Little Things That Make Us Happy

We've done a few roundups of small purchases that have made your life better (2024, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2017) and they've been such a great hit with readers we've started tagging our favorite little things we mention in our daily posts. You may also want to check out some of our posts with gift ideas!

Updated: Aug 29, 2024 Leave a Comment · by Corporette Staff

Our Favorite Little Things (2024 Edition)

Lifestyle· Shopping | little things· posts

We’re rounding up some of our favorite “little things” that make our lives better… what are some of your recent small purchases you love, readers?

house ad for Corporette; the text reads "How to Look Polished When It's Hot Outside," and pictures a young professional woman pulling her hair back while sitting outside with sunglasses

Updated: Nov 11, 2023 19 Comments · by Kat

Which Beauty Products Can You Not Live Without?

Beauty· Business Travel Tips for Women· Travel | little things· posts

When you travel, which beauty/toilette products do you find a way to bring with you no matter what? Which beauty products can you not live without?

Updated: Oct 17, 2023 177 Comments · by Kat

Coffee Break: Foldable Travel Duffle Bag

Coffee Break | little things

I just got this packable bag as an “extra” bag for travel.

Updated: May 19, 2022 11 Comments · by Corporette Staff

The Best Laptop Accessories for Working from Home

Tech | laptops· little things· posts· Work From Home Tips

When you work from home, what are your favorite laptop accessories to make it easier?

Updated: Nov 9, 2021 56 Comments · by Kat

Coffee Break: Multi Cube Timer/Rotating Timer

Coffee Break | adhd· little things· time management

This little timer cube is super simple, and I’m finding it helps me stay focused and manage my time.

Updated: Nov 11, 2021 31 Comments · by Corporette Staff

Small Purchases that Make You Happy

Gift Ideas· Shopping | little things· posts

Readers, have you made any recent small purchases that you’re really pleased with? Here are some that we’re loving…

Updated: Nov 30, 2021 113 Comments · by Kat

Gift Idea: Electric Foot Warmer

Coffee Break | classic gift ideas· gift idea· little things· winter

This CONTINUES to be one of my favorite little things — and I think it would be a great gift for practically anyone.

Updated: Nov 11, 2021 150 Comments · by Kat

Coffee Break: Welaxy Felt Organizers

Coffee Break· Office Supplies | desk organization· gift idea· little things

I’m always a sucker for a colorful and affordable desk organizer…

Updated: Nov 11, 2021 178 Comments · by Kat

Weekend Open Thread

Author/illustrator Ann Shen is new to me, but I’m kind of crushing on all of her books right now…

Updated: Sep 23, 2020 24 Comments · by Kat

What Little Things Are You Loving Lately?

Organization· Tool of the Trade | Coronavirus· Drinking· little things

These are a few of the little purchases I’ve made and loved lately, including kitchen organizing tools, a cooling weighted blanket, some cherry bitters, and (peak Rona!) some home haircutting tools.

Updated: Feb 6, 2023 62 Comments · by Kat

Open Thread: Share Your Delightful Books, Shows, Movies, and More With Us!

Here’s an open thread for today: what books, shows and more have you found delightful lately?

Updated: Sep 23, 2020 1 Comment · by Kat

Tips for Digital Journaling

Office Supplies· Tool of the Trade | home office· little things· notebooks· planners· posts· Work From Home Tips

I’m really into my GoodNotes bullet journal for keeping track of to-dos, goals, and habits — so I thought I’d round up some of my best tips on digital journaling.