INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Ensuring that you reflect a consistent image to your kids is an important part of being a good mom. Children repeat behaviors that their parents do, so avoid setting rules and standards for your kids you don't follow yourself. For example, if you have a hard rule about lying in your household, avoid telling lies whenever possible in front of your kids. That way, you'll seem more credible and admirable. This also includes modeling things like being a hard worker, eating healthy foods, and not using drugs or alcohol. Whether with your spouse, co-parent, family members, friends, or regular people in the community, show your kids how to treat people appropriately. Let them know what it means to be a good friend and/or partner, such as teaching them to actively listen, compromise, and share with others. Use teachable moments when you and your spouse disagree (on lighter matters) to show your kids how to work through conflicts. Being a role model extends beyond basic behavior to humanity in general. If you want to be a good mother, be a good person. Lend a helping hand to a neighbor in need, volunteer in your local community, and advocate for the underdogs of society. Commit to a family community service project, like serving at a soup kitchen over the holidays. Modeling compassion and empathy for others increases the likelihood that your children will be assets to society. Be a standup mom who understands you're not perfect and is willing to acknowledge your shortcomings. Admitting your own wrongdoing shows your kids that there's nothing to be ashamed of about mistakesas long as they fess up and try to make amends. For instance, if you accidentally compare one kid to another, acknowledge that is was wrong by saying, "Jeff, I want to apologize to you. I compared you to your brother yesterday and I shouldn't have. Each of you is special with your own qualities. Will you forgive me?"

SUMMARY: Do your best to practice what you preach. Model healthy relationships. Be an upstanding citizen in the world. Admit when you're wrong, and apologize.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The shelf life for red meat is approximately 1-3 days if it is raw and 7-10 days if it is cooked. Throw away any meat that has passed this expiration date to avoid food poisoning. How long your meat will last in the fridge depends on whether it is ground or cut. Ground meat can be left in the fridge for between 1-2 days past its sell-by date. Chopped meats, steaks, and roasts can last between 3-5 days. Meat can last longer if it is frozen. If your meat has been in the fridge for a few days and you have no plans of using it, freeze it to avoid spoilage. If your meat smells rancid, it most likely is. Spoiled red meat has a distinct, pungent scent. Throw your meat away if it has a bad odor, especially if the meat's expiration date has passed. Do not press your nose against or near the meat to smell it. Instead, cup your hand near the meat and move the hand towards your face to get a whiff of the meat. Meat that turns green or greenish-brown is usually unsafe for eating, though browning without a greenish hue is not necessarily a sign of rotting. An iridescent sheen is a sign of exposure to heat, light, and/or processing and is not necessarily a sign of spoilage or decreased quality. When in doubt about a meat's color, throw it away. Spoiled red meat is sticky to the touch. If you can feel a slimy coating over the meat, throw it away. This often means that bacteria have started to multiply on the meat.

SUMMARY: Examine the meat's package for an expiration date. Throw out red meat that has been in your fridge for over 5 days. Check the meat for a foul smell. Avoid eating red meat with a greenish hue. Check the meat's texture.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Take a shower once a day using soap all over the body. Shampoo should be applied to your hair at least once a week. This shower should be in addition to any showers you take after gym class or any sports you participate in. Even if you don't believe you will be participating in any strenuous activity, apply deodorant each morning. They make sprays, gels, and solids in a variety of scents! For boys, that means shaving or trimming the face consistently to avoid an unkempt beard. (If you haven't had the need to shave yet, you can skip this step!) For girls, that means shaving or waxing the underarms and legs. Dentists recommend brushing your teeth before you go to bed and in the morning after breakfast (or when you wake up, if you don't eat breakfast). You should always use a toothpaste that contains fluoride, and don't forget to floss!

SUMMARY: Shower daily. Use deodorant every day. Tend to unwanted body hair. Brush your teeth twice a day.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A strong social media presence is key for successful fundraising. Get on Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, and other social media outlets. Ask a social media savvy friend to help if you're not familiar with these outlets yourself. A strong Facebook fan page, as well as a Twitter presence, can be a great means to spread the word of an event to many people at once. Reach out to the right people. Blindly inviting your entire Facebook friend's list is a big no-no. You're likely to annoy people who do not live in the area or who are not interested in the cause. Stick to inviting people who you know have similar views and live near enough to attend. People are more likely to donate if they know where their money is going. Know exactly where your money will be going and be upfront with people about this. If people know that, say, $5 buys one vaccination for a child in need in a third world country they'll be motivated to give. As you'll likely have to go through some auditing process for tax purposes, keep thorough records. Keep records of who donated, how much they donated, and what the money went towards. The key to getting people to donate is genuinely believing in your cause yourself. Know as much as you can about your cause so you sincerely believe it's worth it. If you know a lot about your cause, you're likely to feel more passionate about it. When you send out an e-mail or letter asking for donations, you'll sound more convicted. This can motivate people to donate. People enjoy contributing to worthy causes. It makes them feel positive about themselves and involved in their community. The stronger you believe in your cause, the more others will want to help you out. The easier it is for passersby to donate to your cause, the more money you'll be likely to raise. Make it easy for potential donors to make a contribution. If you have a website set up to collect donations, ensure that it is easy to navigate. If you've set up an account at the local bank, make sure the instructions for making a deposit are clear. Low minimums for donations are more likely to make people feel like they can afford it. Each person that donates should receive a message from you or your organization, thanking them for their contribution and outlining what the money will be used for. Make the donor feel good about the money that they contributed. Thanking your donor also makes it easier to get in contact again when you run another fundraiser. For large organizations, its expected that a thank-you message be sent out within 48 hours of the donation. For personal fundraisers, you should be working to thank people as soon as they make their donation, and again after the fundraiser is complete.

SUMMARY:
Build a strong social media presence. Itemize expenses. Keep records. Believe in your cause. Make donating as easy as possible. Thank each of your donors.