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
Planks, mountain climbers and bear crawls: oh, ouch!
I am a determined woman. Some may say stubborn, but I think that just reflects a lack of appreciation for my resolve. Though they...
Rumble in the bramble: a losing battle
There's always that one guy, that guy who fills your head with grandiose ideas, gets you believing in impossible dreams, then leaves you holding...
‘Tell me about your fruits’: the secret life of a frazzled homesteader
I hate this time of year. A lot. No, I'm not a weather complainer. I did not spend the entire winter whining about the...
What do you mean you hate museums?
I just returned from a Washington D.C. excursion with a pack of sixth- and seventh-grade children. I was among a group of teachers and...
Mom’s day off: no rest for the weary
I work part-time. This means that I have one day off during the work week. Or, as us moms like to call it, the...
Here’s to another 40 years of not killing one another
This past week, my husband and I celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary: 16 years of wedded bliss, sweet 16. OK, maybe it's more like...
A day of unforgettable rituals
To all the moms who are currently hiding in the bathroom so they can have five minutes to read, or who are using this...
Think it’s too early for poison ivy? Think again
Even though we've only had about eight minutes of spring so far, even though I've only been out of my house without a sweater...
A mother’s right to breastfeed: It’s the law
I'm about to go on a rant. I think it's only fair to warn you. If you've come here this week, expecting a few...
The freight train in our bedroom: (Not) sleeping with a snoring spouse
I am married to a man who could win an Olympic gold medal in snoring, if such a category existed. The noise is terrible...
