What Are The Simple Things That Make You Happy?
What are the simple things that make you happy? We talked about this on the show this morning.A British company Alpen Delight, commissioned a study to find out what little…
What are the simple things that make you happy?
We talked about this on the show this morning.A British company Alpen Delight, commissioned a study to find out what little things bring people happiness. The company sent a TV personality to a shopping center to find out.
They ended up talking to 2000 adults and the finding prompted a spokesperson for Alpen Delight to say this, “The nicest things are those (that) are totally unexpected. They don’t have to be big things-sometimes little moments lead to big smiles.”
The List
So in no particular order here are some of the things people came up with. Small things that make them happy…
- Finding money in a coat or a pair of pants
- Getting a surprise refund
- Receiving a compliment from a stranger
- Having someone let you jump in line at the supermarket
- Hearing your favorite song on the radio
- Receiving a bonus at work
- Getting constant green lights on the road
- Hearing your baby’s first words
- Receiving unexpected affection from your partner
- Being understood by someone else when you’re talking
- Encountering a familiar smell from your childhood
- Hearing from a loved one randomly that they’re proud of you
- Finding a treasured lost item
- Waking up before your alarm goes off and getting to sleep longer
- Getting upgraded, on a flight or at a hotel
- Thinking it’s Thursday when it’s really Friday
- Having a child start a conversation with you
- Receiving a postcard in the mail
- Hitting the exact number when getting gas
- Coming home from work and your partner has cooked dinner
- Having a work meeting canceled at the last minute
- Seeing a car’s funny license plate
- Being asked for ID
- Receiving breakfast in bed
- Hearing from your teenager that they want to spend time with you
- Receiving a gift of baked goods from a neighbor
- Bumping into an old schoolteacher, and they recognize you
- Catching the eye of a musician on stage while they’re performing
- Witnessing a marriage proposal
The folks in the survey would say they would feel “delighted”, “optimistic” and “grateful” when they bring happiness to other people.
Most of the people in the survey (84%) said these kind of moments in life restore their hope in humanity.
How do you feel about some of these?
6 Easy To Make Halloween Treats-The Kids Can Help Make These
Halloween is creeping up and will be here soon. The weather is getting colder and you will be looking for things to do with the kids. These fun Halloween treats are easy. There are so many great ideas from making a brain cake to spooky Jello! Looking for more ideas of things you can make with your kids for Halloween? We got ya covered. 30 ideas can be found right here.
Trunk or Treats and fall festivals are starting to become very popular and, in some cases, takes the place of trick or treating. If you are going to trick or treat this year, Halloween is Tuesday, October 31st. That is the official night to trick or treat.
Right at dusk is the appropriate time to start your run through the neighborhood and you should be done by 7:30 at the latest. Keep in mind, if you see a home without the porch light on, they are not participating in Halloween and out of respect, you shouldn't ring their doorbell.
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So this weekend while you are looking for something to do with the kids or the family. We have some very fun and easy to make Halloween ideas. Enjoy and remember to take in the moment and take pictures so that you have these memories forever.
Pumpkin Pizza Bombs
These Pumpkin Pizza Bombs look like so much fun to make. They also look very tasty and you can put your favorite toppings in it.
Spooky Bat Treats
These spooky bat treats look amazing. You can mix Oreo's and Peanut Butter Cups and it's allowed. I'm all in on this treat.
Ghost In A Blanket
A new twist on the old fashion Pig In The Blankets. These would be fun to do like this all the time.
Halloween Popcorn
Simple and easy, the kids could do all the work on this one. This is a great example of sweet and salty. Looks so good!
Spider Peanut Butter And Jelly
A new spooky twist on the all time favorite PB&J!. It's a spider
Baby Boo's
This one the adult might have to do most of the work, but the time together would be worth it all.
