Simplifying Another Holiday

Blog   |   by Kim   |   June 13, 2008

Excerpt: "Creating Community as We Grow Older"

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   November 4, 2014

Beth Baker's new book tackles the issues of community and aging in place, showing how neighbors can support one another as they grow older together.

“So What Can I Get You for Your Wedding?”

Blog   |   by Lorelei G. Voorsanger   |   October 19, 2016

Two sets of dishware, two sets of camping gear, two toasters? If you don't need more "stuff," register to celebrate love and family instead.

Simplify, Simplify, Simplify: Tips for Avoiding Holiday Stress

Blog   |   by Terra Wellington   |   December 11, 2013

Actress, author, and environmentalist Terra Wellington shares her tips for keeping the holidays simple and stress-free.

How the Pandemic Helped Me Rediscover Local Markets

Blog   |   by Kelley Dennings   |   June 9, 2020

Kelley Dennings shares how the challenges of grocery shopping during a pandemic reconnected her to local markets, and prompted an innovative yet old-fashioned approach to finding toilet paper.

Lessons Learned from a Low-Waste Party

Blog   |   by Shara Drew   |   September 12, 2018

When New Dream's Shara Drew moved her family to Maine, she took on the challenge of hosting a low-waste party for friends and family. Here are some lessons learned.

Going Screen-Free at Home: It’s Not as Hard as You Think

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   April 12, 2013

When a mother of three opted to enforce strict television rules in her home, she discovered that life was actually easier and less stressful.

Have a More Fun, Less Stuff Easter

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   March 22, 2017

Easter doesn't have to be yet another commercialized, excessive celebration. You can still participate in all the fun without the waste and stress. 

Excerpt: The Art of Frugal Hedonism

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   March 5, 2018

Looking for a way to save money (and the world), inoculate yourself against many of the ills of modern life, and enjoy everything more? Try "frugal hedonism."

Living the Dream: Island Minimalist Moira Silva

Blog   |   by Moira Convey Silva   |   May 3, 2018

In our latest Living the Dream interview, we talk with Moira Silva, a mother, writer, and teacher, about the joys and challenges of living in a small island community.