Studies have shown that eating chocolate makes us happier. Heading into the Pats-less Super Bowl 50, it certainly couldn’t hurt. Liven up the game with Phillips Candy House’s NFL replica football ($42.50), 2 pounds of fully inflated milk chocolate with white chocolate laces. And while you’re at the store, you can always pick up a box of mixed chocolates ($27 per pound) to add to the spread. Available at Phillips Candy House, 818 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, 617-282-2090 or 800-722-0905, or go to www.phillipschocolate.com.

LISE STERN

Lise Stern can be reached at stern-robbins@comcast.net.