Teens and Pre-Teens have to have the latest fashion in order to be "cool in school". While you never want them to get "too cool for school" making sure they have the coolest gear isn't always a bad thing and doesn't have to be expensive.

To prepare your teen for spring, buy them the key essentials every middle/high school student wants and will never go out of style.

• Vans - Can be purchased for under 40 dollars and the more worn they are the cooler they become so you wont have to purchase a new pair for a while.

• Graphic and Humor T-Shirts - Target and Hollister are famous for their t-shirts and their low prices.

• Jeans - Skinny Jeans are in for everyone and Levis has made a comeback. Purchase your child a cool pair of Levi jeans for under $50 dollars.

Valentines Day comes once a year and many men and women are disappointed with their gifts time and time again. Every year guys spend countless time and energy buying dinner, movies, and gifts, only to receive ties and boxers in heart shaped boxes, while ladies buy ties thinking that guys don't care about valentines, but are disappointed when they receive the same gift year after year; flowers and candy. Although, ladies would love to have that diamond necklace or pearl earrings and guys all want the flat screen HDTV or tickets to a basketball game; remember that boxers, flowers, and candy are valentines staples; so be happy on February 14^th that someone loved you enough to get you something. Besides, if you can't have the one you want, love the one you're with.