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My name is Claudia Erickson and I started the Unplugged Village in May of 2018 because I felt the need for a change. Not only for myself, but because everywhere I looked I saw eyes glued to screens. Don't get me wrong, I love technology. I am forever grateful every time Google helps me out, my Maps app takes me exactly where I want to go or I find cheap gas quickly. At some point however, my time with my cell phone, laptop etc. became too overwhelming. I remembered a time before technology when life was less distracting. I found myself talking to friends and strangers about the issue of tech dependency and many people shared my concerns. They would send me articles, ideas and ask how they could help. Parents, doctors, Uber drivers, and restaurant owners all had something to say about the topic and a story to tell. The old adage, "it takes a village" really struck a note with me and thus the Unplugged Village was born.

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    Barb's Wishing Tree
    Claudia Erickson
    • Dec 20, 2020
    • 1 min

    Barb's Wishing Tree

    Originally posted on the National Day of Unplugging website Learn how one neighborhood set out to provide a sense of community and connec...
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    Where oh where is the Unplugged Village during Covid?
    Claudia Erickson
    • Sep 25, 2020
    • 4 min

    Where oh where is the Unplugged Village during Covid?

    I've certainly kept my promise to NOT inundate you with emails. In fact I've done such a good job that you probably wondered if I was hid...
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    San Diegans Kick Off National Day of Unplugging - CBS 8 coverage
    Claudia Erickson
    • Apr 7, 2020
    • 1 min

    San Diegans Kick Off National Day of Unplugging - CBS 8 coverage

    March 7, 2020 - There seems to be growing support for stepping away from technology, at least for one full day.
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    SHIPS Podcast - "Connecting an Unplugged Village" March 12, 2020 Episode 089
    Claudia Erickson
    • Apr 1, 2020
    • 1 min

    SHIPS Podcast - "Connecting an Unplugged Village" March 12, 2020 Episode 089

    Listen to my conversation with host Pat McAndrew about how technology can help us but also has the strong capability of pulling us away f...
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    La Mesa Celebrates National Day of Unplugging with Proclamation and Fun Activities
    Claudia Erickson
    • Feb 27, 2020
    • 4 min

    La Mesa Celebrates National Day of Unplugging with Proclamation and Fun Activities

    Often known for its wild Oktoberfest, La Mesa is gaining a reputation for its colorful weekly Farmers Market where life slows down and th...
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    Paths Forged, Lessons Learned, and Managing the Chocolate.
    Claudia Erickson
    • Jan 30, 2020
    • 6 min

    Paths Forged, Lessons Learned, and Managing the Chocolate.

    BLOG- Feb 2020 It’s coming up on 2 years since I left my “normal” job with the American Academy of Pediatrics and took a leap of faith th...
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    Interview with Fourpenny House Owner Peter Soutowood.
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    • Sep 25, 2018
    • 1 min

    Interview with Fourpenny House Owner Peter Soutowood.

    Sept 25, 2018 Watch it here
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    Meet Claudia Erickson of Unplugged Village
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    • Sep 20, 2018
    • 1 min

    Meet Claudia Erickson of Unplugged Village

    Sept 20, 2018 Click here to read the article in San Diego Voyager Magazine!
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    Take a Break from Tech - Unplugged Village offers opportunity for phone-less dining
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    • Aug 25, 2018
    • 1 min

    Take a Break from Tech - Unplugged Village offers opportunity for phone-less dining

    August 24th, 2018 | Feature Story in La Mesa Courier / By Frank Sabatini Jr. We’ve all seen it. A couple walks into a restaurant and with...
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    La Mesans Love Unplugged Dining
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    • Jul 26, 2018
    • 1 min

    La Mesans Love Unplugged Dining

    July 25, 2018 - Published in East County Magazine (http://www.eastcountymagazine.org) Read It Here
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