Tip #243: Hello...Kitty?

Daily Life Tip #243: This is not a cat. Apparently.

Tip #242: Mimosas

Daily Life Tip #242: Mimosas are always a good idea. Playdate done right!

Tip #241: Sell Old Books

Daily Life Tip #241: Sell old books. Half Price Books and other types of stores buy used books, DVDs, etc. And they are actual stores...with books!

Tip #240: Spend Time Outside

Daily Life Tip #240: Get outside as much as possible. The cold weather will be here before we know it!

Tip #239: Celebrate the Dog!

Daily Life Tip #239: Celebrate the dog! Yesterday was National Dog Day and Stella was pii-iissed that we missed it. But it looks like the park is really cheering her up.

Tip #238: Navy Pier

Tip #238: Go to Navy Pier (or any attraction) during the week - less crowded. She tried to jump off the ferris wheel a total of 6 times.

Tip #237: Drink More Water

Daily Life Tip #237: Drink more water. It's a hot one out there!

Tip #236: Little League

Daily Life Tip #236: Watch the Little League World Series on this afternoon. Baby K is on the edge of her seat and can't wait! South Ssiiddee!!

Tip #235: Be Brave

Daily Life Tip #235: Be brave. Don't be chicken.

Tip #234: Make it Rain

Daily Life Tip #234: Make it rain! At the splash pad. Happy Friday!

Tip #233: Be Prepared

Daily Life Tip #233: Be prepared. Think we are all set for first day of school! (In a few years).

Tip #232: Guardians of the Galaxy

Tip #232: Go see Guardians of the Galaxy! Do it. It's great! Oh and if anyone finds a dancing baby Groot doll (like that one guy made at home), be sure to send it my way!!  http://mashable.com/2014/08/12/homemade-groot-guardians-of-the-galazy/

Tip #231: Donate

Daily Life Tip #231: Donate. She insisted on doing the Ice Bucket Challenge even though I told her we already donated to the ALS cause at alsa.org/donate/ . Ice Ice Baby, Too Cold, Too Cold.

Tip #230: Sofritas

Daily Life Tip #230: Have you tried the sofritas (tofu) from Chipotle? It is surprisingly good and makes me think I could go vegan. Plus, it works great for Meatless Mondays! We give it a big thumbs up!! Enjoy!

Tip #229: Onion

Daily Life Tip #229: Keep an onion by the bedside to help with a cold or flu. This may just be an old wives tale, but may be worth a try? Placebo effect, right?!

Tip #228: Make Someone Laugh

Daily Life Tip #228: Make someone laugh. Happy National Tell a Joke Day! I did not really understand the baby's joke. But she seemed to like it.

Tip #227: Be Untouchable

Daily Life Tip #227: Dogs, stay where kids cannot reach you. Like, far away. They can be a bit grabby. #andbyabitImeanalot

Tip #226: Hide the Remote

Daily Life Tip #226: Hide the remote. We really don't need to be watching tv, especially first thing in the morning. And God, kid shows are terrible. Oh, the humanity!

Tip #225: Shark Week!

Daily Life Tip #225: Immerse yourself in Shark Week. Thanks, Discovery Channel!

Tip #224: Seek Help

Tip #224: RIP Robin Williams. He last posted this throw-back picture of him and his daughter on Instagram. He was an amazing entertainer who will greatly be missed. Please seek help if needed. Reach out if you need to talk to someone or if you know someone that needs help. US Suicide Hotline 1-800-784-2433 or Depression Hotline 1-800-826-3632 or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Tip #223: Get a Pet!

Daily Life Tip #223: Get a pet! (If time and money allow for it). Happiness really is a warm puppy!

Tip #222: Water

Daily Life Tip #222: Water the greens. And be sure to watch the final day of the PGA Championship!  #GoLefty

Tip #221: Read to Kids

Daily Life Tip #221: Read to your kids. It's supposed to, like, help them or something. Happy Book Lovers Day!

Tip #220: LPZ

Daily Life Tip #220: Lincoln Park Zoo is free. Go to the free zoo!

Tip #219: Free Days

Daily Life Tip #219: Take advantage of free days at museums and local attractions. For instance, Illinois residents with a valid ID receive free general admission to the Shedd Aquarium on Mondays and Tuesdays! Note: Baby is confused why the "doggies" at the aquarium don't have any fur.

Tip #218: Be Strong

Daily Life Tip #218: Be strong. Whatever you're going through right now will pass in time. Like, cutting teeth. This too shall pass. That should be, like, a saying or something.

Tip #217: Have Shame

Daily Life Tip #217: Have some shame. Maybe try wearing a shirt at the dinner table?

Tip #216: Kidzapalooza

Daily Life Tip #216: Lollapalooza has a Kidzapalooza section where kids 10 and under get in free. See you guys there next year! Hope everyone had a great time at the festival this weekend!!

Tip #215: Cherish Sisters!

Daily Life Tip #215: Cherish your Sisters! Lucky to have them as family, best friends, and wonderful Aunts to baby, of course. Happy National Sisters Day!

Tip #214: Puns

Daily Life Tip #214: Puns are great and should be used often. Also, kids love the zoo. Did I mention that this place has her seal of approval?

Tip #213: Apologize

Daily Life Tip #213: Apologize. K's "I'm sorry" face after she had a complete meltdown outside when I would not let her run in to the street to get the "doggie" (which was actually a squirrel). Maybe try listening to your parents when they tell you something? Especially on Respect for Parents Day!