Love in the Time of Coronavirus

Blog   |   by Dyaami   |   March 23, 2020

In the time of coronavirus, we may find that we have a lot more to give to others when we give love to ourselves.

Taming the Toxic Beast: Easy Ways to Make Your Own Cleaning Products

Blog   |   by Devin Corrigan   |   August 6, 2012

When it comes to cleaning, most of the materials you need are already lying around your house, and all of them were produced by Mother Nature.

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.

Pop Goes the Community

Blog   |   by Rebecca Sanborn Stone   |   June 23, 2014

How a temporary "pop-up" university helped bring a small Vermont town back to life.

Scarlet Letters, Invisible Badges, and Green Peer Pressure

Blog   |   by Kim   |   October 7, 2009

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.

Easter, Naturally

Blog   |   by Nancy Sleeth   |   March 12, 2013

As one of the most important celebrations on the Christian calendar, Easter is about more than plastic eggs and cellophane grass.

Moving Without a Car, and Other Tips for Going “Car Light”

Blog   |   by Kevin A. Straight   |   December 18, 2012

Do you really need to own a car "just in case" you have to move every few years? A car-free enthusiast responds to his critics.

Easy Steps to Waste-Free School Lunches

Blog   |   by Tovah Paglaro   |   September 25, 2012

By choosing to forgo packaged or cafeteria food, we can teach our children healthy eating habits and minimize the garbage that ends up at landfills.

How to Create a Zero Waste Easter Basket

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   March 22, 2017

Challenge yourself to create an Easter basket that will produce no garbage that would be sent to landfill.

Rethinking Work: Replacing the Treadmill With Time, Flexibility, and Happiness

Blog   |   by Hayley Schultz   |   February 27, 2013

The reason we work is simple: we need to pay for the things that keep us fed, safe, and comfortable. But do we really need to work as much as we do?

Freddie & John’s Transition into Parenthood

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   March 3, 2014

In the Real Celebrations series, SoKind asks registry users to share a bit about their celebrations. Read about how Freddie and John made their baby shower a meaningful celebration of their transition into parenthood.

We Must Be the Change

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   January 24, 2017

Beyond everyday lifestyle changes like wasting less, we can take steps outside our homes to have greater influence.

Etsy Goes Beyond Online Sales to Support Local Economies

Blog   |   by Krislyn Placide   |   October 24, 2012

Many of us know Etsy as a crafting and vintage sale website. But the Brooklyn-based company also supports entrepreneurs and communities directly.

Finding Our Way Out of the Sprawl: An Interview with Mark Valentine

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   September 7, 2011

A sustainability consultant talks about the livability challenges facing U.S. communities today and the glimmers of hope he sees around the country.