myTakes: Shopping & Gifts

We are a nation of stuff. We have stuff everywhere lining our apartments, our houses, and our closets. We have far more stuff then is practical or necessary to our lives which is why most of us at some point have piled...

I know Halloween isn't till the end of next month. Still figured y'all would like some cool ideas so you can order them in time for the holidy. So here are some costume ideas you might want to try. Of course they are...

Finding the perfect gift for that special someone can be hard at times. Maybe you want to get them that beautiful vase you saw, but you're not sure if they really like those things. Follow these guidelines to finding a...

Mom already had her day, now its time to focus on good ol' d-a-d. His day is fast approaching so if you still have not gotten him a gift here are some websites you can browse to find the perfect gift for dad. 1....

For most of us, summer has officially arrived which means it's time to make some cool summer plans (if you haven't already) and nothing is cooler than music festivals. Not to mention they're super fun. The great thing...

Since Philadelphia activist, Anna Jarvis, first came up with the idea for “Mother’s Day” in 1908, as a tribute to her mother, which caught on so popularly that over 100 years later we are still celebrating this great...

Mother's Day is fast approaching. If you haven't gotten your mom a gift yet this list may help you decide what to get her. Here's are some gift ideas for every type of mom: 1. Mom Who Loves To Cook Maybe you broke her...

Where do I start! So, I am an asl (american sign language) one student in college. I decided to try something new...since I already knew Spanish. A couple weeks and a lot of help from a friend who knew the ropes in ASL...

Whether we are looking forward to our upcoming prom, or looking back on our distant memories, we all have an experience to share. Unless you didn't attend prom, the image of the night is probably clear in your mind. The...

In honour of St. Paddy's Day, more than just throwing on something green and heading out to the pub too get s!*tfaced, I started thining about an Irish romance I had once upon a time ago. He was absolutely gorgeous! His...

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner in 4 days. Figured I would get an early jump on it, lol. Never done a MyTake for a holiday before. So here are some facts y'all might not know about this Irish holiday. WE ARE...

I think using Women's day (March 8th) as an excuse, you could take the chance to meet some really smart modern day women who have made amazing accomplishments in their field of science, if not revolutionizing it, and...

With Woman's Day coming up next week, why not grab your favourite lady, be it your girlfriend, mother, sister, aunt, cousin or female friend, and have a nice evening in spent watching some great movies about how great...

It's not too late to give up something for Lent! Sure we are over two weeks in to the 40-day sacrifice, but it is better late than never! Every year we deliberate and try to give something up that is challenging or helps...

Chinese New Year is the longest national holiday in China, lasting 15 days, and New Year’s Day is the most important date in the Chinese calendar. Check out some reasons you should celebrate Chinese New Year! 1. Parades...

Over the years, when celebrating Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, the three B's come to mind: booze, beads, and boobs, but there is much more to the holiday than what meets the eye! Since 1875, Christians would eat, drink, and...