Posts by Nicole Flasco

Though tattoos are particularly fashionable at the moment, they’ve actually been around for over 6,000 years. They’re made to express a person’s thoughts, feelings, and or cultural beliefs. Some get them as a source of strength or healing, while others may get them just for fun. Whatever your reason, have you ever thought about what...

People automatically assume “secrets” are hidden because they’re bad – maybe a shameful event in your past, or a thought you’d never want to share. But secrets can also be wholesome, like if you made a large donation to a non-profit, anonymously. Or if you sent a package of goodies to a friend without them...

If you follow the career of Billie Eilish, you know she pushes interesting boundaries. I’m not talking about sexual boundaries like Madonna or Lady Gaga, but more troubled, mysterious kinds of boundaries. And she was only 14 in 2015 when her first single, “Ocean Eyes,” dropped! https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Apa0TlrDW/ With her funky personal style and darkly twisted...

You’ve had a long day and are dying to sit and watch Grey’s Anatomy. You click on the tube and around the corner you hear, “Mom, I’m hungry. Can I have a snack?” Your body tenses and you drag your butt to the kitchen to prepare something for the kiddos. Exhausting, right? Maybe not any...

Everyone has secrets, and your home locksmith is one of them… But it’s not what you think. Locksmiths have tricks in their trade, and now they are volunteering what they know to keep you safe. 6. They help the police Ever wonder how the police are successful in placing “bugs” and security equipment in homes...

Dieting, lifestyle change, whatever you want to call it – there is a laundry list of dos and don’ts for losing weight. There’s always a flavor of the month or fad diet, and you would be forgiven for being confused. A lot of diets even contradict each other. Take Atkins: eat fats and protein but...

Language is ever-changing. As time passes and cultures shift, language grows and expands to accommodate new modes of thinking and such. Consider how Old English was spoken in the pilgrim days. Wouldst thou still crave to speak as they didst way bak when? You get my point. The fact that Merriam-Webster continues to roll out...

Smartphones have undoubtedly given us the freedom to connect with friends and family via texting, social media, and (duh) talking on the phone. The only problem with that freedom of connection is that scammers think they can leverage that as well. Landlines used to be the only way to telemarket, but now that cell phone...

Do you ever think about the simpler days you’ve left behind? Like how things just seemed so straightforward when you were 8 years old? Second grade, that was the year. It’s all downhill since then. If you’re feeling nostalgic, we’ve got you covered with another remember when, where we take you back to a time...

Are you a leave-the-laptop-on sort of person? Or are you obsessed with performing a full shut down? Whether you are one or the other, here are a few tips about how often you should or shouldn’t turn your device off. Years back it was said that users should never leave computers in idol status or...

As if self-impressions couldn’t get worse, take this story about a girl and her “resting bitch face.” Resting bitch face, or RBF, has become a widely used term in the last few decades. It describes a person who’s “facial expression unintentionally appears as…angry, annoyed, irritated, or contemptuous, particularly when the individual is relaxed, resting or...

Trauma affects people in different ways—physically and psychologically. But did you know your body may be storing your trauma in a muscle you’ve probably never heard of? It’s that pesky psoas (SO-az) . Your body is built to react to traumatic experiences physically. Think of it as a basis for survival. Have you ever heard...

As a fan of Monopoly, these little tidbits of advice on how to win got me running to pass go and collect my $200! The game of cutthroat business was invented in 1906 by American anti-monopolist Lizzie Magie (ironic, the way the game has come to be viewed) and was later licensed by Parker Brothers...

When making large purchases, like a cars or some appliances, there’s always room to haggle the sticker price. But did you know you can do the same with mortgages and medical bills? You can and here’s how! 10. Shop for the best mortgage rate When shopping for a new home or refinancing, gather several rates...

Are you superstitious? Maybe religious? Or perhaps your neither, but do like a bit of spirituality in your life. This list will give you some insight to items you should have in your home. That is, if you want to boost good energy, ward away evil, or simply want some cool decorations. #6. Feng Shui...