现在是冬青欢乐的节日季节。许多人用节日装饰装饰他们的家，购买礼物交换或观看他们最喜欢的节日电影。我们在这里加入欢乐和乐趣!这是与亲人联系的季节。但如果我们也连接到移动设备，我们就不会产生我们希望的有意义的记忆。今年，让我们做出一个承诺，拔掉互联网，这样我们就可以放松IRL。

Take the weeks during the holiday season to remove yourself from social media. Spend intentional time with family and friends to reflect on the year and to express gratitude for the joyful things in life. We’d like to guide your shutoff with a few tips and tricks.

Benefits of Unplugging

The focus of our detox is social media. Some of you might be wondering, “Why should I log off of my social media accounts?” Well, taking time away from your technology has health benefits! Reducing your daily screen time can actually help your body’s production of melatonin, which is known as the sleep hormone. So, take the time your brain needs to recharge from the stress of work, school or just everyday life. With all that extra melatonin, you’ll be sleeping away the stress of the day in no time.

You don’t even have to go cold turkey (pun intended) on your cell phone. Use apps that help you set up screen time restrictions and monitor your technology usage. That way you can learn how much time you spend looking at a particular app and better understand how to limit your phone time. Also, you could turn off notifications from social media platforms, so you don’t feel compelled to check your phone every time you receive an alert. Read more tips for unplugging from social media here.

Celebrate the Magic of Home

This holiday season, Ashley HomeStore is dedicated to inspiring others to Celebrate the Magic of Home in every household. We believe the magic of the season comes from finding comfort and joy within our homes, like shared traditions, memories filled with laughter, delicious food around the table. We’d love to hear from you and pass on that good cheer to other XO Ashley readers. Leave your favorite holiday traditions in the comments below!

Holiday Attitude of Gratitude

Thanksgiving often comes with a cloud of gratitude and good vibes. Many families go around thedining tableand share what they are grateful for. This year, we wanted to extend that positive sentiment through the rest of the season. We encourage you to practice some self-reflection while you’re taking some time away from technology.

As we gear up for a fresh start, let’s look back and express gratitude toward the things and people we hold close to our hearts. Write a list of everything you’re grateful for, even down to the barista who remembers your daily coffee order. For example, we are grateful for the first stroke of sunshine after a rainstorm. You can even transition this seasonal project into a gratitude journal.

Holiday Activities

Since you’ve unplugged your phone, you might be looking for some festive fun. We have a few of our favorite holiday-friendly activities for you to enjoy. Just remember, no cell phones are allowed during these pastimes.

Festive Movie Night

把你的家变成一个节日主题的电影院体验!让它成为全家人的活动，特色是节日电影零食和季节性的着装要求。我们总是喜欢丑毛衣比赛，或者你可以打扮成你最喜欢的节日个性。请遵守普通剧院的规定——在整个演出过程中，手机必须关闭或保持静音。

Tree Trimming

Dust off your favorite tinsel andChristmas treetrinkets. Decorating your home for the holidays is a great bonding activity with friends and family. If you live with roommates, use this time to learn each other’s traditions and favorite seasonal pastimes. We will allow the limited use of cell phones to take photos of your masterpiece.

Gingerbread House Contest

Stay competitive during the holiday season and challenge your family and friends to build and decorate gingerbread houses! This tasty endeavor will test your teamwork skills, concentration and creative abilities.

Recipes to Try

节日期间还会有许多美味的食物和食谱，有些已经流传了好几代。烹饪你的节日大餐也是一个脱离科技，与家里的科技联系起来的好时机。当你准备美味的宴会时，请每个人伸出援助之手。

To stay away from screens during the cooking process, we suggest printing out your favorite recipe or consulting a cookbook to find the delicious fixings for your feast. You can also browse Pinterest for more tasty treats to enjoy throughout the holiday season.

We’d love to hear about how you make the holiday season magical through your traditions and favorite activities. Share your festive home with us onInstagramby using #MyAshleyHome on your post. You might even see your photo on our feed. You can also find more inspiration for your seasonal space on ourPinterestboards.