We've been without TV for over 15 years. We watch movies by DVD and while DH is glued to the set I stitch or read. He says it's impossible to know what is going on while doing either but I just smile and go back to what I was doing. Our kids hated no TV at first, but soon got used to it. We did much more as a family and were outside more. We also only have cell phones, no land line. I was against that at first. My job is being on the phone all day and I don't like carrying a phone so work can get hold of me 24 / 7. But, while travelling they are wonderful in emergencies. It's surprising what we can do without when we put our minds to it.