big League Courage

  (photo curtesy of Trinity)

Wow! A coworker sent me this amazing video clip of this boy, Adam Bender. He's 8 year's old and plays catcher in a boys' southeastern rookie league in Kentucky.

Catcher is one of the toughest positions for a kid to play! Think about it! First off, you've got a pitcher lobbing baseballs at you right and left, along with a kid swinging a bat right by you, AND runner's sliding into you all the time! Jeez loueez!

What makes this boy so tough is that not only does he do all this. . . he plays this difficult position on one leg. Adam had his leg amputated when he was jut one year old, due to cancer. He doesn't use any prosthetics, and only uses crutches when he reaches base for his team, the Astros.

That's some big-league courage!

What a cool kid. And he plays very well too! You should check out this video to see Adam hitting, running to base, and playing the catcher's position too. This is one hard core little league player!

What an inspiring little guy. . .

Does your boy love baseball? Little league is definitely a fun summer activity. But I personally think that kids also need plenty of UN-structured play time in the summer! Baseball is just as fun when you scrap the uniforms in favor of comfy, casual summer boys clothing, like the stuff you can find at Red 21 Boys clothing.

They've got boys clothes that'll stand up to a rough and tumble game of sand lot baseball. Boys T-shirts, some with really fun graphics on them. .. oh and a whole bunch of sporty boys shorts and comfy boys sweats. Don't forget to check out the light weight spring boys hoodies at Red 21 Boys. Some summer nights can get chilly, and it's important  that jr. has boys clothes that are not only cozy, but provide a little protection from those evening buzzzzing bugs!

Welp I've gotta run! Check out these cool baseball-themed boys clothes, here's a link to a cool summer baseball section at Red 21 Boys Clothing. And don't forget to swing by this page for the full news article about brave Adam Bender, and his super cool baseball skills!

Have a great day, and don't forget. . .

Have Fun. Play Hard!

Surfing USA

(photo curtesy of Red 21 Boys Clothing)

Duuuuuuuude. Okay yeah, I just said "Dude" with about a bajillion "u"s. . . But it was totally necessary in honor of International Surfing Day. Which by the way was on Saturday this past weekend, if you missed it.

Whether or not you are lucky enough to live by a beach, International Surfing Day sounds pretty darned fun to me! Even if you can't go surfing all the time, let's take a day to chill out and adopt the easy going surfer-dude mindset. Even if it's just for a day. At the very least, it's a great excuse to check out boys clothing with beach themes, and new boys swim wear. . . and to save on shopping while you're at it! C'mon people, us Americans are too on the go go go all the time!

With so much emphasis on extreme sports these days, it's no wonder that boys want to embody the cool dude attitude of their heros. Red 21 Boys Clothing has a bunch of cool items in right now are packed with big guy style but come in all smaller boys clothing sizes. Mom's and boys can agree on this stuff.

International Surfing Day may be over, but hey it's not too late to jump into the surfer attitude. Check out cool boys t-shirts with fun surf themes, like this boys Rock Pile Beach Tee:

(Photo curtesy of Red 21 Boys Clothing)

I was cruising the site today because a little birdy told me that there were new boys swim wear styles. It was true! 7 brand new picks for beachy boys clothing, fun patterns and colors for boys trunks! The best part is I found out they're all on sale. Some sort of summer boys swim wear blow-out or something. Check it out, and then hit the beach!

Well Bettys and Dudes, I gotta check out for now. But hey, if you wanna to learn more about International Surfing Day, check out this cool page at SurfingTheMag.

Oh yeah. . .and to practice your own surfing lingo check out the online surf dictionary, appropriately dubbed the "Riptionary". Suhweeeeet.

Kbye!

Have Fun. Play Hard!

Baseball and Boys Clothing. . .

(Photo Curtesy of Red 21 Boys Clothing)

UPDATE!

Hey yesterday I was yammering on about baseball (the BEST sport ever by the way) and I forgot to post this helpful pic for you guys. If you're looking for boys clothing and you've got a boy who digs baseball, you should definitely drop by Red 21 Boys Clothing. They've got all sorts of hip boys t-shirts, jerseys, boys baseball raglan shirts, and ringers along that theme.

The pic above is actually a copy of the most recent email send-out from Red 21 Boys Clothing. Hey, actually if you're not a member of the mailing list for Red 21 Boys you should sign up! It's completely painless I assure you. Just sign up at Red 21 Boys Clothing and you get a weekly email filled with the latest scoop on what boys clothing sales are going on and on the latest trends in boys clothes. Some times you can even get coupons and deals that are exclusive to people on the mailing list. And it's FREE! That's a win win situation my friend.  :-)

Oh, which reminds me... there should be another email coming out soon. Sign up before it goes out, so you can get the exclusive scoop on the latest boys clothing items.

Well I gotta run. Have a great day folks!

Have Fun. Play Hard!

Peanuts, Hot Dogs, and BASEBALL!

(Photo Curtesy of BMS-Lou)

The College World Series Kicked off last Saturday, June 14th in Omaha Nebraska at Rosenblatt Stadium! Is your boy excited about the baseball action? Jeez loueez. . . my cousin's boy spent the weekend alternately shouting "bayball" and running around the yard with a glove. Then again, he's also only 4 years old.

At any rate, I thought I'd pass along this link. Click HERE to jump straight to a handy 2008 College World Series Bracket. Then you and your boy can track your team's progress together! Who are you rooting for? :-)

And for you Moms out there who're raising baseball fanatics, there are some great deals on baseball-themed boys clothing from Red 21 Boys right now. Haha. Proving there are ways to show off his love of baseball short of gearing up in full uniform. Someone should tell that to David. . . who is probably geared up and yelling "bayball" this very second. . .

When it comes to boys clothing, especially boys t-shirts, baseball is a natural pick for a theme. Don't you think? C'mon think about it. Boys and baseball have been like peanut butter and jelly for as long as I can remember. I guess that's why they call it America's Favorite Past Time. :-)

Growing up in the fifties, my dad was a baseball nut. Of course boys athletic gear and- boys clothing in general for that matter - has come a long way since then!

I suggest checking out the selection of boys t-shirts and sportsgear from Red 21 Boys Clothing. For a limited time there's an entire section of baseball-themed athletic boys clothes! My favorite is the boys Elkhorn Baseball Tee by Wes and Willy. I love the colors in this boys t-shirt, and the fun printing. The distressing gives it that vintage feel.

(Photo Curesy of Red 21 Boys Clothes)

Welp I gotta run, there are baseball tickets to look into! I'm even considering making the trek to Rosenblatt Stadium sometime in the next week. It sounds way fun! It'll be a bit of a trip though. What do you think, worth the gas money?

See ya later!

Have Fun. Play Hard.

Take me out to the ball game. . .

(Photo curtesy of joel8x)

Whatever age your boy is, chances are baseball is on his mind shortly after school gets out for the summer. Whether it's tee-ball, sand lot, parks and rec, or a bonafide little league. . . there are tons of opportunities for boys of all ages to get in the game. And what little guy doesn't want to start the summer off swingin'?

As a kid I played Parks and Rec ball from tee-ball as a tiny tot up through grade school. Then on to the local city girls league. I don't mind saying though. . . I was always more than a little jealous of the boys league! What with their fast pitching and all, it just looked more exciting to me. No wonder boys love baseball so much!

But safety first right? A player who plays the game safe and smart is a happy camper at the end of the game. Check out this kidsource.com page for baseball safety tips. One big tip for baseball, or any sport for that matter? Make sure he wears  comfortable boys clothes that are breathable and flexible enough to get you through the game! Yup, boys clothing for sports has come a long way since my little brother played summer baseball. For intance, it used to seem like you either got functionality OR style. Red21 boys clothing can deliver both. I was cruising the site today and noticed that even more boys shorts and tees have been put on sale! I got a pair of Wes and Willy Mesh Shorts for my cousin's kid from Red21 boys and saved $11!

Making sure he's equipped for the game in comfortable and flexible clothes is one way to ensure he stays happy throughout the game. Style is icing on the cake. Check out this useful link to  soft and breathable cotton boys t-shirts. And as a plus lots of them have fun baseball themes!

<-- Baseball Glove T-Shirt by Wes and Willy (curtesy of Red21 boys clothing)

  Well I gotta run. To find a local little league opportunity for your boy, visit Little League Online!

Have Fun. Play Hard!