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TIPS: 15 Tips for Commercial-Free, Fun-Filled Family Holidays
Resources | November 1, 2017
If you want to make this year’s holidays more meaningful, memorable, and rejuvenating for your family, these 15 tips will help you opt out of the commercial hype and create a truly special celebration for your kids.
Living the Dream: "Globe Squatters" Jolene and Patrick Dames
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | August 11, 2014
Two artists and filmmakers are house sitting their way around the world, with the mission of revolutionizing the way people travel.
A Year of Buying Nothing New
Blog | by Julie Fathy | January 28, 2016
A Denver mom resolves to go debt-free by buying nothing new (aside from a few necessities) for a full year.
6 Things You Should Be Thinking About This Earth Day, But May Not Be
Blog | by Wendy Philleo | April 12, 2012
This April 22, we can all take steps to reduce our environmental impact. But there are some other important topics that you may not be thinking about.
ACTION KIT: Kids Unbranded – tips for pushing back against excessive advertising at home
Resources | by New Dream | July 14, 2015
Raising kids in today’s noisy, fast-paced culture can be difficult. Our Kids Unbranded Action Kit can help you navigate through the noise with practical, commercial-free alternatives.
Living the Dream: Vail Ryan – "Dreaming as Hard as I Can
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | February 28, 2014
Pennsylvania resident Vail Ryan describes his struggles in transitioning from "cube farm" worker to empowered environmental educator.
NPR's On Point: No-Gift Christmas Advocates Say That's a Wrap on Presents Under the Tree
Blog | December 20, 2018
The joy of a no-gift Christmas. Don’t blame the Grinch. Real people are pushing back against presents and advocating for new traditions. Featuring special guest Guinevere Higgins, director of strategic partnerships for New Dream.
The Future of Work? Get on the Lattice or Die
Blog | by Liz Kofman and Astri Von Arbin Ahlander | May 8, 2013
How do you balance work and life in a financially tight and job-insecure world? First, forget about the corporate ladder.
Helping Your Kids Embrace a “More Fun, Less Stuff” Holiday
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | November 7, 2017
New Dream's Edna Rienzi shares six tips for how she gets her family on board with a simpler, yet more meaningful, holiday season.
Give Less, Give More
Blog | by Julie Fathy | November 16, 2016
Mom and simple living expert Julie Fathy explains her "give less" approach to holiday gift giving, which honors the recipient, people, and the planet.
When Planning Family Vacations, Don’t Forget the Train
Blog | by Suzita Cochran | March 7, 2012
Traveling by train can be a magical alternative to the high-stress world of airports and Interstates.
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.
Going Screen-Free at Home: It’s Not as Hard as You Think
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | April 12, 2013
When a mother of three opted to enforce strict television rules in her home, she discovered that life was actually easier and less stressful.
VIDEO: Kids Unbranded Video Contest
Videos | April 14, 2017
In spring 2015, New Dream hosted a Kids Unbranded video contest with the theme “Raising Humans, Not Consumers.” Watch the winning video!
Helping Your Kids Give Back: 11 Fun Holiday Service Ideas for You and Your Family
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | December 6, 2012
Looking for ways to incorporate volunteering into your holiday season? It might just be your family’s favorite memory this year.