Welcome to Midwest Mama!

Hi! Welcome to Midwest Mama.

This is a space where I share the real, everyday moments of life. Motherhood, family, recipes, little traditions, photo ideas, kids activities, and the things that make a house feel like home.

If you are new here, I am Nicole. I am married to my husband Victor, and together we are raising our three kids, Arrow and our twins River and Goldie. Some of you may know me from Big Brother, where I was the winner of Season 18, and from The Amazing Race and Reindeer Games. Life looks a little different these days, and this space has become my favorite place to share it all with you.

Each week I send out a newsletter where I share stories from our life, memories from my time on Big Brother, motherhood updates, and little moments from this season of life. It is a place where I can slow down and write more honestly than I can on social media.

I also share The Weekly Make, which is a simple craft, activity, recipe, or idea you can try with your kids or family. It is meant to be easy, fun, and something you can actually do in real life.

You will also find episodes of my podcast here, where my mom and I sit down together to talk about life, answer your questions, and share stories you may have never heard before.

I created Midwest Mama because I wanted a space that felt slower and more personal than social media. A place where I could share longer stories and connect in a way that feels more like a letter from a friend.

My hope is that this becomes more than just something you read. I hope it feels like a cozy corner of the internet where women can gather, share honestly, feel encouraged, and remember that we are not doing life alone.