When I was a kid, I loved to color. I remember my aunt used to sit with me and color too. When I had a baby sitter, my favorite ones were the ones who colored with me. I guess they were all ahead of their time because adult coloring books are insanely popular almost three decades later. I still love being crafty and getting creative. I downloaded some apps for coloring, but it's not the same at all. I need the real thing in order to relax.
Coloring is a great way to relax and unwind after a stressful day. What better way to relax than going back to a childhood favorite? My kids are 8, 10, and 13 now, and my younger two will color with me after school. I love just sitting and talking and spending time with them. Here are some of my favorite adult coloring books.
Balance (Angie's Extreme Stress Menders Volume 1)
Harry Potter Coloring Book
Adult Coloring Book: Animal Kingdom: Animals Out The Wazoo
Creative Haven Entangled Coloring Book
Creative Haven Creative Cats Coloring Book
Splendid Cities: Color Your Way to Calm
Doodle Dogs: Adult Coloring Books Featuring Over 30 Stress Relieving Dogs Designs
The Calm Coloring Book
Unicorns Are Jerks: a coloring book exposing the cold, hard, sparkly truth
Animals - Stress Relief Coloring Book
Swear word coloring book: Relaxation Series
Creative Coloring Inspirations: Art Activity Pages to Relax and Enjoy!
Art Nouveau Animal Designs Coloring Book
Creative Haven Owls Coloring Book
Lost Ocean: An Inky Adventure and Coloring Book
Butterflies and Flowers : Stress Relieving Patterns (Volume 7)
"Today Is Going To Be A Great Day" Inspirational Adult Coloring Book
Enchanted Forest: An Inky Quest & Coloring Book
Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Coloring Book
Adult Coloring Book: Stress Relieving Patterns
Stress Relieving Animal Designs
Calm the F*ck Down: An Irreverent Adult Coloring Book
Archie McPhee's The Existential Coloring Book
Faith in Color: An Adult Coloring Book
Color the Psalms: An Adult Coloring Book for Your Soul (Color the Bible)
Creative Haven Steampunk Fashions Coloring Book
The Official A Game of Thrones Coloring Book (A Song of Ice and Fire)
Mermaids, Fairies & Fantasy: Coloring Books for Grown-Ups, Adults
Adults Who Color Henna Art: An Adult Coloring Book Featuring Mandalas and Henna Inspired Flowers, Animals, Yoga Poses, and Paisley Patterns
Doctor Who Coloring Book
Swear Word Adult Coloring Book
'Color Therapy' Coloring Books for Adult Relaxation DIY Stationery Cards Set with 32 Designs
Coloring for Grown-Ups: The Adult Activity
Don't forget to stock up on crayons. Sure, you can raid your kids' stash of crayons, but I like to use fun ones like these from Color Apeel.
