After years of being at the rink watching my kids play hockey, these are the things I can't live without.
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Stay Warm @ the Rink
Skincare @ the Rink
Hotel Must Haves for Travel Hockey
Stay Warm @ the Rink
Edited after wearing all season and washing after every tournament weekend: the inside straps got caught on everything and eventually ripped off. I had to cut the ends off, and now there's a tear on the inside liner, from the straps getting caught. ...
My favorite hockey mom coat! (and I've owned a few!)
Skincare @ the Rink
During hockey season, I keep this next to my bed and put on my hands, wrists, and forearms before bed. I take it with me to hotels when we travel for tournaments. It really is non-greasy, which I love.
The best hand cream for dry rink hands.
This one can be used on any body part, but i especially like it on my lips and fingertips. I keep one of these travel size Aquaphors in the pocket of my hockey mom coat. I use it on my lips instead of chapstick. And it feels so good on my fingers...
Travel size Aquaphor for the win!
Hotel Must Haves for Travel Hockey
A veteran hockey mom friend told me a few years ago that she always takes a heating pad to the hotel during hockey travels. It's flat enough to fit easily when packing. And after a long day in a cold rink, it warms your chilly bones.
Hockey moms need sleep. Those early morning games and drive times are exhausting. After drinking coffee and energy drinks all day, this knocks me out and drowns out the hotel noise.