I’m sure you’ve heard the expression “It’s the little things that mean the most” many times throughout your life. Well, this cliche saying just happens to prove itself true over and over again each and every day. If you look back at your happiest moments, you’ll realize that they are simply just made of little things strung together to create the magic life has to offer. On the other hand, if you look back at your worst moments, you’ll realize that it was also the little things that pushed you to persevere through them. These unexpected little pleasures have the power to spark your life with meaning and true happiness. They are life's simplest form of everyday miracles. Here are 30 little things that make me happy. I challenge you to do the same––open your eyes and look around you. You see, you’ll always find something to make you happy even if it’s the littlest thing. After all, the little things are what make the big things happen.

1. Getting mail (bills don’t count)
2. Finding a heads-up penny
3. Sheets right out of the dryer
4. A compliment from a stranger
5. The way the sunset looks different every night
6. My favorite song on the radio
7. Hitting every green light
8. The smell of fresh-cut grass
9. Peeling a clementine in just one attempt
10. The sound of my family laughing in the next room
11. Ice cream cones
12. Driving on a sunny day with the windows down
13. A long hug from the person you love
14. Baking absolutely anything
15. Talking to a child
16. Dunkin' Donuts iced coffee
17. Wearing my favorite outfit
18. DIY projects that actually come out successful
19. Jumping on a trampoline regardless of your age
20. Giving someone a gift
21. Lightning bugs
22. Taking an awesome photo of something or someone
23. Laughing uncontrollably
24. Campfires
25. A hot shower that stays hot the whole time
26. A friendly cashier
27. A thunderstorm on a hot summer day
28. Hearing the words “I love you”
29. When I wake up a minute before my alarm
30. Watching my favorite show on Netflix