Want to Encourage Gifts That Really Matter? Plan an Alternative Gift Fair!

Blog | by Jennifer Oehme Knepper | May 4, 2017

It's never too early to start planning an alternative gift fair. Here's one story about getting it done.

Our Emerging Normal: Results from New Dream's COVID-19 Survey

Blog | June 10, 2020

In April, we asked our audience for thoughts and feedback on how the COVID-19 pandemic was informing what they prioritize and consume. The feedback was deeply insightful.

5 Simple Steps to Start Your Nature-Based Playgroup

Blog | by Shara Drew | June 6, 2018

Regular play opportunities in nature help to develop a greater sense of place, wonder, and connection to the planet we all call home.

The Threads That Bind Us: One Woman's Perspective on the Border Crisis, Climate Change, and Our Choices as Consumers

Blog | by Amber Cadenas | September 17, 2019

We can't ignore the connections between our own behaviors as consumers and many of the wider crises facing our world, including climate change and the realities of climate-related migration.

As we looked back on this year, 2019 seemed to offer it all: moments of deep concern and persistent challenges to our safety and well-being, alongside meaningful signs of hope that are taking us into 2020.

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.

Real Celebration: Toronto Neighbors Rally Together to Sponsor A Syrian Refugee Family

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | December 9, 2015

In the Real Celebrations series, SoKind asks registry users to share a bit about their celebrations. Read about how a group of strangers in Toronto are using SoKind to support a refugee family and strengthen their neighborhood community along the way.

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 Gift of Connecting with the Past

Blog | by Moira Silva | December 7, 2018

New Dreamer Moira Silva shares the experience of creating a truly meaningful gift for her family: the gift of interviewing her great aunt.

Mindfulness and Meditation for Kids

Blog | by Margaret Swink | August 12, 2015

Mindfulness facilitator and mom Laurie Cousins shares some tips for New Dreamers on how to be more mindful.

New Dream Staff Picks: Books We Love

Blog | by Lisa Mastny | April 11, 2012

New Dream staff share their picks for the most inspirational books they've read on topics of consumerism, parenting, and work-life balance.

Rethinking Design for a More Equitable World—for the Incarcerated and for Us All

Blog | by Asha Klass | April 26, 2020

Asha Klass asks, where do the spaces I occupy come from? Who are they designed for? Who has power in and over them? How can they be more fair to people and the land?

Expecting a Baby? Embrace the Gift of Community Supported Postpartum (CSP)

Blog | by Kerry Ingram | January 10, 2019

When someone you know is about to welcome a new baby into their family, offer them the gift of a supportive community through CSP.

Connection Amid Crisis

Blog | by New Dream | March 31, 2020

Like you, the New Dream team has been busy these past few weeks transforming our daily lives, taking in information, and trying to make thoughtful choices under these urgent and significant circumstances.

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