Laurie Nigro
Laurie is the mother of two biological children and one husband and the caretaker of a menagerie of animals. Laurie is passionate about frugal, natural living. She was recognized by the L.I. Press Club with a “best humor column” award in 2016. Email Laurie
Feeling brave? Hit the giant thrift store on Labor Day weekend
The saying goes, "opposites attract." In my younger years, I thought this sounded ridiculous. Why would I want to spend time with someone with...
Nothing says Sunday morning like bacon in the frying pan
Alarm clocks are my nemesis. We are slaves to an alarm six days out of every week. And my husband insists on using...
Answering the call of the open road
I spend a lot of time and energy on my family. It's what I do. It makes me happy and fulfills my need...
My own brand of ‘crazy’
I've been writing this blog for a couple of years now. It started out as a way for me to offer hints and tips,...
The backyard pool: luxury, headache — and bathtub?
I'm writing this poolside, on a beautiful, summer day. It is a true luxury and I am thankful for, this little oasis in my...
Coping with sticky-phobia
Last week I wrote about my husband's abnormal affinity for all things salt. In particular, I noted the fabulous healing power of this miracle...
Pass the salt (by the bucket) please
I think I've already made it pretty clear that we're an odd family. From the home-births to the menagerie of misfit animals (have I...
What I did on my Summer Vacation
Day One: It's technically the night before vacation. I'm home from work and starting the process of packing. It takes another work day, seven...
And they call this fun?
And they call this fun? Taking kids to the beach for the day is like being a sweaty sherpa for a group of unreasonable,...
Breaking: The She-Hulk lives
My son once asked me, "If you could be any super hero, who would it be?" Without hesitation, I answered, "She-Hulk." And I've never...
