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10 Alternative Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
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).
Parenting
Topics | June 26, 2017
New Dream Staff Picks: Books We Love
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | April 11, 2012
New Dream staff share their picks for the most inspirational books they've read on topics of consumerism, parenting, and work-life balance.
Resources
Resources Landing Page | February 28, 2018
Simplifying Another Holiday
Blog | by Kim | June 13, 2008
Never Too Early for a (Green) Halloween
Blog | by Kim | June 18, 2009
A Royal Role Model for the Sharing Economy?
Blog | by Mary Murphy | July 30, 2013
I would never call myself a crazed-British royalty follower, but I did just happen to be awake at 6:00 a.m. to watch Will and Kate’s wedding a few years back.
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.
Black Friday Spoofs Have Come True, But You Don't Have to Join the Madness
Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | November 20, 2012
As Hollywood spoofs become Black Friday realities, we need to fundamentally question what this says about our consumer-driven society.
Cathy and Stephen's Multicultural San Francisco Wedding
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | February 9, 2015
In the Real Celebrations series, SoKind asks registry users to share a bit about their celebrations. Read about how Cathy and Stephen incorporated their cultural heritage and their love of their hometown throughout their wedding.
Five Meaningful Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | April 28, 2016
It’s not always easy to come up with a meaningful gift to show our moms how much they mean to us. Here are five gift ideas they're sure to love.
"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.
A Smaller Piece of a Better Pie: Embracing "Luxurious Frugality
Blog | by Jake Giessman | November 27, 2012
Living simply shouldn't remain class-based or countercultural; it should be downright American.
Memory, Chicken Fingers, and Sustainability
Blog | by Addison Del Mastro | July 17, 2013
Much of what we call sustainability today was once simple common sense. Yet we are not very far from losing all living connection to this time.