There used to be so many good memories in my childhood home. Birthdays with that chocolate cake we all loved so much. Growing flowers in the garden with Mom. Running around the yard with my little brother, Zack, my little sister, Chrissy, and our dog, Cooper, for what felt like…

An example of why being a good customer pays off. Anyone who’s ever worked in any type of customer service job knows that some customers are just the worst. I’ve had several different customer service jobs (I’ve done waitressing, fast food, and retail), and I’ve had my fair share of…

A good omen in an uncertain situation It’s not every day you see a double rainbow, even in paradise. But it’s one of those sights that always stands out in any situation, good or bad. This double rainbow happened right after New Year’s 2014; my family and I were on…

The story of my family’s beloved rescue dog. I think it goes without saying that we’re always happier and having more fun when we have pets. They give us all the love, companionship, and therapy in the world. …

This recipe is one of my childhood favorites. It was created by my great-grandfather, and I learned it from my dad. I remember watching him make this when I was a little kid, and it was one of those things that I was always hella excited to eat. This is…

I’ve been watching all kinds of true crime shows for years. I feel like I’ve seen it all, or at least close to it. And if you’re a true crime junkie like me, you know there are lots of different types of true crime shows. Different shows focus on different…

Behind the beats that changed my life As a singer, most, if not all, of my life revolves around music. So I could never choose just one song that has changed my life, because there have been so many pieces of music over many different genres and periods of my…