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Top 10 Ideas for a Screen-Free Summer Your Kids Will Love
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | June 25, 2014
Ditch the screen and try one of these proven ways to keep kids active and engaged all summer.
Your Money or Your Life? Share Your Story!
Blog | by Vicki Robin | January 24, 2017
This classic book on achieving financial independence is being updated—and the authors want to hear from you!
Tackling Holiday Consumerism With Creative Resistance
Blog | by Jenny Blair | December 7, 2012
A New Dreamer’s toughest challenge might be navigating the stuff-obsessed holidays. Here are some tips.
The Game Theory of Green Parenting
Blog | by Kim | March 4, 2009
Is It Wrong to Want to Give Your Children What You Never Had?
Blog | by Kelley Dennings | December 16, 2019
A strong advocate of experiences over gifts, Kelley talks about her own struggles with trying to make holiday memories less about what’s under the tree and more about spending time together.
Tips for a Greener, Simpler Halloween
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | October 11, 2017
Halloween is big business. Avoid the hype and direct your energy, $$$, and creativity toward a greener, simpler holiday.
Knitting, Anyone? Learn a New Skill This Winter!
Blog | by Krislyn Placide | December 11, 2012
A lot of people think knitting and crocheting are for older housewives, but it’s time to drop that stigma.
ACTION KIT: Step-by-Step: How to Hold an Alternative Gift Fair in Your Community
Resources | by New Dream | October 15, 2013
Here's all the info you need to hold an alternative gift fair in your community, connecting people to charities that are working to make our world a better place.
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?
Want More Time? Give It Away!
Blog | by Wendy Philleo | September 25, 2012
New research shows that helping others can make us feel more "time affluent." New Dream Executive Director Wendy Philleo offers her tips.
What Is "Enough"? Achieving the Right Balance in Our Lives and Families
Blog | by Suzita Cochran | December 5, 2011
Whether it’s a material item like shoes or a non-material one like free time, how do you know when you have enough of something?
Real Celebration: Marcie and Brian's Bed and Breakfast Weekend Wedding Getaway
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | January 12, 2016
In the Real Celebrations series, SoKind asks registry users to share a bit about their celebrations. Read about how Marcie and Brian planned a wedding that allowed them to relax and spend quality time with loved ones.
