Nicole Garner

Joined: Aug 24, 2015

Nicole Garner is a freelance writer in the middle-of-nowhere Midwest, where she covers culture and agriculture. She spends her time away from the Internet (and civilization) barefoot in the garden, herding goats and knitting sweaters for her jumbo-sized cats.

Don't forget any of these items when you're heading out to get your picnic on.

20 Picnic Essentials To Pack for Your Next Outdoor Hangout

Think beyond the Thanksgiving leftover sandwich.

45 Brilliant Uses For Thanksgiving Leftovers

10 Facts You Might Not Know About Olive Garden

25 Unexpected, Brilliant Uses For Bubble Wrap

From banishing toilet tank sweat to protecting plants from the cold, Bubble Wrap is useful for more than just protecting packages.

The Fleeting Fame of the New Year’s Baby

It's tough work being born right at midnight on January 1! New Year's babies used to get showered with gifts and prizes, but today their fame is fleeting.

11 Things Women Couldn't Do In The 1920s

From 1907-1922, American women would automatically lose their citizenship if they married a non-citizen.

Composite by Lucy Quintanilla. Illustrations by iStock.

4 Festive Holiday Road Trips To Take in December

From Oregon to North Carolina, these road trips offer more than their fair share of holiday cheer.

11 Black Friday Purchases That Aren't Always The Best Deal

Black Friday can bring out some of the best deals of the year, but that doesn't mean every advertised price is worth splurging on.

How One Widow's Grief Turned a Small Town Into a Roadside Attraction

"The strangest tomb in America, if not in the world, is that which rest the remains of Lon Dorsa in Nevada, Mo. It is so constructed that the widow can look upon her deceased husband at will."

11 Brilliant Wedding Gifts That Won't Cost You Anything

You can give thoughtful gifts that the happy couple will love without breaking the bank.

9 Hacks to Help You Snap the Perfect Selfie

In honor of today's National Selfie Day, these nine tips could help upgrade your personal pics from so-so to standout snaps.

11 Ways You Can Help Refugees

As refugees arrive in the U.S. looking for a better life, there are ways you can make a lasting impact within your own community.

11 Surprising Places Where You Can Adopt a Cat

From feline-friendly boats to college campuses, some cat shelters turn up in unexpected places.

11 Tips from Chefs for Shopping at Farmers’ Markets

Shopping the farmers' market is markedly different than shopping the supermarket's veggie aisle.

11 Ways to Upgrade Your Backyard

These DIY projects will make your outdoor space all the more inviting.