All across America, restaurants are going dark. “Closed” signs are popping up as jobs disappear. The downturn has come for everyone - even Chick-fil-A. (Even recently winning the crown for America’s favorite fried chicken isn’t enough to save it from the impacts.) While the specifics of how tariffs and the trade war impact every individual restaurant’s supply chain aren’t (and can’t) be known right now… The [...]
Another Louisiana factory abruptly closes with 450 confirmed jobs lost
Manufacturing jobs just keep disappearing across the country. This time the victims are 450 loyal workers at the Red River Mill in Campti, Louisiana as International Paper folded up operations amid a nationwide reduction in operations. The mill, which had been in operation for 50+ years, closed in April, bringing an abrupt end to a long story of craftsmanship and community. The containerboard made at this particular [...]
Starbucks taps out, announces 80+ store closures in nationwide retreat
Starbucks is having a rough 2025. (After also having a rough 2024.) Rough enough that they’ve now decided to phase out their Pick Up stores, which will result in around 80-90 store closures or conversions into full-size cafes. (California is particularly hard-hit.) Why this is happening Starbucks has had six - SIX! - back-to-back quarters of same-store sales declines, so management is clearly casting around [...]
Forget Arby’s, Here Are 7 Better Meats
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High Protein Tomato Soup with Cottage Cheese
This High Protein Tomato Soup with Cottage Cheese is the perfect blend of comfort and nutrition. Rich, creamy, and full of flavor, it’s a cozy recipe you’ll want to make all fall and winter long. Tomato soup is a timeless comfort food — warm, cozy, and packed with flavor. But this version takes things up a notch with a secret ingredient: cottage cheese. Not only does it add a creamy texture without heavy cream, but it [...]
DIY Dryer Sheets with Essential Oils
These DIY Dryer Sheets with Essential Oils are an easy way to keep your laundry routine natural, sustainable, and personalized. Once you try them, you may never go back to store-bought sheets again! If you love the fresh, clean scent of laundry but want to avoid the chemicals found in commercial dryer sheets, making your own is a simple and eco-friendly solution. These DIY Dryer Sheets with Essential Oils are inexpensive, [...]
