Skip the Goody Bags and Embrace Creativity Instead

Blog | by Rinny Yourman | December 13, 2017

New Dreamer Rinny Yourman describes how her family ditched goody bags in favor of giving guests at her daughter's birthday and Bat Mitzvah parties a more meaningful experience.

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.

Why Give Up Chocolate for Lent When You Can Give Up Plastic?

Blog | by Carol Janus | January 28, 2016

It may seem impossible to stop using plastic. But with perseverance and a little creativity, it can be done.

Say "No!" to Plastic: Choosing Mind-Boosting Toys for Children

Blog | by Daria M. Brezinski | December 9, 2013

Use this litmus test to choose purchases and activities that enhance both creativity and intelligence in kids.

Tips for a Greener, Simpler Halloween

Blog | by Lisa Mastny | October 11, 2017

Halloween is big business. Avoid the hype and direct your energy, $$$, and creativity toward a greener, simpler holiday.

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.

Living the Dream: Ashley Whittenberger of Cosmic Acres

Blog | by Edna Rienzi | May 6, 2013

A few years ago, Ashley Whittenberger decided to trade in her “mainstream McMansion on a half-acre of manicured hell" for a life of freedom and creativity.

My Attempt to 'Buy Nothing New' This October

Blog | by Anjuli Crocker | October 22, 2012

How hard is it to not buy anything new for an entire month? New Dream's AJ Crocker tries it out—and finds a world of abundance and creativity.

VIDEO: Share Spray - an exploration of how sharing could transform our lives and neighborhoods (5 min.)

Videos | October 16, 2012

What happens when your Sharey Godmother pays you a surprise visit? Why, Share Spray, of course!

Question Consumption (and Go Lighter on the Planet) This Halloween

Blog | by New Dream | October 22, 2019

Halloween is big business. It also requires a bit of cultural and environmental sensitivity, so we can be sure we're really embracing the spirit of good old fashioned fun.

Office Space: Thinking Beyond the Lonely Cubicle

Blog | by Amy Curtis | July 25, 2011

Offices don't have to be isolating places that segregate and restrict.

Go Antiquing, Help the Environment

Blog | by Anja Jewel | September 19, 2013

Looking for a way to decorate your home in an eco-friendly manner? Try antiquing and used furniture!

True Wealth: A Plenitude Economy

Blog | by New Dream | May 6, 2011

In Plenitude: The New Economics of True Wealth, economist and New Dream board co-chair Juliet Schor offers a groundbreaking intellectual statement about the economics and sociology of ecological decline, suggesting a radical change in how we think about consumer goods, value, and ways to live.

Making Good: Finding Work That Is Meaningful

Blog | by Wen Lee | April 11, 2012

Is it possible to find a meaningful, fulfilling career that also pays the bills? According to a new book, the answer is yes.

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