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TIPS: 15 Tips for Commercial-Free, Fun-Filled Family Holidays
Resources | November 1, 2017
If you want to make this year’s holidays more meaningful, memorable, and rejuvenating for your family, these 15 tips will help you opt out of the commercial hype and create a truly special celebration for your kids.
How We Started a Holiday Share Faire to Build Local Resilience and Create Community
Blog | by Rani Jayakumar | November 17, 2017
Learn how one California group is boosting local resilience and strengthening community ties by sharing stuff, skills, memories, and stories.
Five Ways to Green Your Thanksgivukkah
Blog | by Sarah Baird | November 26, 2013
Keep your Thanksgivukkah simple and green with these five easy ideas.
WEBINAR: How to Start a Time Bank
Webinars | September 20, 2012
In a time bank, a group of people agree to trade hours instead of money. In this webinar, founders of the Community Connections TimeBank, Arroyo Time Bank, and Bay Area Community Exchange share how they got their time banks off the ground.
Spending Strategies: How Frugality Helped Me Cut Costs and Gain Freedom from “Work”
Blog | by Dale S. Brown | August 11, 2011
A D.C. resident describes how she became financially empowered to turn down work that is not in accordance with her values.
Pumpkins: Use the goop, compost the rest
Blog | by Kim | October 7, 2009
Making the Potluck a Success in Today’s World
Blog | by Dale S. Brown | February 7, 2012
Can we reinvent the potluck so it can work in today’s busy, ingredient-conscious world?
Batik Easter Eggs: Layers of Color and Symbolism
Blog | by Kim | April 9, 2009
Decorating eggs with bright colors and patterns is simply fun to do, even if you don't celebrate Easter.
Make It Do: A Year of Buying Only What I Need
Blog | by Wen Lee | March 14, 2012
In 2012, Meg Hourihan won't buy anything new until she's used up or worn out the old.
Living the Dream: Ashley Whittenberger of Cosmic Acres
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | May 6, 2013
A few years ago, Ashley Whittenberger decided to trade in her “mainstream McMansion on a half-acre of manicured hell" for a life of freedom and creativity.
Your Money or Your Life? Share Your Story!
Blog | by Vicki Robin | January 24, 2017
This classic book on achieving financial independence is being updated—and the authors want to hear from you!
Trusting the Wisdom of Our Hands
Blog | by Kim | September 29, 2009
Leading by Example: Lessons Learned from the Eugene CommunityShare Workshop
Blog | by Anna Awimbo | July 11, 2014
Oregon is full of people bringing their communities to life through the Sharing Economy.
Ideas Worth Spreading: Be Inspired by TED
Blog | by Amy Curtis | July 13, 2011
These 10 video presentations provide hope, inspiration, and knowledge that although people can damage the Earth, they also have the potential to save it.
Real Celebration: Marcie and Brian's Bed and Breakfast Weekend Wedding Getaway
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | January 12, 2016
In the Real Celebrations series, SoKind asks registry users to share a bit about their celebrations. Read about how Marcie and Brian planned a wedding that allowed them to relax and spend quality time with loved ones.