Just take a look at this simple analog alarm. ... The clock is just $40—available in black, ... but there’s nothing wrong with having a stylish backup on hand just in case.

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Meanwhile, products that once seemed a perfect fit for just-in-case are finding that’s, well, just not the case. Going into 2022, for example, the forecasts for outdoor furniture were miscalculated.