Power

Family Challenge

Power

Low-Power Evening

60 minEveryone at homeWorks solo

Practice an evening using fewer powered devices and talk about what mattered most.

Why You're Doing It

This isn't going without. It's finding out — calmly, with the lights available — which parts of your evening actually depend on power, so you can plan for those specific things.

What You'll Need
  • Battery torches or lanterns
  • Something to do that doesn't need power

Safety level: medium

Safe for every age. Battery lighting only — never candles or fuel burners for practice.

Never switch off medical equipment, refrigeration or heating in cold weather.

Battery lighting only — no candles or fuel burners.

Stop immediately if anyone in the household is unwell or anxious.

Who Can Do What
  • Adults

    Decide the boundaries and keep essentials running

Taking Part

Just a count — no names are ever saved.

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