By Dana Plazyk

In her blog The Happiness Project Gretchen Rubin writes about what else? Happiness!

But it’s really more than that. During a year’s time she set forth to test in principle and theory what it takes to be happy. She delved into information available, scientific studies, historical recounts, listened to tips from famous and not so famous and put down in paper her daily adventures on the quest for happiness.

During that year, Gretchen, mother of two young daughters, also had the opportunity to put together a touching two-minute movie, The Years Are Short, about childhood and the special bond we can have with our children.  A key ingredient to happiness. 

The Years Are Short, A Movie By Gretchen Rubin

Worth watching!

Her book “THE HAPPINESS PROJECT” (HarperCollins) is due to come out in late 2009.

Gretchen Rubin is an accomplished author of several books:
Forty Ways to Look at Winston Churchill: A Brief Account of a Long Life
Power Money Fame Sex: A User’s Guide
Profane Waste: Essay by Gretchen Rubin And Photographs by Dana Hoey
Forty Ways to Look at JFK

The Happiness Project is available for preorder.

By Veronica Hankey

Just had to share this with you! Happy Mother’s Day!

Mothers Day is Sunday May 10th.  Life in college can be stressful…and sometimes kids forget to call their mothers on special days, like Mother’s Day.  And presents?  Well, that’s another story all together!

Mothers Day 2009 can be different, however.  Some kids might even get their act together, and order flowers for their mothers on time for Mother’s Day!  It’s great for shock value, too!  

 This video explains how to order flowers online so that you get what your mom likes and reminds you of some very important Mother’s Day tactics…like calling your mom early on Mothers Day.  

Dana Plazyk of Flowers By Design shows us how to make a flower corsage using Real Touch Flowers silk flowers that will remind Mom how special she is all year long.

A List of Materials used is available

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Watch this video with step-by-step instructions on how to make a beautiful Mother’s Day Basket using hydrangeas, roses and even butterflies. Dana Plazyk of Flowers By Design shows you how.

List Of Materials Used

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Throughout the world mothers are showered with special gifts on Mother’s Day. Learn how to make a gift basket using real touch roses where you can put all the presents you want to give to your mom on her special day!

MOTHER’S DAY GIFT BASKET

Watch Dana Plazyk of Flowers By Design design this gift basket any mother would love! 

- Line a basket with an ivy bush;
- Tie Two Real Touch Roses at the ends of the handle;
- Insert Mom’s favorite items, such as a frame, chocolates, perfume
   and jewelry;
- Give to Mom on Mother’s Day or any other special day

 A List of Materials used is available.