No TV, no Wi-Fi, no games console. A power cut can actually be a nice excuse to slow down. Here are some ideas.
With the family
- Board games and card games by torchlight.
- Torch shadow puppets on the wall.
- Tell stories or play “I spy”.
- Build a blanket den in the warmest room.
On your own
- Read a book with a head torch.
- Listen to the radio. A wind-up radio works without power or batteries.
- Write a letter, journal or to-do list.
- Have an early night.
Stay comfortable
Keep everyone together in one room, wrapped up in layers, with a flask of hot chocolate.
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