January has a habit of dragging its feet. The sparkle of December has faded, the weather is doing its grey thing and everyone seems to be running on low energy. Which is why we’re always on the lookout for small, simple ways to lift the mood,without asking too much of us.

Enter Peppersmith.

The better-for-you mint brand is leaning into something we love: kindness as a wellness practice. Their Smile Box is a letterbox-friendly bundle of pocket-sized mints designed not for you, but for someone else. A friend, a colleague, a sibling, anyone who deserves a little lift right now.

You nominate your Mint Mate, and if they’re selected, a surprise Smile Box arrives at their door with a simple note that says: Someone thinks you’re mint.

No grand gestures, no pressure, just a thoughtful moment that feels surprisingly good to give (and even better to receive). There’s also a playful twist for the giver too, with the chance to spin a digital wheel and win a Smile Box of your own, a reminder that kindness has a way of coming back around. In a month that often asks us to do more, be better and try harder, this feels refreshingly different. Small joy. Shared. Easy. Minty.

Nominate your Mint Mate here!