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Signs of Hope from 2019
Blog | by New Dream | December 18, 2019
As we looked back on this year, 2019 seemed to offer it all: moments of deep concern and persistent challenges to our safety and well-being, alongside meaningful signs of hope that are taking us into 2020.
Does Your Registry Reflect Your Values, or Just Your Fantasy Vision of Yourself?
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | May 3, 2017
Sometimes people register for items they don't really want or need because they have these fantasy visions of themselves.
Question Consumption This Thanksgiving
Blog | by Guinevere Higgins | November 9, 2018
New Dream's Guinevere Higgins outlines four ways you can think more deeply about your Thanksgiving holiday and create a more authentic and meaningful experience for your family and friends.
Want to Change the World? Focus on Partnership Rather Than Domination
Blog | by Riane Eisler | April 9, 2018
Dr. Eiser suggests that the best way to overcome conventional divides between right and left, religious and secular, is to focus on partnership systems based on mutuality and caring.
New Dream Evolves: The Future Beyond Overconsumption
Blog | by New Dream | June 13, 2018
New Dream is ramping up our collaboration with young people to engage them more directly in our efforts to tackle excess consumerism, build community, and improve overall well-being.
Why the Elf on the Shelf Is Not Welcome in My House
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | November 14, 2016
New Dream's Edna Rienzi offers tips to help parents avoid the "slippery slope" of this popular Christmas tradition.
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.
TIPS: Reader Submissions: How I Simplify the Holidays
Resources | by New Dream | December 20, 2011
We asked our readers for their ideas for simplifying the holidays, and the response was overwhelming! Here are some of our favorite tips.
Excerpt: The Art of Frugal Hedonism
Blog | by New Dream | March 5, 2018
Looking for a way to save money (and the world), inoculate yourself against many of the ills of modern life, and enjoy everything more? Try "frugal hedonism."
10 Great Books to Teach Your Kids About Consumerism
Blog | by New Dream | February 6, 2018
Shara Drew, the director of New Dream's Kids & Commercialism campaign, reviews two recent children’s books that deal with the topic of consumerism in a way that's impactful and fun, and also suggests eight more oldies but goodies.
TIPS: Simplify Valentine's Day
Resources | by New Dream | April 14, 2017
Check out our Simplify Valentine's Day resources to help you “reboot” Valentine’s Day into a day focused on kindness and generosity.
Great Summer Reads: 2018 Edition
Blog | by New Dream | May 8, 2018
We asked members of our Facebook group to post a comment about a book that's inspired them to make change. Check out their responses!
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.
5 Ways to Show Up for Social Change in 2020
Blog | by Raagini Appadurai | January 31, 2020
In the pivotal decade that’s just begun, what will get us through? How will we adapt and evolve, even in the face of increasing pressures on people and the planet?
Our Emerging Normal: Results from New Dream's COVID-19 Survey
Blog | June 10, 2020
In April, we asked our audience for thoughts and feedback on how the COVID-19 pandemic was informing what they prioritize and consume. The feedback was deeply insightful.