With screens constantly in our faces, it’s hard to connect, especially with family. So many people have become accustomed to scrolling through their phones with the television blasting while their children play games on a tablet. Not only is this unhealthy, it really isn’t much fun.
Disconnect from technology for a while and reconnect with your family with new activities, games and more every month. Subscription boxes of all sorts are on the rise, including family-friendly options. Check out some of the boxes available, providing entertainment, education and opportunity for family bonding, unplugged:
Together Unplugged
Speaking of unplugged, Together Unplugged is dedicated to helping families establish a healthy balance of screen time and tech-free family bonding. This monthly subscription delivers interactive, creative and educational items and activities that get the whole family together to laugh, play, create and celebrate. From books and puzzles to games and crafts, this box will empower your children from six to 16 to enjoy family time at home.
Think Outside Boxes
THiNK OUTSiDE is a nature-focused monthly subscription box geared toward instilling love of the outdoors in children and providing them with skills and appreciation of the natural world. With family challenges, educational booklets and quality outdoor gear, curiosity, creativity and confidence will all be sparked. Kids of all ages will enjoy exploring the outdoors, taking risks and learning about the world around them, all without screens.
Bake Eat Love
For the foodie family, the BEL Box is designed to spark creativity in the kitchen by baking beautiful and delicious treats. Each month, BEL delivers recipes, ingredients and tools to bake desserts the whole family will enjoy. Pre-measured, non-perishable ingredients come nestled with a recipe card, and tips and tricks help children learn the art of baking in an adventurous and accomplished way.
We Craft Box
If you’re looking to bring more arts and crafts into the home, We Craft Box was created to inspire families to be creative together without the time and hassle of prepwork. Themed and imaginative stories are packed in these boxes with easy-to-follow photo card instructions. There are more than enough materials, specifically designed to share between two. Connect through creativity without the distraction of technology.