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K&J Insider Love: Valentine’s Day eCards

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Love is in the air! I’ve created a bunch of art over the last year that lends itself well to Valentine’s Day. And while they have not yet been transformed into real live paper greeting cards, I thought it would be nice to make them into eCards for Kim & Jason Insiders, who are pretty much our favorite people on the face of the Earth. (Yet another perk of free membership.)

Only Insiders can send them, but recipients don’t need to be an Insider to receive them. It’s a stamp-free, paper-free benefit for people who want to send a little digital love across the Interwebs. Enjoy!
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Get a FREE Copy of There’s An Adult In My Soup for Your iPad, Kindle or Nook!

This little bit of craziness is a testament to how much we love our peeps. As a Kim & Jason Insider, you can now download our most popular book, There’s An Adult In My Soup, and read it on your iPad, Kindle, Nook or personal computer. This witty, light-hearted, and inspiring book contains essays we wrote about cooking up the life of your dreams and features tips for keeping the adult out of your soup.

It sells for $7.99, but it’s free if you’re an Insider. Why? Because you’re awesome. And you’re great at making cereal.

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Things Are Lookin’ Up

This is the first in a series of brand new art prints I’m releasing in the coming weeks.

I created this one in response to the global economic crisis. I don’t know about you, but I’ve found it downright exhausting to hear the constant stream of negativity on the news and in daily conversation. No doubt, we are living in trying times, but no matter how dire the circumstances, there are always hidden opportunities waiting to be found. Some of the largest and most important companies and technological advances were born in the most challenging periods of history.

Some may discount the power of positive thinking, but the truth is this: You can’t spot a good opportunity when you’re looking at life with a bad attitude.

I used the weather section of a national newspaper as the foundation of this piece to serve as a reminder that it’s up to us whether our future forecast is sunny or gloomy.

Two sizes of prints are available, and the original is, too. And in an effort to spread some extra positivity around, I’m also releasing this as a free download for Kim & Jason Insiders.
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Dream On (Free Download)

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“Dream On” by Jason Kotecki. Made with Phostoshop.

Now available as a free download for Kim & Jason Insiders! You can print it out on your home printer and hang it on your fridge, in your office, or anywhere else that makes you happy. Continue Reading →

De-Stressing Your Job Search: Interview with Jenny Foss

Most people wouldn’t put “job searching” and “fun” in the same sentence (although I just did. Huzzah!) Somehow, Jenny Foss, aka “Job Jenny,” has a knack for not only making your job search more fun, but way more effective as well. She can help you not just find A job, but THE job. Continue Reading →

Interview with Brian Jones (aka the Dude Who Bought The House from A Christmas Story)

The first time Brian Jones saw the holiday classic A Christmas Story, he immediately became a fan. A super fan. After a low period in his life, Brian’s parents decided to try and cheer him up my making him his very own “major award” — a homemade replica of the iconic leg lamp that Ralphie’s father receives in the mail. A new career path emerged, and Brian launched RedRiderLegLamps.com. Continue Reading →

Holiday Traditions Without The Hassle

Traditions are a wonderful marriage between the routine and the uncommon, serving as special moments that are comfortingly predictable. With our schedules being so full, it’s often tempting to overlook traditions and let them slip away because of the time it takes to make them happen. But who says a tradition is only meaningful if it takes a lot of time? Here are ten holiday traditions that will actually leave you with renewed energy and sometimes even extra time at the end of your day, which is sure a blessing in December. They are memorable and meaningful, but simple just the same. Continue Reading →

Kim & Jason Halloween Weekend Comics

We compiled a spiffy eBook filled with every single Halloween-related Kim & Jason Weekend comic ever created, and you can read it for free! From Trick-or-Treat excursions to Jason’s candy trading post and his drawings that come to life, you’ll have fun reliving the duo’s Halloween antics. It’s conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing — why not print out your favorites to decorate your workspace or home for the spooky season!

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Our Interview with Bob from Sesame Street

A few years ago, we had the privilege of interviewing long time Sesame Street cast member Bob McGrath. We had lots to ask him. How did he go from a childhood home with no TV to being a beloved cast member on one of the most popular children’s television shows ever? Who is his favorite Sesame Street character? What has he learned from working with kids? What was it like working with Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch? Bob answered these and more questions, and shared some behind-the-scenes stories from life on Sesame Street. Continue Reading →

“The Office” Guide to Adultitis

No doubt about it, Adultitis runs rampant in the workplace. Dilbert does an excellent job of displaying that fact on the comic pages, and perhaps the best television show to do it is the NBC hit, The Office.

This eBook examines the Adultitis levels of ten characters from the show. I wrote it a few seasons back (before Jim and Pam’s marriage and baby), but the lessons still apply. It can serves as a handy guide, giving you the opportunity to learn from each character while providing tips on how you can avoid contracting Adultitis at work. Conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing. Continue Reading →

The Mall Santa eBook

This 23-page eBook features an assortment of nearly 30 comic strips — including full-color weekend strips — that chronicle the various trips Kim and Jason have made to see the Mall Santa over the years. You won’t want to miss Kim’s plan to tape record her conversation with the Mall Santa, or her letters to the real Santa. Conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing. Continue Reading →

9 Gross and Gruesome Halloween Treats

Halloween is the time of year when kids and adults alike exercise their creativity and imagination, often in the form of being gross, creepy, and scary. If this isn’t a childlike holiday, we don’t know what is! It’s no surprise that Halloween has become the favorite holiday of many adults. Hey, no gifts to wrap, cards to send, or birds to cook. It’s simply about having fun. Now you may be a bit too tall for trick-or-treating, but that doesn’t mean you have to eat healthy (boring) grown-up food at your Halloween party. Have some fun getting creative with your menu. From Boogers on a Stick to Kitty Litter Cake, we’ll get you started with 9 gross and gruesome ideas that are guaranteed to get your guests having a good time! Continue Reading →

Escape the Cube: Free Ebook & Interview with Pamela Slim

Are you in your dream job? Do you sometimes wish you could be like Jerry Maguire and rebelliously leave your current workplace behind and break out on your own? Or are you thinking, “Yeah, right, in this economy? I’m glad I HAVE a job!”

We had a chance to interview Pamela Slim, author of the blog and book called Escape from Cubicle Nation. She is a seasoned coach and writer who helps frustrated employees in corporate jobs break out and start their own business. We turned the interview into an ebook, which you can download for free. In it you will:

Gain insight on whether you should break free from the cube or stay right where you’re at.
Get great advice for starting a business.
Discover the most important childlike trait an entrepreneur needs to be successful.
Learn tips for balancing a business and parenthood.
Uncover the hidden opportunities in this current economic climate.
Find the answer to the question, “If chasing my dream is hard, am I doing it wrong?”

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Grace Before Meals: Interview with Fr. Leo Patalinghug

According to its website, Grace Before Meals is centered on one fundamental concept: the simple act of creating and sharing a meal can strengthen all kinds of relationships. Founded by Fr. Leo Patalinghug in 2003, Grace Before Meals has grown from a simple idea to a worldwide movement, producing a book, blog and even a pilot for a TV show endorsed by PBS.

Research shows that having frequent family dinners can reduce the susceptibility of teens to risks like teen pregnancy, smoking, drug use and depression. And these benefits don’t just apply to traditional families or people with kids. Stronger families foster stronger communities, and that’s the goal we’re striving for–one meal at a time.

We sat down with Fr. Leo to learn more about where his love for cooking came from and what inspired him to start Grace Before Meals. In this candid and humorous interview, Fr. Leo also shares why it’s so important to have regular family dinners and gives advice to people who are having a hard time fitting it into an increasingly busy schedule. Continue Reading →

Kim & Jason Halloween Comics

We’ve compiled an eBook filled with every single Halloween-related Kim & Jason Weekend comic ever created. From Trick-or-Treat excursions to Jason’s drawings come to life and his candy trading post, you’ll have fun reliving the duo’s Halloween antics. It’s conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing — why not print out your favorites to decorate your workspace or home for the spooky season! Continue Reading →

79 Ways for Busy Moms to Escape Adulthood

If you are a mom, you are amazing. You are a modern-day superhero. Somehow you keep everything together, enabling the earth to continue to rotate on its axis without any snags. But, let’s be honest, it’s not always easy. Busyness sneaks up and causes unwelcome stress and unbalance, leaving you with a hearty case of Adultitis. In an effort to prevent this deadly disease, we have compiled this free eBook for moms all over the world. Many of these tips (submitted by real-life, really busy moms) can be done with your kids, husband, friends, or even by yourself. Continue Reading →

Escape Plan eBook

Annihilate the Adultitis in your life. A handy full-color guide featuring all 40 Escape Plan challenges. Perfect for printing so you can keep yourself on task even if you don’t have access to a computer. 10 pages. Continue Reading →

The Essential Stinky, Vol. III

This 24-page eBook is jammed with comic strips — including full-color weekend strips — featuring everyone’s favorite stuffed skunk. It contains highlights from Stinky’s first flight with Kim. Conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing. Continue Reading →

The Essential Stinky, Vol. II

This 24-page eBook is jammed with comic strips — including full-color weekend strips — featuring everyone’s favorite stuffed skunk. It contains highlights from the episode in which Stinky is kidnapped by Katie. Conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing. Continue Reading →

The Essential Stinky, Vol. I

This 24-page eBook is jammed with comic strips — including full-color weekend strips — featuring everyone’s favorite stuffed skunk. It contains the earliest Stinky strips ever published. Conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing. Continue Reading →

The Diary eBook

This 20-page eBook features an assortment of nearly 30 comic strips — including full-color weekend strips. Kim starts her own diary, and then becomes more interested in finding and reading her big sister’s instead. She brings Jason and Stinky along for a mission wrought with danger and hilarity. Conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing. Continue Reading →

The Olympics eBook

This 17-page eBook features an assortment of nearly 20 comic strips — including full-color weekend strips. This episode from 2002 showcases Kim and Jason’s childlike take on the winter Olympic games, and they corral an unsuspecting Stinky to share in the fun. Conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing. Continue Reading →

The T-Ball eBook

This 33-page eBook features an assortment of over 40 comic strips — including full-color weekend strips. Kim and Jason get signed up for t-ball, and this 2004 episode covers it all. From Jason teaching Kim the basics, to conversations about uniforms, to Kim’s outfield antics, this collection will leave you in stitches. Conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing. Continue Reading →

The Pet eBook

This 29-page eBook features an assortment of 40 comic strips — including full-color weekend strips. This episode from 2001 details Kim’s quest for a pet. Humor, heartache, murder, and mystery join forces to tell the tale of a fish named Fluffy. Conveniently formatted for both easy screen viewing and printing. Continue Reading →