Before Breakfast Try a DIY day
Dec 12, 2025
Discover the concept of a 'DIY day' where everyone can pursue their own interests! This idea works best for families with older kids or no kids at all. Learn tips on how to schedule these days effectively, including when to set screen time limits. The host emphasizes the importance of communal moments amidst independent activities. It's a refreshing way for individuals, especially women, to reclaim their personal time and break free from the role of weekend planner.
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Designate A Weekend DIY Day
- Try designating one weekend day as a DIY day where everyone does their own thing.
- Give advance notice and set optional boundaries like screen limits or specific DIY hours to make it work.
Weekends Can Include Solo Time
- Weekends don't have to be spent in lockstep with family; individual downtime is valuable.
- Creating space for individual time helps people feel less like the default organizer and more restored.
Set Logistics And Convene For Meals
- Give everyone notice about the DIY day and clarify logistics like driving availability.
- Plan small together moments like lunch or an evening movie to maintain connection amid independent time.