Five Ways to Green Your Thanksgivukkah

Blog   |   by Sarah Baird   |   November 26, 2013

Keep your Thanksgivukkah simple and green with these five easy ideas.

WEBINAR: Kicking the Bottled Water Habit

Webinars   |   April 2, 2014

Want your school or community to kick the bottled water habit? Watch this webinar recording to learn how!

Rethinking Mother's Day

Blog   |   by Jenn Knepper   |   May 9, 2014

For Mother’s Day this year, we've partnered with a local business that upcycles materials and offers workshops for groups to come together and let creativity soar.

What Happened to Self-Reliance and the Do-It-Yourself Ethic? (Part 2 of 2)

Blog   |   by Addison Del Mastro   |   July 6, 2012

Self-reliance and the “can-do” spirit aren't gone. They're just dormant, drowned out by a fast-paced lifestyle and cheap consumer goods.

Simplify the Holidays! Top 10 SoKind Gift Ideas

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   December 5, 2013

Simplify your holidays with our top 10 gift ideas for a SoKind holiday wishlist!

Hundred Dollar Holiday: The Case for a More Joyful Christmas

Blog   |   by Bill McKibben   |   October 3, 2010

Living the Dream: The Fowlds – Living Large with Less

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   July 14, 2015

After a neighbor’s oak tree fell on their custom-built dream house, Sean and Linda Fowlds decided to try out a more mobile lifestyle.

"Our American Dream": Traveling Families Live Outside the Box

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   September 29, 2011

A group of nomadic bloggers inspires us to think beyond the white picket fence and to forge our own paths and destinies.

My Story: Tips and Tricks for Hosting an Alternative Gift Fair

Blog   |   by Jenn Knepper   |   September 3, 2014

Want to learn how to host an alternative gift fair? Start here.

New Dream Honored with Social Marketing Award

Blog   |   July 19, 2018

In June 2018, New Dream won an award from the social marketing community for research on holiday waste reduction conducted by New Dream's Behavior and Social Change Fellow Kelley Dennings.

Vance Packard: Unsung Leader of the Environmental Movement

Blog   |   by Addison Del Mastro   |   August 15, 2013

Packard wasn't the first to write against excessive consumption. But he was the first to coin the term by which we all know it today.

Book Review: The Sweet Spot: Finding Your Groove at Home and Work

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   January 22, 2015

In her new book, Dr. Christine Carter offers advice on how to feel fulfilled and successful while also taking the time to really enjoy life.

Our 35 Favorite Gifts on SoKind Registry

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   July 16, 2017

At SoKind, you can register for anything you can imagine. Here are some of our favorite quirky and creative gift ideas from users.

How to Stage a Clothes Swap

Blog   |   by Regan McMahon, courtesy of Shareable.net   |   July 25, 2011

At these friendly social gatherings, one person’s discard is another one’s treasure.

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.