It is that time of the year to pull out your Christmas card list, get your holiday cards ordered and spread to cheer to loved ones you might not get to see over the holidays. There is always something about sitting down and addressing those envelopes that warms my heart during the holidays. Fond memories are remembered as I address the card and think about the home and the people the card will be delivered to. That is why I fell in love with these Collegiate themed CHristmas cards and had to feature them at SportsFanTreasures.com. Each box of collegiate cards contain, 12 high quality 5x7cards and envelopes. The colors are inspired by the respective University and have the features logo prominently displayed.

If you are the type of fan that takes great pride in representing your team, theses are the greeting cards you will want to send to your long distance friends and relatives this year. Maybe you would want to mail one to your old college roommate or that special buddy you always see at University Homecoming?

You can chose from many design and University teams Like the ones below:

University of Alabama Christmas cards boxed

Gator Christmas Cards

UGA Christmas cards boxed

Arkansas Razorback 12 pack Christmas Cards

We also have greeting and holiday boxed cards for the University of Texas Longhorns, in stock. Collegiate cards are fun to send and express who you are as a college football, basketball or baseball fan. Our cards are guaranteed to put a smaile on the receiver’s face, that is, unless you send it to one of your rival fans. You might now want to go there because they will probably return the favor.

Keep in mind when mailing your holiday greeting cards this year to follow these recommendations:
1. Use correct postage (we love the forver stamps)
2. write the address clearly on the envelope
3. Make sure you have the correct address for those friends that have recently moved
4. Have your return address on the envelope
5. Don’t send coins or bills
6. Go to your postmaster or USPS.com to find out more about mailing deadline for the holidays
7. Mailing your Christmas cards Internationally? These take much longer so mail them early and follow the United State mail guidelines

Sending a note or card is the perfect way to express your love for your team and those you care about most this holiday season. From all of the staff and employees of Sports Fan Treasures, we wish you the fans, and your team, a very Merry Christmas.

While there is no doubt that playing a sport is an essential part of staying healthy and, for youngsters in particular, for character building, choosing the sport that is right for you is no easy task. The fact is that there are so many sports out there that if you have never played one before, the choice can be confusing. Fortunately, there are a few factors to consider which may be of help.

First off, sport is meant to fun. Indeed, having fun is perhaps the most important aspect of sport participation. With this in mind, your first consideration should be which sport you think you will enjoy the most. If you have a favourite sport but are worried that you may be no good at it and will not even make the team, put these worries aside, go for it and, even if you struggle to begin with, if you do enjoy the sport you are sure to improve with time and practice. After all, if after some time you don`t get the hang of things then you can always try something else instead.

Another important factor is taking your body shape into account. Indeed, an increasing number of people insist that our specific body shape should ultimately determine which sport we opt for. For example, if you are very tall the obvious choice would be to go for something like basketball. Your height here will prove a huge advantage before you have even begun. And after all, if you are particularly tall you are never going to be a jockey.

In similar vein, lean or very slim people tend to make great long distance runners. You will no doubt have noticed during the Olympics that all the successful runners at long distance level — especially in the marathon — have virtually zero body fat. If you are of this body type then long distance running may be the option for you.

How much time you are willing, or able, to dedicate to your chosen sport may also be a factor. Quite simply, while every sport requires a certain amount of practice and dedication, if you want to be the best some sports require far more dedication than others. If you are a particularly busy person and you feel that sport is never going to be your number one priority then opting for a sport that can fit into your busy schedule will be a wise move.

Once you have made an initial decision and have had a few try outs, then you should reassess the situation. Assess how you feel after playing your chosen sport, both physically and emotionally. Above all else, a sport should leave you feeling relaxed and energised. If it has the opposite effect, then you should be considering another option.

Finally, you will have to decide whether you are a team player or somewhat more individualistic. There is no point passing rugby balls around all day with a bunch of teammates if you feel you would prefer to follow your own rules. In this case opt for something like mountain biking or cross country running instead.

While pool can be one of the most enjoyable sports on offer, not everyone finds they are any good at it. Indeed, much like most sports, you will need to have particular skills if you are going to compete with the best. To get you started here are a few basic tips on how to get up to speed in pool.

The first thing you need to consider is your stance. This is essentially how you hold yourself when at the table. However, this will be different depending on whether you are right handed or left handed. For left handers, your left leg should be moved close to the table. Of course, the opposite is the case for right handers.

Your feet should be set just either side of your hips and your knees should be slightly bent. Your feet will of course be positioned with one in front of the other, so keeping your legs apart will be essential in ensuring you do not wobble. If your body does sway a little, then your cue is likely to sway as well. In this instance you need to stop and readjust your position until swaying no longer occurs.

The next point you will need to work on will be your aim. In fact, there are a whole number of ways to go about this and you will need to find the one that works best for you. Many people however, tend to prefer what is known as the `Ghost ball technique`. This involves looking through the line from the middle of the object ball to the centre of the pocket in which you wish to fire the ball.

Next, you need to place the ghost ball (i.e. imaginary) at the point where the real cue ball should hit the object ball so as it goes into the pocket. With time your memory will take over and you will no longer need to consciously visualize your imaginary ghost ball.

The next steps involve gaining control of your cue ball both in terms of direction and speed. You should begin by taking note how the cue ball travels once you have hit it. Fortunately, this simply requires concentrated practice that involves paying attention to aspects such as the `drawback` the `follow through` and speed control.

In fact, most masters will tell you that once you have gained knowledge of the basic techniques, everything ultimately comes down to controlling the speed of the balls. Unfortunately, there are many factors involved in speed that are beyond your control but there are some ways in which you can control the speed to a certain extent.

The angle at which you hit the object ball with the cue ball, for example, will have a huge effect. Hit the object ball full on and the cue ball will transfer all its energy to it, leaving little left for itself to travel. The greater the angle in fact, the longer the distance the cue ball will tend to travel — however hard you hit it.

And never forget the most simple fact — your choice of cue will be vital. Make a visit to a pool tables shop to try some out before buying the best one for you.

Yesterday I blew out my cheap flip-flops, what a bummer. Well, they weren’t really cheap flip flops, they were some rubber Nike flip flops I had ordered online and found on sale. I had worn them for 4 months. The mistake I had made was wearing them to do yard work, wash cars etc. I had really put them to the test. Usually I can get a season out of a pair of flip flops and that is it.

My DH (dear husband) has a pair of leather flip flops that he has been wearing for over 2 years now and recommended I get a pair like his. This was his second pair and unfortunately the first pair was destroyed by our bulldog, Monty, aka Monster. Monster used his leather flip flops as a chew toy when he was left unattended in our home office.

Since we offer Enmon Leather flip flops at our business, it was easy to go to the warehouse and get another pair. His second pair looks as good as the first day he got them and he keeps them out of the Monster’s reach. We are both Mississippi State alumni and mostly wear collegiate licensed stuff to support our alma mater daily. The thing about the Enmon leather flip flops is the quilted foot-bed. There are no words to describe the comfort they provide to your feet. They feel great all day long. As hot as it gets in Mississippi in the summer, it is really crazy to wear anything but flip flops and shorts.

When football season starts in the fall, it is still hot. Even if you have to do a lot of walking to get to the stadium on game day, these shoes are still comfortable. When I say, you can wear them everywhere, there is one exception. I would not recommend you wear them to the beach or places where you may get the leather upper wet. If you are continually getting the leather part wet, don’t expect them to last as long as they normally would.

Enmon makes a flip flop for ladies that have the collegiate licensed emblem. They are brown leather with a pink trim. Mine has the Flying M logo for Mississippi State. They look good with jeans, shorts and even casual sundresses. These are the ones my DH (dear husband) got for me. I am no longer bummed about blowing out my old flip flops. As a matter of fact, I am quite comfortable about it.

Here is a picture of our notorious Monster and be sure to keep your new flip flops away from your dawg. I highly recommend you grab a pair for yourself, click here to shop for NCAA MSU flip flops.

LMK what your bulldog has destroyed. Post a comment!

It”s June. You know what that means? Right Father’s Day. Let us help you with your selection and while you are shopping , be sure to LIKE US ON FACEBOOK and you will be entered to win a pair of these awesome plaid swim trunks.

Just in, the latest collegiate swimwear for men is now showcased at SportsFanTreasures.com. Plaid is always a traditional look for men to wear. It is masculine, handsome and the perfect wardrobe staple. The plaid board shorts make the perfect item to take on spring break, vacation or a weekend get-a-way.

These swim shorts are licensed and come in a variety of teams:

Alabama Crimson Tide swim trunks

Auburn swim trunks

LSU swim trunks

Florida State swim trunks

Texas A&M swim trunks

and many more teams. We also have collegiate bikinis for the ladies and swimwear for youth as well as toddlers and babies. Check it out. Feel free to contact us at 800-434-7904 if you need help finding swimwear with your favorite team.

Last week, SportsFanTreasures.com launched a mobile friendly version of it’s E-commerce Retail store. Thanks to customer feedback, we now can deliver a user friendly shopping experience straight from your mobile phone.

We noticed from our visitor statistics, a sharp increase in shoppers viewing our website from mobile phones versus the traditional personal computer or laptop and know that those numbers will continue to rise.

Our next goal is to optimize Sports Fan Treasures for the I-pad and other tablet devices to better improve the user experience for those shoppers too. We value your feedback, so please e-mail us with any suggestions to improve your visitor experience.

To access the mobile version of Sports Fan Treasures from your phone, just go to www.SportsFanTreasures.com, it is that simple! You can create an account if you would like, that is totally optional. Some of our customers have told us that checkout is much easier on a mobile phone if you already have an account set up because it reduces the amount of time it take to enter your data onto the checkout page.

In addition to Mobile Shopping, we have many ways to pay for your purchase at checkout:

Secure Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX)
Google Checkout (Recently changed to Google Wallet)
PayPal
International Checkout (for shoppers outside of the United States)

Shopping from your mobile phone for Officially Licensed NCAA, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and NASCAR items has never been easier or safer.

By now most high schools seniors are ready for graduation. Many have already registered for college and waiting to be accepted. Once they have finalized what college or university they would like to attend, it is time for their family and friends to start shopping for that perfect graduation gift.

These days, many Universities are requiring Freshmen to live in the dorm. I lived in the dorm for a short time during college. There is not a lot of space and you usually have to share that space with a room mate. Thinking smart and taking items that are multi functional will make the best use of a small space.

The Collegiate blanket bedspread is one of those gifts that fits into this category. This blanket is large enough to use as a bedspread for a twin-sized bed and also large enough to keep 2 warm on a cold game day.

Here are some of the blanket bedspreads we have just added recently to the Sports Fan Treasures. The best part is: they are only $38.95 for a limited time. It is like getting a bedspread and a blanket for only $38.95. The 2 in 1 graduation gift.

Alabama bedspread
LSU bedspread
Iowa bedspread
Georgia bedspread

We have this product for many other teams. Please shop your team’s bedding category or give us a call, we would love to help you with this most important gift selection.

It will be May before you know it and that means graduation time. Finding that perfect gift for your favorite 2012 graduate has never been easier. Whether they are graduating from high school and headed for college, or graduating from college and heading for the real world, a Cotton Colors Officially Licensed Collegiate ornament is a gift that will be treasured and remembered.

At Sports Fan Treasures, we stock many of the Cotton Colors ornaments year round. Why, they are not just for Christmas! You can celebrate the love for your team and display your ornament on your desk, hang them on your house plants, your rear view mirror in your car or just be creative.

Once you receive your Cotton Colors ornament, you may want to personalize it with their name or their graduation year.
Here is a list of their most popular ornament, the Logo Ornament:

University of Arkansas Cotton Colors Ornament

Alabama Cotton Colors Logo Ornament

Auburn Cotton Colors Logo Ornament

Clemson University Logo Ornament

LSU Logo Ornament

Miss State University Logo Ornament

Ole Miss Logo Ornament

UGA Logo Ornament

Tenn Vols Logo Ornament

Kentucky Logo Ornament

Oklahoma State Logo Ornament

South Carolina Logo Ornament

We have all of these team logo ornaments in stock. If your team is not listed, just send us an email to sales@sportsfantreasures.com to inquire if Cotton Colors is licensed to make your team ornament. If they do we eill be happy to special order it for you.