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Archives for May 2011

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On Darth Vader, Adultitis and Our Wedding Day

Last Friday, Jason and I celebrated 11 years of being Mr. & Mrs. In true "Escape Adulthood" fashion, we played hooky in the afternoon and enjoyed a beautiful spring day in Madison together -- just the two of us. Lunch outside by the lake, a nice stroll down State Street, dreaming together by the water. Our boss didn't even care!! :) It's fun to think back to our wedding day. There were so many amazing little moments that I like to savor. …

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Are You Under-Living?

I am someone who loves, values and respects the gift of life. I become deeply angered and saddened by people who treat life as a disposable entity and those who waste their lives under-living in ruts and boredom. As cliche as it sounds, "life IS a gift," and so I have tried to design my own life so that I can live with no regrets -- living each day to the fullest. Sounds nice and tidy and as cheesy as something from an outdated Successories print, I know. And yet, the question, "To what degree do you value your own life?" was asked of me through a whole new lens the other night as we …

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Cheap Family Fun Caption Contest

This is a screenshot of one of the videos featured in The Kim & Jason Guide to Cheap Family Fun. A while back, we posted it on our Facebook page and asked people to write captions, with the winner receiving a free copy of Cheap Family Fun. We've narrowed down the finalists, but choosing the winner is up to you! {democracy:8} …

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Pry Your Life Out of the Jaws of Average

Every once in a while someone pops into my life that just knocks me on my butt for one reason or another. In the midst of this cold and dreary "spring" (aka extended winter), I have been painfully craving the fresh perspective that spring inevitably brings me. From the tulips to the chirping birds, spring is just good for my soul. Since it's been so delayed here in Wisconsin, I have struggled to keep my positive playful perspective, as I tend to rely on the change in seasons for a boost that didn't come through when I thought it would this year. …

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90 Candles: A Guide to Making Birthdays More Memorable

Birthdays can be a mixed bag. I know people who look forward to them and find creative ways to notify everyone that their big day is coming up. Then, there are those who clam up and do their best to make sure no one knows they are turning a year older. "It's just another day," they say in their best Eeyore tone. People seem to either LOVE 'em or dread 'em. But dreading your birthday is the epitome of Adultitis, isn't it?! …

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