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Self-care has become one of those words that’s been stretched so thin it barely means anything anymore. Buy a bath bomb. Light a candle. You deserve it, queen. Meanwhile, you’re exhausted, anxious, and running on fumes, and a lavender-scented candle isn’t going to fix that. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, ColoredCalm earns from qualifying purchases. … Read more
Best Light Boxes and Tracing Pads for Coloring Book Enthusiasts A light box makes tracing and transferring designs onto coloring book pages effortless A light box is one of those tools you do not realize you need until you have one. If you have ever struggled to trace a design onto thicker coloring book paper, … Read more
I spent three weeks coloring with four different pencil sets, all priced under 50 dollars, to figure out which ones are actually worth buying. The short answer: Prismacolor still dominates, but a couple of the cheaper options surprised me, and one well-known brand left me frustrated enough to write a paragraph about sharpening. Disclosure: As … Read more
Prismacolor vs Faber-Castell Polychromos: Which Colored Pencils Are Worth Your Money? Prismacolor Premier pencils are known for their soft, blendable wax cores If you have spent any time in adult coloring circles, you have heard the debate. Prismacolor Premier or Faber-Castell Polychromos? It is the Coke vs Pepsi of colored pencils, and everyone has an … Read more
Paper Quality Is the Silent Dealbreaker You bought the pencils. You picked the book. You sat down, pressed color to page, and watched it bleed through to the next illustration. Or the paper pilled under your eraser. Or your markers turned the back of the page into a smeary ghost of the front. Disclosure: As … Read more
Best Watercolor Pencils for Coloring: A Complete Guide for Beginners and Pros Best Watercolor Pencils for Adult Coloring Books (Tested and Ranked for 2026) You know that feeling when you’re deep into a coloring page and you wish, just wish, you could get that smooth, painterly wash of color without busting out actual paints and … Read more
Ohuhu vs Copic: Which Alcohol Markers Are Best for Adult Coloring Books? Alcohol markers offer bold, vibrant color for adult coloring books If you have been curious about alcohol markers for coloring books, you have run into the same question everyone asks: should I buy the expensive Copics or the budget Ohuhu markers? It is … Read more
Best Coloring Supplies Under 25 Dollars: 10 Budget-Friendly Picks for Adult Colorists You can build a quality coloring kit without spending a fortune You do not need to spend a fortune to enjoy adult coloring. Some of the best supplies for coloring book enthusiasts cost less than a lunch out, and they perform well above … Read more
Crayola is not just for kids anymore. In the last two years, Crayola has quietly built an impressive lineup of markers designed specifically for adult coloring, with dual tips, alcohol-based ink, and professional-grade color ranges that rival brands costing three times as much. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, ColoredCalm earns from qualifying purchases. This post … Read more
Why Seasonal Affective Disorder Hits Harder Than You Think If you have ever felt your energy drain the moment the clocks fall back, you are not imagining it. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, affects roughly 5 percent of the US population with full-blown depression symptoms, and another 10 to 20 percent experience a milder form … Read more
