Article: There are many online templates (for free or for purchase), as well as entire websites dedicated to creating restaurant menus. Even if you have a good sense of what you want, looking through different templates can inspire you or focus your design goals. Choose 1-2 templates that you really like. If you have access to Microsoft word, Powerpoint, or any Adobe Suite programs, there are many menu templates in these formats available online. Websites like Canva and Must Have Menus offer some free templates, and others for a fee. Programs like iMenu offer drag-and-drop menu templates, but programs like this are not usually free. For a fancy restaurant, dark colors will convey a sense of seriousness and professionalism. At a casual restaurant, warm, muted colors will look appropriately inviting. At a restaurant with a young clientele or a zanier theme, bright colors will usually make the most sense. Unless you're not happy with the interior design or plan on changing it, making the menus match (or at least complement) the restaurant itself is probably the safest bet. Your menu could be horizontal or vertical. It could be housed on a wooden clipboard, placed into a binder, presented as a placemat, or any number of other options. A family diner might use a menu placemat. A brunch spot might use little wooden clipboards to present menus. An upscale bistro might have folding menus encased in clear binders. Once you have the look you want, look for a menu template online and plug all of your information in as-needed. Opt for a simple design of possible, and try 2 templates before sticking with one. Some other common things to keep in mind as you choose your template: Keep your fonts simple. Don't use more than 3 fonts on the menu. Check to see if any of the pages seems lopsided. Try to provide the same amount of information on each page. You can find menu templates on Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or online. If you have the means, hiring a professional designer can be a good option. A designer will be able to customize your menu and make sure it fits within your restaurant's overall concept. Post an add on Freelancer.com, Linkedin, Craigslist, or another site. Include as many specifics about the project as you can. Depending on the specifics of your design a professional designer should cost anywhere from $300 to $500. Shoot in natural light on an overcast day, and in front of a neutral background. Choose brightly colored food items and think about how you arrange your food. Try to create a balance picture. If possible, use a nice camera. Also, if possible, use photo editing software to enhance your images. If you want to hire a food photographer instead, post an add on Freelancer.com or Craigslist, and expect to pay between $10 and $50 per image. If you're struggling to get appetizing pictures, or don't think your menu will have enough space to fit in images, skip the images altogether. Remember: not every menu needs images to shine!
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Browse menu templates to get ideas. Choose a color scheme that matches the style of the restaurant. Select a presentation style that fits with your restaurant's concept. Use a menu template for an easier menu design. Consider hiring a graphic designer. Take pictures of the food yourself to create an appetizing menu. Forego food images to keep your menu simple.
Article: Especially if your camp is more than one day, not every camper may come each day. Make sure you keep a list of exactly who shows up for camp each day. This way the parent in charge knows how many kids to account for, feed, etc. In addition to knowing who will attend camp each day, the adult in charge should also keep a list of emergency contact numbers for each camper, as well as a list of any relevant allergies or dietary restrictions. Campers will work up big thirsts and appetites. Make sure to bring plenty of snacks and water, especially if any of the events are away from home, such as a nature walk. There is bound to be plenty of downtime between activities, while driving, while waiting for food, etc. Keep cards, boardgames, coloring books, and other toys on hand to keep the campers entertained while the adult host transitions between events. One of the great things about camp is also the spontaneity of some of the activities. Don't worry about adhering to the schedule at the possible cost of other fun. Let the campers get creative and even improvise some of their own fun in the moment. Camp traditions are what set many different summer camps apart. Over the day (or several days) of camp, have the campers come up with a camp name, a song, a mascot, and any traditions they want to uphold. It will make the experience that much more fun. One of your activities on the first day can even be to have campers make a sign for the camp on a poster or another creative surface. If your camp will last several days, then make sure each camper goes home at night with a reminder list for what they will need to bring the next day. You should also try to provide a general list reminding campers to bring sun screen, swimwear, towels, baseball gloves, or any other relevant necessities based on the theme of your camp. Most of all, pay attention to the campers. Try to keep everyone at camp involved, engaged, and having fun. If this means changing plans at the last minute in the name of fun, go for it. Ultimately the summer camp is for the campers, so get their feedback and don't be afraid to try new things!
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Keep an attendance sheet. Have contact information available. Provide plenty of snacks and water. Keep games on hand. Forget the schedule when the occasion calls for it. Establish traditions. Remind campers what they'll need. Have fun!
Article: Before you start digging, make a decision about the size and shape you want the garden to be. If it will be three or more rows, make sure you account for extra space to walk between the rows. For only two rows, you can tend the garden from the outside of each row. Stick four stakes into the ground to form the rectangle of the garden plot. You need to use a shovel to slice up under any grass, moss, or weeds that are currently growing where you have planned your garden. Make sure to dig deep enough to get weeds out at their root. You may want to go about four inches deep for this step. All of this can go to the compost pile for later use, but shouldn't be incorporated back into the soil until it has composted.You may also want a bin ready just for composting this layer outside of other composts you might have. If you have a tiller, you don't have to dig up the existing plants; instead, till in whatever is currently growing. After you till, you should be able to remove the plants, roots and all, from the broken up soil. This is better for the soil because the remaining dead plants and roots will break down and contribute organic matter to your soil. For new plots, you'll want to turn the soil over about 12-18 inches deep. You may want to dig that deep into the soil with a shovel, and then go over the plot a second time with a tiller to break the soil up. As you dig through the soil, remove any large stones, along with any roots or debris (eg, bits of metal, plastic etc) you encounter. You may need to make more than one pass to break up very compacted soils. This may be the most time consuming part of the project, especially if you end up finding a lot of rocks or other debris. It's good to have a garbage can nearby in which you can throw anything you find in the soil.
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Stake off the perimeter of your garden. Dig up the top couple of inches of sod. Turn over the soil using a shovel or motor driven rotary tiller.