nicoledooley
Nicole is a proud mother to her three children, Reagan, Johnny, and Tristan. She and her husband keep busy with their two fur babies, Henry and Teddy. Nicole lives in Somers with her crazy crew, and when she’s not wiping noses, serving snacks, and reading “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?”, she’s writing for her blog, Mama Explains, which offers relatable parenting tips and stories. You can find her on Instagram @mamaexplains or visit her blog at www.mamaexplains.com. She’s also a huge lover of Nutella, nineties music, and her Peloton bike, which she rides mainly for the ’90s-themed classes.
Which Mom Are You? Take the Quiz!
Let’s face it: we all strive to be the best mom we can be. Sometimes, we’re killing it at the parenting game, and sometimes, well, we just want to stick our heads in the...
What Should You Choose – Presents Versus Experiences?
With the holiday season fast approaching, I often search for that perfect present online or browse the aisles of my favorite stores. Not only do I need to buy gifts for my three children,...
My Style Evolution
I have always loved to shop. Clothing, shoes, bags, give it all to me! I followed all the trends and appreciated retail therapy when I needed a pick-me-up. Getting dressed in a cute outfit...
Why I Love Halloween
I always loved the idea of free candy; who wouldn’t?! Having king-sized Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and my other favorite, the classic Snickers bar, thrown in my candy bag while skipping from house to...
Protecting Your Peace
A couple of weeks ago, I was mindlessly scrolling on Instagram trying to decompress a little bit between doing laundry and the dishes. The algorithm definitely knows me well, and I usually get a...
Why I Love Being a Baseball Mom
My family was always a “baseball family,” and the Yankees were always on our television. My dad always yelled back at the ump on the screen, “What? C’mon, that ball was high!” My brothers...
Why I Joined a Book Club
"Hey, girls! I'm thinking about starting a book club! Let me know who is interested!" My friend sent this text to a group of moms I had known since my middle child was in...
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate: Navigating Marriage
My last article on finding love after divorce had me thinking about my current marriage and navigating the ups and downs of marriage. Like many in their second marriages, I feel that my thoughts...
Finding Love After Divorce
Imagine you're only twenty-seven years old, and you've just signed your divorce papers. A divorce you would have never imagined as you sit on your couch in your tiny New York City apartment on...
I’m a Mom!
I'm a mom!
I expect you to help me clean up, but then get mad when it's not done how I want. I see you dishwasher!
I'm a mom!
I will huff and puff under my...