Faith Communities, the Environment, and Tales of Responsibility

Blog   |   by Kim   |   March 25, 2009

Danielle and Michael’s Baby Boy’s Brit Milah

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   April 1, 2015

In the Real Celebrations series, SoKind asks registry users to share a bit about their celebrations. Read about how Danielle and Michael encouraged their friends and family to provide them with the gifts they really needed and wanted for their baby boy, Avi.

Simplifying Another Holiday

Blog   |   by Kim   |   June 13, 2008

A Single Shining Marble, and Other Cherished Gifts

Blog   |   by Sarah Wolpow   |   December 14, 2012

The most cherished gifts don't come in fancy packaging or from a trendy store. Guest blogger Sarah Wolpow explains.

Community Building Through Peacemaking Circles — and Dinner

Blog   |   by Jessica Laus   |   June 26, 2018

Community dinners bring people together as equals in order to have honest, and at times difficult, exchanges in an atmosphere of concern and respect for all.

The Gift of Connecting with the Past

Blog   |   by Moira Silva   |   December 7, 2018

New Dreamer Moira Silva shares the experience of creating a truly meaningful gift for her family: the gift of interviewing her great aunt.

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?

Bringing Meaning Back

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   May 30, 2017

New Dream's SoKind registry enables registrants to request meaningful gifts from the heart.

Question Consumption This Thanksgiving

Blog   |   by Guinevere Higgins   |   November 9, 2018

New Dream's Guinevere Higgins outlines four ways you can think more deeply about your Thanksgiving holiday and create a more authentic and meaningful experience for your family and friends.

Strategies for a New Economy: 10 Takeaways for All Americans

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   June 21, 2012

Is it possible to create an economy that prioritizes both human well-being and Earth’s natural systems? The movement has already begun.

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.  

ATTN: This Is What People Are Now Doing to Make Their Weddings 'Woke'

Blog   |   by Danielle DeCourcey   |   May 19, 2017

SoKind Registry bills itself as an "alternative gift registry that encourages donations, homemade gifts, and volunteered time as gifts."

New Dream Staff Picks: Books We Love

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   April 11, 2012

New Dream staff share their picks for the most inspirational books they've read on topics of consumerism, parenting, and work-life balance.

TIPS: Reader Submissions: How I Simplify the Holidays

Resources   |   by New Dream   |   December 20, 2011

We asked our readers for their ideas for simplifying the holidays, and the response was overwhelming! Here are some of our favorite tips.

How We Started a Holiday Share Faire to Build Local Resilience and Create Community

Blog   |   by Rani Jayakumar   |   November 17, 2017

Learn how one California group is boosting local resilience and strengthening community ties by sharing stuff, skills, memories, and stories.