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Josef Beery: Connecting Community Through Art and Books
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | December 11, 2012
Beery talks with us about his efforts to broaden the dialogue around sharing, simplicity, and community connection.
Guest Registry: Curated by Elizabeth Dunn & Michael Norton
Blog | by Elizabeth Dunn & Michael Norton, authors of Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending | May 21, 2014
In the Guest Registry series, SoKind asks our friends and supporters about their favorite SoKind gift ideas. The result? A collection of creative and inspiring guest registries! Enjoy.
This Holiday Season, Rethink Your Consumption Ethic
Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | December 16, 2013
How should we redefine what it means to be a consumer this holiday season?
The Share Tax: Redefining Business for Community-Driven Commerce
Blog | by Lisa Gansky | June 7, 2012
Old ways of taxing businesses don't make sense in an ecosystem based on resource-sharing and peer-to-peer interactions.
Reinventing Our Streetscapes: An Interview with Urban Tactician Mike Lydon
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | May 14, 2013
Lydon talks about his lifelong interest in cities and how he's devoted his career to making America's streets more walkable, safe, and fun.
Helping Your Kids Give Back: 11 Fun Holiday Service Ideas for You and Your Family
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | December 6, 2012
Looking for ways to incorporate volunteering into your holiday season? It might just be your family’s favorite memory this year.
My Story of Frugality: Breaking My Economic Dependence on My Job
Blog | by Dale S. Brown | August 4, 2011
How one D.C. resident changed her relationship to money and gained just a bit of freedom from the endless demands to earn it.
Green Dieting Without Gimmicks: Seeking a Healthy Relationship to Food
Blog | by Kim | July 6, 2009
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.
Making the Potluck a Success in Today’s World
Blog | by Dale S. Brown | February 7, 2012
Can we reinvent the potluck so it can work in today’s busy, ingredient-conscious world?
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.
Last-Minute Holiday Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Blog | November 28, 2017
In the amount of time it would have taken you to find a parking spot at the mall, you’ll get thoughtful ideas for everyone on your list.
What Happened to Self-Reliance and the Do-It-Yourself Ethic? (Part 2 of 2)
Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | July 6, 2012
Self-reliance and the “can-do” spirit aren't gone. They're just dormant, drowned out by a fast-paced lifestyle and cheap consumer goods.
How I Helped Set Up a Local Permaculture Park: Q&A with Neighborhood Challenge Winner Josh Dolan
Blog | by New Dream | January 5, 2016
Learn more about Dolan's effort to establish a Permaculture Park Project in Ithaca, New York.