John Riggs was born and raised in Yakima. He moved away from Washington state for about 10 years, but moved back home, bringing along his wife and three kids. You'll find John in town snapping photos when he's covering new business openings, especially restaurants. He loves to help spread the word, and to encourage folks to shop local first. John also loves to travel, always looking for quick weekend getaways, attending events, and fan expos around the country. Don't be too shy to say, "Hi!"
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Snack Tip: Crack Open Your Microwaved Popcorn to Shake All of the Kernels Out First
The other day my wife and daughters were having an at-home princess movie night. Watching a movie, of course, requires popcorn. I showed this trick to my girls who were facinated by such a simple concept so I thought I'd share it with you as well.
Make Your Own ‘Best of 2013′ Instagram Slideshow Instantly with #Memostatigram
If you're on Instagram as much as I am, no doubt you've seen your friends and family have these slideshows that feature their best photos from this past year. Statigram can make yours for free just by signing in. It'll generate your best pics based on likes.
The Ultimate Fails Compilation of 2013 [VIDEO]
When you're having a bad day or just need a good laugh, watching others fail at their task may be something to bring a smile to your face. Our friends at FailArmy bring you the very best fails of 2013. This video is over half an hour long to grab your favorite drink, bring a snack, sit back and enjoy.
Pranksters Turn Into Secret Santa to Give Homeless People a Christmas to Wake Up To
Roman Atwood is up to his pranking for the sake of good again. This time, he and his buddy found some sleeping homeless people and left them a Christmas tree with presents to wake up to. Truly, a Christmas miracle when they open their eyes...
Candy Sorting Machine Helps Out the ADD in All of Us [VIDEO]
When I was a child, I would sort the colors of my M&Ms and Skittles before devouring them in small handfuls. I have ADD friends today who continue this tradition. Now you don't have to as this machine will sort the colors for you. Watch it in action!
Glasses Make Christmas Lights Look Like Snowmen
I was at the store the other day and noticed these glasses. They claimed they would make Christmas lights look like little snowmen. Like the X-ray glasses you used to see in comic books, I didn't believe it until I tried them on.
Smoking Seem To Do Your Baby No Harm According to 1951 Better Homes and Garden Baby Book
My wife has this older-than-old baby book from Better Homes and Gardens that originally came out in 1951. During this time, when cigarette ads were on TV and in your cartoons, smoking was just a part of daily life. When you're bringing life into this world, however, this baby book was your go-to book. It was the 'What to Expect when You're Expecting' of the 1950's. You'd think smoking at all would
Dog Looks for Exit in Snow Maze [VIDEO]
When snow starts falling by the foot and you have a dog and want to let him have a bit of fun, consider doing this. Carve a snow maze for them! Children are welcome, too.
Five Other Uses for Your 3D Fireworks Glasses
The glasses are becoming as much of a tradition as the fireworks themselves. People go nuts for Pepsi 3D Firework Festival glasses as it amplifies each firework by 9000%. But what to do with them after the biggest show in the sky is over? Don't throw them away! Here are five extra uses for your Pepsi 3D Firework Festival glasses.
The Jet Bike Could Be the Most Dangerous Bike You’ve Ever Seen [VIDEO]
Colin Furze is an inventor and somewhat of a scientist. He could be using his talents for good but, instead, he decided to create this monster rocket bike.
He has made other inventions before this, but there's something special about this one I had to share with you.
Close Calls Caught on Russian Dash Cams
If Russia has taught us anything in the past year, it's that we should all invest in a dash cam if we want to get our own traffic footage on the Internet. Most of the dash cam footage comes from Russia where it seems that most have dash cams.
They have these because of their high rate of accident fraud, no doubt. They also provide us with accident footage and some of these close calls.
Extreme Barbie Jeep Racing – Turning Your Kid’s Power Wheels Into a Manily Machine
Every year, these guys get together and have a race of sorts. As they state on their YouTube channel: "This years Barbie Jeep Race at RBD was one for the record books with more drivers showing up than ever before and going all out for bragging rights and $200 cash!"