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The Changing Nature of Wedding Gifts

Blog   |   by Caitlin Frauton   |   March 17, 2015

Caitlin Frauton is the owner of DIY Wedding Mentor, which provides affordable wedding-planning services for couples who are planning their own weddings. Caitlin started DIY Wedding Mentor after she and her husband planned their own DIY wedding and realized that couples needed more help when it came to DIY weddings. In this post, 

Caitlin describes the changing nature of wedding gifts as many couples are reaching out to their loved ones to ask for direct support with the wedding instead of expecting traditional wedding gifts as they focus on long-term financial goals instead of adding more "stuff" to their lives.


5 Simple Steps to Start Your Nature-Based Playgroup

Blog   |   by Shara Drew   |   June 6, 2018

Regular play opportunities in nature help to develop a greater sense of place, wonder, and connection to the planet we all call home. 


Real Celebration: Nature Brings Surprises to a Montana Wedding

Blog   |   February 6, 2018

SoKind user Holly C. offers some lessons from her recent wedding experience, including that “keeping it simple” can be harder than expected.


Well-Being: Finding Your Family's Environmental Best

Blog   |   by Aislinn Pluta   |   July 21, 2013

Trying to develop a deeper connection to nature for your entire family can seem like a daunting task, especially if you don't know where to begin.


Tales from a Tech-free Summer Camp

Blog   |   by Eli Austin   |   October 11, 2018

A recent high school grad shares a lesson for young people about the benefits of getting off our devices and out into nature.


Holidays & Celebrations

Topics   |   June 26, 2017


Taming the Toxic Beast: Easy Ways to Make Your Own Cleaning Products

Blog   |   by Devin Corrigan   |   August 6, 2012

When it comes to cleaning, most of the materials you need are already lying around your house, and all of them were produced by Mother Nature.


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."


The Balance: What Is the American Dream Today?

Blog   |   by Kimberly Amadeo   |   October 29, 2018

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."


Rethinking Work: Replacing the Treadmill With Time, Flexibility, and Happiness

Blog   |   by Hayley Schultz   |   February 27, 2013

The reason we work is simple: we need to pay for the things that keep us fed, safe, and comfortable. But do we really need to work as much as we do?


Earth Day Reflections: From Emerson’s Rainbow to the Green Movement

Blog   |   by Kim   |   April 8, 2009


Marketing CPG: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

Blog   |   by Emily Canan   |   May 2, 2016

The Center for the New American Dream believes that the American Dream is re-emphasizing its focus to “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.”


Love in the Time of Coronavirus

Blog   |   by Dyaami   |   March 23, 2020

In the time of coronavirus, we may find that we have a lot more to give to others when we give love to ourselves.


The Case for Well-Being

Custom Pages   |   December 21, 2017


Tackling the Twin Threats of Population and Consumption: An Interview with Robert Engelman

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   February 23, 2012

The new head of Worldwatch says we need to address both population growth and rising consumption if we hope to bring about a more sustainable world.


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