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Helping Teachers and Their Students Think About the "Stuff" They Use
Blog | by Shara Drew | September 19, 2017
Susan Salterberg talks about her work helping K-12 educators design creative lesson plans around consumption, well-being, and sustainability.
Consumerism
Topics | June 26, 2017
A Year of Buying Nothing New
Blog | by Julie Fathy | January 28, 2016
A Denver mom resolves to go debt-free by buying nothing new (aside from a few necessities) for a full year.
Be There for People: Life Lessons from a Fifth Grader
Blog | by Jen Patterson | April 9, 2019
New Dreamer Jen Patterson shares her experience working as an academic coach and being personally challenged and inspired by a student's poem.
Saying Goodbye to Back-to-School Shopping
Blog | by Anne | August 5, 2008
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.
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?
The Rapidian: Open the Door – The Art of Placemaking
Blog | December 14, 2017
The Center for a New American Dream envisions "... a focus on 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."
Car Wash Techniques to Help the Environment
Blog | by Kim | July 2, 2009
Navigating Your Local Thrift Store, the Land of Misfit Toys
Blog | by Kim | July 17, 2008
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.
Holidays & Celebrations
Topics | June 26, 2017
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.
What Happened to Self-Reliance and the Do-It-Yourself Ethic? (Part 1 of 2)
Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | June 13, 2012
Fixing things ourselves can help relieve the money stress that many of us feel—but only if we're able to actually do the work.