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 How to embarrass your children on Halloween: the Nigro method
My husband's chosen costume this Halloween? A mermaid suit that belonged to our daughter at age 11. An iridescent silver unitard with fish scales, transforming him into the long-lost merman the Village People didn't know they were missing.
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.
