Summer

- - - | written by Jason on 4/23/2012 | - - -

Area Families Launch “Dirt League” to Battle Summer Busyness

We're often told that the secret to happiness is to take the road less traveled. Oftentimes, it certainly seems like there must be a better way to do things than our current approach. But the problem is that the "beaten" path is so well-paved, well-marked and well-lit, that frankly, it can be hard to imagine that there could even be another way, let alone a better one. One small example is the arena of organized sports. My kids are too young to be involved in things like baseball or soccer, but I hear stories of peers who are looking down the barrel of a summer in which the majority of …

- - - | written by Jason on 6/17/2011 | - - -

My Summer Experiment

So I just signed up for a cool-looking online photography course being put on by the awesome Andrea Scher of Superhero Designs. I've never done anything like this before. It's six weeks long and I don't know what to expect and I'm afraid I might have just plunked down seventy-four dollars on something I might not follow though on or get much out of and will I be the only guy (I'm pretty sure I'll be the only guy) and do I even have the time for this anyway? Stupid inner voices. Even though it looked really cool, I almost didn't sign up. …

- - - | written by Jason on 4/3/2011 | - - -

The Pajama Run: Essential to Your Family’s Mental Health

I've never met anyone who didn't want more memorable experiences with their family. No one ever said, "Nope, we bond so often and laugh so much and do so many fun things together as it is, I don't think we need any more, thank you very much." Actually, it's quite the opposite. …

- - - | written by Kim on 8/4/2010 | - - -

Memories Over Messes

Being a mom has been WAY harder than I ever imagined. (Mom, you sure made it look easy!) Amidst many recent moments of second-guessing (the norm for first-time parents of a toddler), I am excited to report that I had a major breakthrough last weekend. You see, it was a perfectly beautiful summer afternoon in Madison. Days like that are the reason I endure Wisconsin's never-ending month of February. …

- - - | written by Kim on 7/28/2009 | - - -

9 Easy Ways to Make Yard Work Fun

Does anyone really enjoy yard work? Typically, it's a dreaded part of adulthood. Not everyone has the budget to hire it out, so inevitably you're left spending Saturday afternoon with your John Deere. The major challenge of living an Adultitis-free life is to tackle your dreaded tasks head on by infusing them with a whole lotta fun. I like to ask myself, "How would a kid handle this?" I should get a bracelet... WWKD (What would kids do?). Most likely, they would find a way to laugh and enjoy the situation. Fun, after-all, is the ultimate stress reliever. So, in an effort to improve your …

- - - | written by Jason on 7/24/2009 | - - -

How To Take Water Balloon Warfare to the Next Level – EA Show #34

Summertime brings the heat. One of the best -- and most childlike -- ways to cool off on a hot day is via the humble water balloon. On this week's show, we give you an idea for taking your water balloon warfare to the next level. Share Your Thoughts... Are you childlike enough to try this week's prescription? We'd love to hear from you -- and might even feature you in an upcoming show (we've even been known to give out prizes as well!) Leave a comment below or in the video itself by clicking the little plus sign in the player. Got photos or videos? Send 'em to eashow@kimandjason.com | …

- - - | written by Jason on 7/12/2009 | - - -

How to Create a Theme for Your Summer (and Why You Really Should)

In an episode of Seinfeld, after discovering that a severance package from the New York Yankees should last him about three months, George Costanza decided to take the summer off, declaring it the "Summer of George." Some of the activities he engaged in were playing frolf, purchasing a new recliner with a refrigerator in it, and reading a book, from beginning to end (and in that order.) My buddy Chip Lutz has declared 2009 the "Summer of Play." Rather than focusing on the things you can't control, he implores you to control the things that will help you focus on living your life by making …

- - - | written by Jason on 7/10/2009 | - - -

The One Guest You Need At Your Next Picnic – EA Show #32

A rainy day is not enough to dampen our picnic plans -- we decided to bring the festivities indoors. When it comes to picnic participants, the more the merrier. But on this week's show, we talk about the one guest you NEED to have at your next picnic. Share Your Thoughts... Are you childlike enough to try this week's prescription? We'd love to hear from you -- and might even feature you in an upcoming show (we've even been known to give out prizes as well!) Leave a comment below or in the video itself by clicking the little plus sign in the player. Got photos or videos? Send 'em to …

- - - | written by Kim on 6/30/2009 | - - -

4 Ways to Guarantee a Fun 4th of July

The fourth of July is days away and our freedom is definitely a reason to celebrate! Independence Day presents a great opportunity to have some extra fun. With summer underway, it's often one of those holidays that sneaks up fast and is gone before it arrives. Don't miss out this year. Here are a few ideas to get you started... 1. Sparkler Signatures Sign the sky with your name using sparklers. The smell alone will instantly bring you back to childhood. It's physically impossible to hold a sparkler with a straight face. In fact, you might want to pick up an extra box or two for future days …

- - - | written by Jason on 6/25/2009 | - - -

Interview with Aaron Sims

One of the best ways to spend a summer day or night is at the old ballpark. We love the crack of the bat, the smell of hot dogs, and the enthusiastic banter of the public address announcer. Did you ever wonder what it would be like to have that job, watching and talking about baseball all summer long? There's a lot more to it than meets the eye (or ears, in this case), as we found out from Aaron Sims, the voice of two Wisconsin-based minor league franchises. …