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"Our American Dream": Traveling Families Live Outside the Box

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   September 29, 2011

A group of nomadic bloggers inspires us to think beyond the white picket fence and to forge our own paths and destinies.


Homemade Valentines, Gratitude, and the Green Triangle

Blog   |   by Suzita Cochran   |   February 12, 2013

How one family's annual valentine-making routine became a way to practice gratitude and green living simultaneously.


Coming Soon! New Dream's "Community in Action" Challenge

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   January 5, 2018

For 2018, we’ve created a simple plan: we’re going to issue a series of concrete action steps every few months that are designed to help you build stronger communities and better love your neighbors.


New Dream Happenings: 2019 Year-End Update

Blog   |   November 21, 2019

The latest on organizational priorities, active programs, and strategic partnerships.


The Gift of Connecting with the Past

Blog   |   by Moira Silva   |   December 7, 2018

New Dreamer Moira Silva shares the experience of creating a truly meaningful gift for her family: the gift of interviewing her great aunt.


ATTN: This Is What People Are Now Doing to Make Their Weddings 'Woke'

Blog   |   by Danielle DeCourcey   |   May 19, 2017

SoKind Registry bills itself as an "alternative gift registry that encourages donations, homemade gifts, and volunteered time as gifts."


Avoiding the Trap of Holiday Consumerism

Blog   |   by Isaiah Johnson   |   December 7, 2018

New Dream Youth Fellow Isaiah Johnson details the true costs of holiday consumerism and outlines five things you can do to avoid its traps.


Want to Change Your Life? Change How You Consume

Blog   |   by Chris LaPlante   |   June 6, 2017

Take Back Your Time's Chris LaPlante describes the pitfalls of consumerism and explains why we can all benefit from cutting back.


Now Is the Time to Invest in Our Health and Communities

Blog   |   by Esther Clark   |   March 24, 2020

How a personal experience led the author to advocate for immune-system health and community vitality to combat COVID-19.


On Walking: A Simple Privilege with Powerful Benefits

Blog   |   by Jenny Blair   |   August 20, 2012

A simple act like walking can provide a sense of place, community, and happiness.


About Us

About Us   |   February 28, 2018


New Dream 2018 Youth Fellows

Custom Pages   |   August 15, 2018


What Are We Here For? Q&A with Sam Daley-Harris

Blog   |   by Anna Awimbo   |   September 19, 2013

New Dream sits down with activist and author Sam Daley-Harris on the 20th anniversary of his book, Reclaiming Our Democracy.


7 Fun Ways to Bring More Meaning to Valentine’s Day

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   February 12, 2014

Looking for a way to move beyond candy hearts? Check out our seven ways to make Valentine's Day more meaningful.


​Facilitating a New Dream​

Blog   |   by Selena D. Cozart   |   November 7, 2018

Facilitator Selena Cozart explains how our current social and political climate presents us with a unique and irresistible opportunity to engage in discussions of equity and justice.


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