What if you could have one product for your face that did it all — gave you sunscreen protection, blemish coverage, moisturising and more? Well, with Blemish Balm (or what some people call Beauty Balm) now you can…and of course you can buy it, at places like Sephora. But why buy it if you can make it? And you may need to make it as the range of skin tone shades is currently very limited. This was originally brought to my attention by the fabulous Amy at Angry Chicken (see her post here on how and why she made her own) but there is another great, detailed post here from The Student’s Guide to Nail Polish. And if you really want to get down into it, and have some serious experience with home chemistry, here is an even more detailed totally from scratch post from Viva Woman. (Photo courtesy of Angry Chicken)
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Perimenopause Calm Down Coloring Sheets (For When You Want to Scream into a Pillow)
Free Printable Downloads for Women 40+ Navigating the Hormonal Rollercoaster
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.
Wow, thank you for the mention! I was just looking at my blog stats when I noticed I had a lot of hits from your site, which led me here 😛 I hope this was helpful to you guys!
I just found that all of the BB creams in stores didn’t match my skin tone, as well as being notourious for not delivering the benefits of the ‘original’ BB creams in Asia, and I wasn’t keen on spending ££ importing from Korea when even then I would have to adjust the colour, hence why I made my own!