Happify Your Holidays: Small Joys That Make a Big Difference

The holidays aren’t meant to feel like a checklist. They’re meant to feel like a hug - warm, comforting, and full of small moments that remind us what matters most. But between to-do lists, gatherings, and expectations, it’s easy to lose that light feeling of joy.

At Ballou Family Apothecary, “Happify” isn’t about pretending everything is perfect. It’s about choosing the little things that make life feel a bit more joyful - the scent that steadies your mind, the warmth that grounds you, the calm that lingers long after the noise fades.

Here are a few ways to bring that kind of happy back into your holidays.

Find Stillness in Scent

Light a Ballou Family Apothecary soy candle and let it guide you home to yourself. Scent has a quiet way of easing the mind, of pulling you out of the rush and into the present moment.

Whether it’s the crisp calm of pine or the soothing floral of lavender, a slow-burning candle can transform the energy of a room in seconds. Let it flicker as you wrap gifts, journal, or just sit with a cup of tea.

Turn Care Into a Ritual

Using your favorite Ballou Family Apothecary soap or magnesium butter can be more than skincare; it can be a pause, a reset, a way to come back to yourself. Every touch is a chance to slow down, breathe, and let your body feel supported.

As you wash or moisturize, notice how the scent feels, how the texture softens the skin, how your shoulders drop just a little lower. This is what nourishment looks like.

Practice Gratitude in Motion

Gratitude doesn’t have to mean long journal entries or perfect mindfulness routines. It can be as simple as noticing what made you smile today. The sound of laughter, a warm meal, the way the rain catches the morning light.

You can even make it a family ritual, each person sharing one thing they’re thankful for over dinner. Joy grows when it’s spoken out loud.

Protect Your Evenings

Your family doesn’t need you to run on empty. Sleep is where healing happens and the right nighttime routine can make all the difference.

Try dimming the lights early, massaging magnesium butter onto tired feet, legs, or shoulders, and letting your body relax. Your body knows how to rest; it just needs permission. This ritual works best when it is done nightly. Small, steady moments add up. Give it a few weeks of consistency and notice how your evenings begin to feel softer and more settled.

Choose What Feels Good

The holidays pass quickly, but how you move through them is what matters most. Choose moments that fill you, not drain you. Choose quiet over chaos. And choose to do small acts that make you feel good.

At Ballou Family Apothecary, that’s what “Happify” really means. Bringing more light, more balance, and more joy into every day, sharing it with others, one simple ritual at a time.

Explore our relaxation-inducing favorites and find the one that helps you Happify your holidays.