Archives for October 2009

- - - | written by Jason on 10/30/2009 | - - -

5 Things You Must Do This Halloween – EA Show #43 (LIVE)

This episode was broadcast live, and because we were talking about all things Halloween, we decked out the set with pumpkins, cobwebs, skulls, and eyeballs floating in blood. Dressed in costume, we, and a bunch of Halloween-crazed viewers, discussed the best and worst Halloween candy ever, shared costume memories, and revealed 5 things you absolutely HAVE to do this Halloween. And if you've ever wondered how to tell if you have holiday-induced Adultitis, Kim & Jason Nation offered an array of pretty good warning signs. Share Your Thoughts... What do you think about this week's show? What's your favorite (and least favorite) Halloween candy? Do you have a favorite costume or scary movie? We'd love to hear from you! Leave a comment below or in the video itself by clicking the little plus sign in the player. Got photos or videos? Send 'em to eashow@kimandjason.com | Subscribe with iTunes | Download (194 MB) Linkety Links Check out Jason's list of top 5 worst Halloween treats …

- - - | written by Jason on 10/29/2009 | - - -

PSA: Popcorn Balls

You can spend a lot of money stocking up on candy to distribute to all the little trick-or-treaters who will be ringing your doorbell. If funds are tight, don't forget about the dollar stores that often have great deals on good candy. But whatever you do, don't make the costly mistake discussed in the following video. [flv:http://www.kimandjason.dreamhosters.com/clubkj_stuff/misc_videos/psa/Popcorn_Balls_PSA.flv 450 338] We're here to serve. iPod Version (12.5 MB) …

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- - - | written by Kim on 10/28/2009 | - - -

9 Gross and Gruesome Halloween Treats

Halloween is the time of year when kids and adults alike exercise their creativity and imagination, often in the form of being gross, creepy, and scary. If this isn’t a childlike holiday, we don’t know what is! It’s no surprise that Halloween has become the favorite holiday of many adults. Hey, no gifts to wrap, cards to send, or birds to cook. It’s simply about having fun. Now you may be a bit too tall for trick-or-treating, but that doesn’t mean you have to eat healthy (boring) grown-up food at your Halloween party. Have some fun getting creative with your menu. From Boogers on a Stick to Kitty Litter Cake, we’ll get you started with 9 gross and gruesome ideas that are guaranteed to get your guests having a good time! …

- - - | written by Jason on 10/28/2009 | - - -

Interview with Mr. Halloween

Chris Riddle, the official Halloween transponder for American Greetings, a major national manufacturer of Halloween party supplies and cards, has earned himself the nickname of “Mr. Halloween.” He has been a featured guest on HGTV, Fox News, and his Halloween Trend Observations, has been quoted in Time, USA Today, and The New York Times. We sat down with Chris to learn more about his cool job, his Halloween tattoos, and some of his favorite holiday memories. (You can also listen to this interview here.) * * * * * * Jason: Tell us a little bit about your job, what you do, and how you got to be known as Mr. Halloween. Chris: Well, Mr. Halloween has followed me since my childhood. Being an artist I was always drawing, and it just so happened – this is a funny story – that way back, I want to say fourth, fifth, sixth grade, all the way through high school, they always had contests in Ohio where you would actually paint the outside of a business in any given city. And …

- - - | written by Kim on 10/27/2009 | - - -

How to Make This the Best Halloween Since You Were a Kid

Jason and I (and Lucy) were recently in New Jersey for some speaking programs. During our visit, we happened to pass a home that was all decked out for Halloween. Now, I'm not talking about a simple jack-o-lantern and a ghost hanging in the tree. They may have put a second mortgage on their home to finance this yard project. (Don't lose your home this Halloween!) We're talking at least 35 stand-up characters: Hannibal Lecter, Freddy Krueger, Chucky, and dozens of witches, mummies, and overall scary fellows. They had smoke machines, spooky lighting, and cobwebs. It looked more impressive than the haunted house at Disney World. Clearly, they were seriously in love with Halloween! We have a theory here that Halloween is the one holiday that adults are given permission to have some serious fun. There's no added stress due to gift buying, cookie making or travel. Halloween brings out the kid in all of us. On October 31st, it's not uncommon to be driving down the freeway and look over to …

- - - | written by Jason on 10/25/2009 | - - -

What I Wish I Would Have Said

I feel like I need to take a shower. Kim and I just got done doing a business-themed radio interview with a couple of female hosts who were two of the most Adultitis-ridden people I've come across in some time. Arrogant and pessimistic, the duo was unprepared, unenthusiastic, and utterly unhappy. I normally have a great time doing interviews, but not this one. It was an hour in hell. …

- - - | written by Jenna on 10/24/2009 | - - -

Reignite Your Passion! Stat!

One of the keys to being happy with your work is having passion for what you do. Featured again Scrubs magazine, Jason shares 4 tips to help nurses reignite their passion for nursing and continue to treat the Adultitis in their lives. He's getting positive feedback and you can read a couple comments below: The last one is my favorite because everyone can get through today and with a little faith, tomorrow will bring a brighter day. Also, I think in nursing the concept of smiling more is truly contagious and can make anyone’s day a little brighter, including your own. --By Ladonna M., LPN on September 29, 2009 at 1:03 pm Oh dear. Just took the Adultitis Intake Quiz. I’ve developed Stage 1!! Time to find a pile of leaves and jump in! STAT! --By Paris Lia on October 1, 2009 at 12:12 pm Check out the entire article for all four tips and see how they can help YOU ignite your passion! …

- - - | written by Jason on 10/24/2009 | - - -

15 Sweet October Tweets

Some people love Twitter. Others don't get it. Believe me, I don't have much interest in knowing what people had for breakfast or what sort of fungus is growing on their foot. It took me a while to "get" Twitter, and I've become a big fan. I've realized that if you don't like being inundated with boring, stupid tweets, you need to follow more interesting people. I've decided to use Twitter as a way to add value to the members of Kim & Jason Nation. I tend to include links to stuff that doesn't make it into a full blog post. If I don't think something is 1) useful, 2) inspiring, or 3) funny, I don't tweet it. Simple as that. We have enough noise already, so I don't want my Twitter feed cluttered with a bunch of irrelevant chatter. I've included a sample list of tweets below. If you love Twitter and are into escaping adulthood but aren't yet following us, hop to it. If you're still on the fence about whether Twitter is cool or a sign of the upcoming apocalypse, maybe you should …

- - - | written by Jason on 10/23/2009 | - - -

29 Awesome Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Designs

Kim and Lucy and I recently visited an awesome local pumpkin patch. We enjoyed a hayride pulled by two strong horses and scouted for the perfect pumpkin. After spotting "the one," I managed to pull it free from the vine, allowing myself to feel like the manly man I am normally not. It's been sitting by our front door and will soon undergo the knife in order to transform from humble pumpkin into awe-inspiring jack-o-lantern. The awe-inspiring part has been the challenge, as I've been thinking a lot about what direction the carving should take. I turned to the interwebs for some ideas and found some totally awesome works of art, including the piratey fellow above. They simultaneously inspire and intimidate me. I figured I might as well share them here; they'll probably do the same for you. Ah, good old Mario. Reminds me of the best video game theme song of all time. This one is crazy ridiculous. And scary. It fills me with the sudden urge to "run to the …

- - - | written by Jason on 10/22/2009 | - - -

LIVE Halloween Show Preview

Here's a sneak peek at our upcoming live show. Set your calendar for Thursday, October 29, 2009. We're set to go live at 8:00 pm central time and we've got all sorts of tricks and treats up our sleeves. Be sure to tune in to participate in the festivities! Share Your Thoughts... What do you think we should discuss in the live show? Leave a comment below or in the video itself by clicking the little plus sign in the player. Got photos or videos? Send 'em to eashow@kimandjason.com | Subscribe with iTunes | Download (24 MB) Linkety Links Watch our first live show here. Sign up for a free ustream account so you can participate in the live chat. Become a fan of Kim & Jason on Facebook and get the first scoop on the crazy things we're up to as well as other behind-the-scenes treats. Kim & Jason Nation unite! …