Danielle and Michael’s Baby Boy’s Brit Milah

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | April 1, 2015

In the Real Celebrations series, SoKind asks registry users to share a bit about their celebrations. Read about how Danielle and Michael encouraged their friends and family to provide them with the gifts they really needed and wanted for their baby boy, Avi.

What If You Cut Your Consumption Rates by Half?

Blog | by Inbar Hyams, OuiChoose.com | July 18, 2018

What if instead of breaking our heads trying to determine the optimal choices, we go for something radically simple and just cut our consumption rates by half? Here's how.

Michelle & Jedd's Peace Corps Homecoming

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | October 27, 2014

In the Real Celebrations series, SoKind asks registry users to share a bit about their celebrations. Read about how Michelle and Jedd have used SoKind to reach out to their loved ones during an important time of transition in their lives.

6 Ways That Parents Can Push Back Against Harmful School Commercialism

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | October 20, 2015

At school, ads can now be found on everything from team uniforms to cafeteria banners to homework folders. Learn some ways to push back.

Are You Being Frugal, or Just Plain Cheap?

Blog | by Dale S. Brown | September 2, 2011

In today’s society, frugality can lead to accusations of “cheapness.” But there’s an important difference.

Break Free From the Carbon Confusion

Blog | by Elizabeth O'Brien | November 14, 2012

By doing the math for you, "How Bad Are Bananas?" can help you be more realistic—and efficient—in your eco-conscious decision making.

New Dream Staff Picks: Books We Love

Blog | by Lisa Mastny | April 11, 2012

New Dream staff share their picks for the most inspirational books they've read on topics of consumerism, parenting, and work-life balance.

Why Give Up Chocolate for Lent When You Can Give Up Plastic?

Blog | by Carol Janus | January 28, 2016

It may seem impossible to stop using plastic. But with perseverance and a little creativity, it can be done.

Simplifying Another Holiday

Blog | by Kim | June 13, 2008

Want a Garden? Easy Ways to Start for Non-Gardeners

Blog | by Terra Wellington | April 15, 2014

Ready to put your green thumb to work? Check out these tips from actress and lifestyle expert Terra Wellington.

Living the Dream: Planetwalker John Francis

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | September 19, 2013

John Francis gave up motorized transportation for 22 years. His next journey? Public service and teaching others.

Real Celebration: Guinevere's Potluck Baby Shower and Mother Blessing

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | May 19, 2015

In the Real Celebrations series, SoKind asks registry users to share a bit about their celebrations. Read about how Guinevere's friends and family came together for a potluck baby shower and mother blessing where the main event was the sharing of heartfelt blessings and advice.

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