Rethinking Work: Replacing the Treadmill With Time, Flexibility, and Happiness

Blog   |   by Hayley Schultz   |   February 27, 2013

The reason we work is simple: we need to pay for the things that keep us fed, safe, and comfortable. But do we really need to work as much as we do?

We Must Be the Change

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   January 24, 2017

Beyond everyday lifestyle changes like wasting less, we can take steps outside our homes to have greater influence.

Living the Dream: Non-Consumer Advocate Katy Wolk-Stanley

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   November 11, 2013

Labor and delivery nurse Katy Wolk-Stanley shares how she moved from living a frugal lifestyle to being a leading non-consumer.

Are You Being Frugal, or Just Plain Cheap?

Blog   |   by Dale S. Brown   |   September 2, 2011

In today’s society, frugality can lead to accusations of “cheapness.” But there’s an important difference.

What to do if your office doesn't recycle

Blog   |   by Kim   |   June 9, 2009

Why I Took Up Biking Again as an Adult, and Never Looked Back

Blog   |   by Krislyn Placide   |   May 25, 2012

National Bike Month may be nearly over, but there’s no better time to jump on your bike than the present.

Insourcing

Blog   |   by Bob   |   August 28, 2009

Living the Dream: Vail Ryan – "Dreaming as Hard as I Can

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   February 28, 2014

Pennsylvania resident Vail Ryan describes his struggles in transitioning from "cube farm" worker to empowered environmental educator.

Invisible Family Economics: The Value of Money Not Spent

Blog   |   by Suzita Cochran   |   April 18, 2012

One of the best ways you can support your family financially is by creating situations where you don’t spend money, writes Suzita Cochran.

E-Waste: What to Do With That Old Gadget

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   January 17, 2012

Now that you've upgraded, why not make the responsible choice and donate or recycle your old equipment, rather than just dumping it in the trash?

Your Money or Your Life? Share Your Story!

Blog   |   by Vicki Robin   |   January 24, 2017

This classic book on achieving financial independence is being updated—and the authors want to hear from you!

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.

Five Years After Banning Outdoor Ads, Brazil's Largest City Is More Vibrant Than Ever

Blog   |   by Amy Curtis   |   December 8, 2011

In São Paolo, the removal of logos and slogans exposed previously overlooked architecture, revealing a rich urban beauty that was long hidden.

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: Nature Brings Surprises to a Montana Wedding

Blog   |   February 6, 2018

SoKind user Holly C. offers some lessons from her recent wedding experience, including that “keeping it simple” can be harder than expected.