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News & Musings

How To Stay Sane in A Fast-Paced World

by Jason 02.16.2010 Kim & Jason News
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We call people who get our weekly email newsletter Kim & Jason Insiders. Because not only are they the most prominent people in Kim & Jason Nation, but because they get the behind-the-scenes stuff and extra goodies no one else gets. The inside scoop, if you will.
Every weekly issue features an extra bit of something [...]

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The First Year of Fatherhood: One Dad’s Review

by Jason 01.20.2010 Jason's Random Musings
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Well, we did it. My wife and I made it to the one-year mark. (Oh, and so did Lucy.) The first two weeks seemed like a millennium, the last fifty seemed like a millisecond.
So, what have I learned, if anything?
• It sounds so dang cliché to say, “It’s harder than I imagined, but better than [...]

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Avoiding the Dreaded Title of Bridezilla

by Jason 12.12.2009 Adult In My Soup
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If there is anyone who knows a little bit about stress, it’s a bride to be.
Seriously, they can get downright c r a z y.
Which is why we thought it was a wonderful idea to have such a person (a bride to be, not a crazy person) review our new book, There’s An [...]

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Keep Adultitis Out of Your Holiday Shipping

by Jenna 12.09.2009 Chief's Briefs
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It’s the time of year for a flurry of presents to make their way across the country and around the world.
Since I get a lot of experience prepping packages at the Lemonade Stand, your Chief Sales Elf is here to share 13 tips for keeping Adultitis our of your holiday shipping.
“Packing with Care” – [...]

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Believe It Or Not: A Review of Ripley’s Latest Book

by Jason 12.02.2009 Jason's Random Musings
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I was recently given a review copy of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Seeing Is Believing.
The problem is, I’ve never done an official review of anything before.
I guess the first thing to determine is my unit of measurement. That seems to be the thing that really brands you and makes you popular, ensuring that more [...]

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Indulge In A Quick Mind Snack

by Jason 11.28.2009 Adult In My Soup
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Curt Rosengren is one passionate dude. As a coach, writer, and speaker (aka a Passion Catalyst), Curt uses his curious, fun, insightful nature to help people plug into the power of their passion. He’s lived in five different countries and traveled to over thirty, so he’s been around the block when it comes to seeing [...]

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A First-Year Father’s 13 Things to Be Thankful For

by Jason 11.25.2009 Jason's Random Musings
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In a few weeks, my daughter Lucy will celebrate her first birthday. Last Thanksgiving, we had to skip the traditional two-hour drive home because my wife looked like she was hiding the Great Pumpkin under her shirt. At the risk of sounding like every other dad who’s ever lived, I can’t believe how fast the [...]

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Kiss and Tell: The Giraffe Confessions

by Jason 11.22.2009 Be Honest
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I’ve shown this particular video near the end of every speaking program I’ve done over the past several years. It chronicles an adventure Kim and I had in Colorado Springs in which we became VERY close friends with a herd of giraffes.
It usually gets a pretty good reaction from the crowd, including laughs and giggles [...]

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