After a horror renovation experience forced her family to dine out constantly, mom of three, Grace Paik, created the genius Chalk Mat in an act of desperation. With a chalkboard on one side and a placemat on the other, this simple invention resulted in numerous peaceful meals out as well as a business opportunity for the family. Today the Chalk Mat is in its 5th iteration. The shape and the style hasn't changed, but they are using better materials for the environment. They also have come out with the Chalk A Doodle Book, back packs, lunch boxes and other reusable essentials.