Perplexus Original Review + Giveaway!

My son received the Perplexus Original for Christmas. It's definitely a challenging puzzle that's for sure! He's on the Autism Spectrum with Asperger's Syndrome; which he's very brilliant in most aspects such as puzzles, technology, etc. He over thinks a lot of things so I figured the Perplexus should challenge him enough that it would take him a while to master it on it's 3 different levels of complexity.

So far, so good! He loves trying this puzzle out for minutes at a time, multiple times a day. It has a small silver ball inside that you must follow the numbers through a path, twisting and turning the Perplexus ball to keep the small silver ball on it's path. I have played with it a number of times now myself and yet to have mastered it either. Definitely lots of excitement trying to see who can get the furthest along without the silver ball dropping out of it's path!

This puzzle ball was definitely a hit in our household! Like Perplexus on Facebook and follow them on Twitter for more information. Then, take a look at this video to see it in action:

Toshiba Portégé R835-P56X GIVEAWAY

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Free PDF 2012 Calendar

I just stumbled up this great free printable from Tricia Rennea.

12-page calendar featuring 12 cute Shy Socialites illustrations, a dedication page thanking important people, and YOU (because you are important), and 4 blank note cards. Each month has room for notes and an "Internet trip". Head over to triciarennea.blogspot.com to get your copy!

Nicole

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