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!"
John Riggs
If You Haven’t Done It Yet, Start Thawing Your Turkey
If you're the one doing the cooking at home and your turkey is still in the freezer, now is a great time to take it and put it in the fridge to thaw.
Are Those Giant Candy Bars Legit?
This time of year you see more candy and snacks than ever before. I noticed some over-sized candy bars the other day. They had a huge Snickers, giant Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, five pound Hershey bars and these frisbee-sized York Peppermint Patties...
Testing Out a Charcoal Peel-Off Mask from Japan
My wife gets most of her beauty supplies from Japan and South Korea. I don't have a clue when it comes to beauty supplies, but I know some of these sound pretty weird. She has masks with snail and placenta essence. She has creams with starfish essence...
Using Free Seasoning Packets to Make ‘Pizza Pasta’ [RECIPE]
At pizza places, you have the option to grab some additional flavor packs like red pepper flakes and garlic seasoning. I thought I could use these to flavor noodles to make a 'Pizza Pasta' of sorts. Let's give it a shot!
Five Things You Can Buy on eBay for $1,000 Right Now
We've giving you a chance to win $1,000 by listening each weekday in November. That's no small chunk of change. Do you have any ideas what you'd spend the money on? Just for fun, I decided to browse eBay for the craziest stuff I could possibly buy with $1,000. Here's what I found.
My 10 Favorite Games in the Internet Arcade [PLAY FOR FREE]
Recently the guys who run the Internet Archive have decided to archive a lot of old video games. We're talking over 900 classic video games that you can play right through your Internet browser.With so many options, where to begin? Sure, you've heard of Frogger, Space Invaders and many others on this list, but what about the others? Here are my 10 recommendations that I'd invite you to check out w
Does My Smile Matches the Smile on my Hoodie [POLL]
One of my favorite hoodies that I own and wear often is a blue hoodie featuring Totoro's face. Someone mentioned that my smile looks like Totoro's smile. What do you think?
Totoro sure has a broad grin, for sure. I don't know if I see it, but kind of get it...
South Korean Commercial for ‘North Face’ Has Unsuspecting Customers Climb the Walls to Avoid Falling
What a great promotional stunt!
News Reporter Eats Cat Food on TV to Prove his Point on Bad Meals for the Elderly [VIDEO]
Meet Charlie LeDuff. He's a news reporter and is my new idol. He looks like some random dude, but his reporting is on point. He was covering a story on how they cut back on the local Meals on Wheels program, going from fresh food to previously frozen meals.
Lady Drives on Sidewalk to Avoid Stopping for School Bus — Justice Served Immediately [VIDEO]
I have a little one who rides the school bus every day. I understand that stopping for a school bus might not be the most convenient thing in your day, but I thank you for following the rules for the sake of safety. This woman, however, didn't have time for anything, so she went up on the sidewalk. Little did she know what was waiting for her on the other side.
Why Elementary Schools Need to Stop Giving Out Homework [POLL]
Homework is one of those things that comes with school. You go to school, you have homework, you do it (hopefully) and carry on with the rest of your day. The other day, my daughter came home with a few sheets of homework that was to be turned in by the end of the week. It's enough homework to easily add two hours of work at home, which also means two extra hours that my wife or I will have to att
What Started as a Quick Trip to the In-Laws Turned into Taking Their Dog in For a Final Visit to the Vet
Dobie is my mother-in-law's best friend and has been for the past 14 years. Dobie has always been right there to clean up any scraps that my kids throw on the floor. "Dobie" was one of the first words my second daughter learned to say. Dobie has been an all-around great dog. Today, she breathed her last breath.