Virginia celebrated its first Buc-ee’s - which opened earlier this Summer near Harrisonburg off I-66 - in fine fashion. After all, Buc-ee’s is nearly universally beloved for its clean bathrooms, friendly staff, and delicious (and inexpensive) food. But Buc-ee’s has much bigger plans for the Old Dominion than ‘just’ one supersized gas station… Two (or three) to go Not content with dominating I-66, Buc-ee’s is [...]
Maryland loses 5 major facilities in rapid succession with huge layoffs confirmed
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DIY Peppermint Milk Bath
If you’ve been craving a little self-care, this Peppermint Milk Bath is the perfect way to relax and rejuvenate. The combination of soothing powdered milk, cooling peppermint essential oil, and gentle corn starch creates a silky bath soak that nourishes your skin while refreshing your senses. With the addition of peppermint leaves, this bath blend feels like a spa day—right in your own home. Whether you’re winding down [...]
These 5 frozen foods at Costco are better than any restaurant
Costco is legendary for cheap prices, generous portions, and just generally good food. (Plus, some new changes at Costco have made the shopping experience even better.) In fact, some of the frozen food is so good - there’s a good argument to be made that you can eat better at home than at a restaurant! Here are five frozen dishes you should definitely try for a delicious dinner at home: What delicious frozen [...]
8 states ban junk food purchases with SNAP benefits as health push gains steam
If you live in eight US states, rules changes are incoming to ban junk food purchases with SNAP benefits. (With additional states banning soda purchases.) The eight states: More specifically, these states have all received waivers from the federal government’s Department of Health and Human Services to modify their SNAP rules. (States can’t do this on their own, since SNAP is a federal program administered by the [...]
Keurig closes US factory and fires everyone – more could come soon
Keurig recently shut down its factory in Windsor, Virginia - and liquidated 379 jobs. That’s tough all on its own - Windsor’s a small town, and the loss of a major employer is a big impact - but unfortunately it could be just the beginning. Keurig is part of a conglomerate that also sells Dr Pepper and Snapple - and operates a whopping 30 manufacturing facilities. And its major competitors (like Coca-Cola) have been [...]
