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BAG OF (SPORTS) TRICK S building a sports mom survival kit for those endless weekend games COMPILED BY ALEXIS PATTERSON
TRY POP’S BLEACHER HOT SEAT, WHICH RECLINES, OFFERS EXTRA-WIDE SEATING AND HEATS UP FOR THOSE WINTER GAMES. IF THERE AREN’T BLEACHERS, BRING A CAMPING CHAIR. WE LIKE THE GCI OUTDOOR FREESTYLE ROCKER CHAIR.
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OCCER, FOOTBALL, CHEER, TENNIS, BASKETBALL, TUMBLING—whatever sport gets your child’s heart pumping,
there’s a lot of stuff for moms to lug around. We talked to sports moms across Dallas-Fort Worth to find out what you really need to get through games and competitions.
FO R KE E PI N G YO U CO O L
If it’s hot out there, you’ll be so happy you brought a misting fan. The HandFan is a great choice. HANDFAN PORTABLE HANDHELD MISTING FAN, from $20.99. amazon.com
The in-demand Bogg Bag gets great feedback. It won’t tip over, the bottom doesn’t leak, and you can even hose it off at the end of the day. SMALL BOGG BAG TOTE, from $55 at Dillard’s. Multiple locations; dillards.com
FO R TOTI N G TH E B I G S TU FF While it can't fit in a bag, a folding wagon is on almost every mom’s list. They collapse for easy storage, come with heavy-duty wheels and often pockets, and are good for transporting equipment, your bag, water jugs and even tired kids. Check out the Pottery Barn Expandable Wagon All-Terrain (which includes a waterproof liner and sturdy lid). POTTERY BARN EXPANDABLE WAGON ALL-TERRAIN, from $279. Online only, potterybarn.com
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A MUST FOR PLAYERS AND SPECTATORS, BODYARMOR SPORTS DRINK HAS NO ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS, FLAVORS OR DYES.
FO R S TA S H I N G TH E SM A LL S TU FF
POP HOT SEAT, $99. amazon.com // GCI OUTDOOR FREESTYLE ROCKER CHAIR, $59.99 at Academy Sports + Outdoors. Multiple locations; academy.com
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FO R S TAY I N G H Y D R ATE D
BODYARMOR SPORTS DRINK, $6.39 for an 8-pack at Target. Multiple locations, target.com
COURTESY OF AMAZON; POTTERY BARN, BODYARMOR
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