Once upon a time, we were “on” or “off” the internet. Now the internet just sort of follows us around. It’s still on our computers, but also on our phones, in our TV’s, basically it’s everywhere we look. Unplugging doesn’t come often enough.
The good news is you don’t have to take an expensive trip to some secluded forest to disconnect for a while. Here’s some examples of things you can pick up right now that can provide a fun and easy diversion from the digital. (Click the links in the titles for details.)
15. This DIY comic book kit
Via Uncommon Grounds
14. This vintage Scrabble game
Via Amazon
13. This interactive Lego architecture book
Via Amazon
12. This book of Harry Potter inspired recipes
Via Amazon
11. This relaxing word search collection
Via Amazon
10. This indoor snowball fight game
Via Amazon
9. This home escape room game
Via Amazon
8. A place to quarantine your phones
Via Urban Outfitters
7. This kickass bathtub tray
Via Amazon
6. These empowerment question cards
Via Amazon
5. This book of the month club
Via bookofthemonth.com
4. Good ol’ fashioned Jenga
Via Amazon
3. This quality compendium of crosswords
Via Amazon
2. This detailed adult coloring book
Via Amazon
1. This storable jigsaw puzzle
Via Amazon
And now I’m going to take my own advice and get off the computer for a while.
What’s your favorite way to disconnect? Just put the technology down and really get plugged back in to the real world?
Let us know in the comments!