What Is the Role of Librarians in the Sharing Economy?

Blog | by Anna Awimbo | January 16, 2014

Exploring the role of the original community-sharing pioneers, librarians, in the Sharing Economy.

Helping Your Kids Give Back: 11 Fun Holiday Service Ideas for You and Your Family

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | December 6, 2012

Looking for ways to incorporate volunteering into your holiday season? It might just be your family’s favorite memory this year.

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of… Versailles?

Blog | by Mark Valentine | July 25, 2012

For many people, the unlikely stars of "The Queen of Versailles" are iconic expressions of the American Dream.

Christmas 2016: Not Made in China

Blog | by Anne G. Lliversidge | November 14, 2016

How one New Dreamer found meaning in finding and creating presents that reflect the true value of Christmas and family.

Treat Yourself to a Less Wasteful, More Meaningful Halloween

Blog | by Amy Curtis | October 19, 2011

Learn how you can experience a magically spooky Halloween night without all the shopping, sugar, and excess waste.

Beyond the Lion’s Den: Mapping a More Meaningful Family Holiday

Blog | by Shara Drew | October 12, 2017

New Dream's Shara Drew describes her quest to create a different kind of holiday tradition for her family—one that has nothing to do with "stuff."

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.

Pushing Back Against Rampant Commercialism

Blog | by Wendy Philleo | October 29, 2014

Executive Director Wendy Philleo offers her thoughts on fighting rampant commercialism and how best to push back against it.

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?

Guest Registry: Curated by Jen Boulden

Blog | by Jen Boulden, Host of JenBTV.com | February 12, 2015

In the Guest Registry series, SoKind asks our friends and supporters about their favorite SoKind gift ideas. The result? A collection of creative and inspiring guest registries! Enjoy.

Top 5 Lessons from a SoKind User

Blog | by Evonne Marzouk | August 25, 2014

Evonne Marzouk and her husband didn't need all that much baby gear for their second son. Moreover, they didn't really want a lot of new stuff. But Evonne knew that friends and family wanted to help celebrate the family's newest member. With this in mind, Evonne created a SoKind Registry. In this post, she shares her experiences and the lessons she learned along the way.

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