Escape Adulthood https://escapeadulthood.com/blog Wed, 19 Sep 2018 16:14:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Holiday Traditions Without The Hassle https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-12-15/holiday-traditions-without-the-hassle.html Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:09:46 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=11153

Traditions are a wonderful marriage between the routine and the uncommon, serving as special moments that are comfortingly predictable. With our schedules being so full, it’s often tempting to overlook traditions and let them slip away because of the time it takes to make them happen. But who says a tradition is only meaningful if it takes a lot of time? Here are ten holiday traditions that will actually leave you with renewed energy and sometimes even extra time at the end of your day, which is sure a blessing in December. They are memorable and meaningful, but simple just the same.

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]]> Kim & Jason Halloween Weekend Comics https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-10-29/kim-jason-halloween-weekend-comics.html Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:32:57 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=10697

We compiled a spiffy eBook filled with every single Halloween-related Kim & Jason Weekend comic ever created, and you can read it for free! From Trick-or-Treat excursions to Jason’s candy trading post and his drawings that come to life, you’ll have fun reliving the duo’s Halloween antics. It’s conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing — why not print out your favorites to decorate your workspace or home for the spooky season!

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]]> Our Interview with Bob from Sesame Street https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-06-09/our-interview-with-bob-from-sesame-street.html https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-06-09/our-interview-with-bob-from-sesame-street.html#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:35:40 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=9316 A few years ago, we had the privilege of interviewing long time Sesame Street cast member Bob McGrath. We had lots to ask him. How did he go from a childhood home with no TV to being a beloved cast member on one of the most popular children’s television shows ever? Who is his favorite Sesame Street character? What has he learned from working with kids? What was it like working with Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch? Bob answered these and more questions, and shared some behind-the-scenes stories from life on Sesame Street.

We featured the two-part interview in Escape Adulthood podcasts #30 and #31. We also put together a 37-page eBook featuring a transcript of our entire interview.

Download the 37-page eBook here. (444 KB)

Oh, and if you’re a really big fan of the inhabitants of Sesame Street (or as Dwight from The Office says, “Those puppets that live in the barrio.”), you might also enjoy reading What You Can Learn About Treating Adultitis from Bert and Ernie or watching us discuss Which Sesame Street Characters Have Adultitis.

]]> https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-06-09/our-interview-with-bob-from-sesame-street.html/feed 2 “The Office” Guide to Adultitis https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-03-26/the-office-guide-to-adultitis.html https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-03-26/the-office-guide-to-adultitis.html#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:35:52 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=8634

No doubt about it, Adultitis runs rampant in the workplace. Dilbert does an excellent job of displaying that fact on the comic pages, and perhaps the best television show to do it is the NBC hit, The Office.

This eBook examines the Adultitis levels of ten characters from the show. I wrote it a few seasons back (before Jim and Pam’s marriage and baby), but the lessons still apply. It can serves as a handy guide, giving you the opportunity to learn from each character while providing tips on how you can avoid contracting Adultitis at work. Conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing.

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]]> https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2010-03-26/the-office-guide-to-adultitis.html/feed 9 The Mall Santa eBook https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-12-23/the-mall-santa-ebook-2.html https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-12-23/the-mall-santa-ebook-2.html#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:00:46 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=7871 the_mall_santa

This 23-page eBook features an assortment of nearly 30 comic strips — including full-color weekend strips — that chronicle the various trips Kim and Jason have made to see the Mall Santa over the years. You won’t want to miss Kim’s plan to tape record her conversation with the Mall Santa, or her letters to the real Santa. Conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing.

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]]> https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-12-23/the-mall-santa-ebook-2.html/feed 3 9 Gross and Gruesome Halloween Treats https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-10-28/9-gross-and-gruesome-halloween-treats.html https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-10-28/9-gross-and-gruesome-halloween-treats.html#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:33:16 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=6931

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!

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]]> https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-10-28/9-gross-and-gruesome-halloween-treats.html/feed 3 Escape the Cube: Free Ebook & Interview with Pamela Slim https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-08-14/escape-the-cube-free-ebook-interview-with-pamela-slim.html Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:11:39 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=5939 pamela_slim_coverAre you in your dream job? Do you sometimes wish you could be like Jerry Maguire and rebelliously leave your current workplace behind and break out on your own? Or are you thinking, “Yeah, right, in this economy? I’m glad I HAVE a job!”

We had a chance to interview Pamela Slim, author of the blog and book called Escape from Cubicle Nation. She is a seasoned coach and writer who helps frustrated employees in corporate jobs break out and start their own business. We turned the interview into an ebook, which you can download for free. In it you will:

  • Gain insight on whether you should break free from the cube or stay right where you’re at.
  • Get great advice for starting a business.
  • Discover the most important childlike trait an entrepreneur needs to be successful.
  • Learn tips for balancing a business and parenthood.
  • Uncover the hidden opportunities in this current economic climate.
  • Find the answer to the question, “If chasing my dream is hard, am I doing it wrong?”

The ebook contains our interview with Pamela, as well as few additional articles, a handful of Kim & Jason comics, and some fun useless trivia. Download it here, or listen to the audio version of the interview below.

P.S. Have you recently started a business and feel like you might be crazy? Read Pam’s explanation of why you’re perfectly normal.

]]> Kim & Jason Halloween Comics https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2008-10-01/kim-jason-halloween-comics.html Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:14:11 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=2035

We’ve compiled an eBook filled with every single Halloween-related Kim & Jason Weekend comic ever created. From Trick-or-Treat excursions to Jason’s drawings come to life and his candy trading post, you’ll have fun reliving the duo’s Halloween antics. It’s conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing — why not print out your favorites to decorate your workspace or home for the spooky season!

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]]> 79 Ways for Busy Moms to Escape Adulthood https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2007-10-16/79-ways-for-busy-moms-to-escape-adulthood.html https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2007-10-16/79-ways-for-busy-moms-to-escape-adulthood.html#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:31:14 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-10-16/79-ways-for-busy-moms-to-escape-adulthood.html mom_ebook_cover.jpg

If you are a mom, you are amazing. You are a modern-day superhero. Somehow you keep everything together, enabling the earth to continue to rotate on its axis without any snags. But, let’s be honest, it’s not always easy. Busyness sneaks up and causes unwelcome stress and unbalance, leaving you with a hearty case of Adultitis. In an effort to prevent this deadly disease, we have compiled this free eBook for moms all over the world. Many of these tips (submitted by real-life, really busy moms) can be done with your kids, husband, friends, or even by yourself.

Download your FREE copy!

Happy Escaping!

P.S. Feel free to forward this post to any busy moms you might know – just use the handy dandy “E-Mail This Post” link below.

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]]> https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2007-10-16/79-ways-for-busy-moms-to-escape-adulthood.html/feed 7 Escape Plan eBook https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2007-03-06/escape-plan-ebook.html Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:37:20 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-03-06/escape-plan-ebook.html

Annihilate the Adultitis in your life. A handy full-color guide featuring all 40 Escape Plan challenges. Perfect for printing so you can keep yourself on task even if you don’t have access to a computer. 10 pages.

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]]> The Essential Stinky, Vol. III https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2007-03-06/the-essential-stinky-vol-iii.html Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:34:50 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-03-06/the-essential-stinky-vol-iii.html

This 24-page eBook is jammed with comic strips — including full-color weekend strips — featuring everyone’s favorite stuffed skunk. It contains highlights from Stinky’s first flight with Kim. Conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing.

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]]> The Essential Stinky, Vol. II https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2007-03-06/the-essential-stinky-vol-ii.html Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:33:20 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-03-06/the-essential-stinky-vol-ii.html

This 24-page eBook is jammed with comic strips — including full-color weekend strips — featuring everyone’s favorite stuffed skunk. It contains highlights from the episode in which Stinky is kidnapped by Katie. Conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing.

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]]> The Essential Stinky, Vol. I https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2007-03-06/the-essential-stinky-vol-i.html Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:32:05 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-03-06/the-essential-stinky-vol-i.html

This 24-page eBook is jammed with comic strips — including full-color weekend strips — featuring everyone’s favorite stuffed skunk. It contains the earliest Stinky strips ever published. Conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing.

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]]> The Diary eBook https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2007-03-06/the-diary-ebook.html Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:30:29 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-03-06/the-diary-ebook.html

This 20-page eBook features an assortment of nearly 30 comic strips — including full-color weekend strips. Kim starts her own diary, and then becomes more interested in finding and reading her big sister’s instead. She brings Jason and Stinky along for a mission wrought with danger and hilarity. Conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing.

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]]> The Olympics eBook https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2007-03-06/the-olympics-ebook.html Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:29:00 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-03-06/the-olympics-ebook.html

This 17-page eBook features an assortment of nearly 20 comic strips — including full-color weekend strips. This episode from 2002 showcases Kim and Jason’s childlike take on the winter Olympic games, and they corral an unsuspecting Stinky to share in the fun. Conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing.

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]]> The T-Ball eBook https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2007-03-06/the-t-ball-ebook.html Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:26:39 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-03-06/the-t-ball-ebook.html

This 33-page eBook features an assortment of over 40 comic strips — including full-color weekend strips. Kim and Jason get signed up for t-ball, and this 2004 episode covers it all. From Jason teaching Kim the basics, to conversations about uniforms, to Kim’s outfield antics, this collection will leave you in stitches. Conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing.

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]]> The Pet eBook https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2007-03-06/the-pet-ebook.html Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:22:54 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-03-06/the-pet-ebook.html

This 29-page eBook features an assortment of 40 comic strips — including full-color weekend strips. This episode from 2001 details Kim’s quest for a pet. Humor, heartache, murder, and mystery join forces to tell the tale of a fish named Fluffy. Conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing.

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]]> The Pilot eBook https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2007-03-06/the-pilot-ebook.html Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:19:53 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-03-06/the-pilot-ebook.html

This 21-page eBook features an assortment of 26 comic strips — including full-color weekend strips. This episode, originally published in 2003, will give you a good look at Kim’s love for flying. With Stinky and Jason as her co-pilots, Kim takes off for some hilariously high-flying adventures. Conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing.

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]]> The Zoo eBook https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2007-03-06/the-zoo-ebook.html Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:17:40 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/2007-03-06/the-zoo-ebook.html

This 22-page eBook features an assortment of nearly 30 comic strips — including full-color weekend strips. Boompa takes the kids on a field trip to the zoo in this episode originally published in 2005. They comment on the animals, feed some polar bears, and one of them even gets lost! Conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing.

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