10 Old Fashioned Activities That Beat the Internet

The internet is a great invention. You’re reading this on the internet. The last time you communicated to a good friend was probably via the internet or some sort of technology. It keeps us up to date, entertains us and makes it easier for us to stay in touch. However, there are some things that the internet cannot replicate to their full glory, sometimes just meeting up with friends for a cuppa or a bite to lunch is all you need and definitely is something we are probably a bit guilty of taking advantage of! Below are a few ways to snap out of the technology and get out and about, when was the last time you did any of these? Board Games  Growing up this was one of my favorite things to do, we have about 30 different games upstairs that Ben & I used to play (we obviously had too much free time!) Ha. This is such a great way of getting a bunch of friends or family together for the evening, chilling out with a takeaway, some competitive board games and just enjoying some time away from the computer or off your phones!
Developing Photographs  We are all guilty of taking loads of photos on our phones or on swanky DSLR cameras, which there is nothing wrong with, it's easier, and we all want an easier life but the fun of developing photos is such a childhood flashback, and the quality is actually amazing nowadays too!  When was the last time you printed off a really nice picture of you and the family and hung it on your wall? Going along to a photography studio such as the ones ran by Venture and getting some really nice professional pictures taken of you and you’re loved ones and even wrap them up for upcoming family birthdays coming up, they'll love it! :)
Hand Writing Letters  While it is great to keep in touch via email and social media with friends around the world, there’s something a lot more special about receiving a hand-written letter. By hand writing a letter you are showing someone you have spent more time and effort to reach out to them and they will probably do the same back too! Ive had quite a few pen pals in my time, and the excitement of knowing a letter was on it's way was just so much more fun than waiting for an instant email!
Going to the Theatre  A night at the theater sitting with real people watching real actors performing their art live holds a certain magic which cannot be fully replicated through a monitor or LCD screen. You can also enjoy an interval ice cream (or two) as well. I saw quite a few shows when I was younger too and I fell in love, I can't wait to take Abbie along to see if she loves it just as much as I do!
Creating 3D Art  There are a variety of ways of being creative using the internet, but there is added satisfaction in creating something tangible that you can touch and hang on your wall or put on a mantel piece. 

The Cinema I don't even remember the last time I did this, it used to be one of my favorite things to do as well! Every year for our anniversary Ben & I would choose a different movie theatre to go to and watch one of the new releases at the time, we'd load up on popcorn and pick n mix (anyone else hungry yet?), and just spend quality time together, the trailers are always good at getting everyone talking and sharing their opinions, and once the film has finished, you then talk about for the entire journey home, I think we're gonna have to make more of an effort this year to go and see some movies!
A Long Walk  There’s no substitute for a long walk in the countryside (or even in a city) to clear your head and allow you to get some exercise. We tend to do this everyday and it's always refreshing and good for the little ones too!
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