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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

47 things to do instead of watching TV

If you go TV free for just one week, you will have over 32 hours of extra time! Thirty-two hours is a lot of time! You may find yourself wondering what to do instead of watching TV. You could really accomplish a lot, or get out and have a lot of fun! What will you do? Here are 47 things to do instead of watching TV.
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47 things to do instead of watching TV

  1. Paint or Draw 
  2. Play a game
  3. Go for a run/walk
  4. Start a business
  5. Declutter
  6. Make a backyard fire pit and roast marshmallows
  7. Take a Hike
  8. Plan a Trip
  9. Actually do a Pinterest project
  10. Learn a Language
  11. Play with your Kids
  12. Read the Bible
  13. Throw a Party
  14. Learn to Knit
  15. Make Eye Contact
  16. Start a Blog
  17. Throw a barbecue

    BabyE checking out the grass at our recent TV Free picnic.  (See #25)
  18. Read to your kids
  19. Write in a journal
  20. Play or learn an instrument
  21. Exercise
  22. Visit a friend
  23. Make a Budget
  24. Ask your Spouse about their Day
  25. Have a picnic
  26. Plant a Garden
  27. Cook from Scratch
  28. Phone or Skype with a friend
  29. Invite someone over
  30. Take pictures of your family/friends
  31. Go for a drive
  32. Read a magazine
  33. Go camping (the backyard counts)
  34. Have a scavenger hunt
  35. Try out Geocaching
  36. Go to a Museum
  37. Do a Craft
  38. Go to the Park
  39. Visit a local farm or farmer's market
  40. Ride a bike
  41. Build a Fort
  42. Go fishing
  43. Join a church or community group
  44. Take a class
  45. Volunteer
  46. Teach your friends/family/kids something you Know
  47. Attend a Community Concert or Play
Wow! It was really easy to think of lots of things to do instead of watching TV.  I'm so excited to go out and try some of these activities this week!
This is Screen Free Week 2012. I hope you'll consider joining with us and others around the world on April 30 through May 6 in going TV free for one week. Does screen free include your computer or smart phone?  You'll have to make your own rules, but whatever you decide, I'm confident the benefits will be great.



Stop by the comments or facebook and share your family's favorite screen free activities.  
This post is linked up with Frugally Sustainable, Sorta Crunchy, Clever Chicks. Image credit
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13 comments:

  1. Great list, I hardly watch Tv anymore. but I am on the computer much more. Must stick to list. Must stick to list.
    Garrett @TheGrowingPatch
    www.growingpatch.com

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  2. Great list. We don't do much with television. An occassion movie, normally once a week max for us. Thanks for posting!

    www.forhimandmyfamily.blogspot.com

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  3. Great post! I'm gonna make my kids read this. They act like there is NOTHING to do without TV or video games. And amen to declutter!

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  4. Great list! We have been watching a lot of tv lately and need to cut down!

    Visiting from the clever chicks blog hop :)

    Tammy
    ourneckofthewoods.net

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  5. We call TV "Brain Rotting" unless it's a good documentary or a Friday night movie. Great list!

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  7. Great list! You gave me a few ideas. I get cranky if there is too much electronics going on. My husband does computer stuff for a living, but we make sure everyone gets unplugged very often.

    Thank you for posting. :)

    Julie

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  8. Thank you for linking up with the Clever Chicks this week; I hope you’ll join us again!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick
    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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  9. I love the idea of geo-caching. It's like watching an adventure reality show in real life. :)

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  10. Love this! I don't watch television, often, but this list is great for those who do!

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  11. love this - i really should do some more pinteret projects!

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  12. Luv this post. Really neat. I actully did two of these today to avoid watching t.v.

    Good stuff!

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  13. Thanks for the list! We're trying to cut back on screen time this summer too!

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