Ravensburger—Adventure in the Jungle

April 20, 2024March 4, 2024 Writing Sparkle2 Comments

Welcome to the letter R of the 2024 A-to-Z blog challenge. “The jungle is dark but full of diamonds.” - Arthur Miller This was one of my earliest puzzles. I love elephants and lions. This puzzle has so many fun elements between the animals and the colours. As noted in the title, this is a… Continue reading Ravensburger—Adventure in the Jungle

Coffee Blog

I’d like the wind to smell like coffee—COFFEE 2024-16

April 19, 2024April 18, 2024 Writing Sparkle5 Comments

Would you rather have Bailey’s Irish Cream or Kahlua in your coffee? **I like Kahlua.Would you rather that it rained coffee or that the wind was fragrant like coffee? **I pick wind that smells like coffee. It’s such a lovely scent. If we were having coffee, I would share with you I’ve started sewing my… Continue reading I’d like the wind to smell like coffee—COFFEE 2024-16

A to Z Blogging

Quaint Café

April 19, 2024March 2, 2024 Writing Sparkle6 Comments

Welcome to the letter Q of the 2024 A-to-Z blog challenge. “You don’t experience life by drinking coffee fast. You experience life by savoring every last drop.” – Anthony T. Hincks Ravensburger boasts soft click technology with their puzzles. One thing I enjoy about this puzzle brand is how nice the pieces fit together. So,… Continue reading Quaint Café

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Packing the Sleigh

April 18, 2024March 2, 2024 Writing Sparkle1 Comment

Welcome to the letter P of the 2024 A-to-Z blog challenge. “Each of us is a piece of the puzzle and each of us helps set in place other important pieces.” – Neil L. Andersen This 1000-piece Ravensburger is a limited-edition puzzle. It was a hard one to put together. It was so hard that… Continue reading Packing the Sleigh

A to Z Blogging

Outlander

April 17, 2024March 1, 2024 Writing Sparkle4 Comments

Welcome to the letter O of the 2024 A-to-Z blog challenge. Outlander fans, there is a puzzle. I love the Outlander book series by Dianna Gabaldon, and I’ve enjoyed the television series. So, when I saw there was a puzzle, I couldn’t resist. This puzzle is one thousand pieces. It had some tricky spots but… Continue reading Outlander

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Novel Avenue

April 16, 2024March 1, 2024 Writing Sparkle6 Comments

Welcome to the letter N of the 2024 A-to-Z blog challenge. I love the fantasy feel of this puzzle. It’s a 2000-piece Ravensburg puzzle. “Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality.” – Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Shari Marshall – A-to-Z 2024 If you’re stopping in from the A-to-Z challenge, please leave… Continue reading Novel Avenue

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My Awesome Collection

April 15, 2024February 23, 2024 Writing Sparkle6 Comments

Welcome to the letter M of the 2024 A-to-Z blog challenge. This puzzle drew me in with its 1980s vibe—nostalgia for my childhood. You know I still love themed erasers and I currently have unicorn and sea turtle ones. So, this is another 1000-piece Buffalo Games puzzle. Its full title is My Awesome Collection 1989.… Continue reading My Awesome Collection

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Lavievert

April 13, 2024March 21, 2024 Writing Sparkle5 Comments

Welcome to the letter L of the 2024 A-to-Z blog challenge. This is a Lavievert puzzle. It’s a 1000-piece jigsaw without a name, just a product identification number. Lavievert puzzle pieces are crafted from thickened cardboard. Under the Amazon product description, it says, “Jigsaw puzzles are magical games that never get old.” “Magic is not… Continue reading Lavievert

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K puzzle brands

April 12, 2024March 2, 2024 Writing Sparkle7 Comments

Welcome to the letter K of the 2024 A-to-Z blog challenge. There are two puzzle brands available on Amazon that start with a letter K: Kanglejia and Kaayee. I haven’t experienced these puzzle brands personally. The sale’s description for Kanglejia Jigsaw Puzzles reports that these puzzles are precision cut and HD printed. The price point—for… Continue reading K puzzle brands