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If the back-to-school season has you twisted into knots, you’re not alone. For us, the busy school days translate into whirlwind weekends filled with errands we couldn’t resolve during the week. It seems like the holidays are just around the corner, too! I’ve renewed my efforts to spend at least a few moments every day with relaxation in mind. Whether it’s just a power nap or enjoying a cup of hot tea, those moments are a lifesaver. You know the saying about An Apple A Day….for me, that apple can be a few minutes with a fascinating book, and I’m happy! Here are some ideas to help you take time to relax and enjoy your day a little more.
Hot Tea
Drinking a steaming cup of herbal tea is one of my favorite ways to slow down. My daughter loves to enjoy these with me, so I asked her to select some of her favorites. She really loves these anime tins for holding tiny treasures after the tea is gone. When you need a pick-me-up, try Magical Golden Apple. Honeybush and dried fruits give this blend a natural sweetness while cinnamon provides a little kick. I love it with a bit of cream mixed in.
A Good Book
My current favorite genre is suspense/thriller, but it’s not my first choice when I need to calm my mind. Instead, quiet moments require a thoughtful, peaceful read. Hope Your Heart Needs by Holley Gerth offers a weekly devotional with a gentle prayer for each. Usually, when I’m feeling low, it’s because my heart is running on empty. This book gives me just the boost I need to keep going. Each encouraging thought is a page or two, with a brief prayer at the end. The messages are so easy to relate to. I find myself naming my “darkness,” and start recognizing when my messy living room is transformed into a holy place where God’s giving me a hug.
This book is perfectly giftable, too. It’s small enough to tuck into your purse or leave on your desk. Share it with a friend who needs a little bit of extra love this week!
Writing or Coloring
A few serene moments spent writing a note, doodling, or coloring can make all the difference in a hectic day. The Kaleidoscope Fabulous Gel Pen Coloring Set comes with 8 gel pens, which I love because they’re bright and fun.
Don’t limit yourself to the patterns on the page. Add your own swirls, floral designs, and embellishments to the coloring pages. When you finish, tear out your masterpiece and mail it to a friend with a thoughtful note written on the back. It’s a great way to pass on the happy thoughts.
One lucky reader will win a copy of this GEL PEN COLORING KIT. The giveaway is open to US readers ages 18+. Void where prohibited by law. To enter, visit the form below. Good luck!
So, tell me…..
How do you make time to relax?
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I would love to give this to my sister for her upcoming birthday.
I would like to win because I don’t have a gel pen/book set.
I thought this product from their site was really nice too; http://www.thunderbaybooks.com/product/Be-Happy,740.aspx
I would love to win this to give to my daughter for Christmas,she’s an avid reader and loves all things art related,she would be so excited about this.
I want to win this for my mom 😀
I would really enjoy this, I believe this could help me in my daily prayers and living.
@tisonlyme143
I want to win because they are great to use for art
I would love to win because I love to color and I think these are beautiful colors!
I would love to read the
The Art of War
Author: Sun Tzu
I would share this with my 2 teenage daughters. We will sit down together and color half the day, we have alot of fun too!
I would love to win this for my daughter, who loves art!
I want to give this to my Daughter….she will love it!
I would love to give this to my daughter. This is a great set.
I want to win this for my daughter. Her entire world is about drawing and coloring and painting. She would love this.
Why do I want to win? I really like Kaleidoscopes and I I really like Gel Pens, that’s why! Soooo pretty!
I would love to win this for my niece’s birthday!
Love to win the Gel Pen Coloring Kit coloring is so relaxing so i like to do it often and this book looks amazing to color in.
Even at almost 50 years old, I still love to color. I was thrilled a few years ago when they came out with adult coloring books. Since then, the selection has grown and I find it so relaxing to just sit and color. Last weekend, I was coloring with our grandson and we both put our pictures on the frig! Thanks for the super giveaway opportunity.
I would love to win this for my nephew. He loves to draw.
I am starting to make my Christmas cards and could use these.
Be Happy, just add water would make a great gift for my niece.
I want to win this for my niece, she loves coloring pages like this.
I like Folk Art.
I would like to win to have fun and relax by coloring.
I love coloring- it really helps me relax. I’ve only colored with colored pencils. ID love to try with gel pens!
I like Be Happy, Just Add Water.
I want this for my Mother. She loves to color.
I would love to win this for my daughter. She absolutely loves gel pens.
I just started adult coloring to relieve stress and would love this to work on during the winter months.
Me too. For a family member to calm down… stress relief for her :/
Awesome Card Tricks.
my daughter was asking for these pens so i want to save it for christmas
I’d love their Artful Etched Cities. I was an architecture student and would have fun coloring it!
I love to use gel pens! On regular books they bleed thru so I would love to have this coloring set!
I would love to win because I like to sketch with gel pens!
I like the Positively Rocks set.
I want to win the Gel Pen Coloring Kit because it would make a nice gift for my teenage niece.
The dog decoder seems interesting.
Animal Planet Safari Crochet
I’d love to have the Folk Art Embroidery book from Thunder Bay Books. I love embroidery and it looks like it has a lot of fun, vintage patterns.
I like the Safari Crochet set.
I love to color and so do my teen granddaughters. We love art and expressing ourselves.
It looks like my daughter could get incredibly creatvie with this gel pen set.
My children would like “How to Build Easy Creations with LEGO Bricks” .
I’d love to read Positivity Rocks from Thunder Anaya Press. My daughter and I have been painting rocks and leaving them around our neighborhood.
I like “Large print amazing dot-to-dot”.
I would love to relax on a rainy day with these. I don’t have any gel pens!
I would like to win this for my granddaughter for arts and crafts 🙂
I would love to win the gel pen coloring kit to give as a gift this holiday season. Thanks for the chance!
I want to win this to give to my niece for Christmas.
I’d like to give this to my niece. She loves to color.
This is my wife’s favorite hobby. I would like to win it for her.
I would like to win this for my sister so she can have something to help her wind down.
I want to win this for my youngest daughter. She is an aspiring artist and she would love them.
I would like to win the Gel Pen Coloring Kit because my daughter would love this gift for her crafts.