Blog | by Holly Minch | December 4, 2013

New Dream board member Holly Minch shares her path toward more connection and less stuff during the holidays.

Blog | by Kim | December 1, 2008

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).

Blog | by Wen Lee | September 7, 2011

How much do we shop? And what is it doing to us? Photographer Brian Ulrich explores these questions in a new series.

Blog | by New Dream | September 4, 2014

Want to build community? Tired of the commercialization of the holidays? Learn how to organize an Alternative Gift Fair in your town!

Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | December 10, 2014

Did a holiday short story from 1956 predict today's rampant commercialism?

Blog | by Jake Giessman | November 27, 2012

Living simply shouldn't remain class-based or countercultural; it should be downright American.

Blog | by Hanaa | April 14, 2009

Blog | by Wen Lee | December 10, 2013

Join the movement to Simplify the Holidays! Check out this photo slideshow from New Dream staff, board, and allies.

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.

Blog | by alexis | January 12, 2009

Blog | by Anna Awimbo | October 17, 2013

Don't let Halloween be a frightening time for the environment (or your wallet!). Here are some tips to go green this Halloween.

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!

Blog | by Kim | December 10, 2008

Blog | by Jameise | April 29, 2009