We make a lot of choices like that as a family too. Definitely makes a difference in our quality of life. We don't have cable, don't over-schedule our kids with lessons and sports they don't even like. What happened to just playing with the kids in the neighborhood until dark? ;)
Yup. Man I remember my childhood and it was awesome ... no planned sports, regular family meal times and plenty of time to just play or read or ride my bike or walk for miles in the local fields. I try to provide something close to this for my kids.
Step number one: no TV!
Step number two: remind them that boredom is life's way of encouraging them to be more creative!