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Gift Ideas: For Ages 6+

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The holidays may be over, the gifts unwrapped, the Christmas puzzles already built, but the kids in your life still have birthdays and Easters and rewards for good grades that are all great occasions to gift them a puzzle! Today we continue with puzzles appropriate for ages six and up, with dinos, princesses, trains, and teddies!

Real 3D Breakthrough – Princess Heart from MEGA Puzzles. $21.99. 125+ pieces.

Chuggington – Busy Day by Ravensburger. $10.99. 100 pieces. Finished size: 14.25″ x 19.25″.


Princess Carriage Ride by Ravensburger. $10.99. 100 pieces. Finished size: 19.25″ x 14.25″.

Dino Balloon by Cobble Hill. $9.99. 60 pieces. Finished size: 12.5″ x 19″.

tatty teddy puzzles

Me to You – Cottage Visit and Garden Party from Tatty Teddy by Ravensburger. $15.99. 100 and 200 pieces. Finished sizes: 19.25″ x 14.25″.

pirates puzzle

Pirate’s Bounty – Floor Puzzle by Melissa and Doug. $11.99. 100 pieces. Finished size: 2′ x 3′.

girly puzzles

Moxie Girlz – Magic Hair by Master Pieces. $7.99. 100 pieces. Finished size: 11.5″ x 15″.

 

 

Best of Horse Puzzles

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Today I went to the San Anita Racetrack in Arcadia, California with my family. It was the first time I had seen horses race, and the first time I had bet money on horses to win. It was fun to pick from the silly names (such as Inner Groove, Magic School, and Political Man) and to spend time with my family cheering the horses on as they burst from the gates.

Horse racing has a long history—it’s been found that it even occurred in ancient Greece, Babylon, Syria, and Egypt. Chariot and mounted horse races were even featured in the ancient Greek Olympics in 648 B.C. Back then it was much less safe, though. Because the ground was so rough and hard, if a rider accidentally fell from the horse, they usually died.

Animal Planet used to have a show called JOCKEYS that told about the lives of those talented riders that race their horses to the finish line. You can now find these episodes online.

For those that love the beauty and grace of these great creatures, we have a selection of horse puzzles. Here are some favorites.

 

horse jigsaw puzzle

Horse Show by SunsOut. $10.99. 500 Pieces. Finished size: 18″ x 24″.

horse shaped jigsaw puzzle

Once Upon A Sky by SunsOut. $17.99. 1000 Pieces. Finished size: 24.5″ x 35″.

 

winter horse puzzle

Winter Trio by Cobble Hill. $15.99. 1000 Pieces. Finished size 26.625″ x 19.25″.

horses jigsaw puzzle

Country Lane Horses by Cobble Hill. $15.99. 1000 Pieces. Finished size 26.625″ x 19.25″.

 

horses jigsaw puzzle

Four Horses of the Apocolypse by SunsOut. $16.99. 1500 Pieces. Finished size: 24″ x 33″.

snow jigsaw puzzle, horses jigsaw puzzle

Spirit of the Rockies by Cobble Hill. $15.99. 1000 Pieces. Finished size: 26.625″ x 19.25″.

child jigsaw puzzle, horse jigsaw puzzle

Hay, Baby by SunsOut. $10.99. 500 Pieces. Finished size: 18″ x 24″.

wild horses jigsaw puzzle

A Brand New Hope by SunsOut. $14.99. 1000 Pieces. Finished size: 16″ x 34″.

 

wild horses jigsaw puzzle

Born to Run by SunsOut. $29.99. 3000 Pieces. Finished size: 42.25″ x 31.2″.

moon jigsaw puzzle, horses jigsaw puzzle

Under the Desert Moon by SunsOut. $10.99. 500 Pieces. Finished size: 18″ x 24″.

 

 

 

Gingerbread Holiday Puzzles

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Tomorrow my best friend and I are going to spend a little quality time together for the holidays in lieu of exchanging gifts, and we’re going to make a gingerbread house. Of course, this meant I had to start researching how to make a good gingerbread house.

There are tons of resources on the web for building gingerbread houses:

Directions for simple gingerbread house
Challenge yourself with elaborate gingerbread house design

This is really a great way to spend quality time with family and friends! We also have some really cute gingerbread cookie puzzles for inspiration, and even a great 3D puzzle if you don’t feel like working with tempting treats and sweets! This 3D model of a colorful and magical gingerbread house is a super fun way to build that dream candy house without all the mess! And you can keep it forever!

Gingerbread House 3D Puzzle by Hasbro. $34.99. 441 pieces. Finished size: 12.375″H x 13″ W x 10.25″L.

Christmas Cookies by Springbok. $11.99. 500 pieces. Finished size: 20″ x 20″.

Holiday Treats by Springbok. $16.99. 1000 pieces. Finished size: 24″ x 30″.

Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett from New York Puzzle Co. $16.99. 36 pieces. Ages: 3+

Heartfelt Christmas (Puzzle/Gift Box 2-in-1) by Lang. $11.99. 500 pieces. Finished size: 18″ x 24″ with framable 5″ x 7″ print included.

For Santa Only by Sunsout. $10.99. 500 pieces. Finished size: 18″ x 24″.

Holiday Gift Ideas: For Ages 8+

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We have another collection of gift ideas for the children in your life, this time for ages 8+! Featuring a selection of popular items from Pixar and Disney, these puzzles are sure to be a favorite among the youngsters.

Real 3D Breakthrough Mickey Mouse by MEGA Puzzles. $21.99. 250+ pieces.

Peter Pan by Sunsout. $5.99. 100 pieces. Finished size: 10″ x 16″.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by USAopoly. $14.99. 200 pieces. Finished size: 17″ x 24″.


Sonic the Hedgehog Shaped Puzzle by USAopoly. $14.99. 200 pieces. Finished size: 24″ x 18.5″.


Mario Shaped by USAopoly. $14.99. 200 pieces. Finished size: 11″ x 24″.


Real 3D Breakthrough – A Hug for Mother by MEGA Puzzles. $21.99. 250+ pieces.


Sporting Fun by Ravensburger. $9.99. 200 pieces. Finished size: 19.25″ x 14.25″.


Animal Planet – Jungle Friends by Ravensburger. $11.99. 200 pieces. Finished size: 14.45″ x 10.25″.


Carousel by Ravensburger. $9.99. 200 pieces. Finished size: 19.25″ x 14.25″.


Dragon Voyage by Cobble Hill. $11.99. 180 pieces. Finished size: 19″ x 12.5″.

Holiday Puzzle Series #4: For the Coca-Cola Collector

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Know a Coca-Cola collector? We have a great selection of puzzles for the Coca-Cola enthusiast, from playing cards to 3D can models. Here are a few of our wonderful Coca-Cola product puzzles, so crack open a bottle while you decide which one you like best, or what might make a great present for a friend this holiday season!

Know any Coca-Cola history? The popular soft drink was was created in Atlanta, GA in 1886 by Dr. John Stith Pemberton, a local pharmacist. It was first sold for five cents a glass as a soda fountain drink. During the first year, sales averaged 9 Coca-Cola drinks per day. In 1998, the average was 606 million bottles per day worldwide.

A Gift for Santa (Cola-Cola) by Buffalo Games. $14.99. 1000 pieces. Finished size: 20” x 27”.

Polar Bears by Buffalo Games. $14.99. 1000 pieces. Finished size: 20” x 27”.

Coca-Cola by Buffalo Games. $14.99. 1000 pieces. Finished size: 27″ x 20″.

Thirsty Bears by Buffalo Games. $14.99. 1000 pieces. Finished size: 26.75” x 19.75”.

Reach for Refreshment by Buffalo Games. $14.99. 1000 pieces. Finished size: 26.75” x 19.75″.

The Collection by Springbok. $19.99. 1500 pieces. Finished size: 29” x 36”.

The Corner Store by Springbok. $16.99. 1000 pieces. Finished size: 24” x 30”.