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Life gets overwhelming—simple as that. We often find ourselves wrapped up in our day-to-day routines and responsibilities, forgetting to take a step back, breathe, and seek out joy in the little things.
A new app created with the simple goal of making people smile, Happy Appy provides users with a daily dose of joy. The app sends you a short and sweet video everyday—often featuring funny animals, inoffensive pranks, or adorable laughing babies—none of which exceed four minutes in length. Via text or email, you can share videos to anyone on your contact list, whether it be grandma, Mom, or the kids. You can also save your favorite videos to view again later. Moreover, to ensure that you wake up with a smile, Happy Appy offers an alarm feature that greets you in the morning.

To download for free, visit the Apple App Store or Google Play. For more information, visit myhappyappy.com.
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