Research shows that having fresh flowers in the house is a total happiness booster—and, well, who the heck doesn’t need a happiness boost right about now?!

When deciding whether to say “yes” to something, imagine you’re accepting a job you’ll have to do next week. Don’t agree to something just because it seems so far off that it doesn’t feel onerous.

Decisions delayed is what creates clutter (I’ll throw this mail on the kitchen counter but I’ll deal with it later. I’ll push the kids toys in the corner and I’ll put them away later. I’ll leave these dishes in the sink and I’ll wash them later). Practicing the art of putting stuff away is essential.

OK, so this isn’t so much about a particular order of things as it is a lot of good things to remember.

You don’t have to be very formal—or poppin’ bottles showy—when opening a bottle of champagne; it’s simply about controlling pressure.