Having grown up in West Texas & graduated from Texas Tech University, I was happy to discover Lubbock-based Tierra Verde Handmade Soap. Soapmaker Michele Lang is a wife, mom, and self-declared soap nerd with an entrepreneurial spirit. She says her passion is the artistic interpretation that is now very alive in the handmade soap community & she views soap as functional art. Tierra Verde Handmade Soaps are all created from a vegetable oil base, with shea butter added to insure great conditioning. I had the opportunity to try a few of Michele’s soaps & was very pleased with all of them. The Tuscany Kitchen Soap is made using olive oil, tomatoes and a blend of lemongrass, rosemary and oregano creating a bouquet reminiscent of Old Italy. It helps eliminate odors from your hands after handling onions, fish and other smelly foods. Another great product is the Herbaceous Soap which has a nice minty & herbal scent that is subtle, not overpowering. And I love the Fleur de lis Soap that has a light scent & beautiful appearance. This is a nice soap for men, as well. Michele’s best-seller is the Chill Soap and she also offers a four-piece gift set that includes one soap, a sisal soap saver pouch, a ramie washcloth, and a boar bristle nail brush. Check out Michele’s blog for updates & additional information.
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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.
I don’t think I’ve ever come across a soap made with tomatoes before! It has me very curious. . . do you actually smell the tomatoes or does the acidity just help curb foul smells? Sounds very unique!
Hi Courtney,
The acid,along with bentonite clay and the eo blend help to deodorize. The scent is of lemongrass and rosemary with a slight oregano note.
Hi Courtney,
The acid,along with bentonite clay ajd the eo blend help to deodorize. The scent is 9f lemongrass and rosemary with a slight oregano note.;