2nd Annual TV-Turnoff Week Blog Challenge
So have you thought about my proposal? TV-Turnoff Week is April 21-27. Can you and your family turn it off for a week? Would you like to try? If so, then sign up for the Unplug Your Kids TV-Turnoff Week Blog Challenge!
Here’s how it works:
Phase 1 –
1) Write a post about the challenge that sets forth your goals, reasons for joining in, etc. The more people we can reach and get to join in, the more fun and educational it will be! Remember, it is not just about giving up TV, what about the “other screens” in your life? The computer is my personal downfall so I will be concentrating on reducing that.
2) Link to your post in Mr. Linky below (leave a comment too in case Mr. Linky goes haywire, as occasionally happens, and I have to take him off).
3) Steal the Blog Challenge badge and put it in your sidebar, linking to Unplug Your Kids. Let me know if you need help with this step.
Two sizes:
Phase 2 –
Do your best to meet your goals from April 21-27. If you aren’t successful, it’s OK. What is important is to try, and to learn something from the experience.
Phase 3 -
1) After TV-Turnoff Week ends (April 27th is the last day), write a post about how it went: the good, the bad, and the ugly! Sharing experiences helps everyone.
2) I will also write a “How it Went” post and I will put up a new Mr. Linky. Put the link to your “How it Went” post in Mr. Linky (plus comment just in case).
3) On Tuesday, May 6th I will draw a random name from among those who completed the challenge (whether you met your goals or not) and put up their final post. That person will win a $10 Amazon gift certificate.
No blog?
You can join in too. Email me your goals, hopes, and dreams before the TV-Turnoff Week begins ,and I will post them on Unplug Your Kids. At the end, email me your “How it Went” information, and I will post it here too. You will then be entered in the drawing for the gift certificate.
My email for questions or entries: unplugyourkids “at” gmail “dot” youknowwhat.
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What a great idea! I’d like to participate and I think my husband will go for it too but better discuss it with him first. I’ll need help keeping the TV off with 2 adult children and a teenager in the house!
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This should be fun!
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I’m pretty nervous about doing this this year. For one thing, I think my nearly four year old will be more resistive this year. Second, hubby is going to be away that week which means all entertaining falls on me. Third, I’m pretty addicted to my computer time. Ah, what the heck!
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Great idea! We actually don’t own a tv either – or any video game systems. Haven’t owned a tv in over a year. I think it’s very beneficial for the children and family as a whole. Of course every family has different needs and directions from the Lord, too! We know he spoke to us last year to give it up. Excellent challenge! Looking forward to hearing how it goes for those who participate. :)
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I’m in, we used to do this every year with my older daughters. Now I look forward to doing it with my younger one and my sons. Honestly, my hubby, will be the challenging one. I may need help getting the badge installed. I am no good at anything that is not in a cut & paste format. Thanks.
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We’re all set! Thanks for doing this!
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I’ve said we will turn off the computer too…I wonder…Xxx
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I’m joining, although I feel like I’m cheating. I don’t even own a TV! :-)
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I am definitely joining in. hubby and I were just talking about getting rid of our TV this past weekend. how do I get my image to link back to the site. I can not figure out how to do this.
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great idea to motivate us to turn it off. Maybe next time we can go one step more and include all video games too.
Now, THAT… would be impressive!
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We’ll be joining in and see what happens!
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We will be participating!
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I recently discovered your blog and have enjoyed exploring it. I would like to join in the challenge.
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Thank you for putting this together! Looking forward to reading everyone’s comments after the challenge.
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Checking in!
Thanks so much for this challenge. We are all very excited to get underway. :)
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Great contest. For those who worry about things to do when all the recreational screens in your life go dark, take a moment before April 21st and visit http://www.screentime.org for ideas of things you can do instead.
You should also know that we are setting up Media Impact Task Forces around the nation, and if you are interested in getting involved with others concerned about the impact of electronic media in our lives, this is a good opportunity to have a positive impact on your family and community.
Good luck!
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Great challenge! Thanks for starting this.
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We’re up for it! Stocking up on good ideas and activities now. Good luck, everyone! :0)
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This is a great website by Ellen Currey-Wilson, the author of “The Big Turnoff: Confessions of a TV-Addicted Mom Trying to Raise a TV-Free Kid.”
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Great site- look forward to meeting the challenge!
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I am in for the second year in a row. Thanks for organizing us and posting all these great ideas of fun stuff to do. My intro/goal post is here.
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We’re going to try it! Thanks for the blog challenge, which helped me commit to giving Turnoff Week a whirl.
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We’re in. Except Hubby, but we are rarely home at the same time right now so no problems there.
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Thanks for starting this. We don’t watch much TV but I think it will be a good earth day reminder of ways we could limit our electricity use. I think I’ll just unplug it!
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very excited and nervous to do this! No TV for my 2 year old will prove to be a challenge and the even bigger challenge is keeping me away from all my web surfing and blog reading!
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We are joining in! It should be a great week. Maybe a little challenging at first but we will get through it! Thanks for hosting this!
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Finally got around to doing my post — we’re in! Giving up the morning TV is going to be the hardest for my girls, I think. It will be good for us to make some new morning routines! Thanks for setting this up and providing the motivation! :)
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I’ve got an advantage: we haven’t watched TV in years! But you’re right about computer screentime!
Once the communications company called to ask why we had phone and internet service through them but not the cable. I said “Well probably because we don’t own a TV”. The silent moment was long and then he gasped and echoed: “You don’t have a TV? What do you do then?” My daughter was eavesdropping and she sang out loud enough for all to hear: “WE READ! WE READ!” I told him he should try it and he cleared his throat and said “Oh, I don’t think I could do that.”
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Better late than never!
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This is a great thing to do, and I hope a lot of people take part in it. Thanks for doing this! :)
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I’m giving this a try! It should be quite a challenge but I’m looking forward to it!
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