One of my favorite workouts? Yoga.
One of my favorite snacks? Stonyfield Farm Oikos Yogurt.
One of my favorite party themes? Toga, toga, toga!
All at once?! Yes, please!
Lately, I’ve been feeling so stressed out. The pressure of writing the Operation Beautiful book in such a short time frame is wearing on me – I want it to be the best possible book it can be! Whenever I get stuck on a sentence or can’t figure out how to flesh out a concept, I roll out my yoga mat and do some downward facing dogs. It is so relaxing and refreshing!
Although I don’t normally do my workouts in a sheet with a spoon + Oikos in hand…. 
Stonyfield Farm is hosting a contest, in which one lucky winner will receive an all-expense trip to Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Lenox, Massachusetts. A weekend of relaxation and pampering with Husband!? Sign me up!
This contest is open to all bloggers. To enter, you can do one of three things!
- Share a brief story about why you need to relax and say “Ohm.”
- Share a recipe you create or tip using Oikos yogurt – it can be as simple as a holiday dip or dessert or breakfast idea.
- Post a photo of you doing yoga in a toga (Oikos is Greek yogurt after all!).
All entries (your post is your entry) must include a link to the Oikos Facebook fan page and be emailed to oikos@360publicrelations.com by November 30, 2009.
I had fun putting together my entry! The Husband served as my expert photographer, and the neighborhood children looked on in amazement as I tried to hold the Natarajasana pose.
Additionally…. because Stonyfield is AWESOME, they offered to host a SECOND contest on Healthy Tipping Point!
Want to win this SPA PRIZE PACK (open to readers + bloggers)? It’s filled with 4 coupons for free containers of Oikos organic Greek yogurt, a reusable Oikos tote bag, and the "Take- 5" Anti-Stress spa kit, which includes a loofah massage sponge, Anti-Stress massage soap, a body brush, Anti-Stress massage lotion and a soothing gel eye mask!
Simply leave a comment describing one thing that makes you HAPPY, and I’ll select a winner at lunch tomorrow! NaMOOste!
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It makes me happy when I choose to buy products that are more expensive but better for me and for the environment. LIKE STONYFIELD YOGURT!!
Seeing my brother makes me happy, he lives so far away!
It makes me happy to lie in bed on rainy days, listening to a snoring puppy, reading and taking life a little slower than normal (for once!).
It makes me happy when I serve my family and friends vegan meals and they ENJOY them
Having tomorrow off of work makes me happy!
It makes me happy to go on long walks with my dog.
I get lots of fresh air, exercise (endorphins) and quality time with a little ray of sunshine!
Feeding people…….and having them love what I made!
Hands down, it’s got to be my cats. The husband and I have four cats and they are all wonderful with their own unique personalities. Waking up to one of them purring in my face and pawing at my ear just because he wants to cuddle is the best thing ever
My husband and my dog make me happy. Seeing my family who I haven’t seen in a while makes me happy too!
My dogs make me happy! Never ceases to amaze me how they can make me smile and feel better after a crappy day at work. <3
It makes me happy when I get good food, coffee, and spend time with my sister!
ahhh, can we vote for you? this was adorable! i think your new camera made it EXTRA fantastic.
whoops, i completely forgot to answer the question! one thing that aaaalways makes me feel good is my family. even when my life is in shambles, coming home and seeing their faces is life’s biggest blessing.
Awesome giveaway!! With my first marathon being 3 weeks away and having to train in the icky, rainy, Pacific Northwest weather, I could really use some stress relief right about now!
One thing that makes me happy is running in the sun with a big smile on my face! That’s when I feel at peace the most.
My boyfriend makes me happy, and I will be even happier when he’s no longer 9000 miles away for months at a time and we finally get to start our lives together in the same place at the same time.
My little sister makes me happy!
Swimming makes me happy! So silent and I love feeling so free and uninhibited by clothing!
Playing with Oscar (my dog) makes me happy!!! I am going to have to put in an entry with that for sure, I would love a getaway!!!!
a lot of things make me smile — the boyfriend, my mom, JESUS!, sleeping in, peanutbutter, funny movies, finding a good sale, & singing really loudly and off key
listening to music really loud on the way to the gym makes me happy
My supportive and loving parents make me happier than anything else in the world
My dogs make me happy, specifically watching them kick around a ball like it’s soccer
Aww you look so cute!! My little sister makes me happy
I love going home and getting a great big hug from her!
you are so cute!
good food makes me happy!
YOGA makes me happy
but also family/friends!!! just being with them makes me smile. being with someone i love means everything!
It makes me happy to cook a delicious and healthy meal from scratch.
Running makes me happy!
Spur-of-the-moment lunches with my mom makes me happy!
Football makes me happy!
Seeing my dog after a long day at work.
i’ve lurked on your blog and figured a giveaway is a good time for my first comment =)
i enjoy your blog and am so excited for you and your book deal!
as for what makes me happy… LOTS of things do, and i think it would be sad if anyone only had one or two HAPPY things.
lately though, what is making me happy, has been stepping off my rollercoaster lifestyle, and discovering balance… eating better, exercising more, stopping to smell the roses, and trying to enjoy every single day that comes my way =)
thanks!
thanks!
Friends & Family =)
My fiance makes me happy. The last six months have been upside down for me…I lost two grandparents and an aunt, recieved a promotion, purchased a fixer-upper house, got engaged, moved, etc. When I lay in “my spot” on Kevin’s shoulder, the tension just melts away. It is actually relaxing me right now while I’m sitting at my work dest thinking about it! LOL!
PS. I know that is so pukey, but I don’t care. What can I say…I love him!
my husband, my boy, my girls, my family, my friends, caramel apple cider, pumpkin anything, lattes, FOOD… i could go on and on!
MINDFULNESS makes me happy! (and chocolate…….obviously)
It makes me happy to see how excited my pups are when my husband gets home from work.
My big sister makes me happy…I’m going to call her right now and tell her that myself-Thanks!
I’m in college so going home makes me so happy! Seeing my kitties, my brothers and my parents always put me in such a great mood
Thanks for the heads up about the contest! I can’t wait to enter I would love this trip for the BF and I before he leaves for SC for two and half years!!!!!
I would say my boyfriend makes me extremely happy especially when he gives me fun surprises like flowers at work or my favorite candy bars…its the little things in life!
Waking up with a big ball of purring gray fur on the pillow next to me, and knowing that she’s happy that I’m home, whether or not I worked hard, worked out, or got worked over that day.
Running makes me happy!
running alwyas makes me happy!! (as does thinking about your neighbors giving you crazy looks in your yoga toga!!)
Seeing previews for New Moon makes me happy! Lame, but I can’t help being super excited everytime one comes on TV. Now I just need to convince the bf to see it with me.
Petting my cats makes me happy, how something so simplistic makes THEM so happy.
My pug makes me so very very happy!
Simple things. Windy sunny days, holding hands with my finance, my early morning stretching, ice cold water…
Getting healthy day by day… the baby steps… the progress I make – it all makes me so happy.
Hha i love this.
SUN makes me happy!
Getting an A on an exam keeps me smiling for days.
Hearing my kids laugh makes me happy. And so does yogurt.
What makes me the most happiest is just running for no reason at all. With out all of the gadgets and a place to go or a certain mileage I HAVE to complete. That makes me so incredibly happy(:
being with my family makes me happy:)
A great book and my kitty cuddled up on the couch! I look forward to this all day!
Getting mail
Waking up to my boyfriend and kissing him goodbye while he is still cuddled up in bed while I have to go to work makes me so happy
and so does copious amounts of Oikos.
Cooking with my boyfriend!
These photos sure do make me happy, Caitlin!
Also- my acceptence of each day as I face it; it hasn’t been the easiest year for me- but I am choosing to continue on and find the goodness in every day (even when it’s hard- and believe me- it’s not all peaches and creme) I am HAPPY with my choices to continue to find Happiness and not sit stagnant in sadness/loneliness/broken heartedness- my strength makes me happy.
What makes me happy is what i am getting ready to go do – taking a walk with the dog down by the water. The sound of the waves and the sight of the palm trees always put me in a better state of mind.
Sundays make me happy! My favorite day of the week!
When I’m having a bad day and Noodle, my puppy, just knows and licks my face and snuggles
How do they always know?!
Not sure I can think of just ONE thing that makes me happy. Friends, family, fiance, health, running, food, my cat, exercise, beautiful days, good TV shows, sleeping…the list could go on for days!
My dog’s response when I come home for break makes me happy.
my family makes me happy! =-
Coming home after a long day to my “puppy” (He is an 80lb golden retriever). No matter how upset or bad my day was, he always puts me in a better mood and makes me feel better.
Cooking and baking make me happy and relax me.
FRIDAYS! There is friday night, all of Saturday, and most of Sunday to enjoy life (and sleep in some)
My boyfriend makes me happy!
Chocolate makes me happy!!
Laughing children make me soooo happy
! And candy.
Running makes me happy!
My husband!
honestly, a large glass of wine while watching my favorite tv show(s) by myself. so relaxing, letting my mind wander w/ the insane drama of gossip girl or lol-ing at dwight and michael.
Connecting with genuine lovely people makes me happy! I just got to see and speak to a former co-worker who has such a genuine caring spirit that I tear up when I see her. She is special and I love connecting and re-connecting with people like that.
Great toga by the way!
I love having movie nights with my husband and making a good gourmet dinner with a glass of wine.
Being healthy and in recovery from Anorexia makes me very happy and content!!
Spending time with my friends and family. They always make me smile.
It makes me happy that I may have actually figured out what I want to do with my life long-term…
Teaching 4th grade makes me happy!
Being productive early in the day so I can relax in the evening makes me happy!
I’m happiest when I’m spending time with my family and pets!
My puppy makes me happy!
Cuddling with my husband and cat makes me happy!
It makes me happy to take my dogs for a short hike up the mountain in the morning. I love watching the sun run and hearing my dogs playing together in the background.
thanks for hosting such an awesome contest! Reading blogs makes me happy :0
Ah! Love the photos
My two handsome sweet little baby boys!
Having the day off from work on Wednesday makes me happy!
This answer was very easy for me… I am a teacher and I am most happy when I see the smiling faces of my third graders. Although teaching is a super stressful job, I am so in love with my munchkins, they are worth all the work!
Thanks for the contest, Caitlin!!
Cooking for others and introducing them to healthy nutrition!
Running, my family, dogs and the beach all make me happy!
(Just to name a few)
Good job on the yoga pose… you make it look so easy!
My parents home makes me happy! No matter how stressed, angry, lost I may feel, I can go home to my parents peaceful home and feel totally, completely at ease and loved! There’s nothing like it!
Reading in bed with my kitty, Queenie cudled up to me makes me very happy. It is my favorite time of day.
relaxing with a cup of tea and a good book or funny TV show
Dripping with sweat after spin class makes me very happy!!
Namaste,The second, my daughter comes out of the School and gets inside the car in the Carpool.I feel so happy to see Her after her School.
hey that looks like a professional ad right there!
Reading in the sunshine with my cat at my feet and a cup of green tea by side.
What amazing giveaways. I give you props for doing those poses outside. I love this Stonyfield gift that you are giving away as well. I love anything to do with the spa. Something that makes me happy ..although a little cliche…is reading these blogs everyday about people being healthy and nice to themselves. It seems like most bloggers are happy people and it is nice to see happy people out there eat healthy and being good to the environment. It makes me happy about living in this world. Good luck with the contest-these pictures definitely look like you could win!
The beach makes me very happy, especially running on the beach!
When my hubby picks up our 65 lb. dog like a baby! It always makes me happy.
Oh and of course good girly TV & movies-I forgot to add that in my post above.
My cat Chandler makes me happy!
mindless TV
The blogging community makes me happy. When I started my blog, I never thought anyone would read it. Three months later, I have not only readers, but people I consider my friends all over the country! Some I’ve even met in person. Their support has opened me up to trying new things and overcoming my shyness. Namaste to my blog friends!
Spending time with my niece and nephews. They always have something witty and wise to say!
Pears that are perfectly ripe (not too hard, not too soft) make me happy!
Yay! Greece and yoga are my 2 favorite things! But nothing makes me happier than when I’m baking.
Vacations, shopping, and laying out at the beach! Thanks Caitlin!
Traveling with my fiance makes me really happy! It’s so meaningful to get to discover new things with him and make great memories.
I love cooking dinner for my friends- it incorporates two of my favorite things- getting creative in the kitchen and being around people who make me smile.
What makes me happy is photography. Taking photos and finding the beauty in every moment is my passion
I love your photo shoot! So creative and cool. You look amazing!
books. always.
Breakfast always makes me happy!!
Haha your yoga in a toga definitely came out better than mine! I wish I had an expert photog too. I had my cam on 10 sec delay and scrambled to get into my pose
My family definitely makes me happy. I love spending time with my hubby and 18 yo son (which is also why I need to relax and sam OHM!)
Sunshine, my children’s laughter, and dark chocolate. Not necessarily in that order.
Love your yoga in a toga pics! Esp. the first one.
Nice weather makes me happy! There’s nothing better than a sunny, blue-skied day to make everything sweeter and anything seem possible.
Reading makes me happy. It’s one of my favourite things to do and just thinking about it makes me smile!
Nothing is better than complete quiet sometimes
My puppies!! Ok so technically that’s two things, but they make me SO happy!
I make me happy.
Foot rubs from the boy make me VERY happy!
My fiance, Brandon, makes me so incredibly happy! He has been there for me through so many things and is so supportive of everything I do
playing with puppies makes me happy.
Lately, it’s knitting while watching Mad Men – such a lazy, guilty pleasure!
One Simple Thing for Happiness: sunrises
Lying on the couch, with my 4 year old snuggled on top of me fast asleep. Even though it’s 5pm, I don’t mind that he is napping. I work tonight so my hubby is in charge of bedtime.
it’s nice to get some unexpected snuggles before a night of work.
Yoga is actually the thing I go back to when feeling really stressed. I was certified in spring 2006 to teach yoga but have fallen away from my practice from time to time since then.
A new start makes me happy
I was working a job with crazy hours, over 70 a week..I was a zombie! Now that I’m done with that, I’m turning back to eating healthy and learning healthy habits.
Looking forward to more posts and the Operation Beautiful book! I’m assuming you’ve seen it, but every time I walked past the huge ‘YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL’ graffiti in Chicago by the old Marshall Field’s building, it would make my day!
Just wanted to say,I’ve been reading your blog for the past few days and it has really inspired me to get back on track with healthy eating and a healthy life style! Thanks
i think i’ve seen it – not sure! will you take a picture?
Taking my dog to the dog park makes me happy!
People who smile make me happy
Food blogging makes me happy
Love your entry! love, love, love!
Sundays make me happy!
My puppy Angus makes me happy!
I love these pictures! Haha.
Something that makes me happy?? Doing my laundry on a cold winter’s night, taking everything fresh out of the dryer, dumping it all on my bed and rolling around in the warm, fresh-smelling pile of clothes. Slightly weird but aaaamaaazing
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Being with family makes me happy. Being away at college makes the time I do get to spend with them even more meaningful.
Running makes me happy! I just started training for my first marathon and each new pdr is such an achievement. I also run during my lunch break during the week, and the daily dose of sunshine is so important to making me happy now that it gets dark so early.
Vacationing in Hawaii with my other 9 family members (we go every other summer). It’s glorious to sit on the beach and watch the sunrise – talk about a great place to practice yoga!
What makes me the happiest are lazy Sunday mornings in bed with my boyfriend and my puppy dog.
It makes me happy to test better-for-you versions of Thanksgiving recipes until I find the perfect one so my family doesn’t know the difference! Cauliflower in the mashed potatoes? Yes. Silken tofu in the pumpkin pie? We’ll see.
Walking in the door after a long day at work and seeing my wonderful husband and two amazing dogs… stress instantly goes out the door!
I love seeing the smile on the face of the kids in my church when we give them their Christmas presents from the church. We have a party the sunday before christmas and open presents and have dinner. It makes my season since we are super busy otherwise.
Horses make me happy! Being at Keeneland, the racetrack here, is the best thing in the world… right now there is a big Thoroughbred horse sale going on and I am in heaven out there!
my new book club!
Spending time with my husband and little brother makes me happy. In June my oldest younger brother died in a car accident so anytime spend with my youngest younger brother and my husband is wonderful.
The smell of freshly ground coffee beans steeping in my French press over a weekend brunch with my sister!
What makes me happy is taking a nap on the couch with my husband after a hard day at work!
Going to the park with my fiancée and our dog on a pretty day
Horseback riding makes me happy!
I’m excited to enter this spa pack. Unfortunately, as a vegan, I don’t feel right doing a post about yogurt.
Although that yoga getaway sounds amazing!
Also, that picture of you looks like an ad from a magazine! Beautiful!
It makes me happy when I can relax with my friends and chat over a nice cup of coffee. Pilates and yoga make me super happy as well!
Walking my two puppies!
After falling off a cliff on sunday and almost dying, just being able to get up in the morning and engoy every day makes me happy. I’m so lucky to be here.
Baking a HUGE batch of muffins for my family and friends “just because”
Every day when I come home from work, my Welsh Corgi Miles is waiting for me. He tries to sit politely at the bottom of the stairse, but it’s so tough for him to contain his excitement. He can’t help but wiggle a little. So cute and makes me so happy!
Definitely going for a run to decompress on stressful days, I find my center…..
It makes me happy when I get to see my 15 year old dog act like a puppy again because he is so happy to see me
I am away at college so I only get to see him once a month or so.
Playing with my cat. Having my mom be healthy again after her heart attack. Seeing my grandma come out of her shell and be happy in her nursing home. these little things make me happy.
Running and finishing every task on my to do list makes very happy. A sense of accomplishment.
the joy of children makes me happy, as well as coffee shops catching up with friends and falling asleep next to my boy and listening to the rain…a few among a million other things!
Spending time with my Dad makes me happy. Pumpkin ice cream is a close second.
Running on a crisp fall day makes me happy.
It makes me happy to go to a long day of school/work, get my hardcore workout complete, then get in my jammies, turn on the fire, and watch gilmore girls while sipping a yummy cup of Chai Tea =) So relaxing!
Reading Blogs!!!
i am so happy to be alive that just waking up every day makes me so happy!
but the dancing pig outside hogfathers makes me laugh every time i see it!!
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Running makes me happy!!!!! And having tomorrow off.
I am a swim coach and when I see “my girls” drop time or have a great swim I am so happy for their happiness! Its a great feeling to know that all the hours pay off!
My newest niece Geneva who was born Sunday morning makes me VERY happy. I live two and a half hours from her, but I got to spend Sunday evening and Monday morning with her. Geneva’s tiny warm body and newborn baby smell/sounds are so soothing! I miss her!
Planning my upcoming wedding with the love of my life!
cats make me happy. i said it.
Almost every night, my fiance and I lay in our bed with our dog and have “adoration time” where we tell the dog how wonderful he is. It’s totally cheesy, but it makes me happy.
TODAY made me so happy because I got SO much done, and I felt so productive! Thanks Caitlin for blogging about the Online Stopwatch today, it helped me to waste much less time!
What a coincidence! I just made a blog entry about things that make me happy
One of the things on my list is spending time with my husband! What a typical answer, but that’s what makes me HAPPY
chocolate makes me very very happy!!
So many things…but just one? Dancing and singing around my kitchen while I cook when the hubby isn’t home yet.
Love the toga!
What makes me happy? So much does! My favorite is probably when I actually get a nice Sunday morning to spend at home with the hubby and my kitty. There is something so special about a nice cup of coffee and spending time with my small family.
sleeping for an extra half hour after a long run makes me very, very happy…two great things combined
COOKING makes me happy! it’s such a stress reliever and i love that i can create delicious and healthy meals for my family and friends that they can feel good about putting in their bodies! since i’m living in a dorm i haven’t been able to cook basically at all. i miss it so much
i can’t wait til i move into a house next year!!!
one thing that makes me happy is my FAMILY
jenna
What makes me happy? Knowing that the world will keep spinning and life will continue movie regardless of life’s trials and tribulations usually does the trick. C:
Wearing my boyfriend’s hoodie makes me REALLY happy! =) Nothing more cozy and comforting!
My dogs make me happy!!!! (and my husband too, I guess
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It makes me happy to know that I will get to see the most amazing man in my life in about a week when he comes to see me before he leaves to be stationed in Germany for four years. He makes me the happiest person
two things that make me happy: playing with my 3 cats and cuddling with my bf! <3
Getting to workout tonight after having to take off a week on doctor’s orders.
My cats!
Waking up to a perfect crisp autumn day
my pug dog makes me happy!
My sweet little dog makes me happy…even though she is barking at imaginary shiny spots on the ceiling while I type this…
My niece and nephew make me happy! They are so little but so smart and funny and they have taught me a lot about the kind of person I want to be. They are the biggest reason – started living a healthier lifestyle! Also my two cats who have been with me even through my unhealthy lifestyle.
Doing well in school makes me happy!
Cooking! I love the process, the time, the smells, and of course the finished product!
My family makes me happy!
Riding my horse makes me happy
My students doing well on a test after Ive been teaching something FOREVER makes me happy!
My dog Dukester. Every time I see him, no matter what kind of mood I am, he makes me smile!
What makes me happy is to hear my kids laugh, what could be better then my healthy kids laughing.
hugs and kisses make me happy!
I love to laugh!
These pictures are fantastic.
Travel makes me happy. It’s been such a joy to journey around the world, meeting new people and knowing that friends and family back home are so supportive.
Edward Cullen makes me happy. No lie! =]
(11-20!!! TEN MORE DAYSSSS!!!!!)
Seriously though, my AMAZING friends and family are what make me smile every day. OOh, and my little dog, too! =]
My husband, family, ice cream and Disney movies always make me very happy!
Playing hookie and getting a hike in today made me a very happy girl!!
My 2 year old, although not good for easing stress, makes me happiest.
PANCAKES make me happy!!
Okay, aaand laughing with happy people I love, of course.
Doing the USA today crossword when my long distance boyfriend is in town while eating banana oats. Just thinking about it make me smile
It makes me happy when I visit my parents and get to see my dog and how happy she is to see me!
Cute pic and entry! One thing that makes me happy is a relaxing night in with my Mom watching TV after a long, stressful week!
The change of seasons make me extremely happy…I feel like a little kid again
I’ve actually was thinking about what makes me happy today. I love libraries, running, cupcakes, my pet tortoise, oh the list goes forever.
Your arms look amazing in the first yoga pose!
What makes me happy is to have such a close-knit family. I love the holidays when we’re all together and wish we all lived closer to each other!
Sunshine makes me happy–this is why I choose to live in Denver (350 ish sunny days per year).
I am a 2nd grade teacher and even when I am having a bad day, a hug and an “I love you” from my students ALWAYS makes me happy! I tell them that they make my sun shine.
It makes me happy to know that I’m in control of my life, my future, and that anything is possible!!
Being home from work in time to create a healthy spread for my husband and son, rainy days accompanied by a bowl of steaming tomato soup, hugs, smiles, the look on my 6 year old’s face when he conquers a very “hard to sound out” word…I guess once I get started it is hard to stop. There are SO MANY things that make me happy.
Haha what a fun contest! One things that makes me happy is spending time at home with my family. I can’t wait until Thanksgiving when I get to see them again!
it makes me happy to walk my precious dog who is always full of life and makes me remember to smile!
One thing that makes me happy is going to the (independent!) bookstore in my neighborhood and reading children’s books there. I used to be a bookseller and I love keeping up with the genre.
Thanks for running the contest, Caitlin!
going on a good run after work then coming home to eat a great dinner with my roommate makes me happy!
those pictures are so cute!
my family makes me happy, every day. I wouldn’t be who I am or where I am without them.
The one thing that always puts a smile on my face is having a great pizza, good beer and great convo with the boyfriend
Oh, and running 
The Ben and Jerrys I just ate, boy bands, bikram yoga, looking super dimey and making out with a dimey man, not being hungover, being a vegetarian, eating organically, and drinking a brew or 10.
That totally wasn’t one, but it all makes ONE happy me so that counts
YAY OIKOS AND CAITLIN <3
Feeling strong after a hard workout makes me happy! body and mind
Running makes me happy! Going for a run always cheers me up when I am feeling down
My niece and nephew make me happy =)
Reading healthy living blogs makes me happy, as does posting an Operation Beautiful note!
Reading fitness magazines while soaking in a bubble bath at the end of the day.
Happiness is waking up every morning knowing I am free to enjoy the things I enjoy most, like great food, great reading and great people!
Right now I’m eating sweet potato fries and kale salad and reading food blogs. So happy!!
workin out, eating healthy and being NICE to people makes me happy
Such cheese but true.
Greek yogurt makes me happy! I seriously could eat it every morning for breakfast!
Being with my friends and family. And snuggling at the end of the day with my boy.
it makes me happy when my husband likes to eat my healthy cooking!
A Successful run
Watching the sun set over beautiful Pikes Peak! I love Colorado!
Waking up on weekend mornings without an alarm clock makes me happy.
One thing that makes me happy is my puppy dog!She’s such a nut, and can always, no matter what put a smile on my face!
roaming through new, cool grocery stores.
Celebrating Thanksgiving with my family! It’s only a few more weeks away and I can’t wait!
Long walks in the fall. I love when the leaves crunch under my feet!
There areanybrhinfs that bring me happiness. I think I am happiest for me and my family’s health and the love of my wonderful Hubby! I eat okinos for my after dinner treat every night, love Greek yogurt! Time for my dish now
My dogs make me happy. Even if I am having a bad day, just seeing their hopeful faces or wagging tails always puts a smile on my face.
Baking makes me happy!!!
Having date night with my significant other makes me soooo happy.
Being at home with my hubbie and pets!
Taking Black Belt Karate classes with my two children makes me happy!
“Adult time” with my husband makes me BLISSFUL!
My bulldog Eleanor. Nothing makes me happier than seeing her squishy face.
My dog. She makes my bad moods good and my good moods great!
My puppy being so excited to see me when I get home makes me happy
My husband. He recently got back from a year long tour in Iraq. Having my best friend and partner in crime living with me under the same roof makes me crazy happy!
One of my sisters, who is slow and always upbeat and super happy no matter what and the way she screams “Nikky!” and throws her arms around me EVERY SINGLE TIME I walk in the door at my mom’s house… that makes me happy. My siblings in general (all 9 of them), they’re my whole world!
My husband and my 5, 3 and 2 year old. They make me VERY happy!
A phone call with my mom makes me happy!
My husband is pursuing a completely new career path which is scary because we will have to go without his steady income for awhile, but it’s making me so happy seeing his excitement with this new phase of his life. Seeing his face light up when we talk about his future is just the best feeling in the world.
My husband gets up 30 minutes before me. When he hears my alarm go off, he comes in and sings me a good morning song… seeing him first thing and being sung to and cuddled always makes me incredibly happy!
being healthy makes me happy!!
and my boyfriend and friends too
Being close to my family makes me happy! Notice, I didn’t say my family makes me happy, because sometimes they don’t. But, we are so close that even in the times that we aren’t getting along I know that we are all we’ve got and we’ll be together for as long as humanly possible and that’s awesome!!
Feeling how much better my body feels when I eat whole, real food instead of overly-processed stuff makes me very happy!
My family makes me happy!
Going home to visit my family makes me happy! I moved to NC from OH almost 2 years ago…I thought I wanted to get out of Cleveland so badly, but now I realize how much I love/miss it!
Doing random acts of kindness/giving charity makes me happy.
My Jersey cows just make me cry with Joy! (i’m serious!)
chapstick!!!
I never win, but here goes…..Doing yoga in my living room while my dog tries to lick my face makes me Super happy ( and makes me laugh too!!)
My family, husband and friends make me happy because they are always there for me when things get a little stressful or are simply wonderful. I’m so blessed by the people who are in my life
pictures of you in a toga makes me happy
Great books make me happy!
Being alive, healthy family, being a stay at home mom, growing stronger in my relationship with Jesus, eating oatmeal with lotsa cinnamon, morning runs…these ALL make me one happy girl!!
Finally having the initiative to get healthy after reading all the amazing food/well being blogs makes me happy! Actually seeing myself get healthier makes me even happier!
What makes me happy is a big, genuine, belly laugh. Coming from me, from someone I made laugh, or a stranger. Hearing a laugh like that…how can it NOT make you happy! Laughter is the best medicine and so contagious!
One thing that makes me happy is my family and how lucky I am to have them in my life.
Volunteering makes me happy! I volunteer for the Big Brother Big Sister organization and it brings me so much joy that I can be a leader and a role model my “little sister”. I get to be there for her and help her through things that maybe their parents can’t relate to! It’s just a warm fuzzy feeling you get when you can help impact someone else life, by the smallest thing such as giving your time! That makes me happy! Oh and seeing my boyfriend of 3 years {we are long distance about 3 hours from each other, but hopefully not for long}!!! YAY!
My boyfriend and our cats make me happy, and my best friend – my brother.
Thanks Caitlin!
Just being able to sleep in and relax makes me happy!
Simply living makes me happy. The chance to live each day to the fullest and know I did the best I could that day. I gave it my all. The opportunity to have another day on this precious earth. Life makes me happy!
Knowing someone has found one of the Operation Beautiful notes I left around
What makes me happy is exercising out side for an hour and a half every morning! The best part is most mornings my MOM comes with me! It also makes me happy doing YOGA twice a week! Oh and Greek yogurt! Duh!:)
Simple things make me happy, but I love both sunrise and sunset
Feeling like I’ve got everything under control and am living in balance makes me happy! (a relieved kind of happy)
I want to win a SPA PRIZE PACK. The thing that makes me happy is when I cook and that it tastes really good and everyone in my family love it.
Baking makes me happy! And my doggie!
cooking for my family makes me happy!
Laughing with my husband!
Phone calls from my husband in Iraq make me happy!
waking up after a good nights sleep always makes me happy.
My favorite thing to do is cook an exciting new recipe!!! It relieves stress and makes me feel accomplished if it turns out good. I also love to bake!!!
P.S. Greek yogurt and grapes is my new addiction!!!!
It sounds lame, but my dog makes me happy. I love coming home at the end of the day and seeing his ears go back and his tail start wagging as he runs up to me.
Happiness for me is sitting at the piano and playing to my hearts content. I also love spending time with my family and doing absolutely nothing, but still enjoying each and every second we are together. Priceless:)
Wednesday holidays/mid-week break make me happy!
A blissful night of sleep!
drinking vino with my friends! thanks for the awesome giveaway:)
Watching tv under a big blanket while eating frozen yogurt.
a couple of things…nachos…popcorn with parm cheese and when bloggers just tell us what thier big news is instead of going on and on for days…and this does not apply to Healthy Tipping Point…I just had to say it:)
My fiance and I eat dinner in the bedroom while watching tv or a movie. We cuddle up next to each other and an enjoy a meal together usually while cracking up at the antics of the crew at Dunder Mifflin (The Office for those that don’t watch). I look forward to dinner everyday and that makes me HAPPY.
My pets!! Two dogs and a cat – guaranteed happiness! of course I could do without the giant size hairballs I sweep up daily but it’s well worth it!
my hubby and family make me happy! And healthy yummy food…esp yogurt my fav!!
Eating tiramisu gelato with hubby that only cost 1.99 at my grocery store and has a few simple ingredients–happened tonight and made me one happy girl.
Hugs and kisses from my girls always make me happy!
Quiet time makes me happy.
Cooking a healthy dinner with my boyfriend, and enjoying the experience with a little wine and music really makes me happy
My husband tells me he loves me every day, usually multiple times. This always makes me happy.
Yoga makes me happy at the end of my day. Especially pigeon pose!
My husband makes me smile
Giveaways make me happy! But tea makes me happier. There isn’t a better way to end a day…
Food, pugs and my boyfriend Aaron make me happy.
Thanks for the opportunity! The simplest things make me happiest, such as falling asleep when you’re exhausted!!
taking long walks with my pup makes me happy =)
My cousins. I get to see them all in 10 days for one of my cousin’s wedding. I am so excited for it, but last night I went to bed thinking about how lucky I am to have them in my life. They make me happy (especially the little ones – 5,4,2 and one due in a month!!!)
A cup of pumpkin spice tea in mid-November makes me happy
Mastering something new that I didn’t believe I could makes me so happy! Yoga, running, weight loss. All things that have required a decent amount of work on my part, but their rewards have paid off in so many ways I could never have imagined!
Scoping bargains with my mom makes me happy–lots of laughs and she always picks out stuff that looks great on me!
Thanks for the giveaway!
spontaneous adventures with friends make me so happy
My adorable 9 week old shih-poo puppy makes me happy! And because I can’t pick just one thing, yoga also makes me happy:)
It makes me happy to be with my friends and family, to help others do something they couldn’t do before (I’m a teacher, so this happens more often than you would think), to exercise, to eat ice cream…lots of things make me happy!
okay…total nerd, but going to the library, completely finishing projects, and STILL having time to people-watch makes me SO happy. what makes it even better? to go with a friend and typing jokes back and forth in a word document to see who laughs first (or loudest) in the quiet room at the library
I’m in grad school so right now it’s accomplishing a huge task (writing a paper on a counseling theory) and knowing I did the best I possibly could on it. That makes me ecstatic! Nerd alert!!
What makes me happy is my family and raniy days(Just not too many).
thats a cute idea!!! you are really good at those poses :]
Easy….Hearing my son say “I love you mommy.”
I’ve been really sick with the flu this past week, and what has made me so happy is to get “get-well” messages from everyone….from my family and friends, to co-workers, to students in the class I TA. Knowing people are sending positive thoughts your way when you’re feeling down is the best
This post made me happy!!
xo
K
Taking long walks with my husband makes me happy. We have both been so busy lately, that finding the time to walk and talk is a treat.
What makes me happy is spending time with the love of my life. Also seeing my family and spending the holidays with them is such a joy! I am so excited for the upcoming holiday season!
This post is especially great, because YOGA makes me happy! And Kripalu is so wonderful! I will have my fingers crossed for you.
spending time with family makes me happy!
Diet coke with a straw!
Good weather, great run (with no soreness/injuries), yummy messy yogurt bowl for breakfast, and knowing I have people that love me (and no papers/homework/tests to worry about)
I love unexpectedly nice days! A (relatively) warm sunny day in winter is such a nice surprise!
Teaching and sharing yoga!!
Hey Caitlin! This is my first time writing a comment but I absolutely love your blog and read it religiously! Thanks for sharing your life with the world!
A fantastic early morning run, with the sun just rising, the crisp air and the empty streets, makes me incredibly happy!
Laughter! It truly is the best medicine.
My mom!
Time spent playing with my dog makes me happiest!
running in the fall and seeing all of the amazing leaves as they change- i live in the northeast. hands down, the best time of year.
Muffins make me happy – specifically pumpkin chocolate chip muffins! YUM!
Muffins make me so happy! Specifically pumpkin chocolate chip muffins
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My puppy curled up on my lap sleeping, which she is currently doing.
Walking through the park in my neighborhood. Especially with the fall colors, it’s beautiful.
Dancing makes me happy!
My new baby girl makes me so very happy! It’s like Christmas morning every day that I wake up and see her sweet face snuggled up next to me!
Pure bliss is falling asleep with my purring cat next to my head.
Sunny, beautiful days like today!
Doing good, healthy things for myself makes me happy. Whether it is going for a run, hitting up the gym to lift after a long day of classes, or just fixing up a salad and other delicious healthy foods. I feel happiest when I know I am taking care of myself and respecting my body and my well-being.
Sitting on the couch with my hubby and puppy makes me happy!!
The holiday season!!! I especially Christmas and Thanksgiving. I love giving healthy gifts.
bedtime… for the kids, not necessarily me.
You’re so cute in your toga!
So many things make me happy, but my one constant will always be listening to good music!!
I’m a music junkie.
Lying down with my boyfriend after a tough day always makes me blissfully happy. Warm tea and exercise both make me feel relaxed, but I have to say the physical comfort of lying down with someone just to rest is so nice!
Looking back at pictures of my childhood always makes me happy.
Hanging out with my sister. She is the bestest friend a gal could ask for
Oh Kripalu is amazing! Hope you win
Right now, making lists make me happy. And friend & family, of course.
What makes me happy? Hmm.. Honestly, what makes me truly happy, is finishing all my work for the day, and having free time to just curl up in a ball and watch tv, or just drift off into sleep. I love the feeling of having little no responsibilities. (: I’m sure everyone can relate to that!
Going for a long, peaceful walk with my husband and our dog makes me very, very happy.
Perfect morning runs that involve an awesome playlist and sunshine make me happy!
The sound of my nephew’s laughter makes me happy!!
it makes me happy to be able to take care of my body and to be healthy. i want to inspire others to do so!
My husband’s smiling face and good humor makes me happy. Since I can’t eat gluten I keep a list of gluten-free snacks on the fridge just to remind myself when I’m craving bread or something forbidden. I glanced at the list today for some inspiration and noticed that he had written ‘kisses’ on there
My weekly sushi date with friends! Catching up with each other’s lives + trying something new to eat every week makes me ecstatic! (And it also keeps me from resenting the beginning of a new week, yay!)
Dancing around the house like woman makes me extremely happy!!
Spending time in bed on a lazy Saturday afternoon with my fur-babies snuggled up next to me makes me happy. I have five cats, so there is a lot of love to go around!
I’m a graduate student with long walks across campus from one class to another. Recently took a “mindful” approach to walking – it’s amazing how much I notice (and appreciate!) in my surroundings now. Love it!
Seeing my family makes me happy since I rarely get too… I look forward to it for so long
What makes me the happiest? Driving with the windows down on a breezy, sunny day with music blasting & the sun shining on my face.
Babies make me happy. It may be a little cliche, but seeing the laughter and light in a baby or young child completely turns around ANY tough day or bad mood for me.
In my pj’s, snuggled in bed, reading blogs, this makes me happy!!
Remembering what makes me happy makes me happy! I let myself forget for a while, but remembering how to be happy is a joy in and of itself!
Car dancing makes me happy!! I had a good dance/sing fest earlier tonight and didn’t care if anyone saw me busting out the tunes & the moves! Lol.
long conversations with friends, more than anything else, make me happy.
What makes me happy? ICE CREAM. Love in a bowl.
Throwing a frisbee with my best friend.
Yoga and Dark Chocolate make me happy and content…
After not running for a week due to various aches, pains and stomach issues, my run yesterday made me feel great! And what always puts a smile on my face and makes me so happy is to see the pics of my nephews (3 boys – 1 2.5yo and twins 7mo). (Although that it is bittersweet because I’m so far from them that I don’t get to be with them too often – so the pics are extra special!)
Cooking with the radio up country music playing and the kids dancing in the living room.
I know this sounds pretty generic, but what makes me happy is when my happy little 2-year-old daughter throws her arms around my neck and tells me she loves me and then kisses me over and over again while giggling hysterically. Sweet bliss!
Me + sofa + good book (+ piece of dark chocolate!) at the end of a long, stressful day = happiness!
Hey Caitlin,
I have never left a comment on your blog but have been following your adventures for the past few months. First I would like to say that I believe your “Operation Beautiful” book is going to be fantastic and you shouldn’t doubt yourself. Your concept is unique and so is your personnality. The concern you express on your blog about writing the “best possible book” shows that you are really putting yourself into it. And that will show. I can’t wait to read you…
As far as what makes me happy, two things come to mind. First is bringing a smile to my patients’ face (I am a neurology fellow) and second is go on a bike ride through the streets of Paris with my husband on our way to his favorite diner (the only place here that has “real” French Toast that reminds him of home!)
Have a wonderful day!
everything in this post makes me happy! yoga, greek yogurt, beautiful scenery. but if i had to pick one – yoga definitely wins.
Getting up early and going running makes me happy :0) And coffee …
the sun shining in my window in the morning!
Your blog makes me happy
My puppy Izzie! She always puts a smile on my face!
four things: family, running, my boyfriend, and chocolate!!
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Waking up to a little lick on my elbow and a smiling dog waiting for me to get up!!! always puts a smile my face!!
The sound of my 2 toddler boys laughing together! 1 of them laughing is music to my ears, but the 2 of them making each other laugh is pure bliss!!
What makes me happy is the piece of dove chocolate I have every night at bedtime before snuggling in bed with my boyfriend.
I am living 3 hours away from home right now so when I get to see my family and friends back home, I feel very HAPPY!
Nice job on the toga! What a fun idea.
Puppy kisses make me happy:)
What makes me happy? Knowing that I am pregnant and only one more week before I can finallly tell everybody!
coming home to my loving boyfriend and puppy makes me HAPPY!
Lots of things make me happy, but right now the main one is – I’m 4 months pregnant and we got to hear the baby’s heartbeat today at my checkup!
I also love running in my Baby on Board tshirt!
One thing that makes me happy is my dog! I work from home and she makes the greatest companion. She sleeps when I work and when we need a break, we go for a run or play with the tennis ball. Mina, my Shep/Collie mix….she makes me HAPPY!!!
Holding hands with my hubby.
my husband makes me ridiculously happy – knowing that when I go home from a long day at work, I can look forward to an evening with him
Cooking makes me happy lately! I have just started learning to cook and it is awesome for relaxation after a long day at work (I think it makes my boyfriend happy too)
I am pregnant with my first child and feeling my baby kick makes me happy.
Finally living in the same state as my husband. He was transferred to Tampa in July and I have been living in Baltimore working on a job transfer. Last week, I finally made the move!
Coming home from work and being greeted by my cats (and my husband). It just makes me feel loved, even when my day and commute have been awful.
I love birthdays…Yesterday was my 29th. I enjoyed great food and time with family and friends. Being around family, friends and laughing with them makes me happy.
Hanging out with my boyfriend!
I love going with long runs with my chocolate lab Frankie. It is exercise for both of us and makes me so happy!
Swimming makes me happy. Even when the pool is freezing cold, there’s no better place to meditate.
Something that makes me happy and content is sitting by a fire in the winter with a warm blanket, a mug of hot cocoa and a book. Preferably one from the Twilight series!!!
spending time with family–and my puppies–that makes me happy—and if someone has good news–bonus!
positivity is a good thing!
My dog who greets me at the door with a wagging tail every day when i come home, instantlly puts a smile on my face
My husband makes me happy
So hard to choose! Today is my boyfriend’s birthday and knowing that he loved his present and everything I’m doing to make his day special for him makes me happy! …and looking forward to my hott yoga class tonight is making me very happy right now too
This is hard….when someone asks you to think of one thing, you automatically think of EVERYTHING!! Great question
Ill have to say my husband’s snuggles….nothing else comes close 
he can make a bad day go away with a big ole bear hug!!
I work full time, and when I come home to my 2 small children it makes me so happy to see them. I miss them all day while at work.
After a nice long run, my favorite and most happy thing to do it curl up in the corner of my couch with my hubby, a cup of tea, and some good trash tv!
My Dad makes me happy. As cliche as that sounds, I really couldn’t be blessed with a more amazing Father.
Love the yoga with yogurt photos! Lots of things make me happy, too – cooking, baking, my husband and family and friends…reading, bubble baths, food! Too many things to pick just one! If I had to, I’d say cuddling with the hubby in front of our favorite t.v. shows…such a nice way to relax.
A hug!! a big one from the dog, friend, boyfriend, Mom, dad, brother…..or all at once!!
Lying in bed in the morning with my husband listening to it rain makes me happy.
Only wish I could stay all day…
(Had to DRAG myself to work this morning…
Meeting my husband for lunch makes me happy–I’m back to being a full-time student, while he works on campus, and so we have a daily “lunch date” to look forward to. It’s a bright spot in what can be a really stressful day!
And also, sitting at home with the husband, finding new songs with guitar tabs online so he can play and we can sing together. It’s always a blast figuring out harmonies and singing favorite songs.
Coming home after my yoga class on Wednesdays to a meal cooked by my husband…complete with wine, music, & candles!
Realizing that life is good makes me happy. Sometimes you have to put things in perspective to realize that you have a great family & friends and that life is, indeed, good =)
Waking up in the morning, eating a bowl of cereal with hot tea while watching The Today Show in my pjs! (ahh the life of a college student
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thanks for the giveaway!
Spending time with my boyfriend and our (his) dog. It always cheers me up after a bad day at work!
Feeling like you’ve EARNED your shower – getting into a shower after an amazing workout!
A weekend bike ride with my husband!
hot cup of coffee and a newspaper on a sunday morning.
My family. Nothing like smiles on my 19 month-old, 3 year old and husband’s faces to make my day.
On Sundays…a sweaty run followed by brunch with my girlfriends – the best way to start the day!
finishing a tough run makes me happy, snuggling on the couch with my kids makes me happy, a random hug from the hubby makes me happy
My 2 lab mix rescue puppies make me extremely happy!
Coming home after a difficult day at work and relaxing with my boyfriend makes me incredibly happy. No one can make me laugh as much as he can, and he’s always willing to rub my back!
I would have to say that sitting by a fire with a good book and a mug of hot chocolate makes me VERY happy.
Being out on the water, any water, in a boat on a sunny day makes me happy. It’s so relaxing and wonderful!
Things that always put a smile on my face and make me love life are: the first sunny powder ski day of the year, seeing live music, running an exhausting but invigorating run, and playing with kittens
Watching a classic Hollywood movie (preferably one with Fred Astaire or Cary Grant)on a cold winter day with a blanket and hot chocolate makes me happy!!!
Running makes me happy. So do new running shoes, clean sports bras pulled fresh from the drier, and a disgustingly sweaty workout.
Green monsters also do the trick. Or a bowl of homemade popcorn. Mmmm!
Traveling the world w/my husband makes me happy & my heart smile
Also, reading inspirational blogs & implementing them in my daily life! I lOvE your blog 
My puppy dog and my husband make me happy. If I’m having a bad day, spending time with my two favorite guys is generally all I need to start feeling better.
What makes me happy? Leaving my house in the morning to once crazy hyper yellow lab now snoring peacfully on the couch. I give her a kiss and head out the door! I love my dog!
I love spending time with my Husband and Son! He just turned 2, what a great age!!
My husband…he always makes me happy
My kids’ smiles make me happy!
Playing tennis with my family always makes me happy!
Walking past the dog park near my house, seeing all the doggies playing with each other and their owners makes me happy. At this point in my life owning a dog would be a selfish choice even though I LOVE dogs, so this is the next best thing. It makes me smile everytime.
It makes me happy to spend time with all three of my daughters, two of whom are adults who no longer live at home!
What makes me happy is my family,especially my grand daughters.
It makes me happy when I see fat babies dressed up H’ween costumes:)
My doggies make me happy! And my family too
Seeing my entire family this weekend for my brother’s wedding. Since I live across the country an extended family gathering is so rare.
a big table of smiling friends coming out to celebrate my birthday with me! That was last night!
Successfully completing a really hard Spinning class with my friend makes me feel strong, accomplished, and HAPPY!!
Dripping in sweat after a really hard run makes me incredibly HAPPY
Two words…my mom
She is beautiful and I miss her everyday!
Running with my little dog and watching her romp in the grass, do somersaults, and roll around in the mud. Makes cleanup a chore for me, but definitely worth it be in the moment
I make me happy!
Good food, good people, and good conversation.
Lots of things, but two good things that make me happy and are also relaxing are waking up and snuggling and talking with my husband in bed for a few minutes before we get up to start our days, along with spending a lazy, dreary day in the kitchen baking or cooking comfort food!
sunshine
spending time with my husband always makes me happy
LIFE!!!! I love life…that includes my husband, my family, and my doggy. Life is so worth living, and remembering not to get caught up in the “world”. Life makes me happy.
reading your blog!!
Yoga always makes me happy!!
Laying on my bed right now with a sleeping kitty and a sleeping dog snuggled next to me makes me HAPPY