What Can a Satire from the 1950s Tell Us About Holiday Commercialism?

Blog   |   by Addison Del Mastro   |   December 10, 2014

Did a holiday short story from 1956 predict today's rampant commercialism?

Bikes, E-Waste, Petlessness, Oh My! Reflections from Portland

Blog   |   by Erik Assadourian   |   September 30, 2011

This week I had the opportunity to visit Portland, and it was refreshing to see so many efforts to grow a sustainable culture wafting out of the Rose City. There were some scary trends oozing out from there as well. But let’s start with the positive:

Cathy and Stephen's Multicultural San Francisco Wedding

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi    |   February 9, 2015

In the Real Celebrations series, SoKind asks registry users to share a bit about their celebrations. Read about how Cathy and Stephen incorporated their cultural heritage and their love of their hometown throughout their wedding.

Living the Dream: Non-Consumer Advocate Katy Wolk-Stanley

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   November 11, 2013

Labor and delivery nurse Katy Wolk-Stanley shares how she moved from living a frugal lifestyle to being a leading non-consumer.

Challenge Toolkit: Share With Others

Custom Pages   |   March 15, 2018

How We Started a Holiday Share Faire to Build Local Resilience and Create Community

Blog   |   by Rani Jayakumar   |   November 17, 2017

Learn how one California group is boosting local resilience and strengthening community ties by sharing stuff, skills, memories, and stories.

Challenge Toolkit: Reduce Waste

Custom Pages   |   March 19, 2018

Challenge Toolkit: Build Connections

Custom Pages   |   February 14, 2018

Living the Dream: Island Minimalist Moira Silva

Blog   |   by Moira Convey Silva   |   May 3, 2018

In our latest Living the Dream interview, we talk with Moira Silva, a mother, writer, and teacher, about the joys and challenges of living in a small island community.

New Dream's work continues in new and important ways

Blog   |   September 30, 2020

Real Celebration: Ashley and Kenny’s Chic-Macabre Hallowedding on a Budget

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   February 10, 2017

In the Real Celebrations series, SoKind asks registry users to share a bit about their celebrations. Read about how a couple of wine-loving DC professionals managed to pull off an amazing and meaningful wedding celebration without spending a fortune.

Bring "Play" Back Into Your Life

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   June 13, 2018

As we grow older, we tend to abandon our desire for unstructured outdoor play, but it's still important as we enter our adult years. 

Bringing Meaning Back

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   May 30, 2017

New Dream's SoKind registry enables registrants to request meaningful gifts from the heart.

Freecycling: Don’t Throw It Away, Give It Away

Blog   |   by Dale S. Brown   |   August 13, 2012

How can you assure that your unwanted items get to people who would find them helpful? Try Freecycling.

Living the Dream: Vail Ryan – "Dreaming as Hard as I Can

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   February 28, 2014

Pennsylvania resident Vail Ryan describes his struggles in transitioning from "cube farm" worker to empowered environmental educator.