Living the Dream: Rowdy Kittens Blogger Tammy Strobel

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   October 28, 2013

Tammy Strobel, founder of RowdyKittens.com, talks about embracing simplicity and her vision for a happier life.

Trusting the Wisdom of Our Hands

Blog   |   by Kim   |   September 29, 2009

Living the Dream: "Mindful Minimalist" Tamela Rich

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   June 16, 2014

On a cross-country motorcycle trip, Tamela realized that she had spent her first 40 years overpacking for life.

Living the Dream: Kim Knuppel, Community Volunteer

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   June 3, 2016

Kim is very active in her local time bank as a way to support her community and create a more meaningful life outside of the consumer culture.

About Us

About Us   |   February 28, 2018

Make It Do: A Year of Buying Only What I Need

Blog   |   by Wen Lee   |   March 14, 2012

In 2012, Meg Hourihan won't buy anything new until she's used up or worn out the old.

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.

Living the Dream: Ashley Whittenberger of Cosmic Acres

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   May 6, 2013

A few years ago, Ashley Whittenberger decided to trade in her “mainstream McMansion on a half-acre of manicured hell" for a life of freedom and creativity.

A Smaller Piece of a Better Pie: Embracing "Luxurious Frugality

Blog   |   by Jake Giessman   |   November 27, 2012

Living simply shouldn't remain class-based or countercultural; it should be downright American.

VIDEO: Kids Unbranded Video Contest

Videos   |   April 14, 2017

In spring 2015, New Dream hosted a Kids Unbranded video contest with the theme “Raising Humans, Not Consumers.” Watch the winning video!

The Lost Art of Asking Ourselves

Blog   |   by Paula Abreu   |   July 20, 2012

Have we lost the habit of reflecting on whether our decisions make us happy, resonate with our values, and feed our souls?

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.

Making Good: Finding Work That Is Meaningful

Blog   |   by Wen Lee   |   April 11, 2012

Is it possible to find a meaningful, fulfilling career that also pays the bills? According to a new book, the answer is yes.

Living the Dream: "Globe Squatters" Jolene and Patrick Dames

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   August 11, 2014

Two artists and filmmakers are house sitting their way around the world, with the mission of revolutionizing the way people travel.

Survey Results II: Conscious Consumers and Activism

Blog   |   by Guest bloggers   |   June 11, 2009