The Happy Movie

Does money make you HAPPY? Kids and family? Your work? Do you live in a world that values and promotes happiness and well-being? Are we in the midst of a happiness revolution?

Roko Belic, director of the Academy Award® nominated “Genghis Blues” now brings us HAPPY, a film that sets out to answer these questions and more. Taking us from the bayous of Louisiana to the deserts of Namibia, from the beaches of Brazil to the villages of Okinawa, HAPPY explores the secrets behind our most valued emotion.

Check out The Happy Movie!

Seek Beauty

Choose Your Life

Simple Rules for Happiness:

Beautiful words:

Moss Graffiti!

Spice up the outside of your home with a little moss graffiti! 

Materials:

One or two clumps (about a small handful) of moss

2 cups of buttermilk

2 cups of water

1/2 tsp. sugar

Corn syrup (optional)

Instructions:

1. Gather up as much moss as you can find or buy.

2. Wash the moss to get as much soil out of the roots as possible.

3. Break the moss apart into manageable pieces and place in blender.

4. Add the buttermilk, water and sugar.

Blend the mixture until completely smooth. You'll want it to have a paint-like texture.

[If the mixture is at a consistency where you feel it will drip, add corn syrup until the consistency you desire is reached.]

5. Use a paintbrush to apply the moss-paint to the surface on which you wish your design to grow.

6. If possible, check back weekly to either spray the design with water (to encourage moss growth, especially if you live in a dry environment) or apply more moss-paint.

Happiness CHALLENGE!

Each week we provide a happiness "challenge" -- a fun and gentle reminder to take some time out to just ENJOY life. 

This weeks challenge:

Watch the sunrise. 

Make some coffee or tea, grab a blanket, sit outside and take some deep breaths while enjoying the beauty of the sunrise.

“I've always liked the time before dawn because there's no one around to remind me who I'm supposed to be so it's easier to remember who I am.”

Make sure to visit our Facebook and share your stories or photos! 

Crispy Edamame

Substitute this delicious snack in lieu of popcorn during movie night!

Need:

1 (12 ounce) package frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place the edamame into a colander and rinse under cold water to thaw. Drain.

Spread the edamame beans into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle cheese over the top and season with salt and pepper.

Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is crispy and golden, about 15 minutes.

Enjoy!

To-Do List

Lover's Bridge in Paris

Couples attach a padlock to the bridge and throw the key into the river symbolizing their eternal love. ♥ 
Read more here!