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Why it Might Be Worth Trying Homeschooling this Year

Has the pandemic actually gotten you considering a jump to homeschooling (at least temporarily)? We are work-at-home parents of three kids who have been homeschooling for over a decade. Kim is also a former educator, and Jason has worked in school districts nationwide to support teachers and administrators for the past 15 years. Many people have lost confidence in how well the school system is able to serve their kids in the year ahead and are anxious over the uncertainty of what’s next. As such, we are hearing from tons of people who are suddenly considering the prospect of …

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How Great Thou Art | Escape Adulthood LIVE #13

On this week’s show, we’re talking about raising monarchs, getting eaten by sharks, and all the reasons why you are pretty darn great. Hang out with Kim & Jason Kotecki as they inspire, entertain, and encourage you in your fight against Adultitis. If you attend live, you’ll be able to chat with fellow Adultitis Fighters, have the chance to ask questions, and win prizes! Grab your favorite beverage, take a little Humpday break, and join us for a cup of hope! ☕️ 🍺 🍷 🎥 New episodes every Wednesday at 7:45 pm CT on Facebook.🚨Get notified when new shows go live & replays are …

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2020: Your Best Year Ever?

Eating a peach, in season, perfectly ripe, is pure magic. But also messy.Oh, sure, you can eat peaches before they’re ripe and they might drip less, but they’re not nearly as good. The best peaches are always messy.Now I’ll admit it: I prefer tidy. I like the structure of a good plan. I feel good when the dishes are done and the counter is cleared. I’m easily disturbed when piles stay piles for too long.Is that an Adultitis-fueled trait? Perhaps. But I do find that I am more present, relaxed, and creative when clutter and chaos are minimized. In general, I don’t think it’s a terrible trait to …

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Blessings From The Mess | Escape Adulthood LIVE #12

On this week’s show, we’re talking about riding horses, eating peaches, and why 2020 could go down as your best year ever. Hang out with Kim & Jason Kotecki as they inspire, entertain, and encourage you in your fight against Adultitis. If you attend live, you’ll be able to chat with fellow Adultitis Fighters, have the chance to ask questions, and win prizes! Grab your favorite beverage, take a little Humpday break, and join us for a cup of hope! ☕️ 🍺 🍷 🎥 New episodes every Wednesday at 7:45 pm CT on Facebook.🚨Get notified when new shows go live & replays are available here.🔗 …

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Mia Lauzon, July 2020 Adultitis Fighter of the Month

An Adultitis Fighter is someone who rallies against rules that don't exist and engages in ruthless, senseless acts of silliness that undermine Adultitis and its unadventurous version of adulthood. Once a month, we shine a light upon the most remarkable among us, holding them up as a dazzling example of what we should strive for in this epic battle against a formidable enemy. We are BIG fans of Mia Lauzon!!! She has a beautiful spirit of playfulness, honestly, and curiosity. You can often find her in nature, savoring and photographing the wonder that feeds her, or dancing wildly …

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Do This Before the World Ends

Well, it’s official: The end of the world is upon us.It sure seems that way, doesn’t it?2020 has not been for the faint of heart, and just when you think it can’t get any worse, well, just wait for tomorrow. The thing is, every generation fears it’s living in the last days. And so far, every one has been wrong. I’m old enough to remember some of the Cold War and the events that transpired on 9/11/2001. Things looked bleak then, too. This cheerful painting was inspired by a song about the end of the world. The words are from the lyric of a catchy tune from the 1980s by a band …

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Do This Before the World Ends | Escape Adulthood LIVE #11

On this week’s show, we’re talking about making ice cream, making people happy, and catchy love songs about the apocolypse. Hang out with Kim & Jason Kotecki as they inspire, entertain, and encourage you in your fight against Adultitis. If you attend live, you’ll be able to chat with fellow Adultitis Fighters, have the chance to ask questions, and win prizes! Grab your favorite beverage, take a little Humpday break, and join us for a cup of hope! ☕️ 🍺 🍷 🎥 New episodes every Wednesday at 7:45 pm CT on Facebook.🚨Get notified when new shows go live & replays are available here.🔗 …

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The Secret to Great Steaks (and Happiness)

I love a good steak. Especially on the grill. One of my favorite tips for getting great flavor and tenderness is marinating the meat beforehand. (I like a mixture of soy sauce with a splash of Worcestershire.) And one of the best accompaniments to a perfectly-grilled medium rare steak is a big ol’ Idaho potato, loaded with butter, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. Speaking of Idaho, that’s where Kim and I celebrated our twentieth wedding anniversary. We booked a gorgeous, secluded home surrounded by pine trees complete with an infinity deck and spectacular view of Lake Pend …

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The Secret to Great Steaks (and Happiness) | Escape Adulthood LIVE #10

On this week’s show, we’re talking about famous duos, picking strawberries, and the secret to a great steak that is also the key to happiness. Hang out with Kim & Jason Kotecki as they inspire, entertain, and encourage you in your fight against Adultitis. If you attend live, you’ll be able to chat with fellow Adultitis Fighters, have the chance to ask questions, and win prizes! Grab your favorite beverage, take a little Humpday break, and join us for a cup of hope! ☕️ 🍺 🍷 🎥 New episodes every Wednesday at 7:45 pm CT on Facebook.🚨Get notified when new shows go live & replays …

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Are You Playing the Wrong Game?

This buffalo is terrible at golf.I know what you’re thinking, “Jason, Jason...this is a bison, not a buffalo.”Yes, apparently this is a bison. I grew up calling it a buffalo, but whatever. Either way, it’s like a wooly mammoth version of a cow. And it is an American icon. And they're a lot fewer of them than there used to be.Like the bison that once roamed the Midwestern plains by the millions, the American Dream is fading away. It’s not gone, it’s just different. It used to involve a house with a white picket fence (do they still make those anymore?). But now, in a fitting reflection of the …

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