California keeps getting slammed with bad news. Between factories all across the state shutting down... ICE raids decimating farms... It's just been a rough year. And unfortunately, California’s food and beverage processing sector is preparing to lose a big, long-running industrial site as Blue Diamond Growers announced the upcoming closure of its Sacramento plant. The company confirmed the shutdown will proceed [...]

These are some rough times in Wisconsin. After losing so many factories already this year... Unfortunately, we can add to more recent losses to the list: In Madison, Midwest Perishable Industries shut down its cold-storage and food-distribution support facility earlier this year, affecting about 50 employees. The story is sad and unfortunately all too familiar - the company needed additional capital to fund the [...]

It's almost as if, any time says, "things couldn't get any worse," they somehow find a way to get worse. Because after a string of meatpackers downsizing or eliminating factories around the country... We're now seeing one of the largest announced shutdowns in years. More specifically, the citizens of Lexington, Nebraska are about to take it on the chin as Tyson has announced plans to close the local beef factory and [...]

This overnight lip mask is perfect for dry winter lips that need extra moisturizing. This recipe is made with natural ingredients that soothe and soften lips. When your lips need deep hydration — not just a quick scrub or balm — an overnight lip mask is the perfect solution. This rich, buttery formula melts into the skin and works while you sleep, helping to repair dryness, smooth fine lines, and leave your lips feeling [...]

Make your own bath bomb fizz powder at home! This easy DIY bath bomb powder is perfect for relaxing soaks, holiday gifting, and natural self-care. Made with baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, and essential oils. No molds needed — just mix, jar, and enjoy the fizz! If you love bath bombs but don’t always have the time (or patience!) to mold and dry them, this bath bomb fizz powder is the perfect alternative. It has the [...]

The hits keep coming for Arkansas, where the trade war's impacts have hit harder than most. (After all - it's been American manufacturing that has disproportionately suffered as retaliatory tariffs and even outirght boycotts in foreign markets have slammed American exports.) And with a string of embarrassing factory closures hitting Arkansas... Unfortunately there's more pain to come. More specifically, [...]