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Hi! I'm Nicole, a wife, mama, (struggling) homemaker, and health and wellness coach.  I'm learning how to be the best me, in the midst of mama-hood. My kids are 5 and 2 1/2, which is really testing me lately. I enjoy laughing, wine, dessert, and all things Bachelor! Can't wait to get to know you!


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