I have read a lot recently about coloring being a good stress reliever for adults. There are quite a few adult coloring books on Amazon with really pretty designs. I was thinking about ordering a couple to take with me to the beach when we go for vacation in a few weeks because they sound relaxing and fun.
What do you think about adult coloring books?
Here is an example of one:
apricot / 378 posts
Wow. That's pretty neat! I'd love to go pick out a box of colored pencils to go with it 
squash / 13764 posts
They were recommended to me by a therapist years ago as a stress reliever! I think they're great!
pomegranate / 3858 posts
I love colouring - I got this one for Mother's Day:
http://www.npr.org/books/titles/396634745/enchanted-forest-an-inky-quest-coloring-book
It's beautiful. Now I just need to find some time to colour when LO's not around - she's not getting her hands on this one
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
Hahah I LOVE coloring. I actually own a Disney princess coloring book. And one of my friends bought me an adult activity book and it's so fun! I also have an anatomy and physiology coloring book because I'm a nerd.
clementine / 995 posts
@tinyperson: I want that one, but I think it is sold out on Amazon right now.
coconut / 8079 posts
Coloring is definitely a stress reliever! I think that sounds like a great idea for vacation!
kiwi / 698 posts
Yes! I love colouring! A coworker noticed me doodling during a workshop and bought me this:
http://www.amazon.ca/Avian-Friends-Guided-Activity-Journal/dp/0735338507
I coloured a lot during my pregnancy to help keep my mind off of some of the anxiety I felt, especially during the first trimester.
pineapple / 12793 posts
I have the secret garden one and finished a floral one a while back. I love that adult colouring is taking off! DD1 and I color together and it's so nice.
cherry / 180 posts
@NCSUchick27: I saw some randomly at a Michaels craft store and then again featured on the Today Show. I wanted one!
grapefruit / 4770 posts
Adult coloring book!?! I love it! Do you just use regular crayola colored pencils? I bet this would be great to relive stress. I used to be an avid reader, but even thinking about reading stresses me out as another task to do these days lol.
coconut / 8483 posts
I want one!! I doodle non stop. I should order. Thanks for reminding me
blogger / nectarine / 2043 posts
I love to doodle but I haven't found an adult book that I love, so I just bought a few Disney books that I tear pages out of and stash in my everyday notebook for times when I want to doodle and color. It's definitely a great way to zone out for a few minutes (or longer, if there's time)
grapefruit / 4988 posts
I ordered the Secret Garden one from @tinyperson's link about a month ago and am still waiting on it. Just got an email from the author saying that the demand has far outpaced production, so I'm guessing lots of adults are getting into coloring these days!
clementine / 995 posts
@dc yoga bee: Colored pencils would work well because some of the designs are pretty detailed. I think some people also use colored gel pens. Crayons would work on the larger designs.
kiwi / 698 posts
@dc yoga bee: I like to use felt tip pens, because the colours are more vivid. In the book I have, the pages are quite thick so the ink doesn't bleed. Coloured pencils would be my next choice!
pomelo / 5607 posts
I have several. Most are just from craft stores around here (like Hobby Lobby), but I got this one off of Amazon. http://smile.amazon.com/Secret-Garden-Inky-Treasure-Coloring/dp/1780671067/ref=pd_sim_14_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=082ZQ37XN4V4JGVQPD18 I love them all!
pomelo / 5607 posts
@kiddosc: Fine point sharpies. Kinda pricey, but they do details well and have bright colors.
bananas / 9227 posts
How interesting! I've never heard of them, but I'm totally interested in buying my first book. Thanks for the tip
pomelo / 5628 posts
I just got this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/books/dp/184994167X
I was looking at fancy pencils, but just got a crayola 50 pack and they work very well...
grapefruit / 4321 posts
Whoa. I can't believe I'm the only one who finds coloring super tedious. I HATE coloring. I want it to be over but I also want it to be perfect so I just find it stressful trying to do it both quickly and correctly.
bananas / 9227 posts
@NCSUchick27: @tinyperson: @Mrs. Pen: @gentlelunette: @looch: What do you recommend coloring with (brand and type)? Pens or pencils?
apricot / 443 posts
I love getting mandala coloring books (I also like ones with Celtic knot designs), they tend to be very elaborate but still geometric and symmetrical, and I love them. I usually use high quality colored pencils to color and find it super relaxing and meditative.
pomegranate / 3858 posts
@SugarplumsMom: I have a nice set of artists pencil crayons (prismacolor) that DH bought me one christmas (on sale at Michaels). I also have an older set of my mom's prismacolors that I use, but really, any pencil crayons will do.
pineapple / 12793 posts
@SugarplumsMom: definitely prismacolors! I have an artist set from college that I use.
grapefruit / 4770 posts
@tinyperson: Whoa!!!!! Those are nice! Huge step up from crayola lol.
bananas / 9227 posts
@tinyperson: @oliviaoblivia: I checked Amazon and now have sticker shock! 
It's even more expensive on AmazonUK.
But you ladies helped a ton because it directed me to a cheaper alternative. I think I'll give these Staedtler Ergosoft and Triplus Colour 323 a whirl! Woohoo! I'm excited!
pineapple / 12793 posts
@SugarplumsMom: they are pricey. You can get them for 40% off with the ever present Michael's coupon. Not an option where you are though. 
bananas / 9227 posts
@Mrs. Pen: Last time I was in the US, I brought back a stash of Sharpies! 
But they're the normal (thick) kind.
GOLD / eggplant / 11517 posts
This was one of the activities we did during my bachelorette party sleepover! We colored until 3 am. It was awesome!
pineapple / 12053 posts
@tinyperson: my SIL gave me that for Christmas with some colored pencils. I started in a page but haven't finished one. It's definitely a stress reliever.
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