Posts by Nicole Flasco

The almighty semicolon. A pompous punctuation mark a lot of people avoid using. Why? Because it’s so darn confusing! Most of us would rather stick a period between two sentences and get on our way. But if you’re looking to up your grammar A-game, we might be able to help you appreciate this misunderstood grammar...

Popular meals such as Spanish Paella, Italian Risotto, and Indian Curry all have a special ingredient: Saffron. It’s a savory spice that adds a unique, smokey flavor to these dishes that allow your taste buds to sing. This bright red spice not only is the stuff of gods, but it’s also the most expensive spice...

Fast food chains may be everywhere you turn, but there are none as famous as McDonald’s. Employing over 2 million people globally and found at nearly 36,000 locations, it’s no wonder the home of the Big Mac is hard to avoid. But beyond their hallmark fries and secret sauce, have you ever been curious about...

Before becoming a writer, I worked in the employment industry for a multi-billion dollar recruitment company. My job was to help people find jobs. Not just any job. A job they desired at a company they wanted to work for. I’ll tell ya, it was a rewarding position. The one thing I’d learned was that most...

Have you ever been in the dark and see something that looks like a person or maybe a ghost? When I was a little girl, I vividly remember waking up and seeing a woman sitting in this little rocking chair I had in my room. The hall light was on, filtering into my partially cracked...

If you’ve ever dealt with a migraine, you know they can be hell. While symptoms differ from person to person, common ones are light sensitivity, nausea, and vomiting. And in some cases, chronic suffers may experience these excruciating headaches for days. To keep you in good graces with your friends, here are a few things...

Let’s talk about height. People come in all shapes and sizes but some can be extremely short *raising my hand* or very tall. It’s a conundrum, really. And no matter who you are, you may have wished at some point you were shorter, or taller. Depending. Well, for all the tall peeps out there, we’ve...

I find men fascinating. They are simple, funny, logical, and mischievous. As a woman, I feel there is a certain appreciation for that. Women (IMO) are over-analytical, complex, and sometimes take things way too seriously. These 15 pics prove the debate over the “battle of the sexes” and how different men are to women. And...

Game 7 of the Stanley Cup playoffs wrapped up recently with a big win for the St Louis Blues. But what happened leading up to the game was better than hockey, itself. Well, almost. Jenna Fischer and John Krasinski battled it out on social media leading up to the final game. We know them as...

Let’s face it. We’ve all gone on a diet at some point in our lives. Sometimes it’s frustrating. It can be discouraging. Most of these feelings are due to the wonderful array of snacks, sweets and other fatty delicious foods that beckon us. They are everywhere we turn! They are unavoidable. And unless you’re packing a...

We all have a soft spot for Disney classics. And with each decade Disney continues to take their films and characters to a whole new level. But my favorite thing is when other artists create real-life illustrations from the originals, making the characters seem alive. Finnish artist, Jirka Vinse Jonatan Väätäinen, has created some incredible...

Have you ever had the courage to go for something you wanted? Or maybe you wanted to but fear got the best of you. Whether you wanted to ask someone on a date or tried sneaking into a movie theater, these folks will show you how to get it done. 10. Is honesty the best...

Classic animation was incredible, back in the day. Long hours and micro-detailing went into each movie and short cartoon Disney created. And because everything was hand-drawn, nothing was unintentional. Every detail that went into creating Mickey and Minnie Mouse and the whole gang was because someone made a decision. That includes their white-gloved hands. You...

Let’s face it – sometimes life throws a problem at you that you just have no idea how to handle. Well, these moms took “momming” to a whole new level with their clever improvised solutions to some of life’s wackiest dilemmas. They deserve a slow clap! 10. Don’t want to get wet? This mom has...

Disney princesses are supposed to be perfect – they’re made that way. First, they are fairy tales and fantasy, and second, they’re not real. But then little girls learn to admire these animated beauties (myself included). Heck, we imitate them with dress-up clothes and high heels while swooning over finding our prince, all in the...