Because Kindness Is Contagious, and Happiness Is Worth Sharing

What if one little act of kindness could make someone's day, inspire another good deed and start a chain reaction of happiness?

At Little Shop of Happiness, we've always believed that making someone else smile is one of the best feelings in the world.

It's the reason we started our little business back in 2016. We wanted to create thoughtful gift boxes that made people feel loved, appreciated and special.

But over the years, we've realised something.

Happiness isn't just about receiving something lovely. It's about how good it feels to make someone else happy.

That simple thought inspired something we're incredibly excited about.

Introducing our Do Good Feel Good Club!

A little movement with a big heart, dedicated to spreading kindness, encouraging thoughtful gestures and creating more reasons for people to smile.

And the best part? Everyone is welcome.

Why We Created the Do Good Feel Good Club

Life gets busy. We all have our own challenges, responsibilities and worries, and sometimes it's easy to forget how much the smallest gesture can mean to someone.

A message saying, "I'm thinking of you."

A coffee bought for a stranger.

A genuine compliment.

A little surprise left on someone's doorstep.

Or simply checking in on a friend who's going through a difficult time.

None of these things needs to cost much, but they can make someone feel seen, appreciated and cared for.

And something lovely happens when we do these things.

We feel good too.

That's the whole idea behind our Do Good Feel Good Club.

We want to remind people that kindness doesn't need to be complicated, expensive or saved for special occasions.

It's something we can all practise, every single day.

A Little Hug in a Box, Just Because

One of the things we're most excited about is our very own Do Good Feel Good Boxes.

We've designed these special little boxes to surprise people with unexpected moments of happiness.

Think of them as a big hug in a box!

We're planning random acts of kindness across Australia, working with wonderful people, businesses and communities who share our passion for spreading happiness.

We might surprise someone who's having a difficult week, thank someone who quietly does wonderful things for others or simply brighten a complete stranger's day.

Not because it's their birthday.

Not because it's a special occasion.

Just because we can.

And because you never really know what someone else might be going through.

Sometimes an unexpected little gesture arrives at exactly the right moment.

Our hope is that the person receiving it feels inspired to do something kind for someone else.

And then that person does the same.

One little box of happiness could become something so much bigger.

Give Your Gift Box a Second Life and Pass On the Happiness

There's another idea we're especially passionate about, and it starts with something our customers already have.

Their empty Little Shop of Happiness gift boxes!

Imagine receiving a beautiful gift box that makes you smile.

You enjoy all the lovely things inside, but instead of throwing away the box, you decide to give it a second life.

You refill it with thoughtful little gifts, everyday essentials or someone's favourite treats.

You add a handwritten note with a few kind words.

And then you pass it on.

Maybe to a friend who's having a tough time.

A neighbour who could use some encouragement.

A family member who needs reminding how much they're loved.

Or a charity supporting people going through difficult circumstances.

It doesn't need to be filled with expensive things.

Sometimes a handwritten message, a few thoughtful treats and the knowledge that someone cares can mean so much.

We love the thought that one gift box could go on to make several people smile.

Receive happiness. Refill it. Regift it. Pass it on.

And hopefully, that kindness keeps travelling from person to person, all across Australia.

It's also a lovely way to reuse something we already have and show a little kindness to our planet along the way.

Putting Kindness Into Action With Worthy Australia

We believe that if we're going to encourage kindness, we need to lead by example.

That's why we're proud to work with Worthy Australia, a wonderful Perth charity supporting women and children rebuilding their lives after experiencing domestic and family violence.

Through their Safe Haven program, Worthy helps turn empty houses into beautiful, welcoming homes for families beginning a new chapter.

And we love being able to contribute a little happiness to those new beginnings.

At Little Shop of Happiness, we provide gift boxes to help women and children moving into their new homes feel special, supported and cared for.

A gift box might seem like a small thing compared with everything someone has been through.

But to us, it's about the message behind it.

You matter. You deserve kindness. Someone is thinking of you.

We hope those little moments of happiness can bring comfort and a smile when it's needed most.

And we're incredibly grateful to Worthy for the meaningful work they do.

Helping Young People Discover the Power of Kindness

We're also excited to be working with The Kindness Challenge, founded by Perth social worker Catherine Kolomyjec.

The Kindness Challenge works with schools and communities to help young people develop compassion, strengthen connections and understand the impact their words and actions can have on others.

This is something we feel particularly passionate about.

Being a teenager isn't always easy.

There can be pressure to fit in, worries about friendships, self-confidence and feeling accepted.

Imagine the difference it could make if more young people felt confident showing kindness, including someone who feels left out or offering encouragement to someone having a hard day.

We love that The Kindness Challenge helps young people understand that compassion isn't just something we talk about.

It's something we do.

And sometimes one small gesture can change how someone feels about their entire day.

We're proud to support a movement that encourages the next generation to lead with kindness.

You Don't Need to Buy Anything to Join Our Club

Here's something we really want everyone to know.

The Do Good Feel Good Club isn't about buying more things.

Of course, we love creating gifts and products that make people smile. It's what we do!

But this club is about something much bigger.

You don't need to purchase a gift box, sign up for a membership or spend any money to be part of it.

You simply need to do something kind.

Call someone you haven't spoken to in a while.

Tell a friend what you appreciate about them.

Leave someone an encouraging note.

Pay for a stranger's coffee if you can.

Check in on someone who might be feeling lonely.

Or reuse a gift box and fill it with a little love for someone who needs it.

Because kindness isn't measured by how much you spend. It's measured by the difference you make to someone else.

And every single one of us has something to give.

Let's Start a Chain Reaction of Happiness

Imagine if every person who received a Little Shop of Happiness gift box went on to do something kind for someone else.

And that person was inspired to do the same.

Imagine all the little moments of happiness we could create together.

One smile becomes two.

One thoughtful gesture inspires another.

One little act of kindness travels further than we could ever imagine.

That's our dream for the Do Good Feel Good Club.

To build a community of people who look out for one another, celebrate kindness and find joy in making the world a little brighter.

We're not trying to change the entire world overnight.

We're simply encouraging people to make a little difference wherever they can.

Because sometimes, making one person's day better is more than enough.

And if that person passes the kindness on?

Well, that's where the magic happens.

Will You Help Us Spread a Little Happiness?

We'd love you to be part of our Do Good Feel Good Club.

Follow along as we surprise people with our Do Good Feel Good Boxes, support wonderful organisations and share acts of kindness across Australia.

And we'd really love to hear your stories too.

Have you done something kind for someone recently?

Has someone surprised you with a thoughtful gesture that made your day?

Have you given one of our gift boxes a second life and passed it on?

Share your story, tag Little Shop of Happiness and help inspire someone else.

Because when you do good, you feel good. And when you pass that feeling on, the happiness keeps spreading.

DO GOOD. FEEL GOOD. PASS IT ON. 🩷

With love,

The Little Shop of Happiness Team (meet the team)