Subways, Buses, and Backpacks: 6 Frugal Travel Strategies for Kids

Blog   |   by Suzita Cochran   |   July 9, 2012

For one Colorado family, this year's summer vacation was the ideal time to begin teaching the kids “feet-on-the-ground” travel. 

Making the Potluck a Success in Today’s World

Blog   |   by Dale S. Brown   |   February 7, 2012

Can we reinvent the potluck so it can work in today’s busy, ingredient-conscious world?

Tales from a Tech-free Summer Camp

Blog   |   by Eli Austin   |   October 11, 2018

A recent high school grad shares a lesson for young people about the benefits of getting off our devices and out into nature.

Reflections on a Resilient Family Road Trip

Blog   |   by April Roggio   |   June 10, 2015

We have returned! In total, we traveled through 23 states in about 34 days, in search of rural resilience, working landscapes, and grand adventures.

Real Celebration: Ashley and Kenny’s Chic-Macabre Hallowedding on a Budget

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   February 10, 2017

In the Real Celebrations series, SoKind asks registry users to share a bit about their celebrations. Read about how a couple of wine-loving DC professionals managed to pull off an amazing and meaningful wedding celebration without spending a fortune.

Living the Dream: "Mindful Minimalist" Tamela Rich

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   June 16, 2014

On a cross-country motorcycle trip, Tamela realized that she had spent her first 40 years overpacking for life.

Simplify the Holidays

Campaigns   |   May 31, 2017

Last-Minute Holiday Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Blog   |   November 28, 2017

In the amount of time it would have taken you to find a parking spot at the mall, you’ll get thoughtful ideas for everyone on your list.

Leaving My Dream Job to Find Space to Grow

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   June 11, 2018

Edna Rienzi explains her decision to leave New Dream to pursue personal growth and to further her efforts to give back to her community.

Happy Generosity Day!

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   February 11, 2013

This Valentine's Day, instead of giving smarmy greeting cards and overpriced roses, why not commit to a simple act of kindness?

Living the Dream: Nicolás Bori, Off the Beaten Path

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   July 15, 2014

Follow along on Nicolás's journey to find a new path toward happiness—off the beaten path.

Why I Decided to Share—and Eventually Sell—My Car

Blog   |   by Amanda Eaken   |   February 16, 2015

A San Francisco resident and mom is about to give up her family car in pursuit of a more sustainable, simple lifestyle. Here, she tells her tale.

How I Helped a D.C. Neighborhood Go Solar

Blog   |   by Anya Schoolman   |   July 29, 2011

The inspiring story of one neighborhood that was so frustrated with the national and local government that residents took matters into their own hands.

Living the Dream: "Hands Free Mama" Rachel Macy Stafford

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   January 7, 2014

Rachel Macy Stafford chronicles her attempt at finding balance in a media-saturated, perfection-obsessed world on her popular blog, Hands Free Mama.

Is It Wrong to Want to Give Your Children What You Never Had?

Blog   |   by Kelley Dennings   |   December 16, 2019

A strong advocate of experiences over gifts, Kelley talks about her own struggles with trying to make holiday memories less about what’s under the tree and more about spending time together.