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Behavior and Social Change Campaign: May 2018 Update
Blog | May 9, 2018
An update from New Dream’s Social and Behavior Change fellow, Kelley Dennings.
The New vs. the Renewed: Something to Hold On To
Blog | by Kim | October 30, 2009
You Don't Need All That Cookie-Cutter "Stuff
Blog | by Hanaa | December 8, 2008
Embrace the Risk: Shop With Recycled Containers
Blog | by Jake Giessman | October 15, 2012
Want to reduce your plastic packaging waste? Consider bringing your own recycled containers when you go to the food store.
Top 6 Ways to Simplify and Enjoy Your Holidays
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | November 17, 2015
For a holiday season focused on "more of what matters," check out our six favorite simplifying tips.
Happiness and the New Simplicity: The Living Room Revolution of Community
Blog | by Cecile Andrews | July 23, 2013
Cecile Andrews explains how the cure to so many of our problems, particularly consumerism, is more community.
SLIDES: Simplify the Holidays Presentation – a pre-packaged slideshow for presenting in your community!
Resources | October 16, 2018
We've created a set of pre-packaged slides that you can use to make presentations in your community. This comprehensive slideshow offers tips and ideas for celebrating the year-end holidays in a less-stressful, more meaningful, and simpler way.
Are You Being Frugal, or Just Plain Cheap?
Blog | by Dale S. Brown | September 2, 2011
In today’s society, frugality can lead to accusations of “cheapness.” But there’s an important difference.
#StuffCheck: How Many Shoes Do You Own?
Blog | by Wen Lee | March 1, 2013
The average American owns 19 pairs of shoes. What does this say about us?
4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Product
Blog | by Dave Evans | June 9, 2016
There are a few key things you can look for to give you a better idea of what kind of company you are supporting with your wallet.
Christmas* in June: A Gentle Nudge to Help You Start Planning Your Alternative Gift Fair Now
Blog | by Shara Drew | June 13, 2018
Take advantage of your time and energy during the summer months to set the stage for a more meaningful holiday season for your community.
How a Group of Kids Bagged the Disposable Bag in Boulder, Colorado
Blog | by Kate Bailey and Kate Nelson | March 17, 2016
What decades of education and outreach couldn’t accomplish, a group of high school students could.
For Cheap, Green Thrills, Go to the Park
Blog | by Kim | May 18, 2009
People are drawn to the many city parks because of some deep need for the natural, and for some community connection, even from a distance.
Your Money or Your Life? Share Your Story!
Blog | by Vicki Robin | January 24, 2017
This classic book on achieving financial independence is being updated—and the authors want to hear from you!
Tools, Tips, and Technology for Giving and Receiving Experiential Gifts
Blog | by Kelley Dennings | November 13, 2017
This holiday season, New Dream has embarked on a pilot campaign to promote experiential gift giving and receiving as a way to increase happiness and well-being. Check out the variety of resources we've created to help make giving and receiving experiential gifts easy and fun.