The Lovepop Journal

With the rush of our everyday lives, it's easy to take someone else's support, love, or presence for granted — or simply forget to thank them. But did you know gratitude makes you happier?One psychologist at UPenn asked people to write and deliver letters of gratitude as part of a positive intervention study. When measured within a pool of 411 participants — control participants documented early memories — the people who wrote Thank You notes experienced a long-lasting increase in happiness. Another 2003 study showed participants who kept gratitude journals were more likely to exercise, feel better — mentally and physically — and were overall...

We are thrilled to introduce Series II in our Lovepop designs inspired by the iconic characters and scenes of Star Wars™. Each of these five cards (and two AWESOME box sets) features an unforgettable movie moment, making them the perfect pocket-size collectible for any super fan and a next-level galactic companion to Star Wars x Lovepop, Series I. Our team had a blast creating these five new designs (movie binge nights most definitely happened), and we cannot wait to share them with you! We were thrilled for an opportunity to pay homage to the imagination and spectacle of Star Wars,...

It's National Beer Lovers Day. Not to be confused with National Beer Day — that's in April and also worth celebrating. But National Beer Lovers Day, an awesome day that's sure to bring smiles to any beer lover in your life. Like our Consumer Tech Lead Chris Puzzo. He's our resident beer connoisseur. He even gifted mini his-and-hers custom brews made by his hops-lovin' family at his wedding! We asked him why beer has become such an important part of his life, and it was easy for him to explain: Lovepop and beer have four very important things in common. "To me, beer...

Did you know August 27 is Just Because Day? We love all occasions, but this is one of our favorites. In the spirit of doing something beautiful for someone just because, here is a wonderful story from Amy H. (Keep tissues nearby!) It is truly a magical moment. "My grandfather was born and raised on the Mississippi River. He became a fisherman at the ripe old age of 7! He learned the river and watch many things travel by his window overlooking the Mississippi. So, of course, I had sent him the Fishing Bear for his birthday... only after I had sent...

Building strong client relationships is critical to growing any business. At Lovepop, we believe in the power of connection. This transfers to the professional world, where strong connections and relationships can grow your business through referrals and ensure that your clients come back next year. Your interpersonal connections with clients are so important that a recent study found that 68% of clients are lost because of a perceived indifference about their business. While a round of golf or an expensive dinner are nice ways to build rapport if you can do it, client relationship building doesn’t have to be expensive to be...