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.

Scarlet Letters, Invisible Badges, and Green Peer Pressure

Blog | by Kim | October 7, 2009

Moving Without a Car, and Other Tips for Going “Car Light”

Blog | by Kevin A. Straight | December 18, 2012

Do you really need to own a car "just in case" you have to move every few years? A car-free enthusiast responds to his critics.

Rethinking Work: Replacing the Treadmill With Time, Flexibility, and Happiness

Blog | by Hayley Schultz | February 27, 2013

The reason we work is simple: we need to pay for the things that keep us fed, safe, and comfortable. But do we really need to work as much as we do?

Living the Dream: Part-timer Sarah Lakeman

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | October 9, 2017

By cutting back her work hours, Sarah was able to make more time for her family and community—and to live true to her values.

Consumerism, Values, and What Really Matters: An Interview with Tim Kasser

Blog | by Lisa Mastny | July 29, 2011

Psychologist Tim Kasser describes his work on materialism and values, and how he’s tried to resist consumer pressures in his own life.

Well-Being: Finding Your Family's Environmental Best

Blog | by Aislinn Pluta | July 21, 2013

Trying to develop a deeper connection to nature for your entire family can seem like a daunting task, especially if you don't know where to begin.

Do You Love What You Wear? 10 Tips for Boosting Your Style While Avoiding the Traps of Fast Fashion

Blog | by Rebecca Ballard | June 9, 2016

Here are 10 tips for boosting your style while avoiding the traps of fast fashion.

Break Free From the Carbon Confusion

Blog | by Elizabeth O'Brien | November 14, 2012

By doing the math for you, "How Bad Are Bananas?" can help you be more realistic—and efficient—in your eco-conscious decision making.

In Defense of Screen-Free Week

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | March 25, 2016

Some have called it "unrealistic," but Screen-Free Week can serve as an important opportunity for families to kick-start new habits.

POLL: New American Dream Survey Report 2004

Resources | by New Dream | January 11, 2004

In a 2004 New Dream poll of 1,269 American adults, more than 4 in 5 respondents said that our society’s priorities are “out of whack,” with an overwhelming majority agreeing that as a society we are too focused on working and making money and not enough on family and community.

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