Something Making Us (More) Happier

• Elizabeth: Blocking spam email instead of unsubscribing is cutting down on the spam she receives.
• Gretchen: I’m reminding myself to celebrate the anniversary of Life in Five Senses. The paperback hits the shelves on April 30. Visit happiercast.com/fivesenses.

Happiness Lessons from the Real Housewives

From Real Housewife Jenna Lyons, Elizabeth has learned to appreciate the power of having your own style.

Spotlight on a Tool

If you’re looking for the right gift for Mother’s Day, try my quiz! When you learn your recipient’s gift-appreciation profile—whether that person is an Easy-to-Please, a Tried-and-True, an Enthusiast, or a Connoisseur—you’ll be able to make a great choice. Try it at happiercast.com/quiz.

Happier in Action

In celebration of Card- and Letter-Writing Month, we talk about a delightfully creative use of paper products in a marriage proposal—which comes from Elizabeth’s best friend, Mindy.

Here’s a photo of Mindy’s framed stamps:

Quotation

“Longstanding friendship can be sustained by shared memories or just by habit…but new ones need some impetus.” —Wystan and Chester, Thekla Clark (Amazon, Bookshop)