The following is an open letter to David Beckham or anyone that knows him.

Dear Mr. Beckham,

The news of your retirement has made its way around our office.  Even though not many of us follow Premiere League soccer, you have always been on our radar as an amazing talent.

The purpose of this letter is to bring to your attention an opportunity for you come out of retirement for one last hoorah!  We have an office indoor soccer team that plays on Sundays evenings in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  I’ll be the first to admit that moving from Europe to southeastern Michigan is a bit of a downgrade, but if you’re interested, we would be more than happy to add you to our current roster.  There is a $15 registration fee for new players, and the team is willing to front that $15 if you do show interest.

We believe that your 20 years of experience in a professional soccer setting will be a big help in bringing us nothing but wins.  We definitely have room to grow as a team, and we figure that we can learn a lot by having you on the field with us.

We’ve included a poorly Photoshoped artist’s rendering of what it would look like with you on the team.  Our artists were busy, so we had one of our sales guys put this one together.  You can get a hold of our team captain by emailing contact@createmytee.com.

Middle-aged men who care about their lawns see the tiny little flower as pest.  They cover their lawns in chemicals to get rid of the pesky weed, but there are many patches of earth that allow the Dandelion to prosper.

Here are 5 great ways you can use Dandelions in your everyday life:

5. Use them as an inspiration to write a novel

Ray Bradbury did it.  So can you.  Just don’t plagiarize.

4. Play with them during soccer games

This one is for the 6 to 9 year-old crowd.  Whether the ball is on the other end of the field or bounding directly at you, you can always take some time to pick up a dandelion, rub it between your hands and turn them yellow.

3. Make a necklace out of them, track down the girl you had a crush on in second grade, and give it to her

Facebook is an excellent tool to track people down if you’ve since lost touch.  This should only be attempted by single guys.  If you’re in a relationship, I’d just skip this one and go get stung by a bee.

2. Soothe Bee Stings

When you get stung by a bee this summer, grab the nearest dandelion and coat the sting in dandelion sap.  Who knew that stuff that tasted bad when you were a kid could be so helpful?!

1. Eat them!

According to the internet, Dandelions are really good for you...?  Here’s why!

• They contain high levels of vitamin A and C
• They have more carotene than carrots and more potassium than broccoli
• They improve the strength of your stomach, intestines, liver

We wanted to follow up on last weeks blog entry about the Top 5 Beards with a look at our favorite breads!  This goes out to all the Bread lovers out there.

5. Pita

Although not often grouped in with other signature breads, Pita bread opens up a world of new bread eating opportunities.

4. Ciabatta

This versatile bread can be used for sandwiches AND subs.  Talk about versatility!

3. Banana

We wanted to include a sweet bread on the list, we can't think of any out there better than banana bread.

2. Pumpernickel

We really just picked pumpernickel because of its cool name.

1. Bread (The Band)

You might be surprised to see this soft rock band from the '70s taking the #1 spot, but it's hard to argue that this band and its members aren’t better than an inanimate loaf of dough, flour and water.  If you'd like proof, check them out on YouTube.

For some, warm weather is a constant.  Those who live in the South or to the west get to spend the majority of their time in a hospitable climate.  CreateMyTee is located in Michigan, a state known for its climatic mood swings and harsh winters.  With warm weather on its way, some of us here in the office decided to list the top five things we're looking forward to.

5. Freezer Pops

I’m not talking about the ones that come on sticks.  I’m talking about the plastic sleeves of colored sugar water that turn a scorching summer day into a comfortable one.  Get ready to grab them by the handful and enjoy the cool, sugary, fruit-flavored goodness.

4. A reason to use sun screen

Lather on some SPF 30 and bask in the sunlight.  Don’t forget to apply some to your ears and neck.

3. Access to both public and private pools

Who ever thought that digging a hole in the ground and filling it with water could be so much fun?  Douglas R. Pool did when he invented the in-ground pool back in 1920.  Rumor has it that he accidentally invented the in-ground pool in an attempt to bury his car during a thunderstorm. 

2. Indoor ice skating

Why give up a leisurely activity just because all the ice outside has melted?  Find the nearest indoor rink, rent a pair of skates that are tight (but not too tight) and coast around the ice.

1. T-Shirt Weather

Shed your coats, long sleeves, sweaters, vests, hoodies, and/or onezie pajamas.  It’s that time again to simplify your wardrobe and boil your closet down to clothes that are going to keep you comfortable in this heat.

Happy Earth Day earthlings!  We'd like to congratulate a race we've provided shirts for the past few years that also happens to promote sustainability.  

This Saturday, the 27th marks the 4th Annual GreenChoice Bank 5K for Earth Day, a family and eco-friendly event is held in Chicago's Humboldt Park.

For those of you in the Chicago area, you can register online up until the 24th, but race day registration is also an option!

To learn more about the event, visit http://www.earthday5kchicago.com/info/

Facial hair is a nuisance for some and an identity for others.  This list honors the men and cavemen who take the time to tend to their facial hairs.

5. The cast of Duck Dynasty

Since they’re relatively new to the world of beard fame, they have to work their way to the top.

4. Captain Caveman

He’s basically a beard with arms, legs, and a giant wooden club.  I’m not sure what he is the captain of or why he hangs around with three attractive ladies, but I can say that his beard requires a large amount of discipline to maintain.

3. 2/3 of ZZ Top

Billy and Dusty get all of the credit here.  Frank Beard (the ironically beardless drummer) is excluded from this honor.

2. Santa Claus

His is a classic beard through and through.  It also might be the most practical given his line of working both out doors and 30,000 feet in the air.

1. Robin Williams’ Arms

Words cannot describe the magnitude of their hairiness.  Enjoy this picture instead.

Free Shirt Friday is a weekly event where CreateMyTee gives away what we do best: T-SHIRTS!

Each week, we'll have a new contest up on our blog.  All you have to do is place your guess, answer, or idea in the comment section below and you'll be in the running to win.

This Week: How many CMT Employees went to opening day at Comerica Park?

There are 10 people in the office and a good percentage of us are Tigers Fans.  Now, there's a group of us that we would consider to be DIEHARD fans of our beloved baseball team.  By diehard we mean they watch every game, keep track of every statistic, and find every open opportunity to talk about how any upcoming game is going to pan out.

Today is opening day at Comerica Park and it's very possible that some of our employees took a sick day to head over to Detroit and watch the game on this beautiful, sunny day.  Put you guess in the comment section below.  The winner will receive a Shirt Happens Shirt.  In the case of a tie, we will draw at random from the winning names so don't be afraid of copying someones guess.

CreateMyTee's rep network was built to give college students looking for experience in business an outlet to work and play in real world scenarios.  We're always excited to see our reps take the entrepreneurial spirit that help build CreateMyTee and apply it to their own lives and interests.

One of our former Campus Reps has launched his own online service that helps groups and organizations who are looking for a way to simplify group payments.  We wanted to give his new venture a shout out.  PayWithMe provides people with an easy and streamlined way to rally around an event that is going to require some unity to get off the ground.  Let's say you're planning a trip this summer, but it can only happen if you can get a group of friends to join in.

PayWithMe allows you to invite whoever you want to view and participate in planning the event.  The forum PayWithMe lets you easily communicate with anyone interested in the event without having to get everybody together in one room.  Interested participants can put up their share of the group payment and further the progress towards the group's goal.  To put it simply, it's group payment made simple.

If you're interested in learning more, checkout PayWithMe for more info.

Free Shirt Friday is a weekly event where CreateMyTee gives away what we do best, T-SHIRTS!

Each week, we'll have a new contest up on our blog.  All you have to do is place your guess, answer, or idea in the comment section below and you'll be in the running to win.

This Week: The collective score of the Michigan and Michigan State games?

Last night, the average final score was 133.  Let us know what your guess is for tonight's two big games (the total score for all four teams) in the comment section below.  The closest guess will receive a Shirt Happens Shirt.

We wanted to solve an issue this year that we've had in the past during March Madness season.  Our office has two disctinct sides.  Each side has die hard college basketball fans, but in the past, only one side of the office was able to watch any games.  This year, Andrew came up with the genious idea of building a screen that would allow both sides to enjoy the tournament.

	Here is a view of the gap between the two sides of the office.  We purchased a couple rolls of wax paper and proceeded to use it to build a make shift big screen.
	For our first attempt, we tried buiding the screen piece by piece to fill the gap.  This method ended up being flawed, so we went back to the drawing board and came up with a much easier way of making this work.
	We moved into our conference room, laid everything out on the floor and built the whole thing flat on the ground.
	We slowly but surely got the make shift screen up on the wall.
	Here's the view from the far side of the office.
	And the view you'd get if you were to swing by and watch the game with us.

Free Shirt Friday is a weekly event where CreateMyTee gives away what we do best, T-SHIRTS!

Each week, we'll have a new contest up on our blog.  All you have to do is place your guess, answer, or idea in the comment section below and you'll be in the running to win.

This week:  How much money is in the CreateMyTee Fish Tank Fund!?

The Contents include:

• A heap of coins
• A wad of bills
• A winning scratch off lottery ticket (which cost $2)

The person who comes closest to guessing the amount will win a Shirt Happens Shirt in his or her size.  Put your answer in the comment section below and we will select a winner on Tuesday at 12:00PM EST.

And the winner is...Chris Enders!

Chris came the closest with a guess of $71.56.  The grand total came out to be $80.03.

Everybody has their favorite piece of clothing.  Some have cool designs, some turn you into a walking social statement, and others may just come in your favorite color.  We here at CreateMyTee know way too much about clothes, so we thought we’d pass on our expertise and start reviewing the products that pass through our doors.

This week’s review: The Gildan Heavy Cotton T-Shirt

The name may lead you to believe that you’ll get a workout wearing this shirt, but the Gildan Heavy cotton isn’t actually heavy.  A large weighs about eight ounces.

Why we wear it:

• It’s affordable.  If you’re looking to for a good quality shirt at a great price, then this Gildan offering will give you exactly that.
• The many, many colors!  The Gildan Heavy cotton comes in 31 different shades like Kiwi, Daisy, Indigo Blue, and Azalea, just to name a few of the unique offerings.
• It’s built to last.  When it comes to buying clothes, the less expensive stuff is sometimes known to degrade quickly.  With decent care, this shirt will live in your closet for a long time.

St. Patrick's Day is a holiday that easily translates into t-shirts.  If you are looking to design a new shirt for this year’s get together, bar crawl, or St. Pattie's Day party, then look no further than CreateMyTee.  Here's how we make the process much easier than, let’s say, getting into your favorite bar this St. Patrick's day.

Design:

Work one-on-one with a professional graphic artist to create the perfect design for this year’s festivities.  If you’re looking for some inspiration, take a look at our Design Gallery for plenty of designs for both St. Pattie's Day, and Bar Crawl events.

Speed:

We ship FAST and FREE so you can have your shirts at your door step well before the green beer starts flowing. 

Service:

Receive support every step of the way from one of our experienced Shirt Specialists.  They personally assist customers on every order to insure the accuracy of all your order details and the quality of your shirts.

Group Ordering:

If you’re ordering for a group, we can take all the hassle out of collecting money and sizes!  Our Group Ordering process collects all the important order information so you don’t have to have to.

-The CreateMyTee Team

Today is Fat Tuesday.  For some, it marks the beginning of Lent.  For others, it’s a day where they get to fill their stomachs with a jelly filled dessert known as the Paczki.  You don’t need to know how to pronounce it to enjoy it.  This list is for anyone who wants to erase this day from his or her waist line.

5. Stop caring about football.

Why set yourself up for potential disappointment when the team you favor loses?  If you take away the game, you still have a room full of people sitting around a TV looking to have a good time.

4. Start caring about commercials. A LOT.

Commercial lovers huddle around their TVs with as much, IF NOT MORE, enthusiasm than football fans.  The big question is, how is Doritos going to top themselves this year?!

3. Seven varieties of dip.

Cheese, Salsa, Guacamole, Spinach, Onion, French, and to finish strong, take the six previously mentioned dips and mix them into one large bowl during the final two minutes of the game.

2. Take a nap before the game.

There isn't much to this one.  Nobody likes being tired.

1. Download Beyonce’s entire discograpgy.

Everybody loves singing along to the half time show.  She only has four solo albums so this is more manageable than it sounds.

-Michael

The following 13 things appear in no particular order except number one.  That was put there for a specific reason.

13. Say more prayers for Lindsay Lohan.

12. Learn how to teach my grandmother how to use a cell phone.

11. Create a reality TV show that confronts people who are addicted to watching reality TV shows.

10. Stop buying new iPhones when they come out.

9. Give the shake weight a try.

8. Stop getting in arguments with people about how good the Twilight audio books are.

7. Stop lying to my dentist about how much I exercise.

6. Keep lying to my dentist about how much I floss.

5. Convince people that adults who still play with Legos are not infact losers.

4. Stop drinking Capri Sun in front of people I want taking me seriously.

3. Start a petition to change the name of the television network “A&E” to “The Storage Wars Channel and friends.”

2. Get my keys out from behind the stove.

1. Maybe do stuff like this more often so I don't have to burden myself with 13 new behavior altering statements all at once.

-Michael

All 22 Bond movies came out on Blu Ray the other day.  During my last visit to Best Buy I gave into the temptation and bought the box set.  Growing up, I was all about absorbing every Bond movie I could get my hands on.  My young and naïve self would fantasize about what it would be like if I were in Bond’s shoes.  What kid wouldn’t want to fly around the world armed to the teeth with high tech gadgetry?  I’ve spent the last week chipping away at the hours upon hours of Bond goodness, but I’ve come to the realization that Bond is the last person in the world I’d want to be.  Here’s why:  

5. I’d be afraid to drive my car.

If you tell me that several buttons on the dashboard fire rockets out of the front of my car, I’m not getting in it.

4. I don’t think I’d be able to come up with witty observations about the about the casualties of international espionage.

I don’t know how Bond does it.  Now granted, his job description involves killing henchmen of all types, but if I see a guy fall into a giant snow blower, the last phrase that comes to mind is “he had a lot of guts.”  I bet Bond stays up all night come up with new quips to add to his rotation.  Nobody’s that witty.

3. I’m a firm supporter of gun control.

“Okay Bond.  You’ve been reissued your standard PPK, but we’ve spent the last few months working on ways to build upon your arsenal.  Your shoes each contain seven 45 cal. rounds.  Tap your heels together to fire. Your belt contains several poison darts.  Once removed, squeeze the buckle to release the darts.  Oh, and your pants fold up into a machine gun.”

2. I’d definitely hurt myself with one or more of my gadgets.

So I’ve got a pen, a lighter, two cufflinks… they’re all grenades, and this grenade is actually a cell phone?  If feel like there’s an easier way to do this Q.

1. I’d rather not wear a suit.

You got me running around the world, chasing evil geniuses, henchmen of all shapes and sizes, getting shot, stabbed, and bruised, and I have to wear this suit the whole time!?  I’ll be wearing my lucky sweatpants thank you very much.