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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.
Bringing Meaning Back
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | May 30, 2017
New Dream's SoKind registry enables registrants to request meaningful gifts from the heart.
Kids & Commercialism
Campaigns | May 31, 2017
Never Too Early for a (Green) Halloween
Blog | by Kim | June 18, 2009
A Light at the End of the Black Friday Tunnel
Blog | by Dave Evans | November 11, 2016
The Black Friday shopping frenzy has become extreme enough that even a handful of retailers themselves are protesting against it.
How to Create a Zero Waste Easter Basket
Blog | by New Dream | March 22, 2017
Challenge yourself to create an Easter basket that will produce no garbage that would be sent to landfill.
One Last Thought About the Holidays
Blog | by Hanaa | January 5, 2009
SLIDES: Simplify the Holidays Presentation – a pre-packaged slideshow for presenting in your community!
Resources | October 16, 2018
We've created a set of pre-packaged slides that you can use to make presentations in your community. This comprehensive slideshow offers tips and ideas for celebrating the year-end holidays in a less-stressful, more meaningful, and simpler way.
Tackling Holiday Consumerism With Creative Resistance
Blog | by Jenny Blair | December 7, 2012
A New Dreamer’s toughest challenge might be navigating the stuff-obsessed holidays. Here are some tips.
We love that you want more of what matters!
Custom Pages | October 22, 2017
Give What Matters—Your Loved Ones Will Appreciate It
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | September 2, 2015
Read an excerpt from Rachel Macy Stafford's (also know as the Hands Free Mama) beautifully written new book, and learn how her daughter Natalie taught her to let go of societal expectations and her perfectionist tendencies and give the gifts that really matter in life.
SLIDESHOW: Photo Slideshow: How Do You #SimplifyHolidays?
Resources | by New Dream | December 10, 2013
Join the movement to Simplify the Holidays! Check out this photo slideshow from New Dream staff, board, and allies.
Classrooms Struggling? Take SoKind to School
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | December 17, 2013
Looking for a way to give back to the classrooms that give so much to your child? Use SoKind!
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?
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.