Making your own dandelion infused oil is a simple, rewarding way to connect with seasonal herbs while creating something truly useful. With its wide range of traditional uses for skin and body care, it’s a staple you’ll find yourself reaching for again and again. If you’re looking for a gentle, nourishing herbal oil, this Dandelion Infused Oil is a beautiful way to work with one of nature’s most abundant plants. Often [...]
DIY Easter Egg Bath Bombs
These Easter Egg Bath Bombs are a fun way to bring creativity into your spring routine. With their bright colors and customizable scents, they’re just as enjoyable to make as they are to use or gift. If you’re looking for a creative and giftable DIY this season, these Easter Egg Bath Bombs are the perfect project. Brightly colored, beautifully scented, and shaped like classic Easter eggs, they’re a fun way to celebrate [...]
End of an era: Nearly century-old California restaurant preparing to close
A historic Los Angeles restaurant that served generations of diners is preparing to close its doors, marking the end of one of the city’s longest-running family-owned dining institutions. After nearly a century in business, the landmark French restaurant Taix in Echo Park is set to shut down, bringing an end to a dining legacy that dates back to the early 20th century. Nearly a century of history Taix traces its roots [...]
California-based pizza chain files for bankruptcy as locations shrink over 60%
A California-based fast-casual pizza chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the once-rapidly expanding brand works to restructure its debt and stabilize operations following a wave of restaurant closures. The company filed for bankruptcy in late 2025, listing estimated liabilities between $1 million and $10 million. The filing comes after years of declining store counts and increasing financial pressure [...]
DIY Orange Soap
Make your own Orange Soap with this easy melt and pour recipe using orange peel powder and essential oils. This DIY orange soap is naturally exfoliating, fresh-smelling, and perfect for gifts or everyday use. If you’re looking for an easy, beginner-friendly soap recipe, this DIY Orange Soap is a perfect place to start. Made with a melt and pour base, real orange peel powder, and citrus essential oils, this bar is [...]
These restaurant chains are exiting North Carolina at an alarming speed
A growing number of national restaurant chains are scaling back or disappearing entirely from North Carolina, with confirmed closures spanning late 2025 into 2026. From fast food to casual dining, the pace of exits is accelerating—and reshaping the state’s dining landscape. Bahama Breeze exits Raleigh, Fayetteville shifts concept Bahama Breeze will permanently close its Raleigh location on April 5, 2026, marking a full [...]
