Posts by Nicole Flasco

Circadian rhythms are an internal “clock” that all humans possess to help in our sleeping and feeding patterns. When disrupted, it can lead to untimed sleep cycles and insomnia, especially in newborns. “It is normal and healthy newborn behavior to feed every 2-3 hours and to be up for periods of time in the middle of...

Whether you are traveling for work or vacation, flying certainly has its woes—from traffic to the airport, navigating terminals full of people, and especially trying to board the plane. Why the heck does it take so long? First, I should mention that the airlines really do want to decrease your wait time from terminal to...

There’s a constant battle over keeping your photos and posts private on social media – no matter how many times you update your privacy settings, Facebook and Instagram always change them (Facebook owns Instagram). And now there’s a creepy work around where your followers can easily get your photos and videos and share them. It...

If you are a road traveler, chances are you’ve pulled off the highway to snag some food, find a bathroom, or needed a place to crash. In some cases, this can be harmless. You do your business and on your way, you go. Other times, you may have gotten the heebie-jeebies driving down a dark,...

We’ve all tried to take a picture to capture a special moment. But what about those photos that were less than perfect? The ones that didn’t make the cut? Perhaps you need a second glance because the first might be showing you something…um..different. r/confusing_perspective on Reddit is a hot spot for these special photos. Here...

Have you ever noticed that you (or a friend) eat certain foods differently than “normal” people?  For example, I have a thing for pizza combos. And there’s only one way to eat them. Pop a few into a toaster oven for a minute, then when they are warm suck the cheese out of the center,...

Ready to be creeped out? There are some plants that can hear when they’re being eaten. Yes, they can actually hear the chomp, chomp of a caterpillar munching. If I were a plant I would be losing my mind! How can we tell? Scientists have long known about vibrations affecting plants. Think about your elementary...

Here we go again. Another data sharing scandal at Facebook. Seriously? A new research study showed that period tracking apps, including MIA Fem and Maya, have sent your personal information to Facebook. This not only includes when you’re on your period, but the type of contraception you use, how often you are having sex, and...

Do you know someone that insists on using big and flowery words? It doesn’t matter if they’re doing it to sound smart or just because it’s how they talk, it’s still annoying, right? I find that this typically occurs in office settings or networking events…ugh. Lifehacker recent tweeted: Quick survey: What 💫fancy💅🏼 words actually make...

Imagine waking up to find your bank account has more money than it should. Like $120,000 more. What should you do? Report it to the bank. What should you not do? Spend it. To Montoursville couple Robert and Tiffany Williams, maybe the extra $120k in their bank account seemed like a miracle instead of an...

Acts of kindness come in many forms: from holding open a door, to saying good morning to a stranger, or leaving a huge tip for a waiter having a bad day. These folks have gone above and beyond in their quest to spread kindness, and let’s all just give them a hand. It’s so nice...

Are you a teacher or know someone who is? With everyone back to school, here are a few teacher life hacks to help you get through the year! 10. A wireless doorbell can silence a class and save your voice. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1uNBrvnquO/ 9. This pillowcase hack will keep your room organized. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1hHb8mhJ2r/ 8. Keep your tissue...

During the summer, farmers markets are a hit and many grocery stores offer a different array of fruits like pineapples and berries. But even though these fruits and veggies look dazzling in color and ready to eat, you should still think twice about consuming them without washing first. Here are some tasty facts that your...

As if flying couldn’t get more difficult! Now Mac users need to be careful airlines because are banning some MacBook Pro models. As of now, you are no longer able to carry on or check your laptop if it was released in a certain time period. Apple released a huge voluntary recall in June warning...

Parents everywhere should sign up to be a contestant on Netflix’s new zany game show, Awake: The Million Dollar Game. Contestants are required to stay awake for 24 hours to play for a million dollars. Seems easy for any mom or dad, right? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JuZhewl8P0 Maybe, maybe not. Within that 24-hour period, they are tasked with counting...