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Why You Should Put Your Phone Down This Summer

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Why You Should Put Your Phone Down This Summer

We live in a world where having your phone on you is normal, and everyone is always on their phones. This summer make it your goal to put your phone down and go outside to enjoy some of these activities. Shut your phone off, turn off your laptop and go outside to adventure. Here are some reasons you should put your phone down this summer…

1. To go on hike.

This is a challenging but worthwhile experience, and its really fun to go hiking with friends!!

2. To have a water balloon fight.


You don’t want your phone getting wet right? Put your phone away and go back to your childhood by having a water balloon fight.

3. To go on a bike ride.


Riding your bike is a really good form of exercise, and it is really fun as well!

4. To go camping with your friends or family.

In a place where you have good company, and no service- there shouldn’t be a reason why you should be spending time on your phone.

5. To go mini golfing.

I can’t think of anything better to do than play a nice minigolf game, and then have some ice cream to enjoy after.

6. To go to the beach.

The beach is always a summer favorite, and its good time to put your phone away (away from the sand and heat) and spend time with the people you are with.

7. To go Kayaking.

Kayaking is widely available and is a really fun bonding activity, and it is another activity that does not need technology!

8. To go to a waterpark.

Going to a waterpark is by far one of the best parts of summer- with so many waterslides and different things to do, it makes a summer day worthwhile.

9. To go fishing.

Take your father and uncle up on their offer to take you fishing, it could be a lot of fun!! And depending on what kind of fish you catch, you could be fishing for your dinner!

10. To fly a kite.

It's nice to revisit your childhood, and enjoy the tranquility of flying a kite.

11. To enjoy the beautiful sunsets with your friends.

Sure the pictures that you take on your phone are pretty, but nothing beats the view itself.



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