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
Confessions of a crazy dog lady
I'm a crazy dog lady. This is not news to anyone that knows me. I've always loved dogs. Not having had any of my...
Family-fun game night—not
Yesterday I cried. Prior to that, I can't tell you the last time I had cried. Well, except for when I watch videos of...
Death by a thousand screeches
I love music. I do not have the words to fully express how much I adore the art form. More then any other media,...
When ‘the luck of the Irish’ kicks your butt
It's almost St. Patrick's Day, a sacred day to my people that we celebrate with vigor. It usually involves fatty foods, sweet breads...
Letting go of perfect
In the last year or so, my life has changed drastically. The changes have been good, for the most part, but they're changes...
How kimchi almost killed my husband
Most weeks, when it's time to write my blog, inspiration hits while I'm sitting in front of the blank screen. This week, inspiration was...
Winter break ‘pajama week’ inspires laundry lessons
So, that was winter break, huh? I simultaneously feel like it just began and that my kids have been without structure or education, wandering...
Confessions of a farmers’ market junkie
Hello, my name is Laurie and I'm a farmers' market addict. It has been zero days since I last overspent at a farmers'...
Racing to outrun the cooties
Momma said there'd be weeks like this. Oh wait, was that supposed to be days like this? Either way, I would have preferred a...
It’s Super Bowl Sunday: What’s on your table?
Are you ready for some football?! It's Super Bowl Sunday! An American holiday like no other. This is one of my most favorite...
