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Ideas That Solve the Gift-giving Puzzle
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Sep 27, 2005, 22:26
(NUI) - Puzzles: They keep the mind sharp, provide hours of fun and keep stress at bay.
And this holiday season, they are likely to be a welcome change from the usual clothes, compact discs and gift certificates.
If you're stumped for gift ideas, puzzles are the easy answer. With the recent media attention to the long-term health benefits of mental stimulation, crosswords and other pencil puzzles are growing in popularity as wholesome entertainment for people of all ages.
Today, pencil puzzles go far beyond the traditional crossword found in newspapers. Whether you enjoy word searches, cryptograms or math puzzles, you'll likely find a puzzle challenge to pique your interest.
Christine Begley, associate publisher of Penny Publications, North America's leading publisher of puzzle magazines, reports that Penny Press and Dell Magazines publish more than 50 different puzzle magazines to meet the solving preferences and skill levels of their large customer base.
"There's a puzzle product out there for everyone," Begley said. "We produce word seeks and easy crosswords for younger solvers and people who are looking for a bit of relaxation at the end of a busy day, or to enjoy during the daily commute. For someone looking for a challenge, we have more difficult crosswords and logic problems. We even have a great collection of Bible word searches for those looking for a more spiritual bent to their puzzle solving."
From exclusive puzzle club memberships to quick and easy stocking stuffers, there's a puzzle product to meet every budget, too, Begley said.
For instance, a gift membership in The Crosswords Club offers discerning solvers six Sunday-size, themed puzzles per month, individually printed on heavy, high-quality paper. At www.puzzlegifts.com, you can find a wide variety of puzzle gift subscriptions ranging in price from $10 to $40. And the budget-minded gift buyer can try Penny Publications' Value Packs, which are collections of back issues at a low price.
For more information about these and other puzzle gift ideas, visit www.puzzlegifts.com or call 1-800-685-2970.
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