When the Volkswagen Bug came to the U.S. my father bought one in the late 1950’s. It’s hard to describe how different, how bare-bones and stark these cars were – tiny brake and clutch pedals, and no padded dashboards. These cars were so small and with the engine in the back! Unheard of at the... Continue Reading →
My Rating: 10/10 Let me introduce you to Springbok, an absolutely wonderful puzzle brand. If you aren't already familiar with this brand then you are in for a real treat. Springbok is definitely in my top five all time favorite puzzle brands. Trust me, if you saw my puzzle library you would know just by... Continue Reading →
At the height of our COVID isolation some months ago I was close to running out of jigsaw puzzles. Ugly withdrawal was looming. I might have been forced to become productive – shampoo carpets, clean out cupboards. . . that sort of thing. Luckily a relative gifted me with Gamer’s Trove which is now once... Continue Reading →
I have a confession to make. I'm a certified puzzle dragon. I'll buy a puzzle and sit on it forever. I'm not ashamed to admit that I have puzzles from at least 2 years ago that I haven't assembled yet. Some people may see that as a problem, I see it as my delightful pile... Continue Reading →
Some of you may remember when Eddie Cochran sang, “There ain’t no cure for the summertime blues.” He should have sung about the “wintertime blahs.” Everyone loves that first snowfall, but by now – not so much. If you live with “real” winters you know what I’m talking about – gray skies, snow covered sidewalks... Continue Reading →
I'm not sure if you know this, but Puzzle Warehouse has a pretty sweet Puzzle of the Month Club. I have been a member for about a year, and whenever I get that monthly email, I jump onto the website to see what I can snag. Sometimes, I know exactly what I want. Other months,... Continue Reading →
Let the Games Begin! Imagine a house full of bored people. They’ve been snowed in, rained in, or quarantined for what they say has been a gazillion years. I know, it’s hard to imagine, but stay with me here. What could you possibly do? . . . How about a puzzling contest? Finish your puzzle... Continue Reading →
My Rating: 9/10 Happy shopping to all my fellow jigsaw junkies. Yes folks once again it's time to head to "The Grocery Store''. If you guys are anything like me you simply love to shop! Also like me I know you will all really enjoy this puzzle's unique spin on this neighborhood grocery store. Let... Continue Reading →
Established in early 2018, The Very Good Puzzle Company is located in Athens, Georgia, and manufactured in the USA. At the core of their philosophy is art. They believe that a very good puzzle tells a story. So not only do they choose designs from compelling artists, but they also make sure a portion of... Continue Reading →
Hello out there, Puzzle Friends! I know I must have mentioned how I always forget about 500 pieces puzzles. I will readily admit, I am a puzzle snob. I have my favorite brands, favorite shape, finish, piece count, what have you. I love 1000 piece puzzles. They usually last me about 3 nights. That's long... Continue Reading →
Hello, Puzzle Fans! I hope today's blog post finds you happy and healthy. My family had a pretty spectacular Christmas. We had each other, good food, and of course, puzzles. My husband gifted me many, many puzzles that I carefully curated for him to buy for me. I made sure to act appropriately surprised and... Continue Reading →
No, not really, that has never happened . . . but if anything could turn me speechless, these puzzles would have a shot at it. They are something else. I had seen the Wasgij puzzles at the Puzzle Warehouse and wondered about them. They looked strange. Being a curious person I investigated. I learned that... Continue Reading →
