These gel air fresheners are a simple, natural way to add gentle fragrance to your home without sprays, flames, or synthetic ingredients. Made with unflavored gelatin and essential oils, they slowly release scent into the air and are perfect for bathrooms, bedrooms, entryways, or anywhere you want a light, steady aroma. One of the best things about this recipe is how versatile it is. The base stays the same all year long [...]
Coca-Cola closes another U.S. factory as more shutdowns loom
After more than 65 years of bottling Coca-Cola products in Hawaii, the company’s only production plant in the state will close at the end of January 2026, marking the end of a long era of local soda manufacturing. The closure isn’t unique to Coca-Cola, which has already shuttered other locations in 2025, both in the US and around the world. Only Coca-Cola plant in Hawaii closed The facility on Mapunapuna Street in [...]
Dining out on Christmas Day? These restaurants are typically open nationwide
While Christmas Day is traditionally a time for home-cooked meals and family gatherings, not everyone celebrates the holiday — and not everyone wants to cook. According to stats from 2023, as many as two-thirds of American adults planned to eat out during the holidays. Across the U.S., several restaurant chains are expected to remain open on Christmas Day, offering options for travelers, essential workers, and families [...]
Dietitians warn against this Christmastime habit — it’s probably not what you think
The holidays arrive with more than twinkling lights and family gatherings — they can also bring an avalanche of self-administered food rules, guilt, and pressure to “be good” when it comes to eating during a food-centric holiday season. Dietitians – myself included – want you to give up one thing during this holiday season: guilt and restriction. (Okay, so that’s technically two, but they go hand-in-hand.) Avoid labeling [...]
Tyson beef plant closure devastates Nebraska town, one-third lose jobs
Tyson Foods announced that it will close its massive beef processing plant in Lexington, Nebraska by January 20, 2026, sending shockwaves through the rural community of roughly 11,000 residents. The facility, a cornerstone of the local economy for 35 years, employs about 3,200 workers — nearly a third of the town’s population. Shifts within Tyson's network Company officials say the shutdown is part of a broader effort [...]
Another blow to Georgia’s food scene: beloved restaurants closed in 2025
Georgia’s vibrant food scene experienced several losses in 2025 as beloved local institutions and established chains shut their doors amid economic pressures and shifting industry trends. Some of the most notable closures occurred in Atlanta, where one restaurant closed its doors after over 30 years. On The Border One of the year’s most notable closures was On The Border, the Tex-Mex chain that exited the Georgia market [...]
