Coloring Book Zone Blog

Making Time to Color: A Simple Act of Self-Compassion

by Ted Huffman May 19, 2025

In a world full of expectations and endless checklists, it's easy to forget one important thing: you matter, too. Not just your work, your roles, o...

Posted in coloring for seniors, stress, therapy

5 Surprising Benefits of Coloring You Might Not Know

by Ted Huffman May 13, 2025

Coloring might seem like a fun, artsy way to pass the time—but beneath the surface, it’s doing some incredible things for your body and mind. Here ...

Posted in coloring for seniors, friendship, stress, therapy

Why Coloring Isn’t Just for Kids Anymore

by Ted Huffman May 07, 2025

When most people think of coloring, they picture crayons scattered across a table, cartoon characters waiting to be filled in, and maybe a sticky j...

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10 Ways Coloring Can Help Reduce Anxiety

by Ted Huffman March 16, 2023

Are you feeling anxious or stressed out? You are not alone. According to the American Psychological Association, anxiety is the most common menta...

How to relax with a coloring book

by Ted Huffman January 21, 2022

For adults, coloring has recently become a popular "therapy" because it has been shown to improve mood and lower blood pressure.

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Feeling Stressed? You're Not alone!

by Mary Huffman October 15, 2020

Feeling stressed? Do you have worries about the election or the heath of your loved ones? It has been proven that adults who color find themselves...

Know someone with Dyslexia? New Coloring Book Therapy Available!

by Ted Huffman April 03, 2017

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our special coloring/activity book designed for elementary school children with Dyslexia. Coloring may s...

Posted in dementia, Dyslexia, Research, students, therapy

Our Super Spring Sale is Alive!!!

by Ted Huffman March 11, 2017

We are super excited to launch our Spring Sale with our most popular coloring books at 35% off. We know that a good deal can be hard to find out t...

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Coloring As A Coping Mechanism

by Ted Huffman November 16, 2016

Folks may make fun, but fact is that coloring is commonly accepted as a coping mechanism to deal with stress, anxiety, and worry. And just after a...

Posted in college, election, friendship, jon stewart, students, therapy

Even Joe Biden Knows a Good Coloring Book!

by Alexis Lake November 15, 2016

With the chaos of the election over, it's time to get things a little back to normal. But before we totally close the book on the Great Election o...

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Watercolor Pencils vs. Wax-Based Pencils…Which are Better for Coloring?

by Alexis Lake October 10, 2016

Choosing the best colored pencils to use in adult coloring books can be daunting, to say the least. They vary by brand, price, quality and type. Th...

How We Found These Great (Cheap) Watercolor Markers

by Alexis Lake October 04, 2016

When we started coloring, we started by using the markers you can find in most stores. The Bic and Sharpie sets were our favorites. Then we got int...