In addition to the lighter candy bags, exorbitant candy prices could also prompt the resurgence of apples and toothbrushes (seriously) as treats, or tiny trinkets instead of candy.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Oct. 2026
Savvy shoppers are sure to find lots of trinkets and treasures at a bargain price.
Shelves If your dorm room allows, installing shelves is a great way to store books and photos while creating a surface for displaying your favorite knickknacks and other décor.
Board presentations, black-tie weddings, nights on the town—there’s pretty much nothing these baubles can’t do.
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Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
29 Oct. 2026
Bringing in the brand’s signature Polly Pocket-esque aesthetic, the eyewear is accompanied by seven magnetic baubles — including hearts, butterflies, bows, lips and stars — motifs that are seen across the brand.
Late-Modern architect focuses on a sleek design with minimal ornamentals.
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Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Sep. 2026
While this group of pathogens has an extensive range of hosts, it is often observed on woody ornamentals—viburnum or rhododendron, for example—and trees like dogwood or maple.
The Babylon Bee posted a satirical video suggesting that if a female president was mercurial — launching foreign wars, trade wars and petty feuds — and focusing on gewgaws and shoes, she’d be endlessly belittled.
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