Ever had trouble finding the right gift for someone? Well, we’re here to help. =) Every Wednesday from now until Christmas we’re going to be highlighting our favorite gift ideas (all under $30) and we’ll be mixing in some fun giveaways too. To kick it off, I’m reviewing my top picks for tech stuff and fun gadgets.

Flexible keyboard, $25
The thing I like about this keyboard is that not only can you roll it up and stick it in a bag, it comes in some fun colors. It’s a great choice for your techy friend who enjoys cool colors and fun gadgets. You can find it at Macy’s.

Wi-fi detector interactive t-shirt, $20
Sometimes it’s a pain to find a good wi-fi signal. But no worries. This t-shirt can find the signal for you. No joke. (more…)

This month on RTF we’re going to talk a little about siblings. So what’s more appropriate than this video, The Wisdom Teeth Siblings?

Tell us: What’s the craziest thing you’ve been through with your siblings?

For more Bare Naked Truths about why BJ’s glad she waited for the right person (Ethan, of course), go to the Bare Naked Truth Blog.

Hey Guys! Check out our new friends over at Faith Freaks!

FaithFreaks is the worlds largest Faith Based Social Network Dedicated to youth.

This isn’t just another social network –  Faith Freaks is a website dedicated to helping young people. We accomplish our goal by creating a safe environment & by encouraging them to grow in their faith. The social part is a bonus!

Check it out at www.faithfreaks.com.

By Staff Writer Abbie Miller

Last year, I served for four weeks at a Christian summer camp for kids.

I’d never done anything like it, and I. was. SCARED.

I had no idea what to expect, no real idea why I’d even applied – except that I felt God wanted me to – and I didn’t know anyone there.
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By RTF Staff Writer Jenn Joshua

[Read Monday's post to see part 1 of this interview...]

JJ: How do you think that involvement in missions could help other teens learn to think outside of themselves?  How did this change your own life?

AY: Learning that there was a big, big world out there filled with people who have very real needs was, quite frankly, shocking.  It is easy to acknowledge the orphans or impoverished in other countries, and quite another thing to actually see them.  Living with these children, truly experiencing their life (even for those few short weeks), opened my eyes like nothing else.  Even if a teen doesn’t want to become a missionary, I think that gaining a global perspective is an extremely important part of developing into a well-rounded person. (more…)

By Staff Writer Judi Weiss

My mother once told someone that if the walls in our house had ears, they would hear a great big laugh. And it’s true. I was born into a family that loves to laugh.

From my older sister, who can make me laugh when I want to cry, to my younger sister, who juts out her chin while doing her flawless impression of Count Olaf, my family is the reason why I laugh.

When my oldest sister was at her graduation ceremony, my then eight-year-old sister was ready for it to be over. When the speaker took a pause in his long speech, my youngest sister jumped to her feet and clapped her hands together. A single clap can make a pretty decent echo in a silent auditorium. (more…)

I admit: Twitter was one of those things I planned to do. After midnight on a half moon during a dental filling when the monsoon blew through my front yard. (more…)