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
Laurie Nigro Confessions of a socially oblivious mom
I owe the world an apology. I had no idea that there are actual mom social constructs that I am expected to follow.
Laurie Nigro Hangry? Hand her a Snickers. Filurious? Everybody run for cover!
Each year the Oxford English Dictionary adds new words to its lexicon - wait until they hear Laurie's suggestions.
Laurie Nigro Marriage is like wrestling a greased pig into a tutu, till death do you part
How come after 'I do' the love-struck couple is left to figure it out themselves?
Laurie Nigro Unaware? Check. Unprepared? Check. Disorganized? Check. How not to approach back-to-school night
Back-to-school night started off with being unaware and unprepared and went downhill from there.
Laurie Nigro But wait — there’s more! Call now and get a second one free! And so he did.
Note to self: Don't leave the husband home alone with too few chores, the TV remote and a charge card.
Laurie NigroTo women who whine about women who wine: Live and let live
Unwinding with sistafriends in any way is a gift. Here's to making the most of it - with or without wine.
Laurie NigroWell, ‘Mother of the Year’ is probably overrated anyway
A good mother lies somewhere along the continuum with 'June Cleaver' at one end and 'No One's Called CPS' Yet on the other.
Laurie NigroHow a fastidious (OK, neurotic) planner survives a lifetime of spontaneity
A spur-of-the-moment idea for a weekend getaway (with just 31 short hours to prepare!) leads to a not-quite-stress-free mini-vacation.
Laurie NigroThe saving grace of sistafriends
When life pulls the rug out from under you, friends who catch you on the way down are one of life's greatest treasures.
Laurie NigroHoping your husband’s next business trip phone call isn’t from jail
Laurie Nigro column: A husband's business trip lightens the workload at home, but an ominous text message ratchets up the worry meter.
