Celebrate National Puzzle Day With These Ideas for All Ages

Jan 29, 2021

National Puzzle Day might not be a day you'd ordinarily celebrate but this year is far from ordinary and we are totally into it. Puzzle season? Bring it! In fact, the world of puzzles has become a form of art in itself, with many designed by artists and illustrators whose work we truly admire. Bonus: puzzle-ing has loads of mental and mood-boosting benefits for kids and adults. So check out these modern-day puzzles for your next game night or just any cozy, rainy day at home.

Inner Piece Many Moods ($30)

This abstract 500-piece puzzle by artist Amber Vittoria will brighten your coffee table and your walls.

Wander Three for Tea Puzzle ($28)
Celebrate the power of your female friendships with this bold and beautiful 500-piece puzzle by Dutch-Egyptian artist Roeqiya Fris

Piecework Meta Puzzle ($36)

A puzzle of someone piecing together a puzzle? So meta. Give this 1,000 piece puzzle a go while questioning the meaning of life.;)

Mimeo Photos Personalized Photo Puzzles ($20)

Upload your own images, artwork or designs and set your size (and difficulty level) with this personalized puzzle. It makes a great gift or family keepsake.

Jiggy for Anthropologie Puzzle and Glue Set ($54)

We're big fans of Jiggy Puzzles and this 800-piece collab with Anthropologie is the perfect gift for any DIYer. Featuring works by emerging female artists, each puzzle comes with a tube of glue and a straight-edge tool that you can use to turn the puzzle into wall art.

Pretty Fly For A Cacti ($19)

Get a desert vibe with barrel shaped cacti and prickly pears in this 500-piece puzzle, with bonus poster to frame on walls.

Vintage National Parks Puzzle ($20)

What's more zen than hiking through the landscape of our beautiful national parks? Piecing a 1,000-piece puzzle of them.

Slowdown Studio Puzzle - Yoro Park ($35)

Architecture lovers will enjoy working on this 285-piece artwork by Australian artist Charlie Bennell.

Viva La Vida Frida Kahlo Jigsaw Puzzle ($20)

Create an homage to Frida with this bright, colorful 1,000-piece puzzle of artwork shown in MoMA's collection (produced by eeBoo, a woman-owned company).

Puzzles for Kids

Puzzle Huddle Chemistry Girl ($17)

Puzzle Huddle puzzles, like this cute Chemistry Girl one, celebrate diversity and culture while inspiring kids to use their noggins.

Pantone Color Puzzles ($17)

For the design-minded kid (and parent) these six color-matching Pantone puzzles introduces kids to the world of Pantone color while honing in on their spatial and fine motor skills.

Galison How to Become President of the United States ($16)

For the kid who dreams of becoming the future POTUS, this family-friendly 500 piece puzzle created by illustrator Caitlin Keegan explains the path to the presidency from the primaries to the general election day and the electoral college.

Wee Gallery Wild Life Floor Puzzle($25)

For littles just getting into the world of puzzles, this 24-piecer celebrates nature while helping to develop cognitive and motor skills (recommended for ages 3+).

Mudpuppy Paris Mini Puzzle ($5)

For kids 4 and up, this 48-piece travel-inspired puzzle (oh, how we miss the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and French outdoor cafés!) introduces kids to the world beyond their own.

Crocodile Creek Day at the Museum Puzzle ($20)

Part puzzle, part picture book, this 48-piece puzzle is like a 4YO conversation piece, between parent and dino-loving kid.

Eeboo Children of the World Puzzle ($20)

Illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell, this 100-piece puzzle features 26 kids from around the world in national dress, one for each letter of the alphabet.

Petit Collage Outerspace Floor Puzzle $18

What kid doesn't love outer space? Get them into it with this out-of-this world (ahem) 24-piece floor puzzle that's great for ages 3+.

Plus Plus BIG Picture Puzzles($25)

Great for kids ages 3-7, this problem-solving puzzle challenges kids to solve each picture puzzle on one side of the card and then offers the solution on the reverse side.

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15 Fun Things To Do With Mom That Aren’t Mother’s Day Brunch

All moms are not created equal. Sure, some crave a leisurely mimosa-laden brunch or a mother-daughter mani-pedi outing for Mother’s Day, but we also know moms who are up for an impromptu road trip, baseball game or epic karaoke sesh. No matter what kind of mama you have, it’s time to step up your Mother’s Day game with these 15 activities.

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1. Go on a weekend getaway. If your relationship is on the Rory-Lorelei side of the spectrum, you can probably handle a fun weekend getaway. Try a relaxing spa package, a museum-centric urban destination, or something a little more outdoorsy like whitewater rafting or mountain biking. You can also book a unique place to stay for a short escape. (Photo via Getty)

2. Thrift ’til you drop. Retail therapy is a relaxing activity for many a mom, but why not be a little more adventurous and hit up some local thrift shops? They’re cheaper and full of rare vintage gems that are ripe for the upcycling.

3. Make her fave food into a DIY spread. Is mom crazy for popcorn or does she dig donut holes? Set up a fun, festive DIY food bar for the whole fam featuring her favorite snacks.

4. Do mother-daughter yoga. Maybe you’ve got a Lululemon-sporting lady or she’s never even said “Namaste.” Either way, a grown-up version of a Mommy-and-Me yoga class can be a great way to bond and relax together.

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5. Go hiking, camping, or glamping. Pack up some gear and tent it for a night or just find a picturesque place to hike, picnic, and get some al fresco Instagram fodder.

6. Be baseball fans. Does mom root, root, root for the home team? If not, no worries: Even the sports-illiterate can have a ton of fun at baseball games. Pro tip: Minor League games are just as much fun, and you’ll avoid spending an entire paycheck at the stadium.

7. Sing karaoke. Put all that car-ride harmonizing to good use at your favorite karaoke spot. Bonus points if you serenade her with Sting.

8. Host a game night. Gather all of Mom’s favorite board games and take care of the snacks, drinks, and clean-up. All she needs to do is show up and have fun.

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9. Hit up the dive bar. Proceed at your own risk. If you’re not careful, Mom just might drink you under the table. Maybe Dad can be sober cab…

10. Make homemade face scrubs. Thrifty, beauty product-loving moms will be thrilled that they can make their favorite face scrubs, lip scrubs, lip balms, or even bath bombs at home.

11. Bust out the pink foam rollers. When else are you going to use these beauty relics? Might as well experiment on each other’s hair, and have some LOLs while you do it.

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12. Have a pizza party. No need to call for delivery. Making the pizza together is half the fun. Just add wine for the perfect night in. (Photo via Getty)

13. Host an at-home happy hour: Mom deserves a night off. Be her bartender for the evening and mix up some fancy cocktails she might not normally order.

14. Set off on an impromptu road trip. Rent a convertible and make like Thelma + Louise — without all the tragedy, of course. Just think of the selfies you’ll take!

15. Garden Together: Not to stereotype, but moms tend to know what they’re doing in this department. So why not dig in the dirt together? A cleaner alternative: Get some trendy indoor plants.

What will you do for your mom on Mother’s Day? Let us know @BritandCo.

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