In this episode, we talk about a recent trip to Texas, raising the retirement age, and share some unsual offbeat holidays from our viewers. Give us feedback by leaving a comment below (or in the video itself -- just click the little plus sign in the player.) | Subscribe with iTunes | Download (91 MB) Weekly Poll Weekly Giveaway This week we're giving away a Zing Spoon from the Kim & Jason Lemonade Stand. To enter, send us an e-mail answering the question we asked in the show. The winner will be announced during next week's show. Linkety Links Kim & Jason Lemonade …
Archives for March 2009
When Life Gives You Lemons, Film Yourself Eating Them
When life gives you something unpleasant, a big key to success and happiness is your ability to turn the presumed disadvantage into a positive advantage. Maybe you and your family are going through some sour times right now. If so, don't dwell on the negative. Instead, figure out a way to generate some laughter in order to help lighten the mood. Here's a great game you can play with your family or friends. It's easy, cheap, provides hours of fun, and can be relived across years and generations. (Thanks for the idea, Pat!) First, buy yourself a supply of really sour candy, like Warheads. …
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5 Lessons on Escaping Adulthood From Cosmo Kramer
The lovable neighbor of Jerry Seinfeld has a lot to teach us about living life with less stress and more fun. Loved for his childlike perspective on life, Kramer stole the show week after week for the show's nine-year run. Although quirky and borderline childish at times, Kramer's life was filled with a childlike enthusiasm that kept the audience wanting more. Here are the simple lessons we can learn from the life of Kramer... 1. Express yourself. Kids have no problems doing this -- just look at the wardrobe of a child who was given permission to pick out his own outfit for the day. If you …
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Instaparty – EA Show #16
In this episode, we talk about being back in the studio, Lucy's travels, things to celebrate, and catch up on some viewer feedback. Give us feedback by leaving a comment below (or in the video itself -- just click the little plus sign in the player.) | Subscribe with iTunes | Download (96 MB) Weekly Poll Weekly Giveaway This week we're giving away a set of Roman Candles from the Kim & Jason Lemonade Stand. To enter, just leave a comment answering the question we asked in the show. The winner will be announced during next week's show. Linkety Links Kim & Jason Lemonade …
12 Fun Things To Do With Food Coloring
One particularly good low-cost way to escape the "same old, same old" of modern life is to dig out a box of food coloring from the recesses of your kitchen cabinet. Most people have a box of the stuff somewhere, but it's usually only used to color cookie frosting around the holidays. Rather than sitting forgotten in a pantry, we believe its rightful place might be right next to the salt and pepper shakers that get used every day. I fell in love with the stuff during my first ever attempt at the Escape Plan. I made myself some green eggs (thanks for the inspiration, Dr. Seuss!), red orange …
Some Things I Learned Traveling with a 3-Month-Old
Kim and I recently returned home from another trip with our 3-month-old daughter, Lucy. So far, she has 12 flights under her tiny belt and has been in first class three times (although she slept through most of them.) Here is a list (by no means exhaustive) of some of the things I've learned in our travels. It's not nearly as hard as I thought it would be. Lots of prior traveling experience and lots of research on traveling with kids probably helped with that first one. Leaving more time for everything is the key to staying sane. …
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Step Back – EA Show #15
In this episode, we share stories from Lucy's first travels, what's really important in life, favorite animated characters from childhood, and catch up on viewer feedback. Give us feedback by leaving a comment below (or in the video itself -- just click the little plus sign in the player.) | Subscribe with iTunes | Download (104 MB) Weekly Poll Weekly Giveaway This week we're giving away a $20 gift certificate from the Kim & Jason Lemonade Stand. To enter, just leave a comment answering the question we asked in the show. The winner will be announced during next week's …
Too Old To Draw
At a speaking engagement in Fort Worth, Texas, we passed out paper and crayons to the audience and asked them to draw a funny picture with the intent of hiding it in an unexpected place for someone else to find. We call it a Doodlesmile. Eager for the opportunity to draw with crayons, most of them dove right in. Except for a nice-looking lady in her seventies. She sat with her paper blank and her arms crossed. My brother-in-law, who happened to be sitting right next to her, asked, "Aren't you going to draw something?" Her response: "I'm too old to draw." Too old to draw? Hmm. I …
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
I have heard other parents say about parenthood that if their child lives to see adulthood it'll be a miracle. Forget about raising "good kids" just try to keep them alive! I've been very aware of this recently. There are times in the middle of the night when I'm so out of it that I think it's a miracle that I don't accidentally bump Lucy's head on the doorway as I walk her to the living room for her feeding. With having an infant in the winter (in Wisconsin), there have been so many occasions when Jason or myself are carrying her in her car seat and have had to balance ourselves over ice …
Lucy’s First Flight – EA Show #14
In this episode, we're on location in Fort Worth, Texas. We show clips from Lucy's first flight and share some tips on how to make traveling less stressful. Give us feedback by leaving a comment below (or in the video itself -- just click the little plus sign in the player.) | Subscribe with iTunes | Download (60 MB) Weekly Poll Linkety Links Kim & Jason Lemonade Stand Renovation Sale Club K&J: Top 13 Inspiring Movies Club K&J: Monsters (Page 11) …