nicoledooley
Nicole is a proud wife and busy mom of three. She studied education at Pace University, where she received her Master’s Degree. You can usually find Nicole on a baseball field with her husband and kids when she’s not working as a Pre-K teacher. She loves to spend time with her family, friends, and two fur babies. When she’s not wiping noses and serving snacks, she’s writing for her blog, Mama Explains, which offers relatable parenting tips and honest stories. You can find her on Instagram @mamaexplains or visit her blog at www.mamaexplains.com. She’s also a huge lover of Nutella, 90’s music, and her Peloton bike, which she rides mainly for 90s-themed music.
To Move or Not to Move?
Over the last five years, my husband and I have toyed with the idea of moving.
While we love our cozy, close-knit neighborhood, where our...
Gluten-Free Finds
After recently discovering that my husband has a gluten sensitivity, my family decided that the majority of our groceries would now be gluten-free. We...
Mid-Life Crisis?
Over the last two months or so, I have been feeling kind of down and even slightly bored. The monotonous routine is getting to...
Never Satisfied
I'm never satisfied.
I try to be grateful for all I have and am, but sometimes, I want more. Not in the seemingly materialistic ways...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...