17 March 2010
Category: Uncategorized
It’s getting to be that time of year again! The snow is melting, the sun is shining, and if you’re still in school it’s time to break out that bikini for Spring Break! Each year, thousands of high school and college students make the trek to United States and International hotspots for some well-deserved fun in the sun. Before you go though, make sure you can make some educated decisions about how to have a safe and fun vacation.
On the Road
If you’re driving to your destination, make sure you set up a driving rotation within your group of vacationers so that everyone gets a break and isn’t driving for long stretches of time. Whoever sits shotgun should also have the very important job of keeping the driver company, and taking over all other basic “co-pilot” duties so that the driver can concentrate. Also, make sure that everyone has a valid driver’s license, and that the vehicle registration is in the car before you take off.
Keeping Your Belongings Safe
· Always, always, ALWAYS lock your hotel room door. This sounds like a “duh”, but it’s an effective way to keep you and your belongings safe
· Try to book a room between the first and sixth floor. You want to try to avoid rooms on the first floor if possible because they are more susceptible to break-ins, and sometimes fire ladders are not tall enough to reach rooms above the sixth floor.
· Look for hotels that have a safe in the room that you can keep your most valuable belongings.
· If your credit cards are lost or stolen, call the company as soon as possible so that they can cancel your cards.
· Leave your valuables at home. Between the transit, the packing and unpacking, and going out and about, your most prized possessions are at a higher risk of getting lost or stolen. It’s always better to play it safe and leave expensive jewelry and designer brands at home rather than losing them forever on Spring Break.
Alcohol
Alcohol consumption has become a notorious aspect of Spring Break. In a study done by the University of Wisconsin, 75 % of males and 43.6% of females reported being intoxicated daily while on spring break. More than 40% of the females, and nearly half the males said that they were to the point of passing out or vomiting at least once during spring break. This kind of binge drinking is what contributes to alcohol poisoning, car accidents, and arrests for things like destruction of property, drunk driving, and public intoxication.
You should not drink if you are underage, but if you are of age and decide to drink:
· Know your limits and decide when you are going to stop drinking.
· Don’t drive. Use a designated driver or use public transportation.
· Use the buddy system. If you go to a party, never go alone. Stay with people that you know, and then leave with those same people. Remember: a stranger can be someone you have only met once.
· Do not accept a drink that has been opened, or that you did not see poured. Date rape drugs are rampant on spring break, and they are usually colorless, odorless, and tasteless.
· If a member of your group becomes intoxicated, do not leave them alone. If they pass out, make sure to lay them on their side to prevent choking, and if they become unresponsive call 911 immediately.
Fun in the Sun
Chances are, you’ve spent a lot of time picking out the perfect bathing suit, and chances are that that bathing suit will be bearing lots of skin as you’re spending hours at the beach or pool with your friends. We know you’ve heard it all before, but the sun’s rays can be damaging to your health now, and in the future. So here are some simple tips that can help prevent some damage:
· Hydrate! Even if you’re not thirsty it’s important to drink plenty of non-carbonated and non-alcoholic drinks to keep from getting dehydrated in the sun and heat.
· Apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, paying special attention to the face, nose, shoulders, and ears.
· Wear a hat and sunglasses with UV protection. Both are trendy. So no excuses.
· Believe it or not you CAN get a sunburn if it’s cloudy, so watch your exposure time no matter what.
Most importantly, have fun! Spring break is meant to be a break from the monotony of your day-to-day and a time to relax on the beach or with your friends. Make the most of your spring break by making smart decisions and making memories that will last a lifetime!
17 March 2010
Category: Fan of the Week, Customized Girl Facebook, CustomizedGirl, Blogging, Uncategorized
Hey CG Fans! Just wanted to throw up a quick shout out to Evelyn Santiago and the “Pendleton Wives Wine Club”! She is this weeks CustomizedGirl.com Fan of the week! Evelyn is the fan of the week for posting a photo of herself in CustomizedGirl.com gear to the Customized Girl Facebook Fan Page. Get featured on the Customized Girl Blog by posting you picture to the Customized Girl Facebook Page. Thanks for sharing Evelyn!
22 February 2010
Category: Fan of the Week
Hey CG Fans! Just wanted to throw up a quick shout out to Tanya Arditi! She is this weeks CustomizedGirl.com Fan of the week! Tanya is the fan of the week for posting a photo of herself in CustomizedGirl.com gear to the Customized Girl Facebook Fan Page. Get featured on the Customized Girl Blog by posting you picture to the Customized Girl Facebook Page. Thanks for sharing Tanya!
11 February 2010
Category: Fan of the Week, Customized Girl Facebook
Hey CG Fans! Just wanted to throw up a quick shout out to Ellen Rebekah Altman! She is this weeks CustomizedGirl.com Fan of the week! Ellen is the fan of the week for posting a photo of herself in CustomizedGirl.com gear to the Customized Girl Facebook Fan Page. Get featured on the Customized Girl Blog by posting you picture to the Customized Girl Facebook Page. Thanks for sharing Ellen!
18 January 2010
Category: Contests, CustomizedGirl
Hey CG Fans! We have some more exciting news for you in the contest and sweepstakes category from CustomizedGirl.com! We are a co-sponsor of the Dear John Keep in Touch Sweepstakes. One of the main prizes you can enter to win is a $500 gift card to CustomizedGirl.com! It’s really easy and totally free!
One grand prize consists of the following:
- Two Cyber Power PC laptop computers
- Two Logitech Webcam Pro9000 and ClearChat PC Wireless Headsets
- Two skins from Unique Skins for your new laptops
- One year of phone service from iCall, including unlimited local, long distance and international phone calling
- A digital camera
- $500 gift certificate for customized t-shirts from Customizedgirl.com
- 5 $100 gift certificates for customized gifts from Zazzle.com
Five First Prize winners will win:
- $25 gift certificate from Unique Skins to get a new skin for your electronics
- $25 coupon code for electronic accessories from Logitech
- $25 gift certificate for customized t-shirts from Customizedgirl.com
- $25 gift certificate for customized gifts from Zazzle.com
3 December 2009
Category: CustomizedGirl
Hey Everyone! We’ve got some really exciting news for you. Starting December 8, 2009 and ending December 27, 2009 we’re going to be giving away Free Gift Cards with your purchase!
It’s really simple all you have to do is shop and use the coupon code GIFTC at checkout and you’ll receive your FREE Gift Card.
Spend $40 get a Free $10 Gift Card
Spend $60 get a Free $20 Gift Card
Spend $80+ get a Free $30 Gift Card
You will be emailed the gift card after your purchase has been made.
Thanks everyone! Now get out there and start customizing!
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2 December 2009
Category: Contests, CustomizedGirl
Hey Everyone! Thanks to everyone who participated in the Cyber Monday Free Order Giveaway Sweepstakes! We had a great response and had so much fun picking the winners! I hope that all of you enjoyed it as much as we did. Here are the winners!
8:00 Hour - Barbara B. of Glenview, IL
9:00 Hour - Eileen Q. of Windham, ME
10:00 Hour - Kristie F. of East Northport, NY
11:00 Hour - Lacey B. of Milton, PA
12:00 Hour - Michelle N. of Oceanside, CA
1:00 Hour - Catherine B. of Sacramento, CA
2:00 Hour - Katie G. of Lakeland, FL
3:00 Hour - Colleen C. of Edinboro, PA
4:00 Hour - Margaret P. of Wallingford, CT
5:00 Hour - Shelia G. of Mayfield, KY
6:00 Hour - Kirsten M. of Cedar Rapids, IA
7:00 Hour - Danielle G. of Austin, TX
8:00 Hour - Marion S. of Madison Heights, MI
9:00 Hour - Jessica C. of Los Angeles, CA
10:00 Hour - Oshrat Benson of Hollywood, FL
11:00 Hour - Carrie M. of Potsdam, NY
Congratulations to all of our winners! Stay tuned for our next big contest giveaway!
23 November 2009
Category: Contests, Updates
On November 30, 2009 from 8am-Midnight EST CustomizedGirl.com is going to be giving away one free order per hour! That’s right, on Monday you could be getting your order for FREE! We will randomly select an order number from each hour to get their order amount fully refunded! There is no limit to the order size we’ll give away so you can order as much as you want!
11 November 2009
Category: Top 10, Fashion, Celebrities
Celebrities have pictures taken of them every day. Usually it’s because they are in a glamorous outfit that most of society can’t come close to affording. Well this time, these celebrities probably should have taken an extra look in the mirror before they stepped on the stage. I give to you the Top 10 Most Outrageous Celebrity Outfits!
- Bjork goes Swan: At the 2001 Oscars, you may remember when Bjork donned a faux swan as her red-carpet ensemble and called it an outfit. How could you forget, right? In one night, Bjork went from an obscure singer from Iceland to a household name! Whether or not it was intentional, the “dress” became buzz-worthy, and everyone was talking about this outrageous ensemble!
- The Purple Prince: Oh Prince. Prince has always been known for his flashy, purple get-ups, and this one is no different! One could actually assume that his signature song “Purple Rain” was actually about his favorite color. Here the pop icon is pictured at a Fendi party during Paris Fashion Week, Oct. 6th 2009.
- Fashion Sense is M.I.A: At the 2009 Grammys, singer M.I.A caused quite a stir when she wore this polka-dot bodysuit. It wasn’t the polka-dots that caused the buzz, but the fact that she was nine months pregnant when she wore it, and the dots certainly emphasized her sizable bump.
- Domo Arigato Kyle Minogue: Singer Kylie Minogue kicked off her American Tour in California in September of 2009 wearing this futuristic fashion. Ms. Minogue never fails to entertain, and for this tour she seems to have been inspired by some Lady Gaga style costumes as she performed on stage.
- Britney Goes Circus Freak: Brittney Spears has definitely worn her fair share of outrageous outfits, and for her circus tour, she pulled out all the stops! In this particular outfit, it appears that Brit has created a twist off the “Illustrated Man” concept to go along with the traditional circus theme.
- Sushi Anyone? Katy Perry has become well-known for her unique costume choices and sense of style. As Perry performed at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan, she wore a leotard embroidered with rows of sushi, with a Japanese kimono. The fans at Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo were amused by her choice of garb, and the show went off without a hitch. Nicely done Katy!
- Gaga Scissorhands: Lady Gaga is known for her one-of-a-kind dress style. This year at the MTV Video Music Awards, between her red-carpet attire, and her performance costumes she came up with at least three memorable outfits to say the least. One of which, was this black lace Jean Paul Gaultier dress with Dragon print silk underlay from Gaultier’s fall/winter ready to wear collection, accentuated by a feather neck brace.
- Beyoncé: Beyoncé is by nature a show stopper. For her 2009 European tour, Beyonce wore this curve-enhancing gold corsage, which also emphasized her love for the extreme. The gold corsage was complete with an extravagant bow on the singer’s rear.
- Perez Hilton What!? Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is known for his colorful personality, and that is also reflected by his choice of wardrobe! At the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, he wore this multi-colored jacket, yellow-orange hair color, and yellow hands. Outrageous to a “T”.
- Madonna Goes Crazy: Like Brittney Spears, Madonna has is renowned for her outfit choices. Here she is wearing what appears to be a Luis Vuitton outfit, accentuated by a large bow in her hair. Memorable, outrageous, and Madonna, all in one!
4 November 2009
Category: CustomizedGirl, Top 10, Customization, Shopping, Fashion, Features
With the Holiday Shopping season upon us once again CustomizedGirl.com has come up with some really great gifts for you and your loved ones on the cheap. Holiday gift giving is very personal and each gift should have a lot of thought and love behind it. Why not put the personal in personalizing with a gift from CustomizedGirl.com. Here is a list of the Top 10 Holiday Gifts for under $25 from CustomizedGirl.com!
- Personalized Santa Hat only $9.97: This Santa Hat is perfect for this Holiday season! Do you have a Holiday party to attend? Or do you have someone who plays Santa when you open your gifts? Give them the gift of being the OFFICIAL Santa this season with their very own personalized Santa Hat.
- Personalized Holiday Stocking only $9.97: Stockings are a big part of the holiday season and they are even one of the main symbols of Christmas day. This year make sure your family knows which stocking is theirs by personalizing your very own message on each. Talk about the perfect stocking stuffer!
- Personalized Baby Winter Hat only $10.97: Keeping the little baby’s head warm this winter is going to be a big deal for everyone. With all this talk about the flu and even worrying about catching a cold, it is going to be important to keep the baby in your family warm. Why not give your baby’s hat a personal touch and have all of your friends and family talk about how cute they look! With this personalized hat your baby will be ready for their close up!
- Personalized Teddy Bear only $14.97: Okay so this gift is pretty much perfect for anyone. If you have a little one running around that loves to cuddle up to a teddy bear at night this is perfect. Or maybe a gift for Mommy or Daddy from the kids, this is a great present for this holiday season.
- Lady’s Printed Fitted Crew Neck Tee only $14.97: To round out our top gifts under $15 we have the ladies printed fitted crew neck tee. This is always a popular item for any season. Upload an image, add clip art, and text to your design and give the gift of personal with this very comfortable, and very well fitting tee
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- Personalized Cooking Apron only $15.97: Have someone who does a lot of cooking in your family or friend circle? Get them a personalized cooking apron and let them show everyone who rules the kitchen. This would be the perfect gift for anyone who loves to cook and especially while they are cooking their holiday cookies!
- Personalized Doggie T-Shirt only $15.97: If you have a dog it’s important to get them a little something too for this holiday season. Why not let your cute puppy wear this personalized doggie t-shirt. You can make it say whatever you want and your dog will love keeping extra warm this summer by layering up with one of these cute tees.
- Personalized Lap Top Sleeve Only $19.97: Have a college student coming home for the holidays, or perhaps just someone who likes to take really good care of their laptop? Personalize a laptop sleeve for them today. This laptop sleeve is made to save your laptop from any scratches or outside harm. Get your tech savvy friend this great gift for this holiday season!
- Personalized Messenger Tote Bag only $19.97: This Personalized Messenger tote bag is perfect for anyone. It has plenty of room for anything from your books for class, to your laptop, and even your planner for work. It’s very easy to carry and very comfortable as well. Oh yeah, and you can make it say whatever you want. This is another awesome gift at a great price for this holiday season.
- Personalized Beach Style Tote Bag only $24.97: This is the all purpose bag! Want to help out the environment while you shop? Need a bag to carry to the gym? Or do you just want an easily accessible bag to carry around with you every day? Whatever the reason this bag can have you carrying your stuff in style. Personalize it to say whatever you want!
Shop Gifts Under $25 Now!The holiday shopping season is one of the most enjoyable times of the year. This year CustomizedGirl.com hopes to be able to give you and your family that extra personal touch when it’s time to open presents. We have plenty of other great gifts for you and your loved ones this holiday season. For more information and more products please check out our Holiday Gift Center. Have fun this year and have a very Happy Holiday with CustomizedGirl.com.
