“Cinco de Mayo has come to represent a celebration of the contributions that Mexican Americans and all Hispanics have made to America.” ~ Joe Baca Most people are under the impression that Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of Mexico’s Independence Day. Cinco de May actually commemorates the victory of the Mexican Militia over the […]
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Top 10 Cheers We Love to Hear!
Cheer season never ends. There’s always time to test out new cheers, right? But what cheers should they be practicing the most? Here are the top ten cheers that really get the crowd going! Special thanks to all the cheerleaders who added their own ideas and to all those cheer moms ordering our custom cheer […]
Today’s Tattoo
Getting ink isn’t just for sailors and gang members anymore! These days people get tattoos to signify love and commitment, commemorate life-changing experiences, bonding (think group trips to the tattoo parlor to get matching tats), memorialize a loved one, to stand out (although it would have to be pretty unique to do that these days), […]
Happy Earth Day!
Today marks the 40th year we have celebrated Earth Day! Earth Day was founded in 1970 by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson. On April 22nd, 1970 where approximately 20 million Americans participated in the beginning of an environmental movement. Thousands of colleges and universities organized protests against the deterioration of the environment. Groups that had been […]
Mourning a Civil Rights Heroine
Dorothy I. Height, an influential civil rights movement leader, passed away at 3:41 a.m. this morning at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC at the age of 98. She died of natural causes, and her death was announced by the National Council of Negro Women, of which she was president for 40 years. Not only […]
Prom Season is Here!
The months between March and June are typically the months where teen girls everywhere are thinking about and preparing for Prom Night. There are many high school Junior and Senior girls who have waited their entire high school careers for this ONE night, and have built it up to be a night where miracles happen, […]
“April Showers…”
We have all heard the old adage, “April showers bring May flowers”, but the month of April is about so much more than “showers”! April is the fourth month in the Gregorian calendar, is one of the 30-day months, and if you’re born in this month, you’re either a Taurus or an Aries on the […]
Top 2010 Spring Fashion Trends
Polka-Dots: This classic look is coming back with a bang this spring, from small to large dots ranging in different color combinations, textures, and designs. Polka dots are a fun and funky way to incorporate patterns into your spring look in apparel like dresses, skirts, and shirts. Pastels and Neutrals: These are subdued colors that […]
Spring Break Safety Tips For Women
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 […]
Connect Customized Girl with Facebook!
Hey Everyone Good News! You can Now sign into CustomizedGirl.com with Facebook! It’s really easy, just go to the sign in page, click the “Connect With Facebook” button, then log in! If you already have a Customized Girl Account you’ll want to follow the steps below to link your Customized Girl Account with your Facebook […]