Nicole Nickel
Hi, I’m Nicole! I’m a mommy to two young kids: Scarlet and Easton, and wife to Justin. We also have 2 furbaby Labs. I am an Oklahoma girl, born and raised. I’ve been here in Wichita since October 2016. Moving from my home of Norman has been tough, but what a great community to relocate! We love to get out explore the area, finding fun family activities!
In addition to mom and wife, I am speech-language pathologist. Some of my favorite things-being an OK girl, I am a die-hard OU football fan (Boomer!), being outdoors, traveling, friends and family, wine and coffee!
Our Favorite Kid-Friendly Drive-Thru Dinner Options in Wichita
Let’s face it, we live in a fast-paced society, and home cooked meals are not always feasible. Sometimes you’re short on time and need a kid-friendly meal on the fly - a quick drive...
5 Romantic Bed & Breakfast Getaways Close to Wichita
Recently, my husband and I celebrated our anniversary. We were looking for something quiet, sweet, and close to Wichita. After research and crowd-sourcing, I came up with a list of getaways for a weekend...
8 Summer Skin Care Must-Haves Under $20
It’s summer, and in Wichita it’s steamy! For me, that means oily, sweaty skin. Just as seasons change, so should your product choices to keep with what your skin needs. I like to keep...
ICT Community Fridge Project | An Exciting New Mutual Aid Initiative in Wichita
ICT Community Fridge Project
ICT Community Fridge Project is a mutual aid initiative providing free food to those in need 24/7 at their five Wichita locations. The fresh food fridges, along with pantry shelving for...
Does Your Child Need Speech Therapy? Where to Find Speech Services in Wichita for...
Speech Therapy is a topic that often becomes a consideration and a need for parents of young kids. Language is the basis as to how we relate to one another, think, speak, listen, and...
Struggling to Make Curls Last? These Products & Curling Tools Really Work
Shirley Temple, Goldilocks, Julia Roberts, Sarah Jessica Parker, Mariah Carey, Shakira.... what do these ladies all have in common? Enviable curly locks. If you’re like me, you’ve spent many years practicing the profession of...
Practicing the Art of Uplifting & Encouraging Others
January 24 is National Pay A Compliment Day. I can’t think of any time in recent history when doing so has been more important — to speak "plus words", not "minus words", adding to others,...
Tips for Helping Kids Who Need Speech Therapy During COVID
Let’s be honest, COVID presents many different obstacles for many different people. My biggest obstacle as a speech language pathologist in the public schools is masks. Masks present a barrier to what I need...
25 Cheap & Free Things to Do in Wichita This Fall
F is for Fall, Festivals, and Family Fun! It’s also for Frugal. International Frugal Fun Day is the first Saturday in October; this year falling on October 3rd. The goal is to keep activities...
Top 10 Fall Date Ideas in Wichita
The season is changing from the hot-hot heat of the summer to the clean, crisp autumn air. That doesn’t mean your romance has to cool off along with the earth’s orbit. The fall brings...
3 Strategies for Dealing with Your Emotionally Charged Child
We lose our cool, yell, sometimes we slam things down, stomp our feet, and slam doors. We are the "grown-ups", but we all do...in moments when we have had enough. Our kids do this,...
6 Mountain Getaways Near Wichita (Under a 5 Hour Drive!)
I don’t know about you, but being quarantined has me jonesing for adventure — a picturesque landscape to visit and explore. I love the mountains, but living here in central Kansas, it’s pretty flat.
Luckily,...
It’s National Picnic Month! Great Spots in Wichita for Picnics
I don't know about you, but to me, July is a month of family and celebrations. With summer in full swing and the Fourth of July, this month calls for outdoor fun with friends...
Kids Can Cook, Too! Easy Recipes to Get Them Involved in the Kitchen
Do you ever notice that kids often times want to be involved in what you're doing? One of my favorite times to include my little ones into daily household tasks is during meal times....