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August 2nd is National Coloring Book Day #NationalColoringBookDay. I don’t know about you but I’ve always loved coloring just as my mom did when she was here. Charlie also used to enjoy coloring with me.
I can’t wait to ask Charlie this morning if he wants to listen to music or watch a movie with me and we can color in some of the coloring books we have. Although I would be open to purchasing new coloring books as well.
For Charlie he would like The Ultimate Animals Coloring Book: 101 Designs for Adults and Teens: A Coloring Book For Mindfulness with Lions, Owls, Horses, Sloths, Cats, Dogs, … Ultimate Coloring Books for Adults and Teens). Before you ask can I color in Charlie’s coloring book with him remember Charlie is like me and doesn’t like to share.
I would like a kids coloring book with Bendon Coloring and Activity Book (Winnie The Pooh) or Disney Donald Duck & Friends Colouring. How about you. What kind of coloring book would you like and why? Although Halloween and Christmas will be here before we know it and I like giving coloring books as Gifts. I may look for a Holiday coloring book for me. Would you like one as well?
Before you ask what David would like he likes Dragons and Mythical Creatures and Gnomes. I found Creative Haven Gnome Sweet Gnome Coloring Book (Adult Coloring Books: Fantasy) for David. Charlie and David like to use Map Colors when coloring. I use to use Crayons but now I like the Twist Crayons better and at times we’ve used Paints. What about you what do you like to use and why?
Coloring books have gotten some serious, grown-up attention lately. National Coloring Book Day (August 2nd) helps us relive our childhood playdates and discover new health and wellness benefits now that coloring is no longer just for kids. In fact, adult coloring books seem to be the latest wellness and relaxation trend that helps people find happiness between the lines.
Researchers and art therapists have lauded the benefits of coloring for over a decade but only recently did publishers and childhood favorite brands like Crayola, start producing adult coloring books. If you’ve ever wanted to paint the town red? Or maybe purple, blue or even rainbow? Now’s your chance. Break out those coloring books and indulge in some colorful fun!
National Coloring Book Day Activities
- Gather your friends and turn a childhood playdate into an adult party. If they have children ask everybody to chip in for a sitter with activities for the kids to do in another room or at home so you can enjoy yourself. Designate a driver and who knows, maybe coloring book parties will become the next best happy hour activity!
- If you’ve ever dreamed about that giant box of Crayola Crayons with the built in pencil sharpener as a kid? Or maybe having an endless supply of markers to color the entire rainbow? Take your tools up a notch to make your childhood dreams come true and color your way to happy.
- Sometimes coloring solo makes the best art therapy. Treat yourself and set aside that extra hour for your own time of introspective mindfulness. For those who were always searching for chill time, coloring books could be the golden ticket.
Why People Love National Coloring Book Day
- Think back to when you were a kid, filling page after page with colorful scribbling, only updated to reflect your much-improved motor and attention skills and worldly experiences. Doesn’t it sound nice to take a leisurely hour sipping your favorite beverage and getting blissfully lost in a Sea of boundless imagination?
- Engaging in self-care is important and coloring is a restorative exercise and coloring allows us to push other thoughts out of our head and focus on a simple task, which alleviates any free-floating anxiety. Coloring is like therapy without a therapist.
- Coloring is a no-pressure, judgement-free activity. In fact, coloring is one of the few activities that doesn’t come with any expectations and allows you creative freedom. Anyone, whether a child, an established artist, or just someone looking for fun; can color and enjoy the benefits.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
