It’s been a busy few weeks, but I finally hit pause for the ultimate side quest — two nights of pure nostalgia seeing The All-American Rejects and the Jonas Brothers live. Between the music, the memories, and a few surprises along the way, it felt like reconnecting with my younger self in the best possible way. Sometimes joy really does sound like your favorite song from 2008.

A surprise Jonas Brothers DVD and tour book from the thrift store brought unexpected joy and a wave of nostalgia. In this post, I share how these simple secondhand finds sparked happiness, strengthened family bonds, and reminded me why the little things—especially Jonas-shaped—matter most.