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What Is the Great Backyard Bird Count? And How Can You Join the Fun?

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For the love of birds and getting happier by being outdoors, don’t miss this global event: the 24th annual Great Backyard Bird Count.

Getting Started in Wildlife Photography

Getting started in wildlife photography may seem intimidating. From equipment to locations, where to begin? Let’s remove the doubt and show you how to take outstanding wildlife photos! Spoiler Alert: it’s way easier than you thought.

SUP? What’s So Great About Paddle Boarding Anyway?

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Why is stand-up paddle-boarding so popular and fiercely loved? Because it’s equally great for body, mind, and soul. In short: SUP makes you healthier and happier.

Disconnect to Connect More, Deeper, and Happier

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The concept of “disconnect to connect” is as simple as it is rewarding. Turn off your digital device to be more present, engaged, and feel liberated IRL (in real life). Naturally, it’ll make you happier.

Let’s Do It Together: Let’s Make the World a Happier Place

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We have some specific ideas for how to make the world a happier place. But we also want to know your suggestions. Because creating a happier world is about doing it together. So… Yes, let’s!

Help Your Kids Become Happier Adults: Take Them Outdoors!

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One simple idea to ensure your kids have a happier, healthier life today and tomorrow: outdoor fun times! Join them outside to share the joy today and build a better future for the whole family.

Happier Place Live Chat: What Can We Do to Make You Happier?

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We just launched the Happier Place Live Chat! Now you can chat with us directly, privately and live via our website; so we can answer your questions, address your concerns, and help make you happier faster.

The Importance of Having a Happier Place of Your Own

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Having a Happier Place of your own gives you an escape from everyday demands, stress and pressures. You’ll return feeling more centered, refreshed and energized. Isn’t it time you declared YOUR Happier Place?

Time for a Big Change: Moving to a Happier Place

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Moving to a Happier Place doesn’t mean that you’re leaving a bad or sad place. It just means figuring out what kind of place might make (or keep) you happier and then moving there… as we just did.

Do More of What Makes You Happier! (Seriously Do!)

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It kind of doesn’t get simpler or more effective than this: Do more of what makes you happier. But do you? What does it even really mean? And how can we do more of what makes us happier?

What’s So Great About Snowshoeing Anyway?

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We thought we weren’t “winter sports people” until we moved to Colorado and tried out snowshoeing. We loved it immediately! But then we wondered: why? What’s so great about snowshoeing anyway?

A Happier Year with a Fun-Was-Had Calendar (vs. a To-Do List)

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Maybe you can’t live without a to-do list. But you will live happier if you (also) have a fun-was-had calendar to celebrate and promote doing more of what makes you happier. You deserve it!

Secret to Happiness: the Gratitude Moment (Stop. Look. Appreciate.)

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Is there actually a secret to happiness? If you believe being happier causes happiness, then yes. We call it the Gratitude Moment. And it works for us…

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Refreshing Happier Margaritas To-Go (and Share)

How about bringing refreshing Margaritas To-Go on your next outing? They’re so easy to make and keep cool. We’ll show you how…

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Have Fun Faster with an Always-Ready Bag

When you want to take a quick break in nature, you don’t want to be slowed down or become unmotivated by looking for the essentials. To help you get outside and happier quickly, we have a solution: have an always-ready bag packed.

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Get Happier in 3 Simple Steps: Take a Break. Go Outside. Have Fun.

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Being happy all the time is probably an unreachable goal. In our day and age, it might simply be impossible. But you know what is possible? You CAN get happier!

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