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The Changing Nature of Wedding Gifts
Blog | by Caitlin Frauton | March 17, 2015
Caitlin Frauton is the owner of DIY Wedding Mentor, which provides affordable wedding-planning services for couples who are planning their own weddings. Caitlin started DIY Wedding Mentor after she and her husband planned their own DIY wedding and realized that couples needed more help when it came to DIY weddings. In this post,
Caitlin describes the changing nature of wedding gifts as many couples are reaching out to their loved ones to ask for direct support with the wedding instead of expecting traditional wedding gifts as they focus on long-term financial goals instead of adding more "stuff" to their lives.
Our 35 Favorite Gifts on SoKind Registry
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | July 16, 2017
At SoKind, you can register for anything you can imagine. Here are some of our favorite quirky and creative gift ideas from users.
Last-Minute Holiday Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Blog | November 28, 2017
In the amount of time it would have taken you to find a parking spot at the mall, you’ll get thoughtful ideas for everyone on your list.
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).
A Single Shining Marble, and Other Cherished Gifts
Blog | by Sarah Wolpow | December 14, 2012
The most cherished gifts don't come in fancy packaging or from a trendy store. Guest blogger Sarah Wolpow explains.
How to Ask for the Gifts You Really Want This Holiday Season
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | November 19, 2015
Do you get too much "stuff" over the holidays? Here are three ways that New Dreamers have transformed their gift-giving traditions.
Tools, Tips, and Technology for Giving and Receiving Experiential Gifts
Blog | by Kelley Dennings | November 13, 2017
This holiday season, New Dream has embarked on a pilot campaign to promote experiential gift giving and receiving as a way to increase happiness and well-being. Check out the variety of resources we've created to help make giving and receiving experiential gifts easy and fun.
Want to Encourage Gifts That Really Matter? Plan an Alternative Gift Fair!
Blog | by Jennifer Oehme Knepper | May 4, 2017
It's never too early to start planning an alternative gift fair. Here's one story about getting it done.
How to Ask for the Gifts You Really Want This Holiday Season
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | November 23, 2015
Do you feel overwhelmed with your family's holiday gift-giving traditions? Check out three ideas for a more meaningful celebration. Here's to more fun and less stuff!
Why Gift At All? Top 3 Reasons Why People Should Still Use Registries
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | February 25, 2016
A few years ago, when the New Dream staff started tossing around the idea of creating an alternative gift registry, we weren’t all on board. Most of us had an “ick” sort of feeling when it came to registries. Traditional registries can sometimes come across as a bit tacky or even greedy. Plus, New Dream is an organization dedicated to shifting the ways that people consume—so why were we jumping into an industry dominated by big-box stores hawking more stuff? Wouldn’t we be encouraging people to create more waste and clutter? Read on to learn the top three reasons we were convinced that registries (and gifting) are still important.
ATTN: This Is What People Are Now Doing to Make Their Weddings 'Woke'
Blog | by Danielle DeCourcey | May 19, 2017
SoKind Registry bills itself as an "alternative gift registry that encourages donations, homemade gifts, and volunteered time as gifts."
CATALOG: More Fun Less Stuff Gift Catalog – 100s of fun, low-cost, non- material gift ideas you can use today!
Resources | by New Dream | May 14, 2017
An alternative gift catalog for those who want to wrap their holidays in more of what matters—meaning, connection, and joy—and less of what doesn’t (stuff, stress, and waste). Categories include gifts for kids, spouses/partners, parents/grandparents, young adults, new parents, and the whole family.
POLL: New Dream Holiday Poll 2005
Resources | by New Dream | January 11, 2005
In 2005, New Dream conducted a national poll about the holiday season. The survey showed that most Americans wish the holidays were less materialistic and believe that the holidays should be more about family and caring for others, not giving and receiving gifts.
Bringing Meaning Back
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | May 30, 2017
New Dream's SoKind registry enables registrants to request meaningful gifts from the heart.
What Would It Take to Shift Our Gifting Away from "Stuff"?
Blog | by New Dream | October 9, 2017
Learn more about New Dream's research on the barriers and benefits to giving gifts of experience rather than "stuff."