Color Me Happy

If you’re looking for an easy activity to pack for your kids for your next dinner out—or you’d just like to keep them occupied at the kitchen table—let your little ones channel their inner Da Vinci with these cool placemats from 9SpotMonk, a great, eco-friendly company that offers everything from elegant stationery to colorful coasters to inspired gift wrapping. — The placemats come in four unique styles (space travel, sushi, dress up and the ABC’s, shown) and are made of 100 % recycled materials. Your kids will have so much fun coloring, you may even get to order dessert! Each set comes with 24 placemats and three non-toxic crayons for $14. For more information, visit 9spotmonk.com.