The Happy Giraffe

17/02/2026

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day - Random acts of kindness are my favourite!

Kindness can be as simple as holding a door open for someone, a warm smile and hello to someone you pass in the street, texting a friend to check in.

It could be donating food to the food bank, paying for someone's coffee in the line behind you. Taking a pack of biscuits to work for your work mates to have at cuppa time.

I could be picking up rubbish, dropping old blankets at the animal shelter, donating blood.

Writing a list of all the things you love about a partner or friend. Picking up some groceries for someone who finds it hard to get out and about.

Find opportunities to give compliments. It costs nothing, takes no time, and could make someone’s entire day. Don’t just think it. Say it. :)

One small gesture can inspire a chain reaction, leading to more kindness in a community. :)

Kindness is easy !! :)

16/02/2026

I have always loved to read both for myself and to my kids...

This is the current book I'm reading by the fab Laura Kerbey (sharing a combination of research and her lived experiences) and illustrated by Eliza Fricker whose simple illustrations say it all.

It's a great book on living as a woman with ADHD and has chapters focused on parenting, rejection sensitive dysphoria, menopause, working life, mental health and relationships.

I love it because it is an easy read, the stories and shared experiences are easy to relate to. It's not full of big words and passages but has lots of great information and it's easy to keep focus on.

Definitely recommend!

Love to hear what's on your reading list just now!!
:) Claire

https://www.thehappygiraffe.com.au/products/the-slightly-distracted-womans-guide-to-living-with-an-adult-adhd-diagnosis?_pos=2&_sid=fa973d47e&_ss=r

12/02/2026

Hi All,
Here are our current Shop hours.

Note: if you live 'locally', you can order online and click 'Free Local Pick up.' We can then arrange to leave your order out at the Albany Business Centre for you to pick up Weekdays between 9am and 4pm.

You are most welcome to give us a call or send a message if you need some help working out what products might best suit your needs.

:) The Happy Giraffe

www.thehappygiraffe.com.au

11/02/2026

We know how hard it can be transitioning back to school and hope your first week (or two) has been ok!! Sending much love and support to you!

We've popped together a list of SOME of our favorite younger kids (5-9year old ish) books - Books kids can identify with and that can help to support, empower and build their confidence. Books that are a GREAT ADDITION to classrooms everywhere!!

Fantastic books written by wonderful Australian Authors sharing their lived experience of neurodivergent life.

https://www.thehappygiraffe.com.au/collections/books-1

Shop opening Hours: Friday 9-6pm and Saturday 9-4pm
1/222 Chester Pass Road, Albany , WA

Locals, you can order online and click 'Local Pick Up ' at checkout and we can leave your order for pick up at the during the week.

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09/02/2026

Confidence at Your Fingertips!!!

The Australian owned and designed, legal safety keychain that’s helped thousands of women/ people feel safer and more confident when out and about!

Kepler Keychains are designed for those ‘just in case’ moments- great for your car, backpack, handbag or pocket.

Keychain includes an easy-to-use 130dB personal Alarm with light, Seat belt cutting and Window breaking devices/pen, small spray bottle with cover (good for storing inhalers also), a gorgeous soft fluffy pompom keyring (great for finding your keys in your bag!!) and beautiful silicon beaded bracelet.

Comes in a great range of colours!!

https://www.thehappygiraffe.com.au/search?q=kepler&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

Shop Opening Hours: Friday 9-6pm and Saturday 9-4pm
1/222 Chester Pass Road, Albany

*** Locals can order online, click 'Free Local Pickup' - we will arrange for your order to be left at the Albany Business Centre for pick up.

04/02/2026

Huge shout out to No Bluff News for putting out such a great newsletter!! Great updates as to what's on for adults, kids, businesses locally, public announcements, local jobs, real-estate, sports results etc not to mention loads of interesting local news snippets. ( https://news.noblufflocal.com/- scroll to the bottom and you can join their mailing list.)

Who knew that #12: Misery Beach and Elephant Rocks hit Lonely Planet's top 100 or that Kojonup duo Old Mervs scored their first double inclusion on triple j's Hottest 100, with Don't Go landing at number 98 and Everyone Will See It locking in 83rd spot in the January 24 countdown!!! That's pretty awesome!

They have also started up a great directory of local businesses-
Thanks so much for adding us and for adding so much detail! We really appreciate it!

https://www.noblufflocal.com/local-business/the-happy-giraffe

22/01/2026

JUST RESTOCKED!!!!

Don't wait!!! Get in quick- our last SPEKS ODDS (especially the Orange and Blue) raced out the door!!!

Perfectly weighted and designed to fit nicely into your hand, the strong magnets inside them hold the trio together beautifully. The feeling of resistance as you pull them apart is really satisfying.

Oddly the Speks Odds are really bouncy and they have a really soft silicone outer, each colour having a different texture. From the soft smooth sides of the orange Odds to the bumpy pink texture, the pointy blue and spikey greens.

These have definitely been our favorite SPEKS product to date!

www.thehappygiraffe.com.au

Our Physical Shop is Open:
Friday 9-6pm and Saturday 9-4pm
1/222 Chester Pass Road, Albany, WA
(in the Albany Business Centre)

16/01/2026

We love these! They’re on our website for preorder now.
https://www.thehappygiraffe.com.au/collections/kepler

EDIT: Apologies, the incident that inspired the Kepler Keychain was at a shopping Centre not the movies!