We recently celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary in Key West, Florida. With the little one in excellent hands back home, we had a chance for some good old-fashioned doin’ nothing.

While soaking up some rays and enjoying the surf, we were hit with some bits of wisdom regarding stressing less and having more fun. So we decided to create a six-part video series sharing some of the thoughts we had while we were in a Key West state of mind. In this tip, Kim explains why it’s so important to take the scenic route once in a while, and what that actually looks like in your everyday life.

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We recently celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary in Key West, Florida. With the little one in excellent hands back home, we had a chance for some good old-fashioned doin’ nothing.

While soaking up some rays and enjoying the surf, we were hit with some bits of wisdom regarding stressing less and having more fun. So we decided to create a six-part video series sharing some of the thoughts we had while we were in a Key West state of mind. In this tip, I talk about one of the most important gifts to give your kids and grandkids, and how to go about doing it.

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We recently celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary in Key West, Florida. With the little one in excellent hands back home, we had a chance for some good old-fashioned doin’ nothing.

While soaking up some rays and enjoying the surf, we were hit with some bits of wisdom regarding stressing less and having more fun. So we decided to create a six-part video series sharing some of the thoughts we had while we were in a Key West state of mind. In this tip, I explain a little known superpower called anonymity, and why life gets better once you embrace it.

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We recently celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary in Key West, Florida. With the little one in excellent hands back home, we had a chance for some good old-fashioned doin’ nothing.

While soaking up some rays and enjoying the surf, we were hit with some bits of wisdom regarding stressing less and having more fun. So we decided to create a six-part video series sharing some of the thoughts we had while we were in a Key West state of mind. In this tip, I offer the viewpoint that sometimes, it’s ok to be irresponsible.

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We recently celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary in Key West, Florida. With the little one in excellent hands back home, we had a chance for some good old-fashioned doin’ nothing.

While soaking up some rays and enjoying the surf, we were hit with some bits of wisdom regarding stressing less and having more fun. So we decided to create a six-part video series sharing some of the thoughts we had while we were in a Key West state of mind. In this tip, we talk about the crucial importance of investing in your marriage relationship.

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We recently celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary in Key West, Florida. With the little one in excellent hands back home, we had a chance for some good old-fashioned doin’ nothing.

While soaking up some rays and enjoying the surf, we were hit with some bits of wisdom regarding stressing less and having more fun. So we decided to create a six-part video series sharing some of the thoughts we had while we were in a Key West state of mind. In this first tip, Kim discusses the importance (and benefits) of taking time to “look up” from the busyness of life once in a while.

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Chasing after a dream requires a lot of passion, preparation, and persistence. But there’s one other “p” word that might be even more important. This episode outlines a crucial strategy you need to be aware of if you want to see your dreams come true.

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Lots of people have fancy dinnerware. Most of them never actually use it for dining, however. We’re worried that we might chip or break the plates, effectively ruining our sets for good. So we keep them stored safely away in specially made furniture called china cabinets, eternally waiting for a “special occasion.”

In this three-minute video, recorded from a speech at the National WIC conference, I challenge the definition of “special occasion.”

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For more food for thought on this concept, check out the post Why It Might Be Time for a Fancy Dinner.

Learn more about bringing Jason in to your organization to help them turn stress into laughter, rejuvenate their passion, and achieve work life balance.

We’ve been watching the History Channel series, “America, The Story of Us,” and have learned a few lessons from our founding fathers, especially the rebels who fought for our independence. In this episode, we talk specifically about rules, and why your future depends on you breaking them.

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What do you think about this month’s show? Do you have a review of “America, The Story of Us?” What rules do you often find yourself inadvertently abiding by? We’d love to hear from you! 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

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• Learn more about the History Channel’s America The Story of Us.
• Like the Duck Duck Goose shirt Jason is wearing? You can buy it here.

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April Fools’ Day is the classic childlike holiday. A whole holiday exclusively dedicated to jokes and fun! While some people are hard-wired with the talent to come up with awesome pranks to play on their unsuspecting friends and family, many people are not so gifted. This show, filmed live from Madison, Wisconsin, is dedicated to bringing you tons of ideas for fooling your favorite (or not so favorite) folks. From old school classics to unique antics submitted from Kim & Jason Nation, you’re sure to discover your next perfect prank!

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What do you think about this month’s show? What’s your favorite April Fools’ prank? We’d love to hear from you! 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

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• Check out the Top 100 April Fols’ Day Hoaxes of all time.
• Learn all about the history and highlights of April Fools’ Day.

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Clear your calendar this Thursday night! You don’t want to miss out on our next live Escape Adulthood Show, where we’ll be sharing some great ideas you can use to fool your friends and family. Here’s the scoop:

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Got a great April Fools’ Day prank to share? Email us at eashow@kimandjason.com and we may just share it live with Kim & Jason Nation!

We’ve been doing a lot of talking lately about death bed regrets. It all boils down to one question: how do you live life so that you don’t have a pillow full of regrets when your time on Earth is up? In this episode we share some important ideas about creating a life that is big on happiness and short on regret.

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What do you think about this month’s show? What’s your favorite tip for making memories? We’d love to hear from you! 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

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• Got a great April Fool’s Day prank? Send it to eashow@kimandjason.com so we can share it on our next live show. (And you could even win a prize!)
• Check out our first visit to the Strong National Museum of Play.

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In this episode, filmed live from Madison, Wisconsin, we share some fun, childlike ideas to make your Valentine’s Day the sweetest one yet. We also chat about V-Day memories from childhood, including a quick debate over the infamous candy hearts.

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What do you think about this month’s show? What’s your favorite childlike movie for Valentine’s Day? Do you have a favorite Valentine’s Day memory from childhood? We’d love to hear from you! 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

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• Become a fan of Kim & Jason on Facebook
• The origins of Valentine’s Day

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With this being our 50th episode, our show is officially over the hill. In this episode, broadcast live from Madison, Wisconsin, we run down our list of 12 things you absolutely, positively MUST do in 2010 to keep Adultitis at bay. Also included are some great ideas for words of the year, excellent made up holiday suggestions, and some banter on Happy Meals.

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What do you think about this month’s show? What’s your word for the year? What was the best Happy Meal toy you ever got? We’d love to hear from you! 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

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• What’s Your Word for 2010?
• Pick up your own copy of The Escape Plan. Banish Adultitis with this amazingly fun 40-Day Guide!

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We hope you and your family are having a wonderful holiday season. It can be the most joyful time of year, unless someone with a serious case of Adultitis shows up. Treatment is available, but awareness is the key. Both Ebeneezer Scrooge and the Grinch were Adultitis survivors, so there is hope. We decided to use this post to highlight a few videos that may be of help.

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The first is a case study released by the Cure Adultitis Institute back in 2007. It shows just how serious a full-blown case of Adultitis can be.

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This next one is episode #1 of The Escape Adulthood Show. In it you’ll find an in-depth report of the fellow known only as “The Adultitis Guy.” Pretty grim stuff. The report begins at about the 1:00 mark.

And finally, there was too much footage than we could use in the previously mention investigate report, so here are some outtakes. Watch this to learn more about his views on the value of gifts and the cons of putting up Christmas lights.

Please pass this post to friends and family, and maybe together, we can help make next Christmas Adultitis-free.

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This is our last show for 2009. We wanted to share some reflections on our first year as parents, offer up some holiday greetings, and give our take on whether Christmas is a cause of or the cure to Adultitis.

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• Check out Lucy’s first appearance on the show, way back in episode #3!
• Pick up your own copy of There’s An Adult in My Soup. It’s Lucy approved and it makes a great gift, too!

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If you love watching your kids’ eyes light up when they unwrap gifts from Santa, but cringe at the thought of even more toys infiltrating and cluttering up your home, we have an idea that will help. In this episode, we share a great tip for decluttering your Christmas while teaching your kids to be grateful for what they have.

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• Pick up your own copy of There’s An Adult in My Soup. It’s Lucy approved and it makes a great gift, too!
• Jason’s recent post: A Quick Thought on Toys

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Today was a snow day. Over a foot of snow. Blizzard conditions. The governor declared a state of emergency and authorities urged people to stay off the roads if at all possible.

Since Kim and I both work from home, we were able to stay in and decided to take most of the day off. Sure, we have a lot of stuff on our to-do lists, but days like this don’t come around all that often. You have to take advantage of them when they come.

But I must confess: I did partake in my share of inner grumbling as I struggled to shovel the driveway and sidewalk. (Ah the joys of home ownership!) The snow was wet and heavy, and my back still aches as I write this.

But then I thought of all the people who HAD to be out there today. The police officers. The ambulance drivers. The snow plow operators. They’re out there, away from their families, keeping us safe. Before long, my thoughts turned to the men and women in the armed forces. The ones overseas, thousands of miles away from home, who’d probably give anything to shovel their driveway, knowing that the smiling faces of their children and cup of hot chocolate awaited them inside.

I always assure the audience at the beginning of my speaking programs that I’m not there to teach them anything new. My job is to remind them of the things they already know. It’s easy to get caught up in the daily hustle, losing track about what’s really important and grumbling about trivial stuff. Sometimes we all need reminders to get us back on track.

This video was my reminder today. It’s a few years old, but it made me cry like a school girl. I bet it will do the same for you.

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Watching this video reminded me of just how lucky I am to be able to shovel my driveway and then walk inside and have lunch with my two favorite girls in the world. Very lucky, indeed.

To all the service men and women out there, especially the ones who won’t be able to make it home this Christmas. Thank you.

Thank you so much.

You’re some kind of awesome. I doubt I’ll ever be as brave or dedicated or heroic as you.

Happy Holidays. Come home safe, ok?

This episode was broadcast live and featured spirited feedback from the chat room. We talked about our childhood memories of the “Mall Santa” and debated whether he was cool or creepy. We also gave 7 easy tips to keep the stress out of your holiday season and shared our best Christmas presents ever. Plus K&J Nation came up with several holiday-themed Adultitis warning signs.

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What do you think about this week’s show? What was your best Christmas present ever? How did you feel about the Mall Santa? We’d love to hear from you! 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

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• Watch a case study about what happens when Adultitis takes over the holidays.
• Have you ever considered naming your Christmas tree?

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You know those “The More You Know” public service announcements that NBC does? We’ll we filmed our own. Hopefully it will get the word out about the rarely talked about dangers of office clutter. Knowledge is power, people. Stay safe.

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