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Gifts for the Puzzle Master
Most people have at least one close friend or family member who could best be described as a puzzle fanatic. These are hyper-logical folks who pay close attention to detail, and they never start a task without finishing it. For them, each new wood jigsaw puzzle presents a unique challenge to be conquered. Some of these people have even been known to complete puzzles upside down, before flipping them over to reveal the image.
Don’t make the mistake of giving these people a simple puzzle as a gift. They might finish off a 200-piece puzzle in one sitting just to show off. Try upping the ante by selecting one of the more difficult, time consuming 1500 piece puzzles. That way, you’ll help to encourage their voracious puzzle habit and still manage to provide the challenge they crave.
Nostalgic Wood Puzzle Memories
When I was little, I was what most people would refer to as a “nerd”. Although I enjoyed traditional childhood entertainment, like action figures and cartoons, my favorite activities included reading, doing puzzles and solving math equations. This may seem a little unnatural for a young boy, but my parents encouraged these habits by purchasing me educational toys and games.
One of the first toys that they bought me was a wood puzzle that featured various dog breeds. I loved the puzzle because one of the dogs looked just like my canine, Barney. Although the puzzle was relatively easy, I never got tired of solving it. Last week I was cleaning out my closet and found the old toy, still complete with all of the pieces.