Puzzle Chat
The Puzzle Chat podcast is your all-access pass to the thrilling world of puzzles with Jeff and Denice for Puzzle Month (All of January) and beyond. From fun challenges to fascinating stories, we’ve got puzzles to play, puzzle hacks to learn, and plenty of Puzzle Day and Puzzle Month fun. Learn more about the puzzle culture! What is Puzzle Month? This special month was started as an extension of Puzzle Day, which is celebrated annually on January 29th. Both Puzzle Day and Puzzle Month were founded by Jodi Jill, a professional puzzle maker and lifelong puzzle enthusiast. Her love for puzzles inspired her to share the joy of puzzling with people around the world.
For over 30 years, Puzzle Day has been a day to honor puzzles of all kinds, and Puzzle Month takes it a step further - encouraging puzzle fans to enjoy puzzles for the entire month of January! Denice and Jeff want to share that love of puzzles with the world!
Puzzle Chat
Jigsaw Puzzle Piece Count New Year's Resolutions 2026: New Puzzle Box Goals
New Year’s resolutions don't have to be solitary struggles at the gym or boring budget spreadsheets. They can be collaborative, exciting, and fun for the whole house. In this episode of Puzzle Chat, we introduce a new kind of goal: The Jigsaw Piece Count Resolution.
Instead of counting calories, we are counting cardboard connections to bring everyone together. Perfect for Families, individuals and Puzzle Enthusiasts.
- How to set a realistic "Jigsaw Puzzle Piece Count" goal for 2026 (whether it is 5,000 or 20,000 pieces) that motivates rather than overwhelms.
- Creative ways to include every member of your family and friends.
- Why this specific resolution is the ultimate hack for getting kids and teenagers off their screens and engaging in conversations.
- Strategies for picking a mix of puzzles that allows every family member - from toddlers to grandparents - to contribute to the total.
Why Listen: If you are looking for a fun bonding activity that lasts all year long and turns your dining table into a hub of connection, this episode will give you the blueprint to make 2026 your most connected year yet.