How Do You #SimplifyHolidays?

Blog | by Wen Lee | December 10, 2013

Join the movement to Simplify the Holidays! Check out this photo slideshow from New Dream staff, board, and allies.

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."

What Are We Here For? Q&A with Sam Daley-Harris

Blog | by Anna Awimbo | September 19, 2013

New Dream sits down with activist and author Sam Daley-Harris on the 20th anniversary of his book, Reclaiming Our Democracy.

7 Fun Ways to Bring More Meaning to Valentine’s Day

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | February 12, 2014

Looking for a way to move beyond candy hearts? Check out our seven ways to make Valentine's Day more meaningful.

Activism in a Place Where Eco Isn’t the Norm

Blog | by Christine Kane | October 18, 2018

Retiree and New Dreamer Chris Kane shares some of her strategies for being an eco-activist in her adopted home state of Florida.

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.

How to Host an Unforgettable Party

Blog | by Michelle Damiani | March 7, 2018

Learn how one Charlottesville resident organized an unforgettable party around soup, designed to celebrate, honor, and support the diverse strands of her community.

To Succeed, the New Economy Needs the Left, Right, Center—and God

Blog | by Emilie Dubois | July 24, 2012

Who wouldn’t want to live in a place where warmer, gentler versions of economic exchange are the norm? But it's still a hard sell for America.

Have a More Fun, Less Stuff Easter

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | March 22, 2017

Easter doesn't have to be yet another commercialized, excessive celebration. You can still participate in all the fun without the waste and stress.

Top SoKind Holiday Books for Children

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | December 8, 2014

We know so many Americans are tired of the commercialization of the holidays and want more of what matters ...not just more stuff and stress. But, in the midst of all the commercials, lists for Santa, and shopping trips, how do you get your kids to appreciate a simpler, more meaningful holiday? We've compiled a list of our favorite holiday books that we hope make it easier for you to communicate your values and desires to your kids. Happy Reading!

Hundred Dollar Holiday: The Case for a More Joyful Christmas

Blog | by Bill McKibben | October 3, 2010

Why Gift At All? Top 3 Reasons Why People Should Still Use Registries

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | February 25, 2016

A few years ago, when the New Dream staff started tossing around the idea of creating an alternative gift registry, we weren’t all on board. Most of us had an “ick” sort of feeling when it came to registries. Traditional registries can sometimes come across as a bit tacky or even greedy. Plus, New Dream is an organization dedicated to shifting the ways that people consume—so why were we jumping into an industry dominated by big-box stores hawking more stuff? Wouldn’t we be encouraging people to create more waste and clutter? Read on to learn the top three reasons we were convinced that registries (and gifting) are still important.

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