Humans love surprises. Well, not the "thank you for your 30 years of service, but we have to let you go" or "Luke, I am your father" kinds of surprises, but the fun, magical kinds that make your soul smile. The cracker jack prizes of life. …
On A Budget
The Shocking Meal Miss Manners Doesn’t Want You To Know About
As casual as our culture sometimes seems, we are still quite uptight in many areas. Much of it comes from caring about what other people think of us. …
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Wisconsin Moms Marshal Most Epic Pajama Run Ever
The school year is winding down and the weather is getting nicer. ’Tis the season for... ...a Pajama Run! …
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A Year’s Worth of Fun. Memories for a Lifetime.
We've spent the last two years working on it. We've spent the last month talking about it, here, here, here, and here. And now, quite possibly the most important thing Kim and I have ever done is finally ready. It's called The Kim & Jason Guide to Cheap Family Fun, and it's a video a week for a whole year with a fun and easy idea for turning good intentions into family memories. We invite you to watch our short trailer video above. (I still get goosebumps when I watch it!) Then click here to learn more about how to add more fun to your family's story. …
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Pokey is Missing (and Why That’s Good for You)
[ Click the image to get your own Pokey is Missing t-shirt at the Lemonade Stand. ] We sure spend a lot of time focusing on (and worrying about) the big stuff. You know, things like the economy. Unemployment. Health care. War. Nuclear meltdowns. Big, important, paralyzingly scary stuff. And yet. …
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Small Rebellion #2: Operation Interrogation
This officially-sanctioned Small Rebellion (a small but mighty act of defiance against Adultitis and the rules that don’t exist) is inspired by National Ask A Question Day. The most popular three-letter word for three-year-olds is "Why?" Kids are endlessly curious and are always asking questions. As we get older, the curiosity fades and the questions slow to a trickle. Why? Because we're afraid to admit we don't know something and we don't want to appear foolish. And if we happen to be in a conversation that turns to a subject we know know nothing about, we fake like we do while scanning …
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Sticky Cup Saturday
The McDonald's cup was in place. And although Lucy was completely oblivious to the shananigans we were enjoying, she certainly enjoyed our anticipation and laughter. "I haven't heard you laugh like that in a long time." That's what Jason said to me at the tail end of our Sticky Cup ride. …
The Best Fun You Can Have Indoors Without Breaking Stuff
Kim and I love going on walks. The sub zero temperatures here in Wisconsin have temporarily put the kabosh on that exercise routine. Maybe you're also feeling a little cooped up and are looking for an activity to make you feel sort of like you're exercising. How about some balloon volleyball? …
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How to Get Your Family Talking
Although we're living in times in which we're supposedly more "connected" than ever, the real question is whether or not were actually making any real connections. Let's face it, there's only so much conversation you can have via text message. Is it any wonder that we have so many family and societal problems these days when we’re spending so much time apart? Even when a family is together, they’re really not. Road trips often find everyone plugged into their own iPod, video game, or portable DVD player. And it’s not unusual for everybody to be watching television at once -- but each from a …
Speaking Snapshots: Sticky Cup
Several years ago, we held an official Escape Event, in which we challenged Kim & Jason Nation to "do something fun that is inspired by one of your favorite movies!" Jim and Lisa Warsinske borrowed a bit from Driving Miss Daisy and Chevy Chase's Vacation, and not only won six movie tickets, but created a perfect way to have fun in ANY economy. I've been sharing this little gem with audiences everywhere I go. Here's a clip from a recent speaking gig in Milwaukee: Learn more about bringing Jason in to your organization to help them turn stress into laughter, rejuvenate their passion, …