Navigating Your Local Thrift Store, the Land of Misfit Toys

Blog   |   by Kim   |   July 17, 2008

Green Dieting Without Gimmicks: Seeking a Healthy Relationship to Food

Blog   |   by Kim   |   July 6, 2009

Being the Change: Silver Spring Time Bank Is Open for Business

Blog   |   by Jonathan Bernstein   |   January 22, 2015

A new time bank is working to kickstart the sharing movement in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Challenge Toolkit: Build Connections

Custom Pages   |   February 14, 2018

Can the Rewards of Travel Outweigh the Planetary Costs?

Blog   |   by Amy Curtis   |   January 17, 2012

Despite the environmental repercussions, traveling also makes one appreciate the Earth.

"One More Generation" Working to Stem Plastic Pollution

Blog   |   by Anna Awimbo   |   June 10, 2015

An organization started by two Georgia siblings is fighting to save endangered species and clean up the environment.

Bottled Water-Free Holidays: A First Step in Kicking the Bottled Water Habit

Blog   |   by Anna Awimbo   |   December 3, 2015

Trying to find a way to wean yourself off the bottle? Why not start with a holiday pledge.

What If You Cut Your Consumption Rates by Half?

Blog   |   by Inbar Hyams, OuiChoose.com   |   July 18, 2018

What if instead of breaking our heads trying to determine the optimal choices, we go for something radically simple and just cut our consumption rates by half? Here's how.

In Defense of Screen-Free Week

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   March 25, 2016

Some have called it "unrealistic," but Screen-Free Week can serve as an important opportunity for families to kick-start new habits.

Your Recipe for Simpler Holidays

Blog   |   November 1, 2018

As you plan a special meal or time with family or friends, take advantage of this time to craft plans for a simple, joyful, meaningful holiday season. We’ve got all the ingredients you need.

Pushing Back Against Rampant Commercialism

Blog   |   by Wendy Philleo   |   October 29, 2014

Executive Director Wendy Philleo offers her thoughts on fighting rampant commercialism and how best to push back against it.

Challenge Toolkit: Play!

Custom Pages   |   March 19, 2018

How to Ask for the Gifts You Really Want This Holiday Season

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   November 23, 2015

Do you feel overwhelmed with your family's holiday gift-giving traditions? Check out three ideas for a more meaningful celebration. Here's to more fun and less stuff!

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.

Christmas* in June: A Gentle Nudge to Help You Start Planning Your Alternative Gift Fair Now

Blog   |   by Shara Drew   |   June 13, 2018

Take advantage of your time and energy during the summer months to set the stage for a more meaningful holiday season for your community.