Book Review and Giveaway: 101 Offline Activities you Can do With Your Child by Ruth and Steve Bennett

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Steve gave us a wonderful guest Post earlier today and here's the book review and giveaway, of his new book!


Synopsis: "Here’s a brief time out that EVERYONE in your family will enjoy: disconnect from the Net, put away your digital toys, and get ready for some good old-fashioned fun. 


Even 20 minutes a day can be rejuvenating for you and a great way to connect with your children. In 101 Offline Activities You Can Do With Your Child, you’ll find activities that tap the most advanced computer of all time—the one between the ears. Best of all, you can do most of the activities with little or no preparation! 


 You’ll find games and activities:
• to do in your house, when you’re out and about, or on the road. 
• that spark imagination and creativity. 
• that test everyone’s powers of observation. 
• that bring out the kid in you! 


 What are you waiting for?"  (You can view a sample page on the offline activies website!)


About the Authors: Steve and Ruth Bennett are the authors of the million copy-selling activity books, 365 TV-Free Activities You Can Do With Your Child and 365 Outdoor Activities You Can Do With Your Child, as well as numerous other activity books. The Bennetts have written widely on families and quality time. Steve is the founder of AuthorBytes, a company that creates Websites and digital collateral for authors; Ruth is a landscape architect who specializes in public parks, university quadrangles, and children’s play spaces.They have two young-adult children and live in Cambridge, Massachusetts


Review: This is a FUN book for all ages in your family! In today's age, we REALLY need to disconnect from the technology around us and SHOW our kids how much can be had WITHOUT technology! Gone are the days when we would get thrown outside in the morning and only come in for lunch and bathroom breaks! Good luck getting the kids OUT of the house now!


Some of the activities seem like "duh" activities, but not everybody ever cut up an appliance box to use for a pretend stove or racecar! So yes, directions may be appreciated! Other activities like Sounds Like or Sign Jumbles or Number Hunt are perfect for long Summer trips in the car. or even trips to the store, come to think of it- it might alleviate sibling fidgeting! 


One of Kiddo's favorite activities is Foodcaster. Only she reverses it and wants US to be the Food Channel announcers, and she pretends to be on the shows! A lot of the activities use everyday basics you have around your house and we'll be using quite a few for Vacation Bible School as well! if you're looking for a great book to beat the Summer blahs- this is a great book!

Giveaway:

Winner will receive their own copy of 101 Offline Activities!

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