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The Smallest of Joys is not a book about loud happiness or polished perfection. It is a book about moments—small, ordinary moments that become joyful when we teach ourselves to notice.

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A printable menu of gentle, everyday rituals

Ideas like Sit and Stare Time, Cocoa O’Clock, and Fancy Sock Day

Small ways to save joy for later and offer kindness to yourself

Space to add your own comforts and personal rituals

A heartfelt note from Diane, written just for you

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You won’t be asked to fix yourself here. This book simply:

Rather than rushing you toward change, Diane Shiffer invites you to walk with her through an entire year. The book unfolds gently, organized by the seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—each one carrying its own rhythm, lessons, and quiet invitations. Just as our energy shifts with the weather, so do our hearts. This book honors that truth.

Each short essay is a moment to pause—a cup of coffee held in both hands, a sunbeam on the floor, a cat settling nearby. Diane doesn’t ask you to become someone else. She asks you to notice what’s already here, and to gather the smallest joys like delicate links in a chain.

Honors the quiet, ordinary moments that make a life

Moves at the pace of real seasons, not productivity cycles

Offers companionship instead of instruction

Believes joy is noticed, not chased

Lets your best be enough, again and again

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"You said yes before this book had a spine. I wanted to make something small and lovely and just a bit magical—something that felt like it came with a ribbon and a few sweet whispered words."

– Diane

When you preorder The Smallest of Joys, you’ll receive a gentle digital thank-you from Diane: a downloadable PDF of quiet comforts and everyday rituals that Diane has put together especially for you. 

This bonus is a collection of what Diane calls happy traps—small kindnesses tucked away in advance, waiting patiently for the moments you need them most. Little pauses. Tiny delights. Gentle reminders that joy is still available, even on ordinary days.

And waiting for you inside is a personal note from Diane herself, written especially for early readers. A thank-you. A welcome. A reminder that you are seen, cherished, and appreciated for saying yes at the very beginning.

A small, lovely companion—made just for you.

Inside this bonus, you’ll find:

Your Preorder Thank You:
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“Kindness without justice is just sentiment.
Warmth without welcome is just decoration.”

Meet Diane Shiffer
(You Can Call Her Nana)

Diane Shiffer is known to millions as the internet’s favorite nana—a warm, steady presence who invites people to slow down, notice what’s beautiful, and remember that kindness still matters. Through her quiet videos and thoughtful reflections, she has created a rare corner of the internet that feels safe, lived-in, and deeply human.

Her content may look cozy at first glance—vintage dresses, coffee on the porch, cats underfoot—but what keeps people returning is something deeper. Diane believes that gentleness is not weakness, that joy is worth protecting, and that everyone deserves dignity, welcome, and care. She speaks openly about living a quieter, unconventional life, about learning to let her best be enough, and about standing beside those who need it most. 

The Smallest of Joys is not a book about loud happiness or polished perfection. It is a book about moments—small, ordinary moments that become joyful when we teach ourselves to notice. 

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The Smallest of Joys
by Diane Shiffer

A gentle invitation to slow down, let your best be enough, and find contentment exactly as you are.

From social media’s favorite vintage nana, Diane Shiffer, comes warm and heartfelt reflections on discovering beauty in everyday.

Pre-order today and receive immediate access to a special bonus from Diane—a printable guide of soothing rituals and tiny joys designed to help you care for yourself and savor everyday moments, even before the book arrives.

The Smallest of Joys

A gentle invitation to slow down, let your best be enough, and find contentment exactly as you are.

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No rush. No pressure. Just something kind waiting for you.

No rush. No pressure. Just something kind waiting for you.

No rush. No pressure. Just something kind waiting for you.

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