How do I get away from the T.V. and have fun activities with a 2 yr old and 7 month old.?

I love to spend time with my children and I have basic cable, but I feel the t.v. is always on! How do I go about without the t.v. on without removing it. I need it off. there is a t.v in my son's room, I wouldn't mind taking it out and using when I want him to watch movies in his room. How do I stop thinking about what is on martha stewart and pions. The internet? I'm so busy playing with the kids and cleaning, and I stop for a moment to stare at the t.v and move on. It kills me..help.