Reflections on a Resilient Family Road Trip

Blog   |   by April Roggio   |   June 10, 2015

We have returned! In total, we traveled through 23 states in about 34 days, in search of rural resilience, working landscapes, and grand adventures.

Start a Tool Library in Your Community

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   May 9, 2011

Join the sharing economy and help neighbors get the job done, cooperatively and cheaply.

Free Clothes and the Spirit of Sharing

Blog   |   by Gretchen Hilburger   |   January 28, 2014

In Maryland, New Dreamers are hosting clothing swaps and making a difference.

How to Stage a Clothes Swap

Blog   |   by Regan McMahon, courtesy of Shareable.net   |   July 25, 2011

At these friendly social gatherings, one person’s discard is another one’s treasure.

Top 5 Lessons from a SoKind User

Blog   |   by Evonne Marzouk   |   August 25, 2014

Evonne Marzouk and her husband didn't need all that much baby gear for their second son. Moreover, they didn't really want a lot of new stuff.  But Evonne knew that friends and family wanted to help celebrate the family's newest member.  With this in mind, Evonne created a SoKind Registry. In this post, she shares her experiences and the lessons she learned along the way.  

Expecting a Baby? Embrace the Gift of Community Supported Postpartum (CSP)

Blog   |   by Kerry Ingram   |   January 10, 2019

When someone you know is about to welcome a new baby into their family, offer them the gift of a supportive community through CSP.

Hooked on Stuff: The Black Days of Post-Thanksgiving Consumerism

Blog   |   by Ray Lumpp   |   November 27, 2012

What started as a celebration of prosperity has become something akin to a national addiction. Are we choosing stuff over joy?

It's Time for Millennium Consumption Goals

Blog   |   by Erik Assadourian   |   April 22, 2011

The Millennium Consumption Goals are moving forward—and thanks to all the great comments we received, they’re getting more nuanced too!

A Craigslist for Saving the Planet? Check.

Blog   |   by Steve Seeger   |   July 17, 2017

Steve's Weave is a place for greensters to get together to publicize events, projects, services, jobs, and more.

Challenge Toolkit: Reduce Waste

Custom Pages   |   March 19, 2018

How to Ask for the Gifts You Really Want This Holiday Season

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   November 23, 2015

Do you feel overwhelmed with your family's holiday gift-giving traditions? Check out three ideas for a more meaningful celebration. Here's to more fun and less stuff!

Survey Results I: Conscious Consumers and Activism

Blog   |   by Guest bloggers   |   June 11, 2009

Repair Your Stuff AND Build Your Community: Lessons from the CVille Repair Café

Blog   |   by Ann Marie Hohenberger   |   April 9, 2018

Repair cafes are a beautiful concept: neighbors help each other keep useful things out of the landfill and avoid buying more stuff.

Want to Change Your Life? Change How You Consume

Blog   |   by Chris LaPlante   |   June 6, 2017

Take Back Your Time's Chris LaPlante describes the pitfalls of consumerism and explains why we can all benefit from cutting back.

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.