Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of… Versailles?

Blog | by Mark Valentine | July 25, 2012

For many people, the unlikely stars of "The Queen of Versailles" are iconic expressions of the American Dream.

The High Price of Materialism: Further Reading

Custom Pages | January 9, 2018

B Corporations: Driving a New Ecology of Commerce

Blog | by Elsa Jagniecki | January 16, 2012

There’s a growing buzz about a new kind of business model centered around building better business, social enterprise, and corporate policy.

Top 10 Ideas for a Screen-Free Summer Your Kids Will Love

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | June 25, 2014

Ditch the screen and try one of these proven ways to keep kids active and engaged all summer.

7 Ways to Build Sane and Sustainable Money Habits

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | October 19, 2016

Help your kids stay on track with money management by having a clear, values-based plan.

Spirit of Change Magazine: 15 Tips For Commercial-Free, Fun-Filled Family Holidays

Blog | by Shara Drew | December 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.

Great Summer Reads: 2019 Edition

Blog | by New Dream | June 21, 2019

Looking for a great summer read? Here’s a list of our favorite recent (or recent to us!) books.

Beyond the Lion’s Den: Mapping a More Meaningful Family Holiday

Blog | by Shara Drew | October 12, 2017

New Dream's Shara Drew describes her quest to create a different kind of holiday tradition for her family—one that has nothing to do with "stuff."

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.

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.

Guest Registry: Curated by Wendy Philleo

Blog | by Wendy Philleo, Executive Director, Center for a New American Dream | February 19, 2014

In the Guest Registry series, SoKind asks our friends and supporters about their favorite SoKind gift ideas. The result? A collection of creative and inspiring guest registries! Enjoy.

Real Celebration: Guinevere's Potluck Baby Shower and Mother Blessing

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | May 19, 2015

In the Real Celebrations series, SoKind asks registry users to share a bit about their celebrations. Read about how Guinevere's friends and family came together for a potluck baby shower and mother blessing where the main event was the sharing of heartfelt blessings and advice.

Challenge Toolkit: Simplify Your Holidays

Custom Pages | March 19, 2018

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