10 Things (Post #5): Try to watch less TV

This is my fifth post in a series about ten easy things you can do to be more environmentally friendly inspired by the book Change the World for Ten Bucks and N.E.E.T. Magazine. Read more about the rest of the list here.

We have been watching very little TV lately. After a bitterly cold winter with too much time spent in front of the television watching shows we don't even like, we've had enough. Our evenings are now spent playing games together or making something. There are so many fun options for adults and kids to keep you thinking and talking for the evening.

Some ideas for games: card games like Uno, Skip-Bo or cribbage, checkers or chess, puzzles and games you may not know how to play now but are easy to learn, like mancala. Not into games? Try painting, crocheting or knitting, scrapbooking, bead work/jewelry making or sewing. I find so much peace and tranquility when I sew; everyone should have an activity like that just makes you feel happy and relaxed.

Here are some great games and art supplies from Etsy: 

 

1. Cribbage board by Wood from the Hood

2. Encaustic paint from Jamie Ribisi

3. Czech glass beads from The Blue Dress Beads

4. Squirrel family puzzle by US Navy Retired Vet

5. Multicolor wool from Spinning the Web

6. Inlaid checker board from Hobby Makers 

7. Memory game by Another Leaf

8. Alphabet stamps from Sequins and Glitter

9. Chinese checkers by Mt Furniture Trader

10. Mancala game by Timeless Wood Designs

11. Colorful buttons from Destiny Phoebe

12. Organic yellow cotton from Cedar House Fabrics

Next post in this series: Turn off unnecessary lights