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Simplify the Holidays
Campaigns | May 31, 2017
Never Too Early for a (Green) Halloween
Blog | by Kim | June 18, 2009
Holidays & Celebrations
Topics | June 26, 2017
COUPON BOOK: New Dream's Printable Coupon Book – a template for giving customized coupons to family & friends
Resources | by New Dream | April 14, 2017
Give gifts of time, experience, and memories—not more stuff! New Dream's Printable Coupon Book is an easy-to-use template that you can print out, customize, and give to family and friends of all ages.
VIDEO: Local Entrepreneur Showcase – helping local entrepreneurs connect with funders in their community (5 min.)
Videos | June 17, 2013
In this video, New Dream highlights an Entrepreneur Showcase hosted by Seacoast Local in Portsmouth, NH.
VIDEO: How to Start a Solar Co-op – learn how to bring affordable, convenient solar power to your community (5 min.)
Videos | June 21, 2012
Our video about the Mt. Pleasant Solar Cooperative in Washington, D.C. describes ways to bring affordable, convenient solar power to your community.
Overcoming Party Pressure: SoKind Tips for a “Good Enough” Birthday Party
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | November 4, 2014
Last month, SoKind celebrated a big milestone — its one-year anniversary! As a gift to you, we've gathered our favorite tips for hosting birthday celebrations that focus on more fun and less stuff...more joy and less stress...and more love and less waste. Read on for celebration inspiration and practical tips.
10 Alternative Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
Blog | by New Dream | June 8, 2016
Alternative gift ideas for Father's Day that are green, family-friendly, and local (because we all know dad doesn't need another necktie).
ACTION KIT: Guide to Sharing – tips for exchanging stuff, time, skills, and space
Resources | by New Dream | July 26, 2012
The first guide in New Dream's Community Action Kit is all about sharing: everything from starting a tool library to organizing a solar cooperative, from holding a clothing swap to launching a time bank.
Go Antiquing, Help the Environment
Blog | by Anja Jewel | September 19, 2013
Looking for a way to decorate your home in an eco-friendly manner? Try antiquing and used furniture!
VIDEO: Share Spray - an exploration of how sharing could transform our lives and neighborhoods (5 min.)
Videos | October 16, 2012
What happens when your Sharey Godmother pays you a surprise visit? Why, Share Spray, of course!
Environment
Topics | June 26, 2017
GUIDE: The Family Guide to a (Mostly) Screen-Free Summer
Resources | by New Dream | July 7, 2017
Concerned about screen time taking over your free time? This special resource is chock full of ideas to help you reclaim your summer.
GUIDE: 5 Simple Steps to Reclaiming Your Weekend – practical ideas to help you unplug, recharge, and connect
Resources | by New Dream | July 20, 2017
This guide provides simple steps to help you avoid defaulting to screens when you find yourself with a short burst of free time. Get practical ideas to help you unplug, recharge, and connect.
POLL: New Dream Holiday Poll 2005
Resources | by New Dream | January 11, 2005
In 2005, New Dream conducted a national poll about the holiday season. The survey showed that most Americans wish the holidays were less materialistic and believe that the holidays should be more about family and caring for others, not giving and receiving gifts.