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chunky jewelry, large rings and brightcolored backpacks HIGH-TECH: College-bound students can benefit from the high-tech world of smart phones and tablets. Tablet computers such as IPads can serve as an all-in-one entertainment system for watching TV shows and movies, listening to music, playing games, and as a learning tool for recording lectures, taking notes, using a calculator, and having a library of eBooks for Lit class or textbooks, according to Shine (shine. yahoo.com). It won’t replace a computer, but when used in conjunction with one, it can be a real space-saver in a dorm room. Set a budget and make a list to avoid over-buying or forgetting to buy an item. For clothing, make sure to save the receipt or space out back-to-school shopping, saving some shopping for after school begins. Once your child sees what the fashions are this year, it may influence what they want to buy and wear. Focus on items that can be mixed and matched using one look in several different ways. Obtain school supply lists from teachers when possible to ensure purchasing the right products and avoid making a trip back to a store to buy needed supplies. Encourage kids to save their money to buy special items that they want. If you are on a tight budget, let kids know that as the school year goes on, there can be occasional shopping trips throughout the year to add to their wardrobe and supplies. Men’s & Women’s Clothing That Rocks! Back-to-School Fashions Designer Jeans t Cocktail Dresses Casual Wear t Concert T-Shirts Formal Dresses t Large Selection of Jewelry lrry 308 Third St. South Jacksonville Beach Next to Ginger’s Place Bar OBE ARDR LET US ROCK YOUR W .COM TAR REES TYTH R I H T WW. W [email protected] M FIRST COAST REGISTER | &:,:89s8*59*2'*7