Happy Thanksgiving!

So grateful for this baby. And, more importantly, for this sweater. Hope everyone had a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Fall Back!

Hope everyone remembered to fall back this weekend!

On to the Next!

On to the next holiday! Is it Christmas yet? This baby is terrible at stringing X-mas lights

Gimme Some Candy!

We braved the elements! But she was a little pissed the Great Pumpkin did not show up. Hope everyone had a Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

Moving a little slow this morning....but she's finally starting to come out of her shell....Happy Halloween!

Tip #300: Don't Cry

Daily Life Tip #300: "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."  - Dr. Seuss.  K is sad that the 300 days of tips are now done, but don't worry, we'll still be posting and blogging. Thanks for sticking with us and not blocking or de-friending us (yet!).  :)

Tip #299: Halloween Candy

Daily Life Tip #299: Be careful how much candy you intake this Halloween! "Look at me, I'm Crazy Bucket Head, give me some candy!!" Maybe try giving out healthy treats to the trick-or-treaters instead? Also, excess leftover candy can be donated to some dentists offices (some do a healthy treat exchange), soup kitchens, or troops overseas.

Tip #298: Fall Back

Daily Life Tip #298: Fall back an hour Next Weekend. Some people are going to be looking like this when they show up an hour early for work this Monday.

Tip #297: Great Pumpkin

Daily Life Tip #297: Watch It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. All weekend. Over and over. You can buy the DVD, Netflix it, or it looks like it's on t.v. (ABC, Channel 7) Thursday, October 30th, at 8pm. 'Tis the season! "This is the time of year to write to the Great Pumpkin. On Halloween night, the Great Pumpkin rises out of his pumpkin patch and flies through the air with his bag of toys for all the children!"

Tip #296: Donate Hangers

Daily Life Tip #296: Donate extra hangers you're not using to local dry cleaners or tailors.

Tip #295: Bubbles

Daily Life Tip #295: Bubbles always go over well with the kids. But maybe try not to eat them off of the ground?

Tip #294: Pay Attention

Daily Life Tip #294: Pay attention to the teacher.

Tip #293: Kiss & Make Up

Daily Life Tip #293: Kiss and make up. After a long day of tantrums (think I'm just over-tired), we made amends.

Tip #292: Bundle Up!

Daily Life Tip #292: Bundle up! It's chilly out there. What are you out of your gourd?!

Tip #291: Sweetest Day

Daily Life Tip #291: Remember to wish your loved ones a Happy Sweetest Day! And gifts, give them gifts. Still waiting for mine from this baby. Happy Sweetest Day!

Tip #290: Toothpaste

Daily Life Tip #290: Toothpaste (non-gel) may help to remove some stains from walls, such as pencil or crayon marks.

Tip #289: Eartipping

Daily Life Tip #289: Eartipping is the universal sign of a neutered feral cat. The procedure involves removing approximately a quarter-inch off the tip of the cat's left ear in a straight line cut. This is done by the veterinarian while the cat is anesthetized for spay/neutering and healing is rapid. K here wanted to demonstrate on this kitty. Happy National Feral Cat Day!

Tip #288: Netflix

Daily Life Tip #288: Netflix. Get it.

Tip #287: Eat Dessert

Daily Life Tip #287: Eat Dessert...while lounging around in your diaper. Go on, you deserve it. This cheesecake is delicious! And only $42 from Whole Foods. Happy National Dessert Day!

Tip #286: Enjoy the Day

Daily Life Tip #286: Enjoy the day off school (and some from work!) for Columbus Day! They are glad to have it off, especially since they didn't finish their homework this weekend.

Tip #285: Chicago Marathon

Daily Life Tip #285: Cheer on the Chicago Marathon runners! Maybe save some water for them? Congrats, runners!

Tip #284: Fruits have Seeds

Daily Life Tip #284: Pumpkins are fruits, not vegetables. Anything with seeds are fruits! She was surprised as anyone, as her whole life she had thought pumpkin to be a veggie.

Tip #283: Donate Vases

Daily Life Tip #283: Donate vases you aren't going to use anymore to local florists. The ones we visited were so happy to receive them! Local hospitals or nursing homes may also be able to use donated vases.

Tip #282: Make the Best of Things

Daily Life Tip #282: You won't always be dealt the greatest hand in life, but gotta forge ahead and make the best of things.

Tip #281: Don't Throw Shade

Daily Life Tip #281: Don't throw shade. The staff is tryin'. We're hungry too. The world probably needs more of these people: http://www.people.com/article/iowa-couple-hundred-dollar-tip-terrible-service

Tip #280: Avoid Fast Food

Daily Life Tip #280: Don't go to McDonald's (or get fast food in general). Avoid it at all costs! But if you're stuck and have to for whatever reason, they do offer healthier sides such as yogurt, apples, and milk.

Tip #279: Ask

Daily Life Tip #279: Ask if you can pet the doggie before you pet the doggie. And maybe don't grab its face. Thanks for being so patient, Guinness!

Tip #278: Walk for Causes

Daily Life Tip #278: Do walks or runs in support of good causes. Great walk and event today for Gigi's Playhouse!

Tip #277: Jump

Daily Life Tip #277: Jump. Jump around. Jump up, jump up, and get down.

Tip #276: Walk Cat

Daily Life Tip #276: Walk a cat. It's a thing. Walks, not just for dogs anymore.

Tip #275: Farm Animals

Daily Life Tip #275: Be kind and appreciate farm animals. It's World Farm Animals Day! This day was created in memory of Ghandi, who believed in treating all living beings with respect. It was founded to highlight the poor conditions suffered by some farm animals, and promote awareness in the hope something may be done to improve their lives. While World Farm Animals Day was created to raise awareness of suffering, it can be celebrated in different ways with children. Taking children for a visit to a farm is a great way to teach them about farm animals, and it’s a good chance to instil in them the message of treating animals with respect. Another great way to celebrate can be by donating to an animal protection charity.

Tip #274: Stay Focused

Daily Life Tip #274: Stay focused. The other kids were panicking, but she was determined to get off ground safely.

Tip #273: Positive Self-image

Daily Life Tip #273: Have a positive self-image.

Tip #272: Know Limits

Daily Life Tip #272: Know your limits.

Tip #271: Da Bears

Daily Life Tip #271: Don't forget to watch the Bears game on at noon (Bears vs. Packers)! Or go run errands at noon, as the stores may be less crowded.

Tip #270: Game On

Daily Life Tip #270: Say goodbye and thanks to Paul Konerko! Game's on now.

Tip #269: Casual Fridays

Daily Life Tip #269: Casual Fridays. Every place should implement them. Pajamas all day!

Tip #268: Floss

Daily Life Tip #268: Don't forget to floss. Every day.

Tip #267: Grocery Store

Daily Life Tip #267: Make good decisions at the grocery store. Because what we really need is a stinkier diaper.

Tip #266: Register to Vote

Daily Life Tip #266: Register to vote if you haven't already. Happy National Voters Registration Day!

Tip #265: Behave

Daily Life Tip #265: Behave. Or face the consequences.

Tip #264: Stay on Schedule

Daily Life Tip#264: Stay on schedule. Bottle time!

Tip #263: Not a Doggie

Daily Life Tip #263: For the millionth time, it's not a GD "Doggie"!

Tip #262: Current Events

Daily Life Tip #262: Keep up on current events. And don't bother me before my morning coffee.

Tip #261: Farms/Pumpkin Patch

Daily Life Tip #261: It's that time of year again to get to the farms/pumpkin patch! Johansen Farms in Bolingbrook, IL is a great place for the kids!! Know there are so many open this time of year - Any other suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Tip #260: Stay Cool

Daily Life Tip #260: Stay cool. Don't let anyone get your goat! The anger's not worth it.

Tip #259: Be Nice to Chicks

Daily Life Tip #259: Be nice to chicks. Maybe don't punch them in elevators? Or ever.

Tip #258: Pumpkin Spice

Daily Life Tip #258: Time for pumpkin spiced EVERYTHING.

Tip #257: Hug a Dog

Daily Life Tip #257: Hug a dog! It does wonders for the soul. Happy Hug Your Hound Day!

Tip #256: Offer to Others

Tip #256: Offer what you have to others. And Remember - “The only time you look in your neighbor's bowl is to make sure that they have enough. You don't look in your neighbor's bowl to see if you have as much as them.”  - Louis C.K.