Lights Out: What to Do When You Lose Electricity

Lights Out: How to Enjoy a Power Outage

You're in the middle of making dinner when suddenly a flash of lightning strikes, and then... total blackout. You weren't really planning on spending the rest of your day in darkness. So what do you do? The only thing you can do: switch on your eyeglasses with lights and get cracking on those games you can only play in the dark.

If your family likes to play pretend then eat your dinner like you're in a haunted house and talk only whispers. Tell your kids they have to hurry and help you clean up after dinner before they are attacked by ghosts.

 Using a flashlights, play hide and go seek in the dark. If you want to go the extra mile with this game, pull out the camera and take pictures or make a family movie in the dark.

A classic power outage game is to make a fort or a tent in your living room with a pretend campfire made of flashlights. Read or makeup your own stories around the campfire, allowing the imagination to run more wildly.

Another fun campfire tradition is to sing your favorite songs. You can even create a thrilling rock concert or a fashion show using flashlights as spotlights.

Board games, cards and puzzles are also fun to do together with the darkness making it extra exciting.  

Keep in mind that these games should be put into play only after making sure that everything else in your home is protected and safe. Be prepared for such power outages now by keeping on hand safe drinking water, extra non-perishable foods, an abundance of blankets, flashlights and candles and a first aid kit. With these fun ideas in mind you just might find yourself looking forward to an electrical power outage.