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 Winter Blues Relief: Color but Not Grey Pieces
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Finding true jigsaw puzzle winter blues relief starts with the box you choose to open. When the world outside is dark and grey the last thing you need is a puzzle full of storm clouds or shadows. In this episode of Puzzle Chat we discuss why you should banish the drab pieces until spring and embrace the rainbow.
- Why working on a difficult monochromatic puzzle can actually worsen your mood during the winter months.
- The concept of "visual vitamins" and how staring at bright colors tricks your brain into feeling happier.
- Recommendations for the best themes to buy right now including tropical beaches, candy shops, and neon gradients.
- How to curate a "January pile" that acts as light therapy for your tired eyes.
Why Listen: Don't let a drab image drag you down. Tune in to learn how to use color to boost your energy and fight the gloom one bright piece at a time.