Is this a long-forgotten buddy sitcom from the 70s starring a bright-eyed boy and his precocious inanimate object? Or just a shameless plug for one of my favorite cool things at the Lemonade Stand? You decide. Either way, I think you'll enjoy it: …
Archives for May 2008
Potato Mashers and Masks
Jason and I spent the week in Northern VA, putting on a number of speaking programs. Two nights were at the same venue. We love doing two-night programs! The second night is always filled with surprises. Last night was no exception. When the crowd started filing in, we were met by these two Adultitis-free spirits. Yes, they wore their disguises for most of the evening. The reminded me that we are definitely in the permission business! After the program "Groucho Marx" came to our table and shared something that him and his wife would do with their kids, to liven up the family dinner …
How To Be An Action Hero
One of my blog posts recently received a very intriguing comment. It was loaded with interesting observations and great questions and I wanted to address them here. As much as I love reading your website, and others like yours, I have realized that reading about it, and actually doing something about it is 2 different matter. Believe me, I've been a long-term reader of sites such as yours and am always comforted by the fact that there are people out there like you. I also talk about your sites, and my thoughts with my friends. But lately, my friends have come to the conclusion that, yes, …
Tip of the Week: Family Tree Trivia
This week’s Escape Plan challenge (aka our Tip of the Week) is #16: Family Tree Trivia: Call or meet with someone in your family and ask them a question you are curious about regarding your family’s history. A lesson I learned early on from my husband (boyfriend, at the time) is that the easiest way to strengthen a relationship is to ask sincere questions... then shut up and listen to the answers. Anyone who knows Jason knows that if you have more than a three minute conversation with him, you will soon be asked a question that will take the conversation to a whole new level. Questions …
Go for the Ocean View
Kim and I just returned from a speaking engagement in Florida. This was the view from our hotel room on Clearwater Beach. When we checked in, our original reservation was listed as "garden view," but we were offered the option of upgrading to an "ocean view" room. As appealing as "garden view" sounds, I can assure you that it is usually hotel speak for "ugly air conditioning units view." Because we stay at this particular chain of hotels often, the cost of upgrading for both nights of our stay was $40. Now, many people would stay with the "garden view" room, pocket the $40, and rationalize …
Kim & Jason Magazine #4: Follow Your Passion
This digital issue is FREE to download! In this issue... Children are passionate about life. As we get older, Adultitis has the tendency to choke out that passion. This issue is jam-packed with stories, tips, and ideas on how you can tap into your passion and re-energize your life! Features... Break Free by Jason Kotecki | An essay on following your heart, pursuing your passion, and living life daringly. An Interview with... Peggy Willenberg | This tornado chaser shares her passion for crazy weather. Kitchentertainment by Kim Kotecki | Relive the first ever Kim & Jason Escape …
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Dance Little Bird
Ever notice how whenever you hear a story of someone who is presented with life-threatening news, you never hear the person say, "Well that's it. I obviously haven't spent nearly enough time working. I'm heading to the office –- I don't have a minute to spare!" Pretty ridiculous, huh? Then why is it, when we're NOT faced with life-threatening news, our actions suggest that work IS the most important thing in our lives? Notice I said actions. You can talk a big game about quality time and keeping first things first, but the proof of your real priorities is in your actions. Always. Bob …
Big Top Living Room
I love spring in Madison. The bright green grass, the confident and colorful tulips, and the light green buds on all of the trees. It takes a number of rainy days to get this glorious combination, though. Here's a rainy day idea that will be sure to lift your spirits... and bring back from treasured memories. Build a tent made of couch cushions and blankets. Remember when you did this as a kid? Just think about how much cooler you could make it, now that you have a little life experience on your side. Brainstorm the layout and materials. Try to identify unconventional items that may work …
Tip of the Week: Old Dog, New Tricks
This week’s Escape Plan challenge (aka our Tip of the Week) is #17: Old Dog, New Tricks: Learn how to do something new today. Your time limit: 30 minutes. At a speaking gig a few weeks ago, a woman in the audience came to our table afterwards and immediately joined Club K&J. In getting to know her better, we soon realized that she had come to the right place. She shared that not too long ago she signed up for a welding class. Her eyes widened with childlike excitement as she explained further. "Ya know, the sparks, machinery... it's all kinda like working with fireworks!" (Quick …
Do Re Me: Cast Your Vote!
Last Sunday was the second Kim & Jason Escape Event. The challenge was called Do Re Me, and Club K&J members were invited to do the following: Do something childlike today that is music related in some way, shape, or form. Kim and I had some fun mixing music and food. Lots of people joined in on the fun, sharing with us stories, pictures, and videos of the event. All Club K&J members who participated were eligible to win a cool prize: an iPod Shuffle from Apple. We pored over all of the entries, and decided on three finalists. The rest is up to YOU! Take a look at the …