60 things that are making me happy

Every fortnight I write a Happy List for Child Mags blog. It's one of my favourite things to do because it really makes me stop and think about my happiness. I thought it was time I brought it Patchwork side so here are SIXTY things that make me happy.

Also, her socks are from Mini Manikin - how cute are they?

Lessons in parenting from the happiest people in the world.
DIY photobooth backdrops to make you smile.
This collection of 25 insanely satisfying videos.
Reid Hoffman has devised this happiness formula.
These pictures of awesome outfits on Aussie streets.
What can the elderly teach us about living happier lives.
A Frida Kahlo inspired colourful nursery.
Selfies can make you happier! No surprises here.
Treating yourself is my happy marriage secret.
These words are ones to live by.

Apparently it’s the little things that make us truly happy.

Minouche’s new range is blissful.

Mums on Instagram are keeping it real with the#iamnotabigdeal hashtag.

No need to pout, here are 37 ways to boost your happiness.

Dressing your kid like an Ewok is pretty much guaranteed to make you happy.

This blogger wanted to remind us that we are are all deserving of happiness.

The new Lunch Lady is out and I am loving it.

These girls are crazy funny.

Palm Springs makes me happy.

Having my gorgeous kids on the cover of CHILD September issue has had me smiling all month.

These T-shirts by Say Hola, because every mamma and daughter duo needs matching tees.

This study found that happy music makes people better people. But I’m pretty sure we already knew that.

We (at CHILD) wrote about lots of cool motherhood podcasts (all Aussie of course) that will keep your mind ticking while you do all those riveting daily things you do.

This TED talk about saying thank you.

This beautiful Instagram picture that says so much about motherhood.

Child Mags Blog gave their Pinterest boards a spring clean and now they are all sorts of perfect.

This skin colour project.

These child-friendly daily meditations.

This study that found making decisions quickly = happier outcomes.

This insane recipe book!

Katherine Sabbath’s Instagram feed, her cakes, her fashion, her vibe.

This gorgeous gift to a family who needed it.

Stylish threads for sick teens.

This TED talk about taking the other path.

This book full of self love.

Amy Shipp’s answers to these 20 Questions.

What makes a happy child?

This Iced Vovo milkshake.

The new range of kids clothing by Mrs Millah

Felt toy Australian cakes and biscuits.

Fat Mum Slim's interview.

Netflix has released all seven Gilmore Girls seasons in Australia in the lead up to their four new mini movies that are in production now!

A Spice Girls video got the best Feminist makeover ever.

Fruit and veggies can make you happy according to a recent study.

I laughed so hard when I saw these Mum Milestone Cards.

It turns out that curiosity can actually be detrimental to happiness.

Women are buying themselves pinky rings full of love.

I watched Constance Hall give this amazing charity a $20000 cheque.

This author believes that it’s not the pursuit of pleasure that increases happiness, but rather the pursuit of meaning. I have to say I agree.

I’ve been paying with cash lately because according to this study it can make you enjoy your purchase more. It’s working.

This tattoo artist and her candy-coloured cartoon tattoos.

These cakes are everything.

Can thinking about death multiple times a day actually make you happier?

There’s only 12 Fridays until Christmas.

This guy spends his day making tiny foods.

Getting flowers delivered is so much more affordable than it used to be.

Life is short, eat the waffles.

This coffee holder is cutting down on takeaway waste.

An exhibition that highlights an overlooked decade of feminism

World changing baby products have hit the shelf.

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