Tip #31: Protect Others

Daily Life Tip #31: Protect others. Stella tried to eat this stuffed turtle night light in order to protect the baby. She is a hero. We all know what high-level threats stuffed turtles can be. Have a good, safe weekend, everyone!

Tip #30: Wear a Bow Tie

Daily Life Tip #30: Wear a bow tie. Bow ties are cool.

Tip #29: Read Eckhart Tolle

Daily Life Tip #29: Read Eckhart Tolle. Life can be crazy and he may help you to see things from a new perspective. Additional Tip: Try not to eat the book.

Tip #28: Use Caution

Daily Life Tip #28: Use caution when asking someone's due date. Chauncey gets this all the time. She is not pregnant, she just really likes beer.

Tip #27: Take a Bath

Daily Life Tip #27: Take a bath. They are warm and relaxing...and it's been a bit cold and stressful out. Not sure if anyone's noticed?

Tip #26: Talk Face to Face

Daily Life Tip #26: Discuss important issues face to face. Over the phone, text, or e-mail may lead to needless misunderstandings. This meeting of the minds worked out that the stuffed toy Stella tried to eat did, in fact, belong to the baby.

Tip #25: Read More

Daily Life Tip #25: Read more. Little Krista flew through this gem in about an hour. I think she may be a genius. Oh, and I hear you can even read books on electronic devices now?

Tip #24: Be a Team Player!

Daily Life Tip #24: Be a team player! Have a great time at Sox Fest this weekend at the Palmer House!! Happy Friday to all! Know we are all so ready for baseball season to start. Go Sox...And Cubs!

Tip #23: Watch Less TV

Daily Life Tip #23: Watch less television. Maybe try reading a book instead? And be sure to get yourself some earplugs for when Sprout is on.

Tip #22: Be Understanding

Daily Life Tip #22: Put yourself in someone else's shoes. Be understanding of others' situations. And don't wear Uggs in the snow.

Tip #21: Keep up with Chores

Daily Life Tip #21: Keep up with daily chores so they don't pile up and overwhelm you. Little Krista is WAY behind on her laundry.

Tip #20: Take Pride in Community

Daily Life Tip #20: Take pride in your community and where you came from. Krista's first words will most likely be "South Sssiiiiidde"

Tip #19: Hair Health

Daily Life Tip #19: Ladies, Biotin and Evening Primrose Oil may help to improve your hair health (adults only, of course). No River Deep, Mountain High enough to keep you from great hair!

Tip #18: Learn a New Instrument

Daily Life Tip #18: Consider learning a new instrument. It's never too early or late! Here Little Krista practices Big Krista's trumpet.

Tip #17: Bring a Bag

Daily Life Tip #17: Bring your own bag(s) to the grocery store to help the environment. Dddoooo iiitttt.

Tip #16: Refillable Water Bottle

Daily Life Tip #16: Use a refillable water bottle, as it's better for the environment. No more plastic water bottles! Go buy a reuseable one. Go buy one right now.

Tip #15: Laugh

Daily Life Tip #15: Laugh. All the time. Life can be so funny. Even when poop isn't involved.

Tip #14: Nap

Daily Life Tip #14: Take naps. Life can be exhausting.

Tip #13: Meatless Mondays

Daily Life Tip #13: Give Meatless Mondays a try. There can be health benefits and also helps the environment!

Tip #12: Stay Active

Daily Life Tip #12: Stay active! Even if sports aren't your thing, there are so many other exercise options out there. Exercise releases endorphins, which can boost your mood and make you feel good. Additional tip: Try not to eat the soccer ball.

Tip #11: Get Out!

Daily Life Tip #11: Get out and do something (since the weather's been so beautiful!). Maybe play less computer or video games? Note: Krista growled and I'm pretty sure tried to bite me when I went to take the Kindle away.

Tip #10: Sleep

Daily Life Tip #10: Get plenty of sleep. Try not to wake up in the middle of the night with crying fits. This goes for babies as well. No sleep can make everything in life more difficult. Getting enough sleep is so very important. (Note: Blanket was removed from crib for the night after picture was taken).

Tip #9: Remember Loved Ones

Daily Life Tip #9: Remember loved ones who have passed. "A man tells his stories so many times that he becomes the stories. They live on after him, and in that way he becomes immortal." - Will Bloom in Big Fish

 

 

Tip #8: Artsy Fartsy

Daily Life Tip #8: Express your artsy side. There is creativity in us all. Let it out!

Tip #7: Yoga and Pilates

Daily Life Tip #7: Yoga can be great for the body and mind. Here Krista practices Cobra Pose. Next we will work on Child's Pose and Happy Baby. Pilates is awesome too!

Tip #6: Plant a Tree

Daily Life Tip #6: Plant a tree. Maybe even one outside? When the weather's nicer. *Note later Krista tried to tip over the tree while laughing demonically.

Tip #5: Moderation

Daily Life Tip #5: Do things in moderation. Don't overindulge. Moderation is key.

Tip #4: Happiness

Daily Life Tip #4: Do things to make yourself and others happy. This does not, I repeat, does NOT include pooping in the bathtub.

Tip #3: Love Animals

Daily Life Tip #3: Love and be kind to animals. Maybe adopt a shelter pet?

Tip #2: Eat Your Veggies!

Daily Life Tip #2: Eat more vegetables.

Tip #1: Baby Earth

Daily life tips from Marissa (who has nothing about life figured out) - Tip #1: Be good to the Earth and recycle.