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Ladies, Enough With the Self Loathing: Go Body Positive
Blog | by Krislyn Placide | July 23, 2012
It's nearly impossible to avoid being inundated by negative body messages. What matters is how we receive them.
Save Money and Have Fun: DIY Halloween Decorations
Blog | by Ethan Freeman | October 12, 2012
These five do-it-yourself decoration ideas will help you put your family and home in the Halloween spirit—without spending a ton of money.
Social Justice, meet Diet
Blog | by Jameise | April 29, 2009
Fair-Trade Toast for Valentine's Day
Blog | by Chris | January 29, 2009
Top 5 Eco-Friendly Public Sculptures
Blog | by Sarah Baird | August 13, 2013
Across the United States, 2013 has been a major year for public art installations with a larger mission.
Reward Yourself with Time and Creativity in the New Year
Blog | by Wendy Philleo | December 19, 2011
A lot of people can’t stand New Year’s resolutions, but I enjoy thinking about all the possibilities when a fresh year lies ahead.
5 Reasons to Celebrate Buy Nothing Day
Blog | by Wen Lee | November 17, 2011
All around the world, people will be celebrating Buy Nothing Day to take a stand against rampant consumerism and reclaim the holidays.
Copia: Snapshots of Consumer Culture
Blog | by Wen Lee | September 7, 2011
How much do we shop? And what is it doing to us? Photographer Brian Ulrich explores these questions in a new series.
Can the Rewards of Travel Outweigh the Planetary Costs?
Blog | by Amy Curtis | January 17, 2012
Despite the environmental repercussions, traveling also makes one appreciate the Earth.
A Smaller Piece of a Better Pie: Embracing "Luxurious Frugality
Blog | by Jake Giessman | November 27, 2012
Living simply shouldn't remain class-based or countercultural; it should be downright American.
Replacing the Value of "More" with "Enough
Blog | by Rob Dietz and Dan O'Neill | October 11, 2013
How can we overcome the dominance of consumer culture in America? Here are some ideas for getting the transition under way.
Community-Supported Art: The New CSAs
Blog | by Eleanor Cleverly | November 20, 2013
Is community-supported art the next big thing in supporting local artists?
My Holidays, Simplified: More Connection, Less Stuff
Blog | by Holly Minch | December 4, 2013
New Dream board member Holly Minch shares her path toward more connection and less stuff during the holidays.
Simplify, Simplify, Simplify: Tips for Avoiding Holiday Stress
Blog | by Terra Wellington | December 11, 2013
Actress, author, and environmentalist Terra Wellington shares her tips for keeping the holidays simple and stress-free.