Loadshedding can be frustrating. But there are still plenty of fun and engaging activities that families can do together during these times. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Lost time is never found again.” So let’s not waste those two hours, every few hours and rather make some memories or learn something new.
Here are some cool things you can do during loadshedding:
- Play board games or card games: Board games and card games can be a great way to pass the time during loadshedding. Gather the family and choose some of your favourite games to play.
- Have a picnic or braai: Loadshedding can be a good opportunity to spend some time outdoors with your family. Have a picnic or a braai in your backyard or at a nearby park.
- Tell stories or read books: Use the time without power to tell stories to your kids or read books together. You can even use flashlights or candles to make it more fun.
- Do some DIY projects: Loadshedding can be a good time to work on some DIY projects with your family. This can include anything from building a birdhouse to making a homemade picture frame.
- Have a sing-along or dance party: Turn on some music and have a sing-along or dance party with your family. This can be a great way to lift everyone’s spirits and have some fun.
- Play outdoor games: Loadshedding can also be a great opportunity to play some outdoor games with your family. This can include anything from soccer to tag to even, exercise.
- Indoor camping: Set up a tent in your living room or build a fort out of blankets and pillows. This is a fun and exciting way to create a cosy atmosphere during load shedding.
- Learn about the world and scientific developments. Search for awesome videos on Youtube and download them to watch offline together, once the power goes out.
- Play charades (This is a game where participants try to determine a word or expression using clues given for each syllable and for the entire term, either in written or acted form.)
- Just sit down and talk to each other. Learn more about one another. After all, a family that communicates honestly and regularly is a family that functions.
Remember to always stay safe during loadshedding, especially when using candles or other alternative light sources. Have fun and enjoy the people in your life to the fullest.
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