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What Is the American Dream? Dueling Dualities in the American Tradition
Blog | by James Gustave Speth | June 27, 2011
The story of the pursuit of happiness in America is a story of its close alliance with capitalism and consumerism. But is there another option?
Why the Elf on the Shelf Is Not Welcome in My House
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | November 14, 2016
New Dream's Edna Rienzi offers tips to help parents avoid the "slippery slope" of this popular Christmas tradition.
ACTION KIT: Alternative Gift Fairs 101
Resources | by New Dream | April 14, 2017
Alternative Gift Fairs are a way to promote the gift-giving tradition of the holiday season without the wastefulness and commercialization of conventional shopping. Our resources include a step-by-step guide (including a timeline) to hosting a meaningful event that celebrates your values and supports important charities this holiday season.
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."
How to Host an Alternative Gift Fair
Blog | by New Dream | September 4, 2014
Want to build community? Tired of the commercialization of the holidays? Learn how to organize an Alternative Gift Fair in your town!
WEBINAR: How to Organize an Alternative Gift Fair
Webinars | October 23, 2013
Want to build community? Tired of the commercialization of the holidays? Organize an Alternative Gift Fair in your community.
How to Ask for the Gifts You Really Want This Holiday Season
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | November 19, 2015
Do you get too much "stuff" over the holidays? Here are three ways that New Dreamers have transformed their gift-giving traditions.
WEBINAR: Organizing an Alternative Gift Fair – FAQs
Webinars | by New Dream | June 12, 2018
This FAQ Webinar is a follow-up to New Dream’s previous webinar, “How to Organize an Alternative Gift Fair,” and will answer some of your questions about organizing this type of community event.
Myths About Mother Earth and Why They Matter
Blog | by Kim | April 29, 2009
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.
For Cheap, Green Thrills, Go to the Park
Blog | by Kim | May 18, 2009
People are drawn to the many city parks because of some deep need for the natural, and for some community connection, even from a distance.
Greener Grads: Changing the Way We Approach Graduation
Blog | by Seth Yon | April 26, 2015
Greener Grads is offering the tools to change our traditions into less wasteful and more responsible celebrations.
Tools, Tips, and Technology for Giving and Receiving Experiential Gifts
Blog | by Kelley Dennings | November 13, 2017
This holiday season, New Dream has embarked on a pilot campaign to promote experiential gift giving and receiving as a way to increase happiness and well-being. Check out the variety of resources we've created to help make giving and receiving experiential gifts easy and fun.
How to Ask for the Gifts You Really Want This Holiday Season
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | November 23, 2015
Do you feel overwhelmed with your family's holiday gift-giving traditions? Check out three ideas for a more meaningful celebration. Here's to more fun and less stuff!