Puzzle Book & Printable Gift Ideas for Grandparents, Mystery Lovers, Mah Jongg Players & Kids

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Large Print Christmas Word Search for Adults & Seniors

90 Nostalgic Holiday Puzzles with Carols, Cookies, Classic Toys & Old-Fashioned Christmas Memories (Solutions Included)

Great gift for: Grandparents, elderly parents, retirees, and anyone who loves word puzzles and holiday nostalgia.

A cozy stocking stuffer for Grandma and Grandpa: 90 big, bold, easy-to-see Christmas word searches, one per page, with a "Memory Lane" question on every page to get the family talking.

90 puzzles, 1,617 hidden words, answer key included
Large print: 20-pt bold grid letters, word lists 16-pt+
Puzzles 1-45 forward-only words, then a gentle step up
112 pages, 8.5 x 11 in paperback; 8.25 x 11 in hardcover

Heads up: Same 90 puzzles as our printable PDF on Etsy (below), so pick the book or the printable, not both. See the printable.

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The Vale Casebook

80 Murder Mystery Logic Puzzles for Adults: Grid-Deduction Whodunits from Easy to Fiendish

Great gift for: Cozy-mystery readers, true-crime podcast fans, and logic puzzle lovers (ages 14+).

A gift for the armchair detective: 80 short whodunit cases. Read the story, weigh the clues, and fill in the logic grid to name who did it, with what, and where.

80 original cases in 5 chapters, easy to fiendish
Every case computer-checked to have exactly one solution
How-to guide, worked example, full solutions
106 pages, 8.5 x 11 in paperback; 8.25 x 11 in hardcover

Heads up: Cases 1-16 (the Rookie Cases) are also sold as the 16-case printable on Etsy (below). This book already includes them. See the printable.

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Mah Jongg Score Book

Game Log & Scorekeeper for American Mah Jongg: 100 Score Sheets with Running Totals, Beginner Quick Guide & Illustrated Tile Glossary

Great gift for: Mah jongg players, club hostesses, moms and grandmothers, and new players.

A hostess gift that gets used every game day: 100 roomy score sheets that track every hand and running totals for 4 players, then settle up in cash at the end of the session.

100 score sheets, 15 hands x 4 players each
Self-pick, thrown-by, and jokerless columns
Beginner quick guide and illustrated tile glossary
120 pages, large 8.5 x 11 in paperback (card not included)

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Sermon Notes Journal for Kids

A Fun 52-Week Church Notebook to Listen, Learn, Draw & Pray, with Memory Verse Tracker, Books of the Bible Checklist & Coloring Pages (Ages 6-12)

Great gift for: Christian girls and boys ages 6-12, grandchildren, Sunday school and children's church classes.

A Christian gift that turns Sunday into an adventure: 52 weeks of kid-friendly pages to catch the Bible verse, spot words from the message, draw a picture, and pray.

52 two-page weekly spreads + end-of-year certificate
12 KJV memory verses and a weekly tracker
Books of the Bible checklist (all 66) and 4 coloring pages
128 pages, 8.5 x 11 in paperback; non-denominational

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Printables & gifts on Etsy

From our Etsy shop, MariasPrintableCo: printable PDFs to download and print at home, plus made-to-order mah jongg gifts. Sold and shipped through Etsy.

Large Print Christmas Word Search (Printable, 90 Puzzles)

Printable PDF, instant download · $6.99

Great gift for: grandparents who love word puzzles, seniors who need large print, activity directors in senior living, cozy Christmas afternoons.

A printable PDF of 90 original large print Christmas word search puzzles with 20-pt letters, a Memory Lane question on every page, and answer keys, in US Letter and A4. It has the same 90 puzzles as the Large Print Christmas Word Search paperback, so pick one format.

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Murder Mystery Logic Puzzles: 16 Rookie Cases (Printable)

Printable PDF, instant download · $4.99

Great gift for: mystery lovers, logic puzzle fans, adults and teens, game night.

A printable PDF of 16 cozy whodunit logic-grid cases with a worked example and full solutions, each computer-checked to have exactly one solution. These are the same 16 Rookie cases that open The Vale Casebook paperback.

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Mah Jongg Score Sheet & Club Kit (Printable)

Printable PDF, instant download · $6.99

Great gift for: Mah Jongg groups and clubs, new American-style players, the game-night host.

A 14-page printable Mah Jongg kit with score sheets for up to 4 players, season standings, house-rules pages, a quick start and a tile guide. It does not include the yearly card hands.

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Merry Mah Jongg Ceramic Christmas Ornament

Made to order, free US shipping · $19.99

Great gift for: Mah Jongg players, club gift exchanges, stocking stuffers, Grandma's tree.

A round 2.76-inch glossy ceramic ornament printed with original "Merry Mah Jongg" tile art and holly, with free US shipping. It is made to order and takes 1-2 weeks to make, plus shipping time.

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Mah Jongg Game Night Canvas Tote Bag

Made to order, free US shipping · $27.99

Great gift for: Mah Jongg players, Grandma or Mom, club friends, game-night regulars.

A natural 12 oz cotton canvas tote, 15 x 16 inches, printed with original Mah Jongg tile art and "Game Night: tiles, tea & good company", with free US shipping. It is made to order and takes 1-2 weeks to make, plus shipping time.

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Christmas Party Games Bundle (Printable)

Printable PDF, instant download · $5.99

Great gift for: family Christmas parties, grandparents and grandkids, church and classroom parties, holiday game night.

A printable bundle of 7 Christmas party games, including 60-question trivia, 30 different bingo cards, charades and This or That, on 62 pages in US Letter and A4. It is an instant download that prints in black and white.

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Christmas Activity Pages for Kids (Printable)

Printable PDF, instant download · $3.99

Great gift for: kids ages 4 to 9, grandkids on Christmas break, teachers and homeschoolers, Sunday school groups.

A printable pack of 27 Christmas activities on 33 pages, including mazes, word searches, coloring pages, dot-to-dots and mini sudokus, with answer keys. Teachers and group leaders may print copies for the group they lead.

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2027 Large Print Monthly Calendar (Printable)

Printable PDF, instant download · $3.99

Great gift for: seniors who need big dates, parents you help care for, the family fridge, New Year planning.

A printable 2027 monthly calendar with bold 26-point dates and US holidays filled in, plus year-at-a-glance, birthday and phone-number pages. It comes in US Letter or A4, with a Sunday or Monday start.

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Gift questions

What is a good Christmas gift for a grandparent who has everything?

A large print puzzle book is a popular choice. The Large Print Christmas Word Search for Adults & Seniors has 90 holiday puzzles with 20-point bold grid letters and a memory question on every page.

What is a good gift for a mystery lover?

The Vale Casebook has 80 short murder mystery cases you solve with a logic grid. It is cozy and non-graphic, ages 14 and up, and comes in paperback and hardcover.

What is a good mah jongg hostess gift?

The Mah Jongg Score Book: 100 large score sheets with running totals and cash settle-up rows for 4 players, plus a beginner guide. It does not include the yearly card.

What is a good Christian gift for kids ages 6 to 12?

The Sermon Notes Journal for Kids: a 52-week church notebook to listen, learn, draw, and pray, with memory verses, a Books of the Bible checklist, and coloring pages.