Spring Sports Roundup

I'm planning on attending a Tampa Bay Rays game this weekend and have "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" stuck in my head. The Lighter Side® has been located in Bradenton, Florida since 1986. One of the perks of living in this area, aside from the (usually) nice weather, is that many major league baseball teams come down here for spring training during the winter. Currently the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds call the local area home for spring training, with the New York Yankees a straight shot up the road. Though I hear the 2007 World Champion Boston Red Sox are exploring the idea of moving their spring training operations from Fort Myers to Sarasota!

Red Sox fans should check out our 2007 World Series baseball. It's "autographed" with the replicated signatures of the Boston Red Sox players from that winning team. The 2008 MLB® team baseballs are similar in that they feature the simulated autographs of the current team roster and are neat, affordable collectibles.

For die-hard fans that dream of being part of the team, our Major League Baseball art print helps fuel their fantasy. Personalized for free, they'll get to see their name on one of the jerseys hanging among the other players' in the team's locker room. Just choose their favorite team!

The nice weather we're enjoying also means more opportunities for other outdoor sports, like golfing. My brother is such an avid golfer. In fact, I'm sure he's out on the greens now, putting away. I like to tee up with him every now and then. It's led to many hilarious brother/sister bonding moments. One time, when he wasn't looking, I switched out his regulation ball with this trick golf ball. If you could have seen his face when I used the remote to make the ball spin in place on the tee — right as he swung back to drive! I was banned from golfing with him for awhile, but it was totally worth it. It's a favorite story of mine to bring up at family gatherings!

Your "Rooting For The Home Team" Gift Guru,
Linda