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Freedom AND Sustainability: How to Be Proud to Be an American
Blog | by Jake Giessman | December 28, 2012
Freedom alone can't be the end-all for Americans. We need to embrace our role as ecological stewards, writes guest blogger Jake Giessman.
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.
To Succeed, the New Economy Needs the Left, Right, Center—and God
Blog | by Emilie Dubois | July 24, 2012
Who wouldn’t want to live in a place where warmer, gentler versions of economic exchange are the norm? But it's still a hard sell for America.
How to Ask for the Gifts You Really Want This Holiday Season
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | November 23, 2015
Do you feel overwhelmed with your family's holiday gift-giving traditions? Check out three ideas for a more meaningful celebration. Here's to more fun and less stuff!
Our 35 Favorite Gifts on SoKind Registry
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | July 16, 2017
At SoKind, you can register for anything you can imagine. Here are some of our favorite quirky and creative gift ideas from users.
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.
What Is "Enough"? Achieving the Right Balance in Our Lives and Families
Blog | by Suzita Cochran | December 5, 2011
Whether it’s a material item like shoes or a non-material one like free time, how do you know when you have enough of something?
The Street Where No One Opens The Door
Blog | by Wen Lee | January 8, 2014
An afternoon of baking cookies turns into a quest to find someone—anyone—who will open their front door.
Giving Away Your "Declutter" to People Who Want It
Blog | by Dale S. Brown | May 28, 2012
Guest blogger Dale Brown offers tips on thoughtfully giving away things that you don’t need, rather than simply throwing them in the trash.
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.
"Our American Dream": Traveling Families Live Outside the Box
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | September 29, 2011
A group of nomadic bloggers inspires us to think beyond the white picket fence and to forge our own paths and destinies.
Power Tools to the People: BORROW THIS IDEA
Blog | by Jason M. Hatch | October 4, 2011
The founder of Oregon's first tool library describes how he borrowed an idea and created a real resource for his neighborhood.
Bikes, E-Waste, Petlessness, Oh My! Reflections from Portland
Blog | by Erik Assadourian | September 30, 2011
This week I had the opportunity to visit Portland, and it was refreshing to see so many efforts to grow a sustainable culture wafting out of the Rose City. There were some scary trends oozing out from there as well. But let’s start with the positive:
Cathy and Stephen's Multicultural San Francisco Wedding
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | February 9, 2015
In the Real Celebrations series, SoKind asks registry users to share a bit about their celebrations. Read about how Cathy and Stephen incorporated their cultural heritage and their love of their hometown throughout their wedding.
Embracing Letting Go: Unintentional and Intentional Simplifying
Blog | by Lisa Luken | December 28, 2015
Lisa Lukin realized that her unfulfilling life was only going to change if she intentionally created a new path. Here's her story.