Mindfulness and Meditation for Kids

Blog   |   by Margaret Swink   |   August 12, 2015

Mindfulness facilitator and mom Laurie Cousins shares some tips for New Dreamers on how to be more mindful.

Community Building

Topics   |   June 26, 2017

Community Supported Art Picks Up Steam

Blog   |   by Aislinn Pluta   |   February 15, 2015

The Community Supported Art movement continues to grow. Read some tips on how to start your own "CSA."

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.

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.

Want a Garden? Easy Ways to Start for Non-Gardeners

Blog   |   by Terra Wellington   |   April 15, 2014

Ready to put your green thumb to work? Check out these tips from actress and lifestyle expert Terra Wellington.

Go Green This Halloween!

Blog   |   by Anna Awimbo   |   October 17, 2013

Don't let Halloween be a frightening time for the environment (or your wallet!). Here are some tips to go green this Halloween.

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.

Want More Time? Give It Away!

Blog   |   by Wendy Philleo   |   September 25, 2012

New research shows that helping others can make us feel more "time affluent." New Dream Executive Director Wendy Philleo offers her tips.

Save Money and Go Green by Sharing and Reusing Kids' Stuff

Blog   |   by Shara Drew   |   April 3, 2018

New Dream's Shara Drew offers tips on ways to share our kids’ things, providing great opportunities to help our children learn the value of reusing and making do. 

Simplify the Holidays

Campaigns   |   May 31, 2017

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.

The New Dream Blog

Lists   |   May 31, 2017

Kids & Commercialism

Campaigns   |   May 31, 2017

Never Too Early for a (Green) Halloween

Blog   |   by Kim   |   June 18, 2009