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The “Gendering” of Our Kids’ Toys, and What We Can Do About It
Blog | by Elizabeth Sweet | October 7, 2011
On a quest to find a gender-neutral toy for her daughter, an inquisitive mother delves into the magical history of pink and blue branding.
The New vs. the Renewed: Something to Hold On To
Blog | by Kim | October 30, 2009
Bottled Water-Free Holidays: A First Step in Kicking the Bottled Water Habit
Blog | by Anna Awimbo | December 3, 2015
Trying to find a way to wean yourself off the bottle? Why not start with a holiday pledge.
Top 10 Ideas for a Screen-Free Summer Your Kids Will Love
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | June 25, 2014
Ditch the screen and try one of these proven ways to keep kids active and engaged all summer.
"Buying Nothing New" Isn't About Shopping, It's About Facing Our Deepest Values
Blog | by Anjuli Crocker | December 7, 2012
For AJ Crocker, a month-long attempt to "buy nothing new" became an unexpected exploration into her deepest motivations and values.
Taming the Toxic Beast: Easy Ways to Make Your Own Cleaning Products
Blog | by Devin Corrigan | August 6, 2012
When it comes to cleaning, most of the materials you need are already lying around your house, and all of them were produced by Mother Nature.
This October, Turn Your Intention Into Action
Blog | by New Dream | September 20, 2017
Through NWEI's EcoChallenge, join thousands of others in proving that small actions add up to real change.
Visions of Sugarplums: Sweet Excess During the Holidays
Blog | by Kim | December 8, 2008
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.
What to do if your office doesn't recycle
Blog | by Kim | June 9, 2009
How to Ask for the Gifts You Really Want This Holiday Season
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | November 19, 2015
Do you get too much "stuff" over the holidays? Here are three ways that New Dreamers have transformed their gift-giving traditions.
You Don’t Have to Bake Your Own Matzo: Tips for an Environmentally Friendly Passover
Blog | by Evonne Marzouk | March 17, 2017
If you’ve been wondering how to do Passover in a more environmentally friendly way, here are six ideas that might help.
Top 10 SoKind Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | April 15, 2014
I certainly can’t speak for every mother out there, but my informal survey of mom friends and family members seems to indicate that what most of us want for Mother’s Day this year cannot be contained in a box or bought at a store.
Going Screen-Free at Home: It’s Not as Hard as You Think
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | April 12, 2013
When a mother of three opted to enforce strict television rules in her home, she discovered that life was actually easier and less stressful.