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Simplify the Holidays
Campaigns | May 31, 2017
Why the Elf on the Shelf Is Not Welcome in My House
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | November 14, 2016
New Dream's Edna Rienzi offers tips to help parents avoid the "slippery slope" of this popular Christmas tradition.
VIDEO: SoKind Registry – our popular online tool to help you celebrate with more love and less waste (5 min.)
Videos | January 3, 2018
New Dream's SoKind Registry is designed to help you plan a more joyful and meaningful celebration. Watch the video to learn more.
TIPS: Simplify Valentine's Day
Resources | by New Dream | April 14, 2017
Check out our Simplify Valentine's Day resources to help you “reboot” Valentine’s Day into a day focused on kindness and generosity.
My Story: Tips and Tricks for Hosting an Alternative Gift Fair
Blog | by Jenn Knepper | September 3, 2014
Want to learn how to host an alternative gift fair? Start here.
How to Host an Alternative Gift Fair
Blog | by New Dream | September 4, 2014
Want to build community? Tired of the commercialization of the holidays? Learn how to organize an Alternative Gift Fair in your town!
Tackling Holiday Consumerism With Creative Resistance
Blog | by Jenny Blair | December 7, 2012
A New Dreamer’s toughest challenge might be navigating the stuff-obsessed holidays. Here are some tips.
WEBINAR: Organizing an Alternative Gift Fair – FAQs
Webinars | by New Dream | June 12, 2018
This FAQ Webinar is a follow-up to New Dream’s previous webinar, “How to Organize an Alternative Gift Fair,” and will answer some of your questions about organizing this type of community event.
Classrooms Struggling? Take SoKind to School
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | December 17, 2013
Looking for a way to give back to the classrooms that give so much to your child? Use SoKind!
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!
WEBINAR: Reducing Holiday Waste
Webinars | by New Dream | November 26, 2018
Packed with tools and take-aways, this webinar provides guidance on reducing and preventing waste around the holidays through experiential gift giving.
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.
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.
Never Too Early for a (Green) Halloween
Blog | by Kim | June 18, 2009