Escape Events

- - - | written by Jason on 4/1/2013 | - - -

Small Rebellion #6: The Ugly Treat Initiative

According to the Interwebs, the first week of April is Laugh at Work Week. If there’s one thing work could use more of, it’s laughter. Inspired by our most recent Champion of Childhood award winners who made an epic ugly cake for a co-worker, we are introducing a new Small Rebellion and we'd love to have you join us! It’s called The Ugly Treat Initiative, and the instructions are very simple: The MISSION: Step 1) Make a delicious dessert that also happens to be really, really UGLY. Step 2) Bring it to work to share. Step 3) Enjoy laughter and improved morale with your colleagues. (And …

- - - | written by Jason on 8/12/2012 | - - -

Small Rebellion #4: Special Op Sidewalk Chalk

A few months back, we highlighted a Denver neighborhood that had banned children’s sidewalk drawings, calling them "a distracting and offensive blight." Hopefully you don’t live in a neighborhood like that. (If you do, hopefully you’ve dutifully covered the sidewalks with chalk drawings.) Well, it’s been a while since we hosted an “official” Small Rebellion, but we figured it was time for a new mission, and sidewalk chalk is going to be the star. …

- - - | written by Jason on 3/12/2011 | - - -

The Pancakes Strike Back

Kim and I have had a blast seeing all the contributions to Project Pancake, our first officially organized small rebellion. Check out the stories and photos here (and feel free to add your own!) I didn't know exactly what we would do in our household, but I did know that it would include the new Star Wars pancake molds I got for Christmas. That would be unique! Well, I thought it would be, until I saw the pancake picture posted by Mark Tipperreiter a few days earlier. Apparently, Santa visits other houses besides just mine. Here's Mark's picture, featuring a Stormtrooper, Darth Vader, …

- - - | written by Kim on 8/26/2009 | - - -

The Most Overlooked Ingredient to a Happy Life

Is there a silver bullet to instant happiness? Yes, and it's an idea that I would hazard to guess wouldn't even be on your radar. Drum roll please... Fake laughter (aka practicing laughter). Yes, you read that right, I said "fake." Doesn't fake laughter usually have a negative connotation? I'm sure you've heard of the many benefits of real laughter in your life, like boosting the 'ol immune system, bringing you more energy, lower levels of pain, and protecting you from the dreaded Adultitis, which leaves you a stressed-out mess. But, did you know that fake laughter brings you the …

- - - | written by Kim on 8/16/2009 | - - -

Escape Event #4: Laugh Flash

The countdown is on to the first Madison-area Escape Event. We've had Escape Events in the past but this is the first one the local Cheeseheads can attend in person to fight off that dreaded Adultitis that keeps lurking in the shadows. We're very exited because us folks at Kim & Jason are joining forces with fellow Wisconsin blogger Lance Ekum of The Jungle of Life to host this Escape Event right here in Madison, during the Farmer's Market on the Capital Square, Saturday, August 22, 11:00- 11:15am. …

- - - | written by Jason on 7/2/2008 | - - -

Escape Event #3 Winner: “The Cup”

Last weekend was Kim & Jason Escape Event #3. The challenge was simply this: Do something fun that is inspired by one of your favorite movies! Kim and I got talking about "our song" and remembered that it played a big role in the movie Karate Kid, Part II. The song I speak of is Peter Cetera's "Glory of Love", which was a #1 hit in the U.S. and won an Academy Award nomination for best song from a film. We heard it on the radio while we were on our first date, Valentine's Day, 1995. We both said how much we loved the song upon hearing it in the car on the way to Monical's Pizza. …

- - - | written by Jason on 6/27/2008 | - - -

Escape Event #3 is This Weekend!

This weekend is Kim & Jason Escape Event #3. It's an opportunity for every Club K&J member to join together to do something fun and childlike! The secret messages detailing the unique challenge and new rules have been mailed out, confidential e-mail reminders have been communicated, and the grand prize has been revealed. Now it's time for the fun to begin! A full recap will be posted next week. Club K&J Members: Here's the secret link to all of the important information you need. Have fun! Non-Club K&J Members: What are you waiting for? Quit missing out on all the …

- - - | written by Jason on 5/19/2008 | - - -

Judy Irené Wins Escape Event #2

Judy Irené, Club K&J member and San Francisco Giants fan is the official winner of Kim & Jason Escape Event #2. She received over 60% of the total vote and has won an iPod Shuffle for her effort! Club K&J members (and their friends and families) were invited to take part in the Escape Event, which was held on April 27, 2008. The challenge was to "do something childlike that is music related in some way, shape, or form." We chose 3 finalists to compete for the top prize, all of whom did a great job of tackling the challenge. We want to thank everyone who participated and …

- - - | written by Jason on 5/2/2008 | - - -

Do Re Me: Cast Your Vote!

Last Sunday was the second Kim & Jason Escape Event. The challenge was called Do Re Me, and Club K&J members were invited to do the following: Do something childlike today that is music related in some way, shape, or form. Kim and I had some fun mixing music and food. Lots of people joined in on the fun, sharing with us stories, pictures, and videos of the event. All Club K&J members who participated were eligible to win a cool prize: an iPod Shuffle from Apple. We pored over all of the entries, and decided on three finalists. The rest is up to YOU! Take a look at the …

- - - | written by Jason on 4/29/2008 | - - -

Do Re Me

The second Kim & Jason Escape Event was held this past Sunday and all Club K&J members were invited to participate. The challenge was "Do Re Me – do something childlike today that is music related in some way, shape, or form." Kim and I decided to mix music with food. Here's what we came up with: …

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