How do YOU spell relief?

In the Spring and Summer, I grow vegetables to relieve stress. 

Digging, pulling weeds, and tugging baby carrots and onions from the soil--even the smell of tomato plants--soothes and relaxes me. 

In the autumn, I bake. Kneading dough, mixing pumpkin bread and Christmas cookies, then inhaling the warm, spicy smells that dance across the kitchen make me feel safe and cozy.

As to winter, well. . . never mind. We won't talk about that today. 

How do YOU spell relief when you are stressed? 

P.S. I will be taking a blogging break for a few weeks. Happy Thanksgiving!

Grown up Coloring books--a new, fun stress relief tool

Colorful Cats

Okay, I know I talked about stress relief two weeks ago in my post titled "How do you Spell Relief?" where I shared how I garden in the summer and bake in the winter.

You offered some of your ideas for stress relief with me, too--good ones, they were--and I thank you for them.

Today I want to introduce you to Grown up Coloring books--the new, fun stress relief tool that I discovered a few months ago.

I wish they'd had these when I was raising kids, managing an office supply store, and walking through all the ups and downs of book publishing.

Wait, I'm still doing that last one! No wonder I need these to relax and refresh me when I feel like falling apart.

Here are the ones I've bought so far:

Butterflies and Flowers

And this is one I've ordered and am looking forward to receiving:

Don't Worry, be Happy

If you're thinking, "Those look like fun!" you're right. They are not only a great stress relief tool, they are boatloads of fun.

I bought mine on Amazon, but I've seen them at Kroger's market and The Open Door Christian Book store.

And it's great that we grown ups finally have permission to color!

How do YOU spell relief?

In the Spring and Summer, I grow vegetables to relieve stress. 

Digging, pulling weeds, and tugging baby carrots and onions from the soil--even the smell of tomato plants--soothes and relaxes me. 

In the autumn, I bake. Kneading dough, mixing pumpkin bread and Christmas cookies, then inhaling the warm, spicy smells that dance across the kitchen make me feel safe and cozy.

As to winter, well. . . never mind. We won't talk about that today. 

How do YOU spell relief when you are stressed?