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Learning About Microfinance as a Family: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Blog | by Suzita Cochran | February 10, 2017
We often hear about gifts that “keep on giving,” but in the case of a microloan, it really can. A Colorado mom shares her experience.
Reality Strikes Back: A Review of Richard Heinberg’s "The End of Growth"
Blog | by Chris Stratton | January 10, 2012
Bad news: Economic growth is gone for good. Good news: Maybe we don’t need growth to be better off.
It’s Time to Renounce Our Throwaway Ethic
Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | July 31, 2012
The throwaway mentality is usually associated with the wasteful use of consumer goods. But what about food, animals, and even human life?
Living the Dream: Non-Consumer Advocate Katy Wolk-Stanley
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | November 11, 2013
Labor and delivery nurse Katy Wolk-Stanley shares how she moved from living a frugal lifestyle to being a leading non-consumer.
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.
What Happened to Self-Reliance and the Do-It-Yourself Ethic? (Part 1 of 2)
Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | June 13, 2012
Fixing things ourselves can help relieve the money stress that many of us feel—but only if we're able to actually do the work.
Maria and Reggie's Relaxed, Budget-Friendly 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 Maria and Reggie focused on what was important to them, and allowed others to step in and use their natural strengths to help the couple celebrate their big day.
Top 10 Ideas for a Screen-Free Summer Your Kids Will Love
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | June 25, 2014
Ditch the screen and try one of these proven ways to keep kids active and engaged all summer.
Easy Steps to Waste-Free School Lunches
Blog | by Tovah Paglaro | September 25, 2012
By choosing to forgo packaged or cafeteria food, we can teach our children healthy eating habits and minimize the garbage that ends up at landfills.
Community in Action Challenge: Share With Others
Blog | April 3, 2018
Sharing frees us from having to earn, buy, and consume ever more stuff, reducing our debt and our environmental impact—all while strengthening relationships with our neighbors.
How to Ask for the Gifts You Really Want This Holiday Season
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | November 19, 2015
Do you get too much "stuff" over the holidays? Here are three ways that New Dreamers have transformed their gift-giving traditions.
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!
This Holiday, Opt for Giving Over Receiving
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | October 19, 2017
Rather than making a typical wish list of items to receive, why not create a list of gifts you want to give to your loved ones?