Right: A timeless and enduring going-

off-to-school gift, this gorgeous

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a common gift given to adolescent

boys as they grew into adulthood and

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him groom (and travel) in gentlemanly

style for years. A flap-down front holds

toothbrushes, razors and other

toiletries, while the interior is lined in

water-repellent nylon. $98.50.

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choose to create exactly the comfy, durable and

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room with PB Teen's Cushy Lounge Collection.

The plush, modular pieces, upholstered in faux

suede, can be mixed and matched for any variation

from a single armless or corner chair to a love seat

to an entire sectional sofa plus ottoman in an

assortment of colorful hues. Bases are sold

separately (and not required), and are available in

pedestal, turned-wood or storage styles. Ottoman

cushions start at $179; bases start at $149.
(866) 472-4001; pbteen.com . Far left: The Balloon

iPod Speaker by Yuento Design offers great on-

the-go sound and comfort (and a safer alternative to

earbuds when walking or biking to class). Available

in fun, bright colors, the super-light body plugs into

your iPod and hangs around your neck and can

play for approximately 4.2 hours. $44.50. (800)

281-9035; delight.com . Left: Save an average of 50

percent on faculty-assigned textbooks, skip the long

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