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NEW! Hypercapitalism: The Modern Economy, Its Values, and How to Change Them
Blog | by New Dream | December 13, 2017
Hypercapitalism is a sharp, digestible, and funny cartoon guide to how global, privatizing, market-worshipping hypercapitalism threatens well-being, social justice, and the planet.
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.
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.
Etsy Goes Beyond Online Sales to Support Local Economies
Blog | by Krislyn Placide | October 24, 2012
Many of us know Etsy as a crafting and vintage sale website. But the Brooklyn-based company also supports entrepreneurs and communities directly.
TIPS: 15 Tips for Commercial-Free, Fun-Filled Family Holidays
Resources | November 1, 2017
If you want to make this year’s holidays more meaningful, memorable, and rejuvenating for your family, these 15 tips will help you opt out of the commercial hype and create a truly special celebration for your kids.
Say "No!" to Plastic: Choosing Mind-Boosting Toys for Children
Blog | by Daria M. Brezinski | December 9, 2013
Use this litmus test to choose purchases and activities that enhance both creativity and intelligence in kids.
Hooked on Stuff: The Black Days of Post-Thanksgiving Consumerism
Blog | by Ray Lumpp | November 27, 2012
What started as a celebration of prosperity has become something akin to a national addiction. Are we choosing stuff over joy?
From Workaholic to Social Activist: A New Dream Story
Blog | by Tabita Green | July 23, 2015
Tabita Green didn’t plan to become a workaholic. It just kind of happened. But when her daughter became ill, she knew something had to change.
Spirit of Change Magazine: 15 Tips For Commercial-Free, Fun-Filled Family Holidays
Blog | by Shara Drew | December 1, 2017
If you want to make this year’s holidays more meaningful, memorable, and rejuvenating for your family, these 15 tips will help you opt out of the commercial hype and create a truly special celebration for your kids.
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.
Great Summer Reads: 2017 Edition
Blog | by New Dream | June 2, 2017
Looking for a great summer read? Here’s a list of our favorite recent (or recent to us!) books.... and a few more we're excited to delve into.
Replacing the Value of "More" with "Enough
Blog | by Rob Dietz and Dan O'Neill | October 11, 2013
How can we overcome the dominance of consumer culture in America? Here are some ideas for getting the transition under way.
Challenge Toolkit: Build Connections
Custom Pages | February 14, 2018
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.
Want to Change Your Life? Change How You Consume
Blog | by Chris LaPlante | June 6, 2017
Take Back Your Time's Chris LaPlante describes the pitfalls of consumerism and explains why we can all benefit from cutting back.