The Unplug & Play Stack

Ashlee Cox • July 26, 2026

A Daily Ritual for Reconnecting Through Creativity, Curiosity & Shared Joy

Consider this your go-to guide for trading endless scrolling for genuine, screen-free joy.


Some of our happiest memories were never planned—they happened around the kitchen table, on the living room floor, or outside in the afternoon sun.


Built on shared laughter, raw imagination, and simply being present, play isn't something we ever outgrew; life just got louder, screens became easier, and we forgot how to slow down.


The Unplug & Play Stack is a gentle invitation to step back into presence.


Whether you’re sharing these moments with your kids, your partner, your friends, or just reconnecting with your own inner kid, this daily stack turns an ordinary afternoon into an unforgettable core memory.



Here is your ultimate blueprint for stepping out of the algorithm and back into real-time joy.

☀️ Step 1: Step Into the Story 📖

Every great adventure starts with a spark.



Meet Speedo. Meet Chaser. Open The Chase and step straight into a world where hilarious escapes, mischievous plans, and unforgettable characters reign supreme.


  • The Ritual: Gather around, open the book, and allow yourself to get completely lost in the adventure before picking up a single pencil or puzzle.


  • The Vibe: Life doesn't always have to be taken so seriously. Stories have a magical way of opening up our imagination before creativity even kicks in.

🎲 Step 2: Play Inside the Adventure

Now that you've entered the world of Speedo and Chaser, it’s time to live in it.


Grab The Chase Activity Book and turn reading into an interactive playground.


  • The Ritual: Navigate the mazes, solve the puzzles, colour the scenes, and laugh out loud at the unexpected twists—whether you're flying solo or huddled around the table together.



  • The Vibe: You aren't just a reader anymore; you’re an active part of the adventure. It’s pure, nostalgic, hands-on fun.

💡 Step 3: Stretch Your Imagination

Once you've played inside the story, take the wheel and shape it using The Chase Challenge Book.


  • The Ritual: Design clever, ridiculous traps for Chaser, dream up wild new quests for Speedo, solve creative challenges, and invent your own endings.



  • The Vibe: Zero right or wrong answers here. This is all about exercising that playful curiosity adults so often leave behind.

🎨 Step 4: Slow Down & Unwind Together

When the high energy settles, keep the magic going without rushing off.


Open Blossoms (or any favorite title from the Creative Colouring Library) to let the afternoon gently land.

  • The Ritual: Sit together, pick your colors, and just create. No deadlines, no notifications, no pressure to perform—just the soothing rhythm of color hitting paper.



  • The Vibe: Soft grounding. Sometimes the sweetest, deepest conversations happen when our hands are busy and our minds finally have permission to rest.

🌙 Step 5: Wrap It Up with Gratitude

Before everyone scatters or disappears back into busy routines tomorrow, take a quiet moment to soak in what today actually gave you.


  • The Ritual: Acknowledge the shared laugh, the solved maze, the colorful page, and the quiet closeness.


  • The Vibe: Realizing that these simple, screen-free moments are the exact ones you’ll remember long after forgetting what you were scrolling through.


  • The Accessory: Later, when you're ready, jot it all down in the Chase Notebook, and keep these cherished memories forever.  

🌞 The Playful Unplugged Rhythm

Trade passive screen time for real-world connection with this functional flow:


  • 📖 Imagine: Step into a wild, story-driven adventure (The Chase).





The Shift

From:

"We’re all in the same room, but everyone is glued to their own individual screen."


To:

"We’re actively making memories, laughing until our stomachs hurt, and rediscovering the sheer joy of just being together."

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