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Tell us about the little things that make you happy for a chance to win a copy of Happy! by Pharrell Williams plus an 8 month subscription to toucanBox.

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UrsulaMumsnet · 09/10/2015 10:13

Tell us about the little things that make you happy for a chance to win a copy of Happy! by Pharrell Williams plus an 8 month subscription to toucanBox – boxes filled with the inspiration and materials needed to create, explore, learn and play.

Happy! has had the world dancing ever since it first hit the airwaves, and now Pharrell Williams has brought his irresistibly cheerful tune to life in a picture book for young readers.



Full of imagination and play, all the fun of the song is packed into pages of vibrant photographs showing children celebrating what it means to be happy.

You can encourage your little ones to have fun and use their imagination while reading Happy! by downloading free activity sheets here.

Find out more about the Happy! book and buy here.
Tell us about the little things that make you happy for a chance to win a copy of Happy! by Pharrell Williams plus an 8 month subscription to toucanBox.
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CMOTDibbler · 09/10/2015 10:43

Now ds is of an age where he wants to read his own book before bed, our half hour where I get into bed with him and we read companionably next to each other makes me happy

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FeelingSmurfy · 09/10/2015 10:51

Little arms hugging you / a sloppy kiss for absolutely no reason at all

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WowOoo · 09/10/2015 19:14

I was going to say what FeelingSmurfy said. Just a lovely cuddle for no reason. It makes me so very happy, it sometimes brings a tear to my eye!

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FeelingSmurfy · 09/10/2015 19:32

WowOoo its the best isn't it Smile makes me melt inside!

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VIPmarya212 · 12/10/2015 18:06

When my 15 month old smiles at me, hugs me, laughs with me or plays with me

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Greensmurf1 · 12/10/2015 18:25

Naps with DD, aged 2. The "I love you" game she plays bouncing about and saying i love you I love you, l love youuuuu!

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barricade · 12/10/2015 18:30

Smile Little things that make me happy? Smile There's not enough space here to list them all!!! Seriously!!

Bright sunshine against blue skies, with a fresh breeze blowing and birds chirping in the distance. Seeing the smile of a new-born child for the first time. And every time after that. Experiencing a luxurious, scrumptious slice of double chocolate gateau. Watching the sun set on the pyramids, with the desert and mountain backdrop stretching for miles. Watching my team win. Winning this competition! ... ( hint! Wink )

... Being Alive!!!!

SmileSmileSmileSmileSmile

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Larnipoo · 12/10/2015 18:40

Going to Wrestling with hubby my DC and my mum and dad. Great family fun.

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hermancakedestroyer · 12/10/2015 18:55

The little things that make me happy are my children laughing, the smell of freshly cut grass, the smell of bread baking, seeing people smile, sunsets, the sea, walks in the woods are just a few!

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MooseyMoo · 12/10/2015 19:06

Lots of small things will make me happy but the one that happens every day without fail is birdsong. There's something about it that lifts my spirits and makes me smile inside and out.

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starlight36 · 12/10/2015 19:15

Reliving happy childhood memories watching my DC delight in playing on the beach and splashing in the sea.

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glenthebattleostrich · 12/10/2015 19:19

Today when DD told me her favourite part of me was my heart because it is so full of love for her (I teared up!)

Having a cuddle on the sofa with DD and DH

Closing the door on the world at the end of a busy day

The 1.5 hours I get to myself each week when DH takes DD to an activity

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nannyt · 12/10/2015 19:24

Watching and listening to my grandchildren laughing Znd enjoying themselves.

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hanliying · 12/10/2015 19:48

Most happy thing is to return home after an exhausted day and see my children running towards me shouting mummy for a hug

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Wilhamenawonka · 12/10/2015 19:57

Seeing the look on my girls faces when they wake up and see each other Smile
That's true love

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lolapops1 · 12/10/2015 21:00

When the big yin finishes school and comes running out to see the little yin and says "Did you miss me,I missed you"

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Whyisitsodifficult · 12/10/2015 21:04

Friday night when the kids have gone to bed and me and dh have a glass of wine and finally plop on the sofa! Hmm slightly different from other posters but it makes me happy!

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LinzInHove81 · 12/10/2015 21:32

My little boy gives us all hand massages!
He is 2.5 now but has done this from a very early age!
They are so good that I find myself getting withdrawal symptom when I have to go up and do some work!
Also, we wake up every morning and snuggle on the sofa for 10 minutes before getting ourselves ready for the day :) :) :)

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BathshebaDarkstone · 12/10/2015 21:34

Saying "night night" to DS and then DD, an hour and a half later.

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llewejk · 12/10/2015 21:43

Listening to my daughter laughing

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Theimpossiblegirl · 12/10/2015 21:53

My kids are the little things that make me happy.

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lou74poole · 12/10/2015 22:03

Uncontrollable giggling from my DS; unprompted 'I Love You's, kisses, cuddles or hand-holding; sunny Summer evenings and Autumn leaves; sunsets and fireworks; walks by the sea.

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kateandme · 13/10/2015 06:21

My mum

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kateandme · 13/10/2015 06:42

And i and my little one linked happily just doing nothing Dora bound

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bigsnugglebunny · 13/10/2015 07:12

Friday evening, all my children and my DP are home and we can relax and look forward to a weekend together. Even if we don't do anything over the weekend, I just love having my family around me.

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