Massachusetts' manufacturing retreat has been in full swing all 2025. With far too many facilities already closing this year... Unfortunately, there's more pain on the way. More specifically, the Comfort Foods Inc. coffee roasting and packaging facility in North Andover is closing. The North Andover plant, acquired by Coffee Holding in 2017 as part of its expansion into regional coffee roaster operations, handles [...]
How to Make Gingerbread Body Butter
Gingerbread Body Butter is like holiday comfort in a jar — creamy, nourishing, and oh-so-good for your skin. There’s something about the scent of gingerbread that instantly brings comfort and warmth — like stepping into the holiday season wrapped in a cozy blanket. This Gingerbread Body Butter captures that nostalgic aroma in a jar, with nourishing, all-natural ingredients that leave your skin soft, hydrated, and [...]
Another Minnesota factory abruptly closes as unemployment crisis deepens
More rough news out of Minnesota. After losing far too many factories in the last wave of closures... More pain is on the way. More specifically, the Apple Valley Foods US pie-processing plant in Chaska recently ceased operations, with 95 hardworking employees losing their jobs. Industry watchers say this closure underscores the rising pressures facing food-processing plants in the Upper Midwest. With higher [...]
Homemade Gingerbread Sugar Scrub
This homemade Gingerbread Sugar Scrub captures that warm, comforting aroma while gently exfoliating and nourishing your skin. With brown sugar, coconut oil, and a blend of seasonal spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, it’s the perfect DIY treat for soft, glowing skin. Whether you’re making it for yourself or gifting it to friends, this scrub brings the spirit of fall right into your skincare routine. This sugar scrub [...]
Georgia loses 600+ manufacturing jobs as 2 factories abruptly shut down production
Georgia has had a truly heartbreaking 2025. With storied and iconic factories closing across the state... And dire economic warnings proliferating... The Peach State really could have used some good news. Instead, more layoffs are happening as two more factories reduce or eliminate their output. Georgia‑Pacific recently closed its containerboard mill in Cedar Springs, which employed about 535 people. [...]
DIY Gingerbread Soap (Festive Holiday Melt & Pour Soap!)
This Gingerbread Soap is the perfect seasonal craft to kick off holiday gift-making. Warm spices + cozy scent = instant Christmas joy in every shower! If you love warm and cozy holiday scents, you’re going to adore this Gingerbread Soap! It combines the comforting aroma of cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, and clove — perfect for turning your daily shower into a festive, freshly-baked treat. Best of all, this project uses [...]
