TODAY style editor Bobbie Thomas

By Bobbie Thomas

It's been proven that this time of year can be depressing for some, so TODAY style editor and Bobbie.com's Bobbie Thomas shares a few fun ways to boost your mood.

Bummer baskets
I fell in love with this Brooklyn-based company the minute I learned about it! After a streak of friends had bad luck, "Bummer Baskets" founder Scott Laborsky saw a need for a fresh take on the old, standby, sympathy gifts. "Flowers die and chocolate-coated fruit can be a waste of calories," he says.  Enter Bummer Baskets, which offer practical goodies like a nice pair of chopsticks for eating takeout on the couch, witty, over-sized wineglasses and more that tell a pal "I'm here for you" ($13.95 and up; bummerbaskets.com).

Joyful juice
For fans of energy shots and drinks, Health Guard Wellness offers up a fun twist on the bottled beverages. Their "Be Happy" shots are a chocolate-cherry flavored supplement that can bring you a burst of positivity and calmness by restoring the neurotransmitters that naturally make us feel good (12 pack, $35.95; healthguardwellness.com).

Mood-enhancing makeup
Last but not least, I've always been a believer that beauty is the quickest way to perk yourself up, and Physician's Formula makeup has taken that idea a step further. Their Happy Booster cosmetics contain Euphoryl, a natural plant extract which has been shown to promote pleasant feelings by mimicking the effect of endorphins. And of course, the rosy glow and pink lips are an always-welcomed bonus ($8.95 and up; physiciansformula.com).

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