In this episode, brought to you from studio 315 in Madison, Wisconsin, we talk about new changes to the show, the pros and cons of “staycations,” and share 5 totally fun (and extremely cheap) things to do with the rest of your summer. Just click “Play” to listen to the show…
Every Thursday, we pick out one of the cool things from the Kim & Jason Lemonade Stand and give it away. Yep, for free.
This week’s prize is an Aeroplane Kit. Ready for an afternoon in the clouds? Well get on your pilot’s goggles and get ready for takeoff. This high performance rubber band powered airplane was constructed with state of the art aerodynamics in mind. Not quite NASA dynamics, but close. Simply assemble to components in the kit and your airplane will be flying in no time, up to 100 meters to be exact! You can even adjust the positioning of the components to alter the trajectory of your flight.
Here’s how to enter:
Just leave a comment on this post, answering this week’s question: “If you had a free ticket to fly anywhere in the universe, where would you go?”
Deadline for entries is 11:59 pm CST on the day of the post. We’ll pick a winner from the list of comments on the following Friday.
We’ll contact the winner by e-mail to find out where to send the prize.
Hmmm, the question says anywhere in the “universe”. In that case, I’d say outer outer space, through black holes and worm holes and warped space-time-energy-whatnot so I can see and prove once and for all whether there are any alien life forms out there. If not, then we can all get back to our normal daily lives, thinking about what to eat for lunch. :)
If I am restricted to just Earth *gasp*, the only place to be in right now is London.
Even though this week’s contest is over, you can still buy your very own Aeroplane Kit at the Kim & Jason Lemonade Stand. And stay tuned next week for the next chance to win!
I had just a few more thoughts to share expounding on the recent post regarding our adventure registering for the essential baby gear needed to parent effectively in the 21st century.
Contrary to the popular instant gratification trend of our society, Kim and I have decided to keep the baby’s sex a secret. (In fact, I intend to keep sex a secret from baby for at least thirty-five years.)
If I can use the word sex one more time in this post, maybe it will rank higher in the search engines. Sex. Sex. Sex. (That should do it.)
Anyway, there are too few surprises left in the world, and this is one we don’t think is necessary to spoil.
The downside is that it’s pretty clear that our baby’s favorite colors better be yellow and green. I’m not sure who decided on baby color schemes, but it works like this: If you’re having a boy, he is to be dressed head to toe in blue. Girls need to be plastered in pink. And if you’re not sure, well, yellow and green are your only options. Oh, and no matter what, each color only comes in pastel. Period.
Meanwhile, while the baby clothes are offered only in pastel, the baby toys are made with the brightest, boldest, most saturated colors known to man. I looked down an aisle featuring a wall of baby toys, and my corneas almost exploded.
But I digress.
I think this color-coding of clothes according to gender is strange, because if you were to look in our closet, it’s not like Kim’s side is filled with pink clothes, while my side is completely blue (let alone pastel blue). What’s a daddy got to do to get some black onesies in the house? Seriously, we were looking at some accent pieces to add to the nursery and Kim thoughtfully asked, “If we have a boy, is this too feminine?”
I looked around at all of the offerings and said, “Are you kidding? Everything here is kind of feminine.”
And that’s just how it is. Babies are cute, and somewhere along the line, the color gods decided that pastel was the appropriate shade for all things cute. Far be it from me to buck tradition.
The S.W.E.L.L. (Supremely Wonderful & Exciting Loot Lottery) winner for July is Club K&J member Christopher Lange! Chris, who was randomly selected from the list of Club K&J members, wins an old school, out-of-print Club K&J t-shirt. After all, who can’t use another t-shirt? Congrats, Chris!
This week’s Escape Plan challenge (aka our Tip of the Week) is: #5 Mad Scientist: Become a scientist. Conduct a silly experiment.
When I was teaching, it never failed that the kids showed excessive amounts of enthusiasm and interest on the days we were conducting science experiments. There’s something about tapping into that natural childlike curiosity that ignites whole new levels of childlike passion.
It’s so much fun to see the same reactions in grown-ups. The ever so childlike Ellen DeGeneres has found a way to keep her curiosity hopping with her regular guest, Steve Spangler. Steve is all about making learning fun and he shares simple (and outrageous!) experiments that are sure to bring out the kid in all of us. His website is a great resource for maintaining that spirit of inquiry that we had so easily when we were five.
Have a blast getting some inspiration from the science master of fun. You’re sure to get some ideas for this week’s tip.
In the meantime, enjoy this hilarious video of Ellen and Steve. I especially loved the last minute or so when a bunch of the grown-ups were experiencing major childlike giddiness with the climax of his final experiment…
A couple weeks ago, Kim and I had the extreme privilege of appearing on Army Wife Talk Radio.
Army Wife Talk Radio is the internet talk radio show designed specifically for army wives by army wives. They feature information, special reports, empowerment, inspiration, stories and interviews. Army Wife Talk Radio is a weekly LIVE one-hour show that is available every Monday via their website. You can download the archived audio or stream it and listen through your computer. The show includes information relative to military spouses and families; many different topics are covered each week.
Their purpose is to motivate, inspire, and empower Army wives worldwide to make the most of their lifestyle choice. They strive to do this by providing helpful information, interviews, and tips that take the guesswork out of Army life.
So Kim and I were invited to be guests on the show, and we had a hoot! We talked a lot about Adultitis and how it affects Army Wives. We also jumped into their spirited live chat room as well. Kudos to the gals at Army Wife Talk Radio for their service to their audience and their country — we are big fans!
Like reading Kim & Jason? The duo is starring in a brand new project called Monsters. Go behind-the-scenes and follow the adventure as it unfolds as a Club K&J member! (Learn more.)
Kim and I are going to be interviewed on Wisconsin Public Radio on Friday, August 1st at 10:00 a.m. Here’s the show description:
Every Thursday, we pick out one of the cool things from the 
