I’m not sure how tea came to be so closely associated with mothers, but when I think about my Mom, it’s pretty obvious that she loved tea. She also loved puzzles, so I thought I’d have a bit of fun and see if I could combine the two in this post! CONTINUE READING
Happy May fellow puzzlers! We all know what’s coming up on May 14th, right? Well if you don’t know, let me give you a heads up so you can run out and buy the mama in your life a little something… a puzzle perhaps? Mother’s Day is coming up! Now I know Mother’s Day isn’t for everyone so I decided to celebrate the mother of all mother’s this Mother’s Day… Mother Nature. CONTINUE READING
In honor of May being National Bike Month, with May 7th being National Bike Day, I thought I’d put the pedal to the metal and feature bicycle-themed puzzles in my blog. As a little girl my bicycle was my trusty steed and I would gallop all over town on “her” from sun-up until the streetlights came on. Ah…that long ago time when mom had no idea where I was all day long… CONTINUE READING
Hello there! It’s been another month of especially vigorous puzzling at the Puzzle Ambassador’s Residence, and right after pausing my stopwatch to chase the cat up the stairs and grab a slobber-soaked puzzle piece out of his jaw, I had to wonder whether his contributions were actually helping or hindering my puzzling on the whole. CONTINUE READING
Ahhhh! The joy of relaxing mindfulness. Just as multi-colored gradients, geometric puzzles share that calming experience. They’re the perfect kind of sort-as-you-go puzzle because the colors are easy to identify. So, if you’re in the mood to complete a puzzle for the pure relaxation of it, hopefully some of these recommendations will fulfill your need. Plus, a modern geometric blog topic was the perfect excuse for me to buy more geometric puzzles. CONTINUE READING
One of the things I look for when choosing a puzzle is, of course, the image but also who the artist is. There are the many masterpieces but sometimes it is simple ‘everyday life’ artistry that attracts me. One artist I’ve been following is Greg Giordano. CONTINUE READING
Back in the day, jigsaw puzzles were used to educate kids, pass the time, and relieve boredom. But these days we know that puzzles build short-term memory, boost problem solving skills, and reduce stress levels. Perhaps best of all, puzzles improve our emotional state and can even help us move from a low vibe to a high vibe! CONTINUE READING
Happy April fellow puzzlers! The sun is shining, the cold is slowly sidestepping itself and allowing the sun to shine brightly and warmly. I don’t know about you, but whether the sun is shining, the wind is blowing, or it's pouring rain I’m always down to puzzle. There isn’t any type of weather that will keep me from putting a puzzle together, and enjoying every single second of it. Do you want to know what always, without fail, elevates my puzzling experience? CONTINUE READING
I’ve always been an outdoorsy, nature-loving gal who tries to do what I can to protect the environment. I’m an obsessive recycler, toss everything I can into the compost bin and never use chemicals on my lawn. I try to live by the phrase “every day is Earth Day!” The actual Earth Day is celebrated every April 22nd on the anniversary of the first one held back in 1970 as a grassroots initiative to increase environmental awareness. CONTINUE READING
