Get Cooking

Unplug to GET COOKING

Bake Something Yummy: A sure fire way to keep little hands busy is to get them cooking in the kitchen and nothing is quite as much fun as baking. Here are some easy recipes for those just starting out. Want to start a monthly habit? Get a kit from a company like Baketivity that will come with ingredients and recipes to give you a kickstart and make it easy.

Cook a Themed Meal for your Family or Housemates:  Work on your chef skills and try something new for dinner. Here are some ideas for simple recipes that will get you cooking in no time.

Host an Unplugged Dining Night: Cooking not your thing but eating out is?  Find a restaurant(s), winery or brewery that does not have any TVs and plays quiet music.  Approach the manager to see if they would offer an incentive to diners who come in and place their cell phones in a basket or box for the duration of their meal (ie - 15% off or a free cookie).  Ask if they will create a special drink for the night. Have table games available and tie it in with an activity (Trivia, Game or Craft night) which will make for a better draw for the restaurant. Consider offering an incentive that gets the customer to return (2 for 1 drink coupon etc). Dining establishments love repeat customers.