Screen-free day reminder
Our world runs at such a fast pace, sometimes we need to remind ourselves to take a step back, have a look, think about the important things in life and slow down.
It can be tough for children living in this modern world, there is almost too much to offer! I believe it is important to remember the basics of childhood, fun, laughter, running around, fresh air and family time.
For this reason I am organising a ‘screen-free’ day on 19th January, where I am asking people to join me, in turning off the screens, for 1 day and getting back to basics. I would like bloggers to write about their experiences on this day, easy, difficult, quality time, fun? Whatever happens, it would be great to spread the word and remind everyone, we all need to remember the basics. Then add the posts to a link I will put up on 22nd January to find out how everyone got on. Please grab the badge below to help spread the word.
I have been thinking about what we are going to be doing on our ‘screen-free’ day and I must admit I am actually getting quite excited. I think we will have some free play/walk/garden play in the morning whilst cooking dinner. Then a traditional sunday roast together followed by a crafty activity and games. What has stumped me, is the adult evening with no computer or tv! So hubby and I have been talking and I think it would be fun to get some old board games out to play together when the kids have gone to bed.
Are you going to be joining in with the ‘screen-free’ day? What plans do you have?
Here is my list of 65 winter screen free activities to give you some inspiration.
This is such a good idea. I think we’ll take part although I might swap days.
Fab, any day would work that suits you best
An awesome idea
I feel like I spend most of my day in front of a screen. Might have to try this!
Please do!
Good luck with screen free day! I’d love to join in but will probably forget – please remind me!!! xxx
Greta, I will try to tweet you next week
Such a great idea. I think I might get everyone here involve in it. I just have to check that they don’t have “a really important football match” on this exact day!
#PoCoLo
Oh, please do. Hope you have fun x
Genius idea! Our best days are always the ones where there is minimal or no screen time, but that doesn’t mean we always manage to have them. Shall put 19th in my diary. #PoCoLo
Fantastic! Hope you have fun x
Great idea – I had a few screen free days over Christmas and it was fab to go back to old-fashioned talking, reading and handwriting!
Yes, it’s only when you turn the screens off sometimes that you realise what you’ve been missing
My, I am not sure I will be up for the challenge, baby due any day and screens are a lifesaver even now in our house, especially for the 4 year old, I expect by the 19th they will be a lifeline :-). Good luck with the challenge! #PoCoLO
I am putting this idea to my family tomorrow. I love it! Thanks for encouraging us all
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – brilliant idea! Grace is with her father that day but I will make sure that he knows about it. Thanks for linking to PoCoLo x
Fab, thank you very much x
What a great idea, I am going to put a note in my diary and see if we manage it….it could be tough though!
Oh yes, it’s not going to be easy, but it will be interesting