Cleaning Green Below Your Means

Blog   |   by Kim   |   February 17, 2009

Excerpt from the New "Hands Free Mama" Book

Blog   |   by Sarah Baird   |   January 22, 2014

An excerpt from Rachel Macy Stafford's new "Hands Free Mama" book.

The New vs. the Renewed: Something to Hold On To

Blog   |   by Kim   |   October 30, 2009

A Valentine in 2009: Giving Freely While Spending Frugally

Blog   |   by Kim   |   January 29, 2009

Artist Critiques Social Norms and Our Consumer Culture

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   September 26, 2011

Undermining the status quo with provocative artwork and a healthy dose of wit and humor.

The One Question to Ask Yourself When Wedding Planning

Blog   |   by Caitlin Frauton   |   February 10, 2017

DIY Wedding Mentor's Caitlin Frauton has discovered the most important question you can ask yourself when you're at a crossroads in your wedding planning.

I'd Buy That for a Dollar!

Blog   |   by Addison Del Mastro   |   August 7, 2014

Should Detroit institute a one dollar house program?

The Rapidian: Open the Door – The Art of Placemaking

Blog   |   December 14, 2017

The Center for a New American Dream envisions "... a focus on more of what really matters, such as creating a meaningful life, contributing to community and society, valuing nature, and spending time with family and friends."

Living the Dream: "Mindful Minimalist" Tamela Rich

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   June 16, 2014

On a cross-country motorcycle trip, Tamela realized that she had spent her first 40 years overpacking for life.

Freecycling: Don’t Throw It Away, Give It Away

Blog   |   by Dale S. Brown   |   August 13, 2012

How can you assure that your unwanted items get to people who would find them helpful? Try Freecycling.

6 Ways I’m Having a More Wildlife-Friendly Wedding

Blog   |   by Sarah Baillie   |   February 7, 2019

A wildlife lover uses her passion for the planet—and SoKind registry—to personalize her nuptials.

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.

Helping Your Kids Give Back: 11 Fun Holiday Service Ideas for You and Your Family

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   December 6, 2012

Looking for ways to incorporate volunteering into your holiday season? It might just be your family’s favorite memory this year.  

New Dream Staff Picks: Books We Love

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   April 11, 2012

New Dream staff share their picks for the most inspirational books they've read on topics of consumerism, parenting, and work-life balance.

Rethinking Design for a More Equitable World—for the Incarcerated and for Us All

Blog   |   by Asha Klass   |   April 26, 2020

Asha Klass asks, where do the spaces I occupy come from? Who are they designed for? Who has power in and over them? How can they be more fair to people and the land?