Memorable Vacations

Blog   |   by Kim   |   May 23, 2008

When Planning Family Vacations, Don’t Forget the Train

Blog   |   by Suzita Cochran   |   March 7, 2012

Traveling by train can be a magical alternative to the high-stress world of airports and Interstates.

Is It Wrong to Want to Give Your Children What You Never Had?

Blog   |   by Kelley Dennings   |   December 16, 2019

A strong advocate of experiences over gifts, Kelley talks about her own struggles with trying to make holiday memories less about what’s under the tree and more about spending time together. 

Bring "Play" Back Into Your Life

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   June 13, 2018

As we grow older, we tend to abandon our desire for unstructured outdoor play, but it's still important as we enter our adult years. 

The Gift of Connecting with the Past

Blog   |   by Moira Silva   |   December 7, 2018

New Dreamer Moira Silva shares the experience of creating a truly meaningful gift for her family: the gift of interviewing her great aunt.

Top 10 SoKind Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   April 15, 2014

I certainly can’t speak for every mother out there, but my informal survey of mom friends and family members seems to indicate that what most of us want for Mother’s Day this year cannot be contained in a box or bought at a store.

Beyond the Lion’s Den: Mapping a More Meaningful Family Holiday

Blog   |   by Shara Drew   |   October 12, 2017

New Dream's Shara Drew describes her quest to create a different kind of holiday tradition for her family—one that has nothing to do with "stuff."