sparrow Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I'm dealing with a lot of heavy family stuff right now and the stress has been pretty unrelenting. I sat down and colored with my kids yesterday. The stress just started melting away. SO, I'm going to go buy my very-own-box of Crayola 64 crayons and a brand new coloring book. I can't believe how excited I am to go to the store :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I'm dealing with a lot of heavy family stuff right now and the stress has been pretty unrelenting. I sat down and colored with my kids yesterday. The stress just started melting away. SO, I'm going to go buy my very-own-box of Crayola 64 crayons and a brand new coloring book. I can't believe how excited I am to go to the store :D. Sometimes it it is just THAT easy!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I have found coloring and blowing bubbles with dd to be a good de-stressers. Nothing like opening a brand new box of crayola's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Awesome. Are you going to painstakingly outline each segment before coloring in the centers? That's what I used to do. :tongue_smilie: Whatcha gonna get? Barbie? Fairies? Princesses? Animals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I used to do that years ago. I bought myself a new giant box of Crayolas (the biggest sized box they sell) and a Precious Moments coloring book. Dh was a little :001_huh: about it all but figured it was a harmless past time. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacie Leigh Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Awesome. Are you going to painstakingly outline each segment before coloring in the centers? That's what I used to do. :tongue_smilie: Whatcha gonna get? Barbie? Fairies? Princesses? Animals? Haha, me too! My oldest is very calm when he's coloring but he likes to burn through the $12.00 historical coloring books like a crazy person and that is expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I'm dealing with a lot of heavy family stuff right now and the stress has been pretty unrelenting. I sat down and colored with my kids yesterday. The stress just started melting away. SO, I'm going to go buy my very-own-box of Crayola 64 crayons and a brand new coloring book. I can't believe how excited I am to go to the store :D. :hurray: I should do that too. I love coloring! And, :iagree:....you need your own box of crayons. One of these is nice to have too. Awesome. Are you going to painstakingly outline each segment before coloring in the centers? That's what I used to do. :tongue_smilie: Whatcha gonna get? Barbie? Fairies? Princesses? Animals? :iagree: That's the only way to go, in my opinion. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Let me get a set of colored pencils and count me in! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Haha, me too! My oldest is very calm when he's coloring but he likes to burn through the $12.00 historical coloring books like a crazy person and that is expensive! My boys prefer the pricey coloring books, too (specifically, it seems, the ones that I purchase to correlate with our studies, so I have planned on them lasting for a year or whatever). I get the Dover ones from RR for about four bucks a piece though, so I usually order several of those when I place a RR order. I like to go back through after they have completed a coloring book and 'fix' the pictures that they colored but didn't tear out. I color inside the lines and make them nice and neat looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Oh man, cracking a box of 64 is almost a spiritual experience. Good for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Here...these are better. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Dover coloring books and colored pencils. ;) I might break out a few today, it's been that kind of day already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 If you're really serious about it, and want to consider it part of a Middle Ages unit study, check out brass rubbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanchGirl Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 That sounds really therapeutic! I might just try that with a Monet coloring book. I picked it up for the kids but I have been holding onto it because I love it so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 :grouphug: My kids don't use crayons anymore, and man do I miss back to school shopping for crayons. You enjoy yourself.:D I'm dealing with a lot of heavy family stuff right now and the stress has been pretty unrelenting. I sat down and colored with my kids yesterday. The stress just started melting away. SO, I'm going to go buy my very-own-box of Crayola 64 crayons and a brand new coloring book. I can't believe how excited I am to go to the store :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 coloring is FUN!!! Enjoy! Also consider puzzles. I just bought a new I Love Lucy one that I can't wait to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 what a great idea! enjoy :001_smile: ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi3129 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I LOVE coloring just as much my as my kids do! I think I inherited it from my dad. Sometimes when we go over to my parents', my dad, my kids, and I will all sit at the table and color together. I've downloaded all kinds of cool things to color from the internet -- you can find all kinds of beautiful mandalas, geometric patterns, etc. The Dover sampler newsletters often have freebies you can print out. What I don't have is a nice, big box of crayons. I just use the huge container of odds and ends crayons we've collected from over the years. I think I'll splurge on a nice box for myself when school supplies go on sale! Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 :grouphug: Before kids, detailed coloring books and boxes of nice colored pencils got me and my friend/new roommate through the individual rough patches that led to us moving in together. We were a little embarrassed that we were coloring as young adults, but it was so relaxing and pulled us out of the stress for a little while. Hmmm....wonder if there any good coloring books around here....? Sorry things are rough. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I 2nd the Dover coloring books! They are awesome!!! Enjoy your newfound de-stressor. I think I might give it a try too! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I'm dealing with a lot of heavy family stuff right now and the stress has been pretty unrelenting. I sat down and colored with my kids yesterday. The stress just started melting away. SO, I'm going to go buy my very-own-box of Crayola 64 crayons and a brand new coloring book. I can't believe how excited I am to go to the store :D. Good deal. I'd still need my vino alongside, though.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Here...these are better. :D I went for it! They were only $1 more than 64. Why not live a little? I also bought a Princess Charming coloring book for $1. The pictures are actually quite detailed and pretty and I can see myself having fun making a goth princess along with your general girly-girl princesses :D. Good deal. I'd still need my vino alongside, though.:D While I like the occasional glass of Merlot, I'm more of a beer girl. My husband is picking up some Stella Artois :001_smile:. I encourage you all to go spend $5 on crayons and a coloring book. We should start up a Coloring Bee, like the old fashioned Quilting Bees. I'll make snacks and it'll be BYOB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camarell Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Dover has some gorgeous coloring books! I've bought several in their "stained glass" series. I also have my own crayons and colored pencils that no one is allowed to touch, under penalty of death! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 So glad you found something that helps with the stress! :) I love to color as well! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I went for it! They were only $1 more than 64. Why not live a little? You're a wild & crazy woman!We should start up a Coloring Bee, like the old fashioned Quilting Bees. I'll make snacks and it'll be BYOB. Now yer talkin'.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 My momma usually wraps a coloring book for me and puts it under the tree at Christmas. :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I have this one, but haven't used it in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyhappypeople Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Years ago, I worked in a call center. There were several of us who would sit and color between calls. Very soothing :) I think I'm going to splurge on some nice color pencils and this coloring book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 There was a table in my law school's lounge that was always supplied with coloring books and crayons (I still don't know who provided them). I found that amusing at orientation, but I soon learned how popular that table was. Especially around finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennifersLost Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 LOL. I teach preschool some mornings and the other day I sat and colored while the kids played. I'd brought out the art supplies for them.....really....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WistfulRidge Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Oh that sounds so soothing... I'm glad I'm not the only one who loves coloring. I've got a huge stash of colored pencils that I've carted around with me since the end of middle school. However, I'm currently out of coloring books :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I've been using Mandala coloring books for several years now. It's a great stress relief. ITA, a dear friend of mine went through a 12 step program for drug addiction many years ago. This program told them to color! We used to by him crayons and coloring books all the time. :) (He's still clean 20 years later-I don't know if it was because of the coloring though.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I love to color. I have my own sets of crayons and color pencils. I have my own Precious Moments coloring books and a bunch that have various geometrical designs, patterns and mandela type shapes. I also like the various Dover coloring books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Dup. Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I recommend Dover coloring books, markers for the outlining, and Prismacolor colored pencils. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WistfulRidge Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Thanks to this thread I just ordered 2 new Dover coloring books for myself :lol: DH will probably be all :001_huh: :confused: when they get here though. I'm justifying it as a nice, calming activity to help me relax and focus pre-baby and as something nice that I can snuggle up and do with DS in the immediate postpartum period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I have had my own coloring book and crayons squirreled away in my nightstand since high school for this very purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Bless your heart, my Mom always colored and I do too. It is a wonderful stress buster. Go for it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyinND Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 My mom's way of de-stressing is to weed her flower beds...:001_huh: Wish that was MY way of de-stressing!:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I'm currently out of coloring books :glare: http://www.crayola.com/free-coloring-pages/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecclecticmum Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 hahahaha I thought I was the only one with that secret passtime! Even DH doesn't know how much I like colouring. Its very sad lol. But once I have finished a very detailed picture, and its all pretty and coloured, I sit there ooohing at it :lol: Kids think I'm mad, colouring doesn't really interest them, even DD5 just scribbles at anything to colour in, she prefers worksheets :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebug_1976 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 That's awesome! I used to carry a coloring book & crayons in my bag when I was in highschool (I know, I'm wierd). I found it very relaxing to color when there wasn't anything else to do but wait fo the bell to ring. Whoever said coloring is for kids is totally wrong! Have fun and go de stress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creativish Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Ahh, crayons... one of my very favorite smells. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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