Simplify the Holidays! Top 10 SoKind Gift Ideas

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   December 5, 2013

Simplify your holidays with our top 10 gift ideas for a SoKind holiday wishlist!

Six Ways to Make Sure Your Wedding Has a Positive Impact

Blog   |   by Caitlin Frauton   |   March 16, 2016

Looking for some ways to have an eco-friendly wedding? Caitlin Frauton from DIY Wedding Mentor shares six tips to help you throw a meaningful celebration that positively impacts the environment and your community.

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.

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.

Easter, Naturally

Blog   |   by Nancy Sleeth   |   March 12, 2013

As one of the most important celebrations on the Christian calendar, Easter is about more than plastic eggs and cellophane grass.

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.

Real Celebration: Emet’s Meaningful Coming of Age Story

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   February 3, 2016

In the Real Celebrations series, SoKind asks registry users to share a bit about their celebrations. Read about how one family used SoKind to provide long-distance family and friends the opportunity to not only participate in their son's Bar Mitzvah, but to also express themselves through their gifts.

Do You Love What You Wear? 10 Tips for Boosting Your Style While Avoiding the Traps of Fast Fashion

Blog   |   by Rebecca Ballard   |   June 9, 2016

Here are 10 tips for boosting your style while avoiding the traps of fast fashion.

Living the Dream: Planetwalker John Francis

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   September 19, 2013

John Francis gave up motorized transportation for 22 years. His next journey? Public service and teaching others.

Guest Registry: Curated by Wendy Philleo

Blog   |   by Wendy Philleo, Executive Director, Center for a New American Dream   |   February 19, 2014

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.

Why I Took Up Biking Again as an Adult, and Never Looked Back

Blog   |   by Krislyn Placide   |   May 25, 2012

National Bike Month may be nearly over, but there’s no better time to jump on your bike than the present.

Young Leaders: We Need You!

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PHOTOS: What Does "More Fun, Less Stuff" Mean to You?

Blog   |   by Wen Lee   |   March 13, 2014

A slideshow of people who are choosing to reject the "Buy More" messaging of mainstream media and instead say: "More Fun, Less Stuff!"

Counter-Intuition 101: Why Recent Bad Economic News Means It’s Time for Working Less

Blog   |   by Juliet Schor   |   June 13, 2011

Reducing hours of work may seem counter-intuitive. But the historical record suggests it’s a smart move that will create a "triple dividend."

Tackling the Twin Threats of Population and Consumption: An Interview with Robert Engelman

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   February 23, 2012

The new head of Worldwatch says we need to address both population growth and rising consumption if we hope to bring about a more sustainable world.