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Want a “Tips for Happiness in Your New Home” Card To Accompany a Gift? Or For Yourself?

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I’ve heard that a lot of people are giving Happier at Home as a gift to someone with a new home: recent grad, new roommate, newlywed, newly divorced, empty nester, downsizer, upsizer, new baby, new city. At times of transition like these, we give special thought to what we want from “home.” So, …


Want a Personalized, Signed Bookplate for a Holiday Gift? Request Soon.

I’ve been getting a lot of requests for personalized, signed bookplates for Happier at Home and The Happiness Project from people who want to give the books as holiday gifts. This makes me feel 1) stunned by the organization and foresight of such folks, and 2) pleased that people decide to give my books as gifts. If you are considering …


Why Should You Read “Happier at Home”?

I have to admit, I love every book I’ve ever written. A writer friend said to me in a commiserating tone, “Don’t you hate looking back at your books? I do!” and I thought, “No, I’m my own biggest fan! I love my books.” But of all my books, Happier at Home is my favorite. It’s my best book. It …


Want To Be Happier–and Be on National TV?

I posted this message a few days ago, but in case you missed it, I’m posting it again: A nationally syndicated daytime talk show is looking for guests for an episode: “Do you wish you were happier? Would you like to figure out ways to find contentment and control in your daily life? Perhaps the duties of being a mom, …


7 Ways To Be Happier at Home.

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: 7 ways to be happier at home. In my new one-minute video book trailer, I list “Ten ways to be happier at home.” Some of those suggestions are serious, and some are goofy (to my surprise, my suggestion regarding purple has turned out to be fairly controversial).  Here’s another list of ways to …