During my childhood, it seemed possible to make it in this world as a single-income family. Nowadays, that idea seems more and more improbable. So, for women who are hoping to be at least a partial stay-at-home mom, when choosing a career path during college, doesn't it make sense to intentionally choose one that offers future flexibility and part-time options?

My friend is currently trying to sell his home. Like many of us, he bought high and hates the idea of having to sell low. So, he prays for the miraculous. For God to be gracious and have someone come knocking who loves the house and wants to buy it for well above market value. In essence, he's praying that God screw over some idiot. Now, of course, he didn't even think about that side of the prayer when praying. But, once you think about that side, it's a little harder to pray for it isn't it?

I love all of my entrepreneurial friends. Frequent contributor and long-time friend, Jarrett Harris, lives in Manhattan with his insanely creative wife Emily, whom we had the pleasure of staying with during our recent trip to New York City. Emily is a part of the fashion industry in NYC, and has had the opportunity to work alongside some of the big names in the business. With a unique sense of style, and self-described as being "inspired by Midwestern pricing and my chic New York friends", Emily has just launched her very own fashion line. Her designs are absolutely wonderful, and I can tell this is the start of something really big. Go check out her designs!

#38. Gerald Ford

Capo 2

According to the Copenhagen Consensus of 2008, micro-nutrients should be our #1 economic priority in terms of giving. Feeding micro-nutrients to the 140 million malnourished children around the globe produces the "most possible good per dollar".

...is organic food. I was recently introduced to Cascadian Farms organic brand of cereals and granola bars. Simply unreal. So much better for you, and they seriously taste great! Yes, I have to get the version of their cereal marked "kids" in order to get my Cinnamon Toast Crunch knock-offs. But, it's worth it. It's way more filling per calorie ('cause it's REAL food), and it tastes great. Make the leap. It's not a big one.

"Here's what I don't like about our church." I see this in the church community all too often. People with their litany of things "the church" is doing wrong, and their laundry list of things that it should be doing instead. I wonder if government has screwed up our sense of personal responsibility. We think "our vote" is the full extent of our duty. If I give you my idea/show up/tithe, that's good enough.

Their kid gets a disease, so they immediately develop a passion for finding a cure. I completely understand that. But why do they have to start their own "Celebrity First Name Last Name" "Disease Name" Charity? Aren't there already charities out there with the same goal who are able to spend money on research much more efficiently because of their size or previous knowledge? It's almost as if they're trying to get credit for it...

Out of the blue, this idea pops out of you. It doesn't feel as if you consciously conceived it. It almost feels like it was gifted to you. What is your mind doing on a day-to-day basis that you're completely unaware of? And doesn't that imply that you're not running the shots as much as you may think you are.

Givv.org is a revolutionary new automated charity provider - bringing the benefits of automated banking to your charitable donations, while also helping you publicize your favorite non-for-profits. Select your favorite organizations or add them to Givv.org's growing database, divide your organizations by dollar amount or percentage of your total giving, and fund your favorite charities automatically each month. Plus, change these at any time as you come across more efficient charities or ones that hit close to home for you. I am currently working on creating a prioritized list of organizations based on the Copenhagen Consensus' analysis of "most" good per dollar spent. Then, you'll be able to match this list and truly know that you are being the best possible steward of your finances. I am very excited about this evolution of non-profit giving, and can't wait to see what comes of it. Go check out givv.org and report your findings.