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Toy Box: Puzzle Racks
Puzzles are a great way to challenge your kid's thinking on all different levels. Both my daughter and son have long been fans of Melissa & Doug wooden ones which are easy for lil fingers to maneuver. But no matter how organized we are with our storage basket, some pieces turn up in another room or find their way under an area rug.
Toy Box: Melissa and Doug's Chunky Puzzles
Chunk pieces are perfect for small fingers. Some youngsters are interested in puzzles, but have a hard time putting them together. Melissa & Doug offers a line of chunky puzzles ($8) specifically designed for wee ones that feature shaped blocks instead of flat cutouts to fit the molds.
Toy Box: IMAGIplay Puzzles
Traditional puzzles are put to shame by these colorful, three dimensional wooden ones by IMAGIplay.
Priced between $13 and $30, the interlocking shapes are a great way for your mini me to get his lil mind working.
Offering everything from rainbow snails to monkeys and koalas in trees, your tot is sure to find a favorite animal puzzle.
Toy Box: Never Forget a Face
Celebrating diversity is a valuable lesson for children to learn in this growing global world of ours.
Eeboo lends parents and teachers a hand with the I Never Forget a Face matching game ($14). Children can sharpen their memory and match–making skills while learning about different cultures and customs.
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Put Your Self Portrait in a Star Wars Puzzle
Not only does Shutterfly make it easy to create fun photo books and transform your photos into canvas art pieces, but they have just announced a new lineup of puzzles entitled: Star Wars and Me, Darth Vader and Me and The Clone wars and Me. All you have to do is upload a photo of your child, boyfriend, friend, mom, husband, etc., and Shutterfly will superimpose the photo onto the Star Wars puzzle of your choice! These 125-piece puzzles are the ultimate gift for any Star Wars fan, and they only cost $35 each.
It's On: The New York Times Crossword Puzzle Hits the iPhone
Long known as separating the men from the boys (and the women from the girls) in the brainiac trivia lover department, the New York Times crossword puzzle has challenged millions of people weekly (watch out for that Sunday edition, yow).
Now you can puzzle yourself anywhere you can take your iPhone (yep, I guess that means the bathroom too) with the standard for all crosswords with the NewYork Times Crossword Puzzle iPhone App.
The downside is that the app costs $10, but it is the exact same crossword that's published in the papers, and you get to compete online, as well as access to the front page of each paper.
Wooden Puzzle Toys . . . Not Just For Human Children
While many dog toys end up gutted and filthy in no time, puzzles are an interactive option that are taken out only for playtime. The interactive, wooden Nina Ottosson games work for yum-driven pooches since they all have a space to stash snacks and dogs have to use noses and paws to receive a reward.
Very sturdy by nature, since you take them away when the lesson is done, they'll last for years of learning and entertainment (for both you and your pet).
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- Puzzle dinner tray from Royal VKB — Ohdeedoh
Puzzle Table: Part Art Piece, Part Desk
The design concept of the Puzzle Table was inspired by sliding puzzles. Apparently, designer Hsien Chang came up with the idea so that users have better access to what's in their desk (all you have to do is move the dividers on the desk). The grids can be designated to store different items according to the users' needs of storage and usage.
Pampered Pals: Puzzle Toys For Persistent Pups
Are you trying to raise your pet's IQ? From toys for instinctive cats to other problem solvers like the popular Kong, making your furry friend work for his toys and treats can not only entertain him longer, but help develop doggie intelligence. These toys involve pulling, prodding, and puzzle solving – and most come in various sizes from junior to jumbo to make sure the "prey" is the right size for your pooch's chompers.
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