The Power of Activism and an Engaged Citizenry: An Interview with Liz Barratt-Brown

Blog | by Lisa Mastny | May 28, 2012

Barratt-Brown talks about her lifelong work as an environmental campaigner, and her more recent roles as a tar sands activist and olive oil farmer.

Hundred Dollar Holiday: The Case for a More Joyful Christmas

Blog | by Bill McKibben | October 3, 2010

What Is "Enough"? Achieving the Right Balance in Our Lives and Families

Blog | by Suzita Cochran | December 5, 2011

Whether it’s a material item like shoes or a non-material one like free time, how do you know when you have enough of something?

Reward Yourself with Time and Creativity in the New Year

Blog | by Wendy Philleo | December 19, 2011

A lot of people can’t stand New Year’s resolutions, but I enjoy thinking about all the possibilities when a fresh year lies ahead.

Need Help or a Way to Help Out? SoKind Provides Meaningful Support Post-Disaster

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | September 20, 2017

SoKind Registry can be used as a centralized tool to coordinate meaningful hurricane relief for yourself or for friends and family.

Guest Registry: Curated by Jen Boulden

Blog | by Jen Boulden, Host of JenBTV.com | February 12, 2015

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.

Helping Your Kids Give Back: 11 Fun Holiday Service Ideas for You and Your Family

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | December 6, 2012

Looking for ways to incorporate volunteering into your holiday season? It might just be your family’s favorite memory this year.

Lessons Learned from a Low-Waste Party

Blog | by Shara Drew | September 12, 2018

When New Dream's Shara Drew moved her family to Maine, she took on the challenge of hosting a low-waste party for friends and family. Here are some lessons learned.

Tales from a Tech-free Summer Camp

Blog | by Eli Austin | October 11, 2018

A recent high school grad shares a lesson for young people about the benefits of getting off our devices and out into nature.

How Sara Day Evans Is Working With Local Businesses and Growers to “Accelerate Appalachia” in an Equitable and Regenerative Way

Blog | by New Dream | March 19, 2019

In this interview, Sara Day provides her thoughts on the connections between agriculture, equity, and consumption—and what we can do, as individuals and communities, to tackle these important issues.

The Atlantic: The Joy of No-Gift Christmas

Blog | by Joe Pinsker | December 13, 2018

Raagini Appadurai, a 26-year-old educator and social-justice advocate living in Toronto, told me that her family—her two sisters, her parents, and herself—made a no-gifts pact this year. “When we remove material purchasing and consumption from the table, we are forced to question what we are bringing to [the holiday] instead—individually and collectively,” she said.

It's Time for Millennium Consumption Goals

Blog | by Erik Assadourian | April 22, 2011

The Millennium Consumption Goals are moving forward—and thanks to all the great comments we received, they’re getting more nuanced too!

Helping Your Kids Embrace a “More Fun, Less Stuff” Holiday

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | November 7, 2017

New Dream's Edna Rienzi shares six tips for how she gets her family on board with a simpler, yet more meaningful, holiday season.

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