clothing and accessories for a teenage boy

The Bizarre Saga Of The Liberty Head Nickel

One wouldn’t expect a mere nickel to have generated such controversy, but the end run of the rare Liberty Head Nickel (1883-1912) did just that. In 1913, the design for the nickel was changed by order of Treasury Secretary Franklin MacVeagh, but five 1913 nickels in the old Liberty Head design were struck anyway and hoarded away by a Mint employee. Those five nickels later found their way into the hands of eccentric investor Colonel Edward Howland Robinson Green, the only son of the infamous Hetty Green, aka “…

Diamonds 101 For The Newbie Engagement Ring Buyer

For most people, the purchase of an engagement ring is the first time that they have to walk into a store to look at and talk about precious stones. They may be self-conscious about their lack of knowledge, and there is potential for embarrassment. Who wants to sound ignorant? Here is a crash course in diamondology to help the novice know what to look for and talk about when in the jewelry store.…

I have three teenage boys that have always been very basic when it comes to how they dress. Then, my oldest boy started dating a girl that was actually very impressive. She was on the honor roll and always dressed so nice. My son is now asking for new clothes, accessories and even jewelry. I took him shopping one afternoon to see what all he was interested in buying. We had so much more fun than I thought would be possible while shopping together. He used to complain about going out shopping with me, but this time, we had a blast. If you have a teenage boy that wants to accessorize, my blog will help.