It's Time for a Technology Timeout

These days, it's nearly impossible to spend a day without technology. Our phones seem glued to our palms. We binge-watch Netflix from the couch. Of course, like with all things, our kids are great at imitating this. 

So, when it's time for your family to take a technology timeout, take a look at this list of activities that don't require any of our favorite electronics.

1. Blow bubbles.
2. Build a LEGO set.
3. Go for a walk around the neighborhood.
4. Pick seasonal fruit at a local farm.
5. Build a sandcastle.
6. Ask about their day at school.
7. Plant a tree.
8. Climb a rock climbing wall.
9. Have a staring contest.
10. Build a snow fort.
11. Tell jokes.
12. Make a family calendar together.
13. Go to the park.
14. Rake an older neighbor’s lawn.
15. Go on a family bike ride.
16. Make a backyard fire pit, then make S’mores.
17. Find shells at the beach together.
18. Read a chapter book series together.
19. Play in the sprinklers.
20. Tell stories about your childhood.
21. Go on a scenic family drive.
22. Make chalk art in the driveway.
23. Start a new family tradition.
24. Play touch football.
25. Visit a zoo or museum together.
26. Make ice cream sundaes.
27. Set up a lemonade stand.
28. Plan a family picnic.
29. Have a water gun/balloon fight.
30. Have a family contest/competition.
31. Play Frisbee.
32. Build a birdhouse or bird feeder.
33. Feed the ducks at a park.
34. Make up stories.
35. Play miniature golf.
36. Have a themed storytime.
37. Play tag.
38. Make a blanket fort.
39. Explore some old family photos.
40. Play dress up.
41. Go searching for bugs, birds, wildlife.
42. Go swimming.
43. Volunteer for a local cause.
44. Complete a quick home improvement project.
45. Give your kids a big hug.
46. Bake cookies together.
47. Do a science experiment.
48. Get out some coloring books.
49. Make dinner together.
50. Go to the farmer's market.
51. Have a garage sale.
52. Go bowling.
53. Put on a play.
54. Have a nature scavenger hunt.
55. Play a board game.
56. Plant a garden.
57. Learn a new game.
58. Do a puzzle.
59. Dance around the house.
60. Make a craft.
61. Tell spooky stories.
62. Go roller skating/ice skating.
63. Learn a new skill/hobby together.
64. Take the family sledding.
65. Pick out a family pet together.
66. Make a secret code.
67. Go on a fishing trip.
68. Learn more about your child’s interests.
69. Take a weekly trip to the library.
70. Go stargazing in the back or front yard.
71. Draw pictures.