Hello, Do you have lots of mint in your window boxes, pots or gardens? It's originally a Mediterranean herb; in Greek mythology, Hades, the god of the underworld, fell in love with the river nymph Minthe. When Persephone, his wife, discovered the affair she turned Minthe into a plant. Hades could not rescue her,…
Hello, Today we wanted to share an easy, everyday happiness habit with you. It's one we practise ourselves, and it's quick and cheap! forming a happiness habit This happiness habit simply involves passing on any good news you come across. As we're all bombarded with worrying headlines every day, it can be easy to…
Hello, Warmer months are on their way, and for today's post we asked our friend Josh, a violist, if he'd create a classical playlist that we might enjoy over the summer. Here's what he sent us! Sam and Claire A classical playlist for summer Hello everyone! I've put together 20 tracks of classical pieces…
Hello, Those who've read our blog for a while will know that we first pubished it on International Day of Happiness, which aims to make people around the world realise the importance of happiness in life. One country which takes this very seriously is Bhutan, where the goal of "Gross National Happiness" was adopted in…
Hello, Today we begin with a story. Once upon a time, a power company in the north-west of America had a problem. Severe winter weather would cause ice to build up on power lines, and potentially bring them down. The power company would have to send linesmen through the snow, to climb up the…
Hello, Finding a hobby you love can be a real happiness boost and an enjoyable part of living life well. For many of us, learning a language offers a fun and fulfilling hobby that you can start at any age. Whatever your motivation, be it a family connection, simply interest in a particular country or…
Hello, Today we say goodbye to March, but as the calendar turns we thought we'd spare you tomorrow’s traditional April pranks, and share a rather more appealing kind of Fool! Thanks to our friend Ginny for this delicious recipe for Raspberry Fool. It’s both sweet and slightly tart, and since it’s made with frozen…