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5 Activities for When the Power Goes Out
Springtime always brings some pretty big thunderstorms to the Twin Cities. Love them or hate them, Minneapolis thunderstorms can pack a punch, sometimes leaving houses without power. You should do some essential things when the power goes out to help weather the storm and keep your family safe. But once all that is taken care of, how do you pass the time without power? Try one of these five fun activities! 20 QuestionsEverybody loves a good mystery. Make up your own by playing 20 questions. If you’re with friends or family, have someone pick out a person, place, or thing in their head. Then, as a group, try to guess what they are thinking. Remember, you only have 20 questions you can use to guess the right answer. With an infinite amount of possibilities, this is a game that can keep going no matter how long your power is out. Sing SongsNo electricity for your sound system? No problem! Next time your power goes out in a thunderstorm, you can make your own entertainment by singing some tunes. Make it a sing-along where everyone gets to pick a song for the group or have people do solos of their all-time favorite hit. Play a Board GameKeep boredom away with a board game. This is a great group activity for all ages. Dare to pick up a board game that takes a long time to play or stack up some of your favorites to play back to back. Here are a few fun games ideas to get you started:
Play “Pass the Story”Who doesn’t like story time? When the power goes out and you can’t watch your regular shows, get creative and make up your own plot lines. Pass the Story is a way to build a story as a group. All you need is imagination! Kick things off with a “Once upon a time…” setting up the story’s scene. Then simply go around in a circle, allowing each person to add on a sentence or two. You’ll be creating a story together that can be as long, short, silly, intellectual, or absurd as you want it to be. Plan Your Dream VacationBeing stuck inside while the power is out can make anyone a little stir crazy. Lighten things up by taking a mental vacation. Everyone in your group can sit together and describe what their dream vacation would be like. It’s a great way to get to know the people around you and (almost) feel like you are somewhere else. Lights OnOnce the power comes back on, you’ll have plenty of distractions. Don’t let a broken air conditioner be one of them! If you need assistance, you can reach us 24/7 for help! |
Springtime always brings some pretty big thunderstorms to the Twin Cities. Love them or hate them, Minneapolis thunderstorms can pack a punch, sometimes leaving houses without power.
You should do some essential things when the power goes out to help weather the storm and keep your family safe. But once all that is taken care of, how do you pass the time without power? Try one of these five fun activities!
Everybody loves a good mystery. Make up your own by playing 20 questions. If you’re with friends or family, have someone pick out a person, place, or thing in their head. Then, as a group, try to guess what they are thinking. Remember, you only have 20 questions you can use to guess the right answer. With an infinite amount of possibilities, this is a game that can keep going no matter how long your power is out.
No electricity for your sound system? No problem! Next time your power goes out in a thunderstorm, you can make your own entertainment by singing some tunes. Make it a sing-along where everyone gets to pick a song for the group or have people do solos of their all-time favorite hit.
Keep boredom away with a board game. This is a great group activity for all ages. Dare to pick up a board game that takes a long time to play or stack up some of your favorites to play back to back. Here are a few fun games ideas to get you started:
Who doesn’t like story time? When the power goes out and you can’t watch your regular shows, get creative and make up your own plot lines. Pass the Story is a way to build a story as a group. All you need is imagination!
Kick things off with a “Once upon a time…” setting up the story’s scene. Then simply go around in a circle, allowing each person to add on a sentence or two. You’ll be creating a story together that can be as long, short, silly, intellectual, or absurd as you want it to be.
Being stuck inside while the power is out can make anyone a little stir crazy. Lighten things up by taking a mental vacation. Everyone in your group can sit together and describe what their dream vacation would be like. It’s a great way to get to know the people around you and (almost) feel like you are somewhere else.
Once the power comes back on, you’ll have plenty of distractions. Don’t let a broken air conditioner be one of them! If you need assistance, you can reach us 24/7 for help!
Call: 612-825-6867
