VIDEO: SoKind Registry – our popular online tool to help you celebrate with more love and less waste (5 min.)

Videos   |   January 3, 2018

New Dream's SoKind Registry is designed to help you plan a more joyful and meaningful celebration. Watch the video to learn more.

Why the Elf on the Shelf Is Not Welcome in My House

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   November 14, 2016

New Dream's Edna Rienzi offers tips to help parents avoid the "slippery slope" of this popular Christmas tradition.

Family, Food, and Climate: An Interview with Activist and Producer Laurie David

Blog   |   by Wendy Philleo   |   July 25, 2012

New Dream caught up with producer and environmental activist Laurie David to talk about her recent projects, including her popular book The Family Dinner.

Living the Dream: "Hands Free Mama" Rachel Macy Stafford

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   January 7, 2014

Rachel Macy Stafford chronicles her attempt at finding balance in a media-saturated, perfection-obsessed world on her popular blog, Hands Free Mama.

The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   June 24, 2011

A memoir of a year spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, current scientific studies, and lessons from popular culture about how to be happier.

Parenting

Topics   |   June 26, 2017

Holidays & Celebrations

Topics   |   June 26, 2017

Happiness & Well-being

Topics   |   June 26, 2017

Consumerism

Topics   |   June 26, 2017

What Are You Doing For Others?

Blog   |   by Mary Murphy   |   January 23, 2014

New Dream celebrates MLK Day with a community event all about sharing.

WEBINAR: Pitchfests – Promoting Local Business Investment Through Entrepreneur Showcases

Webinars   |   January 27, 2014

Pitchfests are fun events where local entrepreneurs connect with everyday investors. Watch this webinar recording to learn more about how to organize a pitchfest in your own community.

Real Celebration: Emet’s Meaningful Coming of Age Story

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   February 3, 2016

In the Real Celebrations series, SoKind asks registry users to share a bit about their celebrations. Read about how one family used SoKind to provide long-distance family and friends the opportunity to not only participate in their son's Bar Mitzvah, but to also express themselves through their gifts.

For Cheap, Green Thrills, Go to the Park

Blog   |   by Kim   |   May 18, 2009

People are drawn to the many city parks because of some deep need for the natural, and for some community connection, even from a distance.

The Activist Roots of Mother's Day

Blog   |   by Michele   |   April 3, 2018

The ways in which we’ve chosen to celebrate are not only hyper-commercialized and impersonal, but a far cry from the values underlying the origins of the day.

Simplify the Holidays! Top 10 SoKind Gift Ideas

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   December 5, 2013

Simplify your holidays with our top 10 gift ideas for a SoKind holiday wishlist!