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Zentangle 6 & Fashionista

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Zentagle 6 $8.99 and Fashionista are a pair of new books sent out to us by Fox Chapel Publishing for review.

You might recall our previous posts on Zentangle.  In fact I even pimped my children’s Little Tikes Coup with Zentangle drawings.  With the basics covered and 40 new designs the Zentagle 6 book is not only a great addition to an existing Zentangle collection but for newbies too. This book is perfect for anyone wanting to try hand drawn gift cards.

 

Tangled Fashionista ($9.99) is a coloring book (Zentagle themed) for grownups.  All the outlines are presented for you to go ahead and Zentangle your heart away.

Still wondering what Zentangle is? It’s a hand drawn repeating pattern, line, circle or design to  create a larger pattern or picture.

Have you Zentangled yet?

 

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Let’s be real—there are days when being a woman over 40 feels like riding a hormone-fueled tilt-a-whirl without the safety bar. Welcome to perimenopause, my friends. If you’ve ever found yourself sweating while standing in front of the fridge, crying over a puppy food commercial, or forgetting why you walked into a room (again), you’re in good company.

That’s exactly why I created these Perimenopause Calm Down Coloring Sheets—printable pages made especially for those “I swear if someone breathes near me I’m going to scream” moments.

What Are Calm Down Sheets?

These aren’t your typical mandala coloring pages. Nope. These were lovingly illustrated with women in perimenopause and menopause in mind—think messy buns, mood swings, and a whole lot of caffeine. Each sheet includes relatable cartoons, cheeky quotes, and stress-relieving doodles that are way more satisfying to color than pretending you’re fine.

They’re perfect for:

Rage coloring during a hot flash

Cooling down after snapping at your partner for chewing too loudly

Unwinding with a glass of wine and a pack of colored pencils

Quiet moments when your brain fog lifts just enough to enjoy something creative

Why Coloring Helps During Perimenopause

There’s science behind this, promise. Coloring helps lower cortisol levels, focus your mind, and gently ease anxious thoughts. It’s like a mindfulness practice, but one that doesn’t require Lycra or a meditation app subscription. And let’s be honest—when the world feels a bit much, giving a snarky mug or frazzled cartoon woman a splash of lavender and hot pink is downright cathartic.