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.

Public Energy Art Kits Push Back Against Consumerism

Blog   |   by Marissa Mommaerts   |   July 29, 2014

A new series of posters is helping illustrate the dangers of excessive consumption.

How to Hook Kids into Civic Engagement

Blog   |   by Suzita Cochran   |   October 19, 2016

Looking for a way to get your kids more involved in the community? There's an easy place to start.

Moving Without a Car, and Other Tips for Going “Car Light”

Blog   |   by Kevin A. Straight   |   December 18, 2012

Do you really need to own a car "just in case" you have to move every few years? A car-free enthusiast responds to his critics.

Subways, Buses, and Backpacks: 6 Frugal Travel Strategies for Kids

Blog   |   by Suzita Cochran   |   July 9, 2012

For one Colorado family, this year's summer vacation was the ideal time to begin teaching the kids “feet-on-the-ground” travel. 

Invisible Family Economics: The Value of Money Not Spent

Blog   |   by Suzita Cochran   |   April 18, 2012

One of the best ways you can support your family financially is by creating situations where you don’t spend money, writes Suzita Cochran.

Happy Generosity Day!

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   February 11, 2013

This Valentine's Day, instead of giving smarmy greeting cards and overpriced roses, why not commit to a simple act of kindness?

How Neighbors in Canada Used a Gift Registry to Welcome Refugees

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   February 23, 2017

SoKind Registry provides a unique tool for helping newly arrived families adjust to their communities.

Making Responsible Business a Reality: An Interview with Etsy’s Matt Stinchcomb

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   April 17, 2013

Stinchcomb talks about his efforts to make the company — and business overall — more ecologically, socially, and economically responsible.

Save Energy: Take a Long Weekend!

Blog   |   by Michele   |   July 7, 2008

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?

TIPS: Reader Submissions: How I Simplify the Holidays

Resources   |   by New Dream   |   December 20, 2011

We asked our readers for their ideas for simplifying the holidays, and the response was overwhelming! Here are some of our favorite tips.

5 Action Steps to Change Kids’ Screen Time

Blog   |   by Shara Drew   |   May 15, 2018

Here are five steps you can take to help make childhood what it should be for kids: filled with play, quality time with caring adults, and exploration in the natural world. 

Starting a Tool Library: Inspiration and Insights from Baltimore’s Station North

Blog   |   by John Shea and Piper Watson   |   March 8, 2013

An innovative new tool library is opening its doors in an urban neighborhood that's ripe for a renaissance. Here's the story of how it came about.

How Sara Day Evans Is Working With Local Businesses and Growers to “Accelerate Appalachia” in an Equitable and Regenerative Way

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   March 19, 2019

In this interview, Sara Day provides her thoughts on the connections between agriculture, equity, and consumption—and what we can do, as individuals and communities, to tackle these important issues.