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Marketing CPG: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
Blog | by Emily Canan | May 2, 2016
The Center for the New American Dream believes that the American Dream is re-emphasizing its focus to “more of what really matters, such as creating a meaningful life, contributing to community and society, valuing nature, and spending time with family and friends.”
Question Consumption Stories Project
Campaigns | April 5, 2019
Living the Dream: Bea Johnson, Zero Waste Guru
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | February 22, 2016
Bea inspires a growing community to live simply and take a stance against needless waste.
"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.
How Commercial Buddhism Is Hurting Buddhism
Blog | by Christina Lewis | September 18, 2019
In American society, where consuming is championed as the cornerstone of civilization, it is difficult not to give into the commodification of minority cultures, especially when it promises happiness and the furthering of our uniqueness.
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.
Five Meaningful Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | April 28, 2016
It’s not always easy to come up with a meaningful gift to show our moms how much they mean to us. Here are five gift ideas they're sure to love.
May My Children Be Givers
Blog | by Bellamy Shoffner | February 7, 2018
Bellamy Shoffner, editor of the online magazine Hold the Line, shares an eye-opening experience that led her to deepen her social justice work and step up her family's efforts to give more to their community.
The Solution That Has No Name
Blog | by Cecile Andrews | August 20, 2013
The secret to change? It's as simple as bringing people together and starting conversations.
SLIDESHOW: Photo Slideshow: How Do You #SimplifyHolidays?
Resources | by New Dream | December 10, 2013
Join the movement to Simplify the Holidays! Check out this photo slideshow from New Dream staff, board, and allies.
How Do You #SimplifyHolidays?
Blog | by Wen Lee | December 10, 2013
Join the movement to Simplify the Holidays! Check out this photo slideshow from New Dream staff, board, and allies.
Does Your Town Need a Happiness Initiative?
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | November 17, 2011
What if you could accurately measure the happiness of your community based on parameters like physical health, material well-being, and time balance?
Living the Dream: Ashley Whittenberger of Cosmic Acres
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | May 6, 2013
A few years ago, Ashley Whittenberger decided to trade in her “mainstream McMansion on a half-acre of manicured hell" for a life of freedom and creativity.
Why the Toys You Choose Matter: 6 Tips for Combating Commercialism and Encouraging Creative Play
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | February 29, 2016
Choosing toys and accessories carefully for your children can help them grow up to become smart consumers.
The Atlantic: The Joy of No-Gift Christmas
Blog | by Joe Pinsker | December 13, 2018
Raagini Appadurai, a 26-year-old educator and social-justice advocate living in Toronto, told me that her family—her two sisters, her parents, and herself—made a no-gifts pact this year. “When we remove material purchasing and consumption from the table, we are forced to question what we are bringing to [the holiday] instead—individually and collectively,” she said.