As a mother of three young children, two boys and a girl, I have been creating things for my family and friend’s personal enjoyment for many years. However, it was my recent creation, Happy Thoughts® that I wanted to share with others outside of my immediate circle. With the demands on each of us these days from managing a family to the economy, life can be very stressful so I thought we could all use a pick-me-up as one can only eat so much chocolate!

If only one could bottle the feeling that comes with being happy and open the lid when needed…….after many years of philosophizing, discussing and analyzing the concept of ‘happiness’ with my girlfriends, we concluded that it’s just the little things and simple moments that make us smile and laugh throughout our everyday lives.

While this may be true, we all still have those ‘blah’ days and as my 40th birthday neared, these days seemed to increase for me! I made a list of things that made me happy – this list would serve as my reminder to be a little lighter about life on these “not so great” days.

Turning forty, Paris, Making lists, Pretty things – these were just a few of my inspirations for Happy Thoughts® however, it is perfect for everyone in that we all need a reminder to smile sometimes. This array of Happy Thoughts® will be sure to bring on the ‘state of happy’ by simply opening the lid and choosing one of the many Happy Thoughts®.

I hope these Happy Thoughts® will too make you smile, laugh and relax as you move forward in your attempt to conquer the not-so-simple moments.