A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way!
February Puzzles: Acts of Kindness, Free Printables, and a New Nostalgic Book!
Here we are in chilly February—a month best known for Valentine’s Day. But beyond the hearts and chocolates, there’s another day worth celebrating in this short, often bleak month: February 17—Random Acts of Kindness Day!
Believe it or not, I’ve spent quite a bit of time thinking about acts of kindness—because in 2024, I created a 100 Acts of Kindness Word Search. Each puzzle highlights a different act of kindness, designed as a fun, proactive way to spread goodness in a world where it’s all too easy to dwell on the negative. But as I worked on it, I realized something surprising—my favorite acts of kindness aren’t random or anonymous.
The ones that stick with me most are the thoughtful, heartfelt gestures that meet someone exactly where they are—like making a cup of tea for a distressed friend or supporting someone’s dream, even if it’s something you’d never pursue yourself. Those small moments of understanding and care—they’re the ones that make all the difference.
So, in honor of Random Acts of Kindness Day, I’m including two puzzles from my 100 Acts of Kindness Puzzle Book in this month’s free puzzle PDF. I hope they bring you a little joy—and maybe even inspire a kindness or two.
Enjoy!
You are welcome to print the monthly newsletter puzzles as often as you like and share them with friends, family, students, or anyone you think will enjoy them. Please remember not to sell the puzzles, distribute them electronically, or claim them as your own work. Thank you!
How Well Do You Remember Classic TV?
I’m excited to introduce my latest puzzle book—The Nostalgic Television Word Search! This collection includes 125 puzzles with 4,000 unique words, each featuring a classic television show from the 20th century.
Creating this book was a rewarding experience. Looking at the different eras of television history revealed so much about how entertainment reflects the culture and values of its time. It was a fun way to dive deeper into the past and gain a better understanding of the present.
This book continues my Nostalgic Word Search series, following The Nostalgic Book Club Word Search. If you’re a fan of classic TV, you’ll enjoy revisiting your favorite shows while solving these puzzles!
The Nostalgic Television Word Search is available now in Kindle and large print paperback editions, so you can enjoy it however you like!
What’s Coming from Riddle Valentine….
I hope to launch my new Etsy shop this month, if all goes well! In the shop, you’ll find a wide variety of short, themed word search books—ranging from nostalgic films to seasonal celebrations and mindful positivity. The idea behind these shorter books is to offer variety and keep things fresh, so there’s always something new to enjoy.
Each book will include 42 large-print puzzles and over 1,000 unique words to find, with solutions included. All books will be available for instant download as PDFs, so you can either print them at home or upload them to your write-on e-reader device for easy access anywhere.
Stay tuned for more details—I can’t wait to share it all with you!