The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   June 24, 2011

A memoir of a year spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, current scientific studies, and lessons from popular culture about how to be happier.

10 Alternative Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   June 8, 2016

Alternative gift ideas for Father's Day that are green, family-friendly, and local (because we all know dad doesn't need another necktie).

Don't Miss Your Life: Find More Joy and Fulfillment Now

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   June 16, 2011

The evidence shows that humans are at their happiest when they’re involved in engaging leisure experiences.

Get Real: What Kind of World Are You Buying?

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   June 17, 2011

This teen-friendly manifesto reveals what you're really buying when you spend your money on a burger or a cell phone, and points the way to better choices.

The Good Life: A Parable

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   May 9, 2011

Is the "good life" right in front of us and we're just missing it?

ACTION KIT: More Fun, Less Stuff Starter Kit

Resources   |   by New Dream   |   May 6, 2011

A fun, easy-to-use booklet packed with practical tips on how to simplify your life; free up time, money, and personal energy; and protect the environment.

The Economics of Happiness

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   May 9, 2011

This powerful film documents how communities are coming together to build more sustainable local economies.

300 Years of Fossil Fuels in 300 Seconds

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   May 9, 2011

A great visualization of the past 300 years of fossil fuel use in just 300 seconds. That's about as concise as you're gonna get.

TIPS: Reader Submissions: How I Simplify the Holidays

Resources   |   by New Dream   |   December 20, 2011

We asked our readers for their ideas for simplifying the holidays, and the response was overwhelming! Here are some of our favorite tips.

The Good Life: How to Create a Sustainable and Fulfilling Lifestyle

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   May 31, 2011

In The Good Life, author Sherry Ackerman shows how anyone can choose the journey to sustainability and a sensual, fun-filled life.

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. 

We Hear You! Themes from New Dream’s Community Survey—and What’s Coming Next

Blog   |   October 22, 2019

Partner Update: Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood Adopts New Dream’s Kids & Commercialism and Kids Unbranded Programs and Assets

Blog   |   February 19, 2020

Our longtime partner, Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC), has officially adopted New Dream’s work in this area. CCFC is committed to helping children thrive in an increasingly commercialized, screen-obsessed culture, and is the only organization dedicated to ending marketing to children. 

Gale Student Resources in Context: How the American Dream Has Changed Over Time

Blog   |   June 23, 2016

According to a survey from the Center for a New American Dream, 78 percent of people considered personal freedom extremely important in their vision of the American Dream. At the opposite end, 23 percent considered achieving affluence as very important. 

Question Consumption Stories Project

Campaigns   |   April 5, 2019