Most human services nonprofits have at least heard of a logic model and most likely created one for a grant application. A logic model is a visual way of explaining your theory of change. The United Way of America popularized the logic model process in 1996. A logic model should be more than just a simple step in writing a […]
My wife Kate and I were married about four years before we thought we were ready to have children. We had discussions like all young married couples about our state of “readiness”, and before I knew it she was showing me a stick with a positive sign … WE ARE PREGNANT! Well now the fun started. I’ll be honest, I […]
One of the most important questions for musicians is how should they release their music? This is especially true in the digital age of the Internet. While there are online music stores where you can actually sell your music in physical or digital form to your fans, music streaming sites are now gaining considerable popularity as well. Artists can submit […]
People fail. Every now and then they mess up the challenges of family relationships, lifestyle, work, etc. And when they make a mistake, they suffer adverse consequences. It’s no wonder, then, that we talk about being kind and understanding to those who fail, who are struggling financially, emotionally, or interpersonally. But when it comes to our own problems, do we […]
Let’s take a look at some common food preparation flow plans that you will discover within the kitchen. The most basic and desirable flow plan is the straight line, also known as assembly line flow. Materials are constantly moving from one procedure to another in a straight line. This type of style minimizes recoil; Saves prep time and confusion about […]
According to statistics, the use of mobile devices for online searches has grown considerably in the last two years. In fact, around 95% of mobile device users rely on their devices to search for local products and / or services. For this reason, companies must ensure that their websites register well on all types of devices to reach this growing […]
If you are looking for some good laughs on Valentine’s Day, then some Valentine’s Day jokes are perfect for you. Laughter is always good medicine and I bet you know it. So if you are trying to bridge the gap with someone you love this Valentine’s Day, try doing it with a few jokes. Valentine’s Day jokes are a unique […]
Most bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts trying to gain weight quickly are always told that to gain muscle mass they must stick to heavy weights for low reps. This weight training myth is due to many believing that “low rep heavy weights” are for “size” and “high reps light weights” are for “endurance.” Well, nothing could be further from the truth. […]
We all know that tampons can cause Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), but who would say they can cause infertility? I said “may” because no independent studies have been done. I’ve always wondered how safe tampons really are and am curious if tampons can affect a woman’s fertility. For five years I suffered from infertility and since then I have been […]
Unlike many of my fellow financial bloggers, I got street cred (credentials) when it comes to being poor. When we first arrived in San Jose, CA, in the early 1980s, my family lived with another family until my parents were able to save money to rent an apartment. The house we lived in was a typical three-bedroom, two-bath house, situated […]
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