{"product_id":"your-mom-is-so-berkeley-1000-piece-puzzle","title":"Your Mom Is So Berkeley 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle – Oakland Puzzle Co.","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you grew up in Berkeley — or love someone who did — this puzzle is going to hit close to home. \u003cstrong\u003eYour Mom Is So Berkeley\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle illustrated by Berkeley-based artist Dawn Kathryn, packed with inside jokes, local landmarks, and the kind of earthy, quirky details that make Berkeley unmistakably itself. It's a genuinely thoughtful gift for anyone with roots in the East Bay, and a great excuse to put the phone down for a while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✏️ About the Illustration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene? A Berkeley mom's kitchen — colorful, cozy, and full of easter eggs. From the olive bar tupperware to the People's Park postcards on the fridge, every detail is a love letter to a very specific kind of Bay Area childhood. Illustrated by Dawn Kathryn, whose work captures fun, warmth, and a little bit of yarn-y whimsy, this is a puzzle gorgeous enough to frame when you're done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧩 Puzzle Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔢 \u003cstrong\u003e1,000 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e — a satisfying challenge for teens and adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📐 \u003cstrong\u003eFinished size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 19.25\" x 26.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eRandom-cut pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e with a snug fit — move sections together without them falling apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🖼️ \u003cstrong\u003eMatte finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — reduces glare and looks great framed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📦 \u003cstrong\u003eBox size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\" x 9\" x 2\" — sturdy, giftable, and features the original artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💨 \u003cstrong\u003eLow dust\u003c\/strong\u003e — cleaner puzzling experience from start to finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🗺️ \u003cstrong\u003ePrinted reference image included\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Eco-Friendly Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e♻️ \u003cstrong\u003eRecycled chipboard\u003c\/strong\u003e and soy-based inks throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🛍️ \u003cstrong\u003eReusable, resealable bag\u003c\/strong\u003e for the pieces — no single-use plastic wrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏭 \u003cstrong\u003eResponsibly made\u003c\/strong\u003e — factory meets socially responsible production standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e❤️ Why You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎁 \u003cstrong\u003eA standout gift\u003c\/strong\u003e for Berkeley locals, East Bay natives, and anyone who gets the jokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🖼️ \u003cstrong\u003eFrame-worthy artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e — the illustration is detailed enough to display on a wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📵 \u003cstrong\u003eScreen-free relaxation\u003c\/strong\u003e — mindful, hands-on fun for adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🛒 \u003cstrong\u003eSupports local\u003c\/strong\u003e — buying this supports local artists, small businesses, and independent makers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e😄 \u003cstrong\u003eFull of easter eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e — spot a new detail every time you look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎨 About the Artist: Dawn Kathryn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDawn Kathryn is a Berkeley-based illustrator who has been drawing since childhood. Her work is warm, playful, and full of detail — think cozy worlds populated by animals, yarn, and community. This puzzle is a perfect example of her knack for capturing a place and its people with real affection and a sense of humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📖 The Story Behind \"Your Mom Is So Berkeley\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYMISB started not on the internet, but on a slow day in a call center — two colleagues trading jokes over the cubicle wall, each one beginning with \"Your mom is so Berkeley…\" Roberto Santiago posted the first 30 jokes to Facebook, and the rest is Bay Area history. The group now has nearly 9,500 members and has been featured in the New York Times. For Roberto, the group is also a tribute to his late mother — a well-known Berkeley journalist who brought laughter to everyone around her. This puzzle carries that same spirit of joy, community, and local pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I hope it brings you joy.\" — Roberto Santiago, creator of YMISB\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to build, laugh, and maybe frame something truly special? 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