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Welcome, Shara!
Blog | by New Dream | July 20, 2017
Shara Drew has joined New Dream as the new Program Director for our Kids & Commercialism work.
Autumn leaf craft projects
Blog | by Kim | October 9, 2009
Four New Books Explore American Consumption
Blog | by Dave | July 9, 2009
Save Money and Have Fun: DIY Halloween Decorations
Blog | by Ethan Freeman | October 12, 2012
These five do-it-yourself decoration ideas will help you put your family and home in the Halloween spirit—without spending a ton of money.
WEBINAR: How to Start a Tool Library
Webinars | July 20, 2012
Want to start a tool library in your town? The founders of tool libraries in Berkeley, Oakland, Portland, and Philadelphia offer advice on how to do just that.
Maryland Librarians Say "Yes!" to More Sharing
Blog | by Mary Murphy | July 16, 2014
New Dream's CommunityShare Workshop is helping lead the way for the Sharing Economy in Maryland.
U.N. Supports Happiness as a Development Goal
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | July 25, 2011
A new U.N. resolution urges countries to consider happiness and well-being when developing public policies.
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!
Living the Dream: Shayna Gladstone
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | May 23, 2014
Gladstone is the founder of Project Nuevo Mundo, an online platform seeking to catalyze planetary regeneration and individual transformation.
Being the Change: Silver Spring Time Bank Is Open for Business
Blog | by Jonathan Bernstein | January 22, 2015
A new time bank is working to kickstart the sharing movement in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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.
Scarlet Letters, Invisible Badges, and Green Peer Pressure
Blog | by Kim | October 7, 2009
Etsy Goes Beyond Online Sales to Support Local Economies
Blog | by Krislyn Placide | October 24, 2012
Many of us know Etsy as a crafting and vintage sale website. But the Brooklyn-based company also supports entrepreneurs and communities directly.
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.